West Point is getting a Dollar Tree.
Chelle Davis, a spokesperson for the Virginia-based chain, confirmed to The Dispatch this week that the store will be located at 5859 Hwy. 45 S. The building will cover roughly 10,000 square feet.
Davis said the store will open in the fall. It will employ about 10 people.
Dollar Tree began in 1986. The chain, which sells nearly all of its items for less than $1, operates 4,900 locations. There are 64 in Mississippi today.
In Columbus, a new business opened this month.
Events on 5th is located in downtown Columbus in the old 12 Bar Lounge location. The spot’s interior looks to have been completely renovated. It has become a venue for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, luncheons, corporate events and more, according to Angie Atkins, the owner of Events on 5th.
The location — it’s at 115 Fifth St. S. — features a neutral color scheme, hardwood floors and modern light fixtures. Events on 5th also caters (from formal meals to buffets), offers floral designs, as well as tables, chairs, linens and props that can be rented.
For a private showing, contact Atkins at 662-386-5634.
Staying in Columbus, the Citgo at 1402 Main St. closed several weeks ago. Recently, some work crews have been milling around the area.
The city reports this: There are plans for it to re-open and when it does it will be an Exxon station. Crews are currently re-paving the parking lot and putting up new signage. An opening date has not been set.
Lastly, some food for thought.
The Golden Triangle Development LINK has nifty stats about our region on its website. One set looks at income by households.
In Lowndes County, 21.7 percent of households bring in less than $15,000 a year. Approximately 18.8 percent bring in between $50,000 and $75,000. Approximately 1.62 percent bring in $200,000-plus.
In Clay County, 27.3 percent of households bring in less than $15,000 a year. Approximately 15.7 percent bring in between $50,000 and $75,000. Approximately 0.96 percent bring in $200,000-plus.
The LINK’s website does not list Oktibbeha County household incomes.
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William Browning was managing editor for The Dispatch until June 2016.
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