Articles by Grant McLaughlin
Goings on with Grant: Coffee Depot coming to Starkville in March
For me, nothing hits the spot like a fresh cup of coffee and a pastry right out of the oven.
186 pets vaccinated, chipped Saturday by Oktibbeha Humane Society
Dakota Foley, a West Virginia native, has always enjoyed working with animals and volunteering at shelters and clinics serving pets and wildlife. But since attending
Goings on with Grant: Century-old Rose Drug Company closing in West Point
Well folks, the sun rises, the sun sets. And just like our solar friend, so too do businesses come and go, even if they last a lifetime.
Goings on with Grant: Starkville’s Planet Fitness opening in February
Get ready to put your new year’s resolutions to get in shape to work, y’all.
Larger jets with first-class seating coming to GTRA
The Golden Triangle Regional Airport will soon reduce its three commercial flights-a-day schedule to two in April once it begins using two new 76-seater Bombardier CRJ-900 jets from Delta Air Lines.
Daylight shooting near downtown leaves man injured
Police are seeking a suspect in a Thursday afternoon shooting at an apartment complex near downtown.
Lost cannabis dispensary license costs baker dough
A local baker is suing the Mississippi Department of Revenue for revoking her medical cannabis dispensary license.
Columbus, Starkville continue to outpace sales tax projections
Sales tax collections in Golden Triangle cities continue to outpace 2021 collections as well as budget projections for this fiscal year.
Goings on with Grant: Aldi now open in Starkville
Get ready to bust out the brown paper and cloth bags folks, the Aldi grocery store located at 607 Hwy. 12 opened on Dec. 13, just before Christmas.
300-plus residents experience damaged water pipes over holiday weekend
David Truesdale, owner of Truesdale Plumbing in Columbus, responded to a call about a bursting water pipe in one of his customer’s homes on Christmas Eve as temperatures continued to remain lower than freezing.
Lowndes, Oktibbeha unemployment up; Noxubee, Clay rates improve
Unemployment rates in Lowndes and Oktibbeha counties rose in November, coinciding with the state rate, while Noxubee and Clay counties showed nominal improvement compared to October, according to a report by the Mississippi Department of Employment and Security.
In light of 1990 fireworks plant explosion, safety at forefront of Apex ammo plant negotiations
It was early in the morning on June 12, 1990, when then-Dispatch staff photographer Keith Gaskin got the call that an explosion had ripped apart the Mid South Pyrotechnics firework plant on Concord Road, leaving a smoking crater at the site.
Low volunteer, donation levels leave Red Kettle campaigns short of goal
Columbus resident Dennis Jones stands in front of the Kroger at 1829 Hwy. 45 N., and other stores like it four days a week, collecting money for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. He said he does it because the organization was there for him in his time of need.
Goings on with Grant: Sol Y Luna to open in old Logan’s Roadhouse location
Y’all, it’s about to get tasty in Columbus.
Organizations seek shelter for homeless as severe cold snap approaches
The Golden Triangle Homeless Coalition is booking hotel rooms for homeless Lowndes County residents in response to a severe cold snap coming later this week.
Community Profile: Selling on eBay helps keep 65-year-old scrapyard going
Dixie Auto Parts opened in 1957 on Military Road just behind the Columbus Brick. It has been owned and operated by Judson Littlejohn’s family for
Solar prices heat up for utilities, but demand remains high
Despite Starkville’s recent decision to significantly reduce its commitment to purchasing green energy due to rising costs, demand for electricity from Golden Triangle solar projects remains high, according to the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Grant funds could build sidewalks, street lamps in Burns Bottom
The Columbus Redevelopment Authority is considering applying for a grant through the Mississippi Department of Transportation to build sidewalks and street lamps in the Burns Bottom Redevelopment Project.
Baptist ranked top 10 in quality of care by Vizient
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle has been recognized as a top performer in the 2022 Bernard A. Birnbaum Quality Leadership Ranking.
Goings on with Grant: New Greek restaurant to open at University Drive in Starkville
I hope you brought empty stomachs to this edition of Goings on with Grant folks because local restaurants and chains are opening soon all over the Golden Triangle.
