Articles by Mary Pollitz
Mary Means Business: Jack’s opening, Arepas moving in Starkville
Starkvillians craving a good Jack’s burger don’t have too much longer to wait.
Mary Means Business: New cycling studio opens in Columbus
Columbus folks, it’s time to put the pedal to the metal.
Mary Means Business: New restaurant coming to Starkville
A West Point restaurant is opening a second location in Starkville.
Mary Means Business: Fashion Barn building sold
The Fashion Barn building officially has a new owner.
Mary Means Business: Rezilient Hydration opens in Columbus
Columbus residents can now experience a new realm of relaxation through hydration.
Mary Means Business: Friendly City Books prepares for reopening
If you are looking for a story, walk into a bookstore.
Now, Friendly City Books, 118 Fifth St. S., has more than a typical story to tell.
Mary Means Business: Godfather’s in Starkville aims for year-end opening
After Godfather’s Pizza news hit Starkville in 2018, there’s been very little movement on University Drive for the incoming pizzeria.
Mary Means Business: Ross Dress for Less coming to Columbus
It looks like a new retailer is moving into the former Office Depot location.
Mary Means Business: Magnolia Social prepares for grand opening next week
There’s a new kid on the block in downtown Starkville.
Mary Means Business: Rick’s Furniture Market closing in Starkville
After more than 40 years of business, Rick’s Furniture is closing down.
Mary Means Business: Bargain Hunt building up for auction in November
The Bargain Hunt building, 2312 Hwy. 45, is up for auction. Commercial Real Estate company Crexi posted the online auction, slated for Nov. 1-3, on
Mary Means Business: Beauty Mark in Columbus prepares for closure
After more than 15 years in Columbus, Beauty Mark is closing its doors.
Mary Means Business: Vowell’s Marketplace closing in Starkville
By November, Starkville will have one less supermarket in town.
Mary Means Business: Dapper Doughnuts coming to Cotton District
Starkville’s Cotton District will have a new dessert spot by mid-September.
Mary Means Business: Gon Thai expands to Air Force Base
Columbus Air Force Base is expanding its culinary scene with a new Thai restaurant.
Mary Means Business: Home decor store opens in Starkville
Cumbaa Design Co. is expanding in Starkville.
Mary Means Business: Carts and Clubs eyed for food trucks, splash pad
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Jill Lehrkamp started searching Columbus for the perfect place to hatch her new business.
