Articles by Mary Pollitz
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.
Mary Means Business: Young entrepreneur purchases Gypsy Tan
Collier Hardy got her first taste of business selling soaps and sugar scrubs at the Columbus Farmers Market.
Pollitz: I love you; I love Mississippi State
Maybe the curse is broken. Maybe we’ll be back. But like I told my dad before we both closed our eyes, there’s two things I know for certain.
Mary Means Business: Butcher shop and seafood store open in Starkville
For four months, Artie Sutherland has been delivering fresh seafood to the Starkville area.
Mary Means Business: Boutique flower shop opens Friday
Camilla Gaines started working at a silk flower shop at 16.
Mary Means Business: Jimmy John’s in Columbus closed
A fast-food restaurant in Columbus is closed, for now.
Mary Means Business: New restaurant coming to Hotel Chester
We’re adding another restaurant in downtown Starkville.
Mary Means Business: Boat rental business opens on Wilkins Wise
It’s better to have a friend with a boat than a boat with a note.
Mary Means Business: Gelato shop opens in Starkville
The former Rex Theater ticket office is serving scoops in downtown Starkville.
