Articles by Grant McLaughlin
Goings on with Grant: Triangle Crossing to host Starkville’s fourth Starbucks
I’ve said it many times, but I honestly can’t get enough of the feeling the first cup of coffee brings in the morning.
$11 million Brookville Garden rehab nearing end of first phase
An $11 million redevelopment project is underway at the Brookville Garden Apartments complex on Everglade Avenue by its new owner.
Board member’s medical emergency postpones CVB meeting
The Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau board was in executive session for about 30 minutes Tuesday when a medical situation halted the meeting altogether.
Old CURiO building bought by Sullivan’s for warehouse
Sullivan’s Business and Office Supply has purchased the former CURiO candle-making factory on Lynn Lane and will expand its warehousing operations there.
Two Lowndes men arrested on sex-crime charges
Two Lowndes County men were arrested last week on sex-related charges.
Up to 700 acres sought in Clay County for future development
While the Golden Triangle Development LINK is still working on its recently proposed fifth megasite project, Cinco – the fourth such site in Lowndes County – it is already looking at more areas for economic growth.
Tennessee Williams statue project picks up steam
A project to build a Tennessee Williams statue outside of the famous playwright’s historic home is now slated to begin in 2024.
Microtek, Ecolab building sells to out-of-state investor
A deal to purchase a warehouse and office space at the former Microtek Medical facilities at 602 Lehmberg Road has closed.
Environmental, floodplain studies considered for Burns Bottom
The Columbus Redevelopment Authority is considering how to move forward with conducting an environmental and flood plain study before beginning on $6 million worth of infrastructure work at Burns Bottom.
Goings on with Grant: Stromboli’s open for pop-up food service
Sometimes we truly miss the things we love to do, even if we have been doing that for a long time.
New York-based owners try to make go of State Theatre
New York-based owners Greg and Mark Hayden are attempting to succeed where several other businesses have failed over the last 20 years: to regularly operate a restaurant, bar and live music venue at the State Theatre downtown.
$2 million in scholarships bring more doctors to rural Mississippi
If there is anything Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship program’s Executive Director Wahnee Sherman hopes to communicate to college students, it’s that Mississippi needs more doctors in rural hospitals.
Service for others the focus of mowing tour, youth challenge
It’s no secret that finding time to mow the lawn can be a hassle, perhaps even more so for first responders who are constantly on call for emergencies.
Tennessee Williams-inspired 10-minute plays kick off annual festival
Three plays won the annual 10:4 TENN playwriting contest, culminating in a reading event on Friday at the Mississippi University for Women, kicking off the Tennessee Williams Tribute, a festival celebrating the late playwright from Columbus.
Highways 82, 69, 45 Alt to be repaved by 2025
The Mississippi Department of Transportation will soon begin three projects to upgrade more than 18 miles of state highways in Lowndes County.
Former LINK exec tapped for vacant CRA board seat
Former Golden Triangle Development LINK employee Brenda Lathan has been selected to fill a vacant board seat at the Columbus Redevelopment Authority.
Goings on with Grant: Sol Y Luna now open at old Logan’s building
I know it may be a point of contention for some Columbus residents, but I don’t think the town could ever have too many Mexican restaurants. It is my favorite genre of food, after all.
Railroad blocks access to man’s land; threatens to prosecute if he crosses track
For more than 50 years, Ed Atkins crossed a railroad track that cut through his property on Black Creek Road to access 4.9 acres of his hunting and fishing land, just behind his house.
SDI purchase of 90 acres at port expected to close Oct. 1
A deal for Steel Dynamics Inc. to purchase 90 acres of the Lowndes County Port Authority’s East Bank is now slated to close by Oct. 1.
Goings on with Grant: La Frontera Mexican Grill now open on McCrary Road
Well, y’all, there’s nothing quite like some classic Mexican cuisine to remind me of my own Texan roots. I did grow up on the stuff, after all.
Slimantics: Robotaxis beware: NYC eats hesitation for breakfast
June 24, 2025
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