Starkville has a new coffee shop opening on Main Street.
High Ground Coffee LLC, 106 E. Main St., will open shop this month in the former 929 location.
General Manager Matthew Ellis will run the coffee shop and Odyssey Game Room, a family-friendly board game spot located downstairs from the coffee shop.
“My dream was to open a board game cafe,” he said. “My two passions are board games and coffee. This opportunity came forward and the high ground owners have been great to work with.”
Ellis said the ownership includes several silent investors. The Secretary of State’s Office lists Michael Lewis Frayser of Starkville as the registered agent and director.
Ellis said with renovations near completion, they expect to open by Oct. 17. Those renovations include new tiling along the counters, renovated patio, new light fixtures and bathrooms.
“It’ll look like a totally different place,” he said.
Ellis said the new coffee shop will have “top of the line” equipment and ingredients, including Cuvee coffee beans from Austin, Texas. High Ground will offer various coffee drinks, loose leaf and iced teas, energy drinks, sandwiches, salads, baked goods and more.
Folks can follow along on Facebook for more updates on High Ground Coffee and Odyssey Game Room. Once open, you can check out the new place every day from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Starkville Area Arts Council and Proof Bakery had their grand reopening Wednesday for their new joint location at 109 W. Main St. Proof Bakery announced on social media it will reopen Saturday 8 a.m. to noon with pastries, donuts and breakfast sandwiches.
Moving to West Point, a new Golden Triangle supermarket is hosting a grand opening next week.
Fresh Value, 411 West Main St., opens Tuesday. According to the company’s social media page, doors open at 7 a.m. and the ribbon cutting will be at 11 a.m.
The incoming grocery story takes the place of Save A Lot, which closed permanently in June. Fresh Value is based in Alabama with 13 locations. The West Point store is the first franchise branching into Mississippi. Check out the new store on Main Street every day 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Over in Columbus, there’s a new hangout spot officially open.
His and Hers Cigar Lounge, 120 22nd St. S., has cigars, hookah, food, bar, big screen televisions, meeting areas and more on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. According to its social media, they offer three types of cigar lounge monthly memberships. A $25 personal level membership includes unlimited lounge entry; a $55 premium membership includes entry, 15% off all purchases except alcohol, a small locker and free water, soda and coffee; and the $95 prime level membership includes everything previously listed, free cigar set up and a house cigar, unlimited use of meeting area, free entry to all special events, free access to business-offered services, large locker and more.
The Dispatch did not hear back from ownership by press time.
Also in Columbus, Kay’s Left Overs is on the move. The popular food joint’s new location will be 1920 Hwy. 45, Suite 2. The restaurant serves a variety of baked potatoes, salads, chicken tenders, wings and more. Follow Kay’s Left Overs on Facebook for updates on an official opening day.
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