Dr. Billy Stallworth built his general practice office on College Street in 1938, and although the name of the building will remain the same, a new owner has recently taken ownership of the one-story brick building.
Stuart Phillips purchased the 3,000 square-foot brick building, at 618 College St., January 18. Upon the city’s approval, Phillips will spend the next eight months renovating the former doctor’s office into four one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments. In paying homage to Dr. Stallworth, the apartment quad will simply be called “The Stallworth.”
“It’s a cool thing to live downtown,” Phillips said. “I think it’s going to appeal to a crowd of people. I think it is appropriate to call it (The Stallworth). I like the name. I think it’s very elegant.”
Phillips said the apartments will be high-end and state-of-the-art.
Stallworth’s daughter, Alice Lancaster, said it was emotional to part ways with the building since her father’s passing in 1970. She said her father opened his practice with the first delivery room in Columbus, and delivered babies for nearly 40 years.
“I know Stewart will take great care of the building my father built,” Lancaster said. “I’m excited to see how it turns out.”
Moving on, Callaway Orthodontics has partnered with Smile Doctors Braces. Callaway Orthodontics has locations in Starkville, Columbus and Grenada. According to a letter sent to patients, the only major change will be the new name: Smile Doctors Braces. Dr. Cooper Callaway opened his orthodontic practice in 2000. Smile Doctors Braces was founded in 2009 by Dr. Scott Law and CEO Scotte Hudsmith with more than 28 affiliates in five different states.
West Point now has a new restaurant open on Main Street.
Big Daddy’s Soulfood and Grill, 26536 Main St., opened this past Monday. Owner Shawn Lane said the restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m.-1 a.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The restaurant offers soul food Monday through Wednesday and Sundays including collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, corn, fried chicken and livers. Thursdays through Saturdays, the soul food joint transforms into a barbecue restaurant serving pulled pork, rib tips, brisket, smoked sausage and more.
If you’re looking for something to do on Saturday, the Clay County-West Point animal shelter is hosting its biggest fundraiser of the year. The Mardi Gras beer and wine event will be March 1 from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $25 and includes appetizers and wine and beer tasting. Tickets can be purchased from the animal shelter or even at the door. Head over to the Civic Center on 130 Sixth Street for some appetizers and fun. All donations help fund the shelter. Feel free to enjoy silent auctions and even a cash bar with music and dancing starting at 9 p.m.
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