Mary Means Business: L.A. Green purchases Book Mart building
The Book Mart on East Main Street is ready for its next chapter.
Mary Means Business: Lighting Unlimited celebrates 40 years
In 1985, Scott Pridmore’s parents started an electrical supply store in Columbus. That small shop eventually became Lighting Unlimited and Uncommon Living, the lighting and interior design location tucked along Gardner Boulevard that Scott ran alongside his wife, Helen.
Mary Means Business: Proof Bakery closes shop
TJ Manna, owner of Proof, announced the downtown bakery’s closure last week.
Mary Means Business: New restaurant and bar open in East Columbus
We have another restaurant open in East Columbus.
Business Brief: Thomas named vice president of Starkville Community Bank
Community Bank recently announced the promotion of DeVonte Thomas to vice president of the Starkville branch.
Business Brief: Waterway Development Authority names Young as deputy administrator
The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority has named Betsy Young as deputy administrator of business development, a role in which she will lead integrated marketing, branding and development initiatives for the waterway and the broader Marine Highway M-65 corridor.
Mary Means Business: New Mexican restaurant coming to East Columbus
Columbus will have a new Mexican restaurant to add to the rotation later this year.
Mary Means Business: Pickleball bar coming to Starkville
Five Starkville entrepreneurs are betting big on the sport that’s sweeping the nation one court at a time.
Mary Means Business: Rural King to hold soft opening Sept. 18
Rural King officials confirmed the farm supply store at 2308 Hwy. 45 will host its soft opening Sept. 18.
Mary Means Business: Whiskey Ranch closes shop in Starkville
After about a year, Starkville’s Whiskey Ranch has closed shop.
Mary Means Business: New owner: Ruben’s to reopen
It looks like there’s a little life left for Ruben’s Fish and Steak House.
Mary Means Business: Historic Varsity Theater listed for sale
One of downtown Columbus’ most recognizable landmarks is up for grabs.
Mary Means Business: Second Avenue Suites ribbon cutting set for Aug. 28
Kammie Malone grew up sweeping her grandfather’s barbershop in Columbus.
Mary Means Business: Indoor playground facility coming to Starkville
After sitting vacant for two years, the former Tuesday Morning location in Starkville is finally getting a playful, new lease on life.
Mary Means Business: New Salad Station opens in Starkville
Starkville’s newest restaurant addition is already a family favorite for my household.
Business Brief: McNeal earns military financial advisor designation
Wellspire Financial Group of Starkville recently announced Eddie McNeal, a private wealth adviser with the firm, obtained a Certified Military Financial Advisor designation.
Mary Means Business: CJ’s Pizza opens new location
After spending months fixing up their new location, CJ’s Pizza’s new joint is officially ready.
US stocks tick toward another record following a US-Japan trade deal
U.S. stocks are ticking toward another record on Wednesday following a trade deal between the world’s No. 1 and No. 4 economies, one that would lower proposed tariffs on Japanese imports coming to the United States.
Mary Means Business: Taco Amigo opens in Clayton Village
Taco lovers, rejoice. The Taco Amigo, 12072 Hwy. 182 E., is officially open.
Business Brief: Ray, Wood take on new roles at Bank of Commerce
Bank of Commerce recently announced two additions to its Starkville Branch.
