Leaders tout public-private partnerships at Mill dedication
Gov. Phil Bryant, a Mississippi Delta native, said he had to see the recently renovated Mill at MSU Monday to understand its full transformation from an old agricultural facility to a state-of-the-art conference center expected to boost Starkville’s economy.
The Mill can host occupants, but work remains
The Mill at MSU reached a major milestone earlier this month — it was certified for occupancy — but there was no ceremony.
Castleberry recognized at Partnership banquet
During its annual awards banquet, the Greater Starkville Development Partnership honored Mark Castleberry.
Minor adjustment expected for Mill parking garage plan
Slight changes to the combined Mill project’s parking garage are expected after workers found a debris pile at the construction site, but developers say their portions of the significant retail development are moving forward with few issues.
New restaurants, hotel will complement Mill project
A $20 million development along Miss. Highway 12’s frontage area will soon hold a seven-space retail center and a full-service, 117-bed Holiday Inn, Cotton Mill Marketplace Developer Mark Nicholas confirmed Tuesday to aldermen.
Legislation expected to support Mill project
State lawmakers are expected to fast track special legislation preventing future governing boards from undoing provisions associated with The Mill at Mississippi State University’s long-term lease agreements.
Mill project gets OK from National Parks Service
Golden Triangle developer Mark Castleberry confirmed Thursday that The Mill project received a verbal, conditional approval from the National Parks Service for Cooley Building renovations, one of the final hurdles left to clear before construction begins.
IHL finalizes Mill plans; fed approval last hurdle
The Mill development moved another step toward becoming reality Thursday when the state college board approved a series of agreements finalizing the project’s plans.
Mill developers seeking green light from NPC
Developers of the long-awaited Mill at MSU project say an informal National Parks Service opinion bodes well for the overall application process for renovations to the university’s historic Cooley Building.
Mill financing request not expected at aldermen meeting
An expected tax increment financing request by Columbus-based developer Mark Castleberry will have to wait at least one more month.
Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman confirmed Monday Castleberry’s request would not be on today’s board of aldermen agenda.
Two firms under consideration for The Mill’s parking deck
Two firms emerged Friday as the frontrunners to handle architectural and construction plans surrounding an $8 million parking facility associated with The Mill development.
Seven firms in hunt for Mill parking contract
Seven entities have expressed interest in handling the architectural development of an $8 million Starkville parking facility tied to The Mill project, while two firms are vying for the project’s construction manager title, an email obtained by the Dispatch states.
Committee breathes new life into former CottonMill project
The much-delayed development formerly known as CottonMill will soon be given new life now that a committee has been established to oversee the approval of new designs and a new construction manager.