Articles by Grant McLaughlin
Restaurant space, course improvements coming to Elm Lake in 2024
When Myung Lee started playing golf in Seoul, South Korea, in 1993, he thought it was a fun way to spend some time with his friends.
Goings on with Grant: Boardtown Pizza and Pints returning to Starkville in a few weeks
Well, y’all, nothing hits the spot like a piece of pizza and a pint of ice-cold beer to wash it down.
Last CRA founding member resigns, opening board vacancy
Robert Rhett vacated his board seat with the Columbus Redevelopment Authority just more than a month after his term was set to expire.
Cadence to ‘consolidate’ workforce at future branch on University Drive
Before it builds a new branch, Cadence Bank needs to tear down the old one.
Young Entrepreneurs: Mullins’ love of animals translates to $2K in sales
When Sam Mullins, 13, started pet sitting for a few of his neighbors last summer, he just wanted to make enough money to buy new soccer cleats and a dirt bike.
Goings on with Grant: El Rodeo opening any day in Starkville
Well, folks, you really can’t say no to Mexican food. At least, I can’t.
Businesses get lessons on detailed bookkeeping, financial services during accounting panel
When Tracy Ellis opened her Farmers Insurance branch earlier this year, she wanted to know more specifics of accounting services for her business and how to keep more detailed records of revenue.
‘Code Freeze’ ran smoothly in hospital as chaos unfolded outside
At about 3:50 p.m. Monday, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle CEO Rob Coleman walked into a meeting with the hospital’s chief nursing officer.
Propst Park project gets $3 million in bonds approved
The Columbus City Council voted 4-2 Tuesday to move forward with a resolution to borrow $3 million in revenue bonds for a parks renovation project, mostly at Propst Park.
Young Entrepreneurs: Kim turns bracelet-making hobby into $5K YTD
When 10-year-old Colebea Hawk received a bracelet-making kit for Christmas, she thought it would be a good idea to sell what she made to a few friends.
Felony murder charges for fatal downtown wreck
The victim of a downtown automobile accident has died, and the man allegedly responsible for hitting him has been arrested under felony murder charges.
Sales tax diversions down in Columbus, Starkville
Monthly sales tax collections in Columbus and Starkville dropped 2.4% and 4.9%, respectively, compared to the same month a year prior, while West Point’s increased 1.2%.
Baptist hospital locked down after parking lot shooting
Four people have been shot in a Monday afternoon incident which resulted in a lockdown at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. Staff and patients are safe, according to law enforcement.
Historic Black cemetery project discovers 40 unmarked graves
After hearing about Mississippi State University’s Brush Arbor Cemetery Project, aimed at researching, cataloging and preserving the cemetery which sits on the north side of University Drive, Tia Jordan found what she was looking for.
Downtown wreck victim dies of injuries
A man whose vehicle was struck by another vehicle fleeing law enforcement has died of his injuries.
Part of Kerr-McGee could be gifted to city for storm shelter, recreation center
About 20 of the 44-acre Pine Yard at the old Kerr-McGee plant near 14 Avenue North could soon be in city hands and turned into a storm shelter and recreation center.
New Starkville high school? Study will assess
The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District board will soon begin a facilities study to determine upgrade needs at its campuses and whether to build a new high school.
Freeze placed on CVB’s advertising, marketing expenses
After reviewing records that showed the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau had exceeded its marketing budget by more than $66,000, the organization’s board voted Tuesday to halt all future marketing and advertising spending without special board approval.
Goings on with Grant: The Joint brings Texas barbeque to Starkville Tuesday
Well, folks, nothing hits the spot like some classic Texas-style Barbeque, and Craig and Michele Fant, owners of Bluto’s Tavern, plan to deliver just that.
Terminal expansion project at GTRA slated to start by fall
The Golden Triangle Regional Airport will soon begin its terminal expansion project after securing the final 2.5% of funding it needed to complete it.
MSU quarterback Shapen earns Philanthropic Spirit award
June 26, 2025
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