Articles by Grant McLaughlin
Goings On with Grant: Foxhole Comics and Games coming to Columbus
While walking downtown Tuesday afternoon, I found childhood memories on the unfinished shelves of Foxhole Comics and Games, a comic book and fantasy game store located at 109 Fifth Street S.
Chamber’s professional networking group rebuilds after pandemic
Paige Davis moved her family medical clinic from Starkville to Columbus in May. When she arrived, she didn’t know who to talk to or where to begin connecting with her newfound community. That all changed after she met Cathryn Borer.
Wingstop employee speaks out about treatment by Ross company
At least one worker at the Wingstop on Highway 12 West was not surprised last week to learn the location’s former owners are in trouble with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Goings On with Grant: Southern Billiards reopening in Starkville
I think I might scroll on the internet too much. But if I didn’t do that, I wouldn’t have discovered the pool hall Southern Billiards, located at 103 S. Washington St. in Starkville is reopening Friday night for the first time in 2 1/2 years.
Photo: Slim Chickens construction underway
Construction workers update sewer and water infrastructure at the new Slim Chickens location at 1923 Hwy 45 N. on Tuesday.
Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin ATMs popping up to introduce people to crypto, though few use them
Although there are 31 cryptocurrency ATMs in the Golden Triangle, you’d be hard pressed to see someone using one of them.
Goings On with Grant: Twin States Axe House coming to Columbus
You might say I have an axe to grind, or throw.
Goings On with Grant: Ranch House Diner reopens for breakfast
As sure as the rooster crows, so are the stovetops lit once more at one local Columbus diner.
Part of Kerr-McGee Pine Yard being listed for sale
About 30 acres of the 44-acre Pine Yard at the old Kerr-McGee plant near 14 Avenue North will soon be marketed for commercial redevelopment, representatives with the Greenfield Multistate Environmental Trust said Thursday evening during a town hall meeting with Columbus residents.
Heavy equipment program preps new class for civil construction
Before applying for the East Mississippi Community College Heavy Civil Construction Program this past spring, 28-year-old Lamar Hobson worked at a furniture factory in Pontotoc.
He knew he wanted more than working inside a factory for the rest of his life.
Goings On with Grant: Slim Chickens coming to Columbus
I smelled a rumor that Slim Chickens, a fried chicken eatery, will soon be making its way to Columbus. I was delighted to read confirmation of the new business from a press release issued by Pinpoint Commercial Real Estate.
Columbus’ first medical marijuana dispensary licensed
After suffering severe back pain from a past car wreck injury, Nicole Huff, owner of Southern Flour Bakery at 1920 Highway 45 N., discovered the medicinal properties of marijuana after obtaining a Missouri medical marijuana card in 2020.
Restaurant sought for old Chevron lot
Though no deal is yet in the works, two local developers have expressed interest in a pair of lots at the corner of Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue North, according to Columbus Redevelopment Authority President Marthalie Porter.
Goings On with Grant: Mexican restaurant coming to downtown Columbus
There have been some whispering wonders about the Mexican restaurant, La Campana, over in the old Front Door Back Door building at 400 Main St. Most recently, it was the site of the Old 82 restaurant.
Lowndes facility to aid in launching future Virgin Galactic spaceships into orbit
A Lowndes County aerospace manufacturing facility will assist in designing and manufacturing a unique aircraft, which will help launch spaceships into orbit.
Monday Profile: New mother builds handywoman business
It’s not easy being a parent and starting a business. But if you asked this local handywoman, you might just agree it’s possible.
Coding academy grads look for new work, higher wages
About a year ago, David Zemola heard about an interesting opportunity he couldn’t pass up.
$108M steel tubing facility to create 58 jobs
A steel tubing manufacturer broke ground Thursday on a $108 million facility on the Steel Dynamics Inc. campus in west Lowndes County.
Goings On with Grant: Bank of Commerce expands to West Point, taking over former RadioShack
Bank of Commerce has expanded its reach to all three cities in the Golden Triangle, adding a branch in West Point.
Larger terminal could mean more business for GTRA
The Golden Triangle Regional Airport will use an $11.3 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to renovate and expand its terminal.
Slimantics: Robotaxis beware: NYC eats hesitation for breakfast
June 24, 2025
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