Articles by Mary Pollitz
Business Moves with Mary: Columbus Tuesday Morning starts store closing sale
The Tuesday Morning store in Columbus is officially closing.
Earlier this year, that national chain announced it declared bankruptcy due to financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Business Moves with Mary: Barbecue joint to open downtown
Months before opening, Jimmy Sherrod already started building his clientele for his new restaurant.
In fact, you’ve probably seen cars and customers lining up at a mobile food unit at 2526 Main St. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Business Moves with Mary: New store prepares for August opening in Columbus
Lisa Halverson’s dream is coming to fruition.
By August, Halverson will officially open her new storefront, Mudd Dobbers Vintage Shop, in Columbus.
Business Moves with Mary: New restaurant opens in Columbus
Ever since I was a kid, my parents had to bribe me to come inside for dinner. Being outside has always been a constant place for me.
Business Moves with Mary: New restaurant in West Point
Truth be told, you just can’t beat Southern cooking.
Pearl’s Southern Cooking, 7066 Hwy. 45 N., is officially open in West Point with soul food specials and Southern delights.
Business Moves with Mary: New hangout opening in Possum Town
Possum Town Hangout, 1469 Hwy. 69, is slated to open July 1, pending inspection.
Business Moves with Mary: The Burning Piano open for business
The Burning Piano is open for business, at long last.
In October, Ben Sala, along with his sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Stephen Sims, started renovating the former Catfish and Chords building at 2222 Military Road into a “different kind of bar.”
Business Moves with Mary: UEC Theatre prepares for reopening in Starkville
After about a three-month drought, Starkville’s movie theater will reopen June 19.
UEC Theatre’s general manager Seth Parsley confirmed the theater’s reopening and said showtimes and movie lists will be available “as soon as possible.”
Business Moves with Mary: STAGgerIn Topgolf Swing Suites coming to College View
Jason Roden opened STAGgerIn Sports Bar in the Cotton District on April 1, 2011. No joke.
Nearly a decade later, the sports bar will soon relocate to College View with a few surprises in store for its loyal customer base.
Business Moves with Mary: Ruby Tuesday closes in Starkville
Ruby Tuesday in Starkville has closed permanently.
Though a sign poised in the window announced its “temporary” closure, the restaurant has vacated from the Ruby Tuesday website.
Business Moves with Mary: Walk-On’s Bistreaux hopes to open within a year in Starkville
Bring on the gumbo, y’all. Starkville is getting a taste of the Louisiana life with a different kind of sports bar.
Business Moves with Mary: Mexican restaurant coming to Columbus
We’ve got another restaurant coming to Columbus.
The former La Fiesta building on Highway 45 is being renovated and preparing for a new Mexican restaurant.
Business Moves with Mary: Some area restaurants open dining areas starting today
Businesses are moving forward and opening their doors.
With Gov. Tate Reeves reducing restaurant restrictions, we have some hometown eateries opening their dining areas to the public at half capacity over the next week.
Business Moves with Mary: Flexsteel permanently closes Starkville facility
The Flexsteel furniture manufacturing facility will permanently close in Starkville as soon as June.
Business Moves with Mary: Starkville’s Gondolier closes its doors
Seemingly out of nowhere, it appears Gondolier in Starkville has closed its doors.
Business Moves with Mary: Bud & Burgers virtual competition Friday
When burgers and beer are involved, the show must always go on.
Business Moves with Mary: New food truck drives into Starkville
Starting Monday, there will be a new food truck on the block in Starkville.
Grenada native Hunter Bell is building his roots in Starkville with the incoming Mom and Pop Food Truck and Catering business.
Business Moves with Mary: Meat markets, wholesalers stay stocked during COVID-19 crisis
Over the past few weeks, it’s evident that businesses have continued to change, and in some cases even close their doors temporarily due to COVID-19. However, there are some area businesses that have seen an influx of customers.
Business Moves with Mary: Walmart store hours restricted to 7 am-8:30 pm
A lot has changed since last week.
One day I was getting ready for the men’s SEC basketball tournament and the next I had to figure out when I can drive to the coast to see my parents, or even if I should.
Business Moves with Mary: Louisiana Shrimp Shack comes back to Columbus
Y’all, the Louisiana Shrimp Shack is coming back to Columbus.