Caledonia’s newest addition to the event scene should be up and running by August. Old Fashioned Events, located at 345 Wood Road, will be the latest wedding and event venue to open its doors.
Owners Patrick and Renee Castleman recently purchased a 1920s farmhouse on a 10-acre property adjacent to their home and saw its potential almost immediately.
“It’s just too beautiful to not be of use, and the home (restoration) is so unique. … We took it back to the era in which it was built,” Patrick said. “It has what we are told is a 125-year-old pecan tree in the backyard, and the previous owner’s daughter got married there years ago.”
Before its grand opening, the Castlemans will continue to share updates and photos on their social media page.
“We are nearing completion but still trying to get wrapped up,” he added. “… We will also offer it as an Airbnb when not hosting events such as weddings, baby showers, birthday parties (and more).”
Moving toward downtown, a Columbus staple is closing this week.
The Dispatch announced earlier this year that Hollyhocks, a long-standing gift shop at 204 Fifth St. S., would close this summer after nearly three decades of operation. Owner Gloria Herriott posted online that today is the store’s last day, and customers who have purchased items for pickup are encouraged to collect them.
If you haven’t already, be sure to thank Herriott for the long legacy she’s built. From gifts to community traditions, like the beloved annual “Stella” yelling competition, Herriott and her downtown destination have made a lasting mark.
Also in Columbus, the Rural King news continues. The area’s newest farm and home store retailer, opening in the old K-Mart location, is hosting a hiring event at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today for cashiers, receiving, inside recovery, outside recovery and sales consultants.
Moving over to Starkville, Dabbs Dispensary held its grand opening last week.
The medical cannabis dispensary opened recently at 823 Hwy. 12, Suite A, near Zaxby’s.
CEO and founder Bobby Britton is from West Memphis, Arkansas, but moved to Mississippi in 2014. Dabbs has several locations throughout Mississippi, including Richland, Forest, Magee, Philadelphia, Jackson, Poplarville and Lucedale.
Moving to downtown, there’s a new beauty salon on the block.
Curthyn Reed opened Park 618, located at 104 S. Washington St., named after her husband Parker and their wedding date. Park 618 is hosting its ribbon cutting 6-8 p.m. Friday with champagne, cookies and exclusive discounts.
Check out the new beauty salon 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays for haircuts, highlights, Brazilian blowouts, formal makeup, eyebrow waxes and more.
There’s a new law firm with local trial lawyers that opened this week in Starkville. Rod Ray and Jay Perry opened Ray and Perry PLLC at 123 1/2 E. Main St. Specializing in personal injury and criminal defense, the duo offers a combined 60 years of legal experience. Perry boasts a background in criminal and civil litigation and was a founding shareholder in Perry, Winfield and Wolfe, while Ray has experience with small and large firms, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and as an assistant district attorney.
Things are heating up and it’s almost time for kids to set up shop for Lemonade Day. Golden Triangle Lemonade Day, including Louisville, will be June 14. The annual event that started in Texas, encourages children to become business owners and run a lemonade stand to build early entrepreneurial skills. Kids in Starkville, Columbus, West Point and Louisville can register online at lemonadeday.org/golden-triangle.
See y’all next week!
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