Mary Means Business: Vicious Biscuit coming to Starkville
The Vicious Biscuit is slated to open its second Mississippi location right here in Starkville.
Mary Means Business: Steakhouse opening in Columbus
Martie’s Steakhouse and More is opening soon in Columbus.
Business Brief: Local advisers honored with Forbes’ Best-in-State award
Phillips Wealth Planners, a registered investment adviser firm, announced recently Lynn Phillips-Gaines and Lauren Black were honored with Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors award.
Mary Means Business: Ace Hardware closing in Starkville
Ace Hardware in Starkville is officially closing down.
Mary Means Business: Ollie’s scheduled for September opening
Bargain shoppers, there’s still a bit of a wait for the Columbus Ollie’s store.
Mary Means Business: Columbus Baptist Urgent Care closed
The Columbus Baptist Urgent Care is officially closed.
Mary Means Business: Don’t call it a comeback, Ruben’s has been here for years
Ruben’s is about to be back on the water, folks.
Mary Means Business: 7 Brew opens May 4
For all my friends who have been blowing up my phone daily, I finally have the answer you’ve been waiting for.
Mary Means Business: American Deli prepares a return to the mall
A Columbus favorite is reopening soon.
Business Brief: Nabors promoted to Trustmark branch officer
Trustmark is pleased to announce that Scott Nabors has been promoted to branch officer in Columbus, where he serves as a relationship banker/branch manager.
Mary Means Business: Coleman’s Bar and Bistro opens in West Point
West Point Mayor Rod Bobo purchased a vacant building with hopes to pour back into the city.
Business Brief: Gibbons inducted into Triangle Federal Credit Union Hall of Fame
John Gibbons Jr., who served as president and CEO from 1987 to 2024, was recently inducted into the Triangle Federal Credit Union Hall of Fame during the credit union’s 66th annual meeting last month.
Business Brief: Wellspire Financial earns Ameriprise Client Experience Award
Wellspire Financial Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Inc. has earned the Ameriprise Client Experience Award for 2025.
Mary Means Business: Amata Italian announces it will open ‘soon’
Stark Road is rocking and rolling.
Mary Means Business: New commercial, residential development coming to Starkville
Trifecta Development Group in Brandon just purchased approximately 2.5 acres on the corner of Lafayette and Highway 182 block in Starkville.
Mary Means Business: Cotton Row men’s and women’s boutique opening in Columbus
A new men’s and women’s boutique is opening up in downtown Columbus next month.
Mary Means Business: Starkville Warehouse Market opens March 17
Saint Patrick’s Day is bringing some luck our way.
Mary Means Business: 7 Brew construction begins in Starkville
After an explosive November announcement, the newest coffee joint in Starkville is currently construction.
Business Brief: Phyfer named finalist for Young Optometrist of the Year
Dr. Robert Phyfer, an optometrist with Brooks Eye Center, has been named a finalist for the Mississippi Optometric Association’s 2025 Helen St. Clair Young Optometrist of the Year award.
Business Brief: Randall earns Circle of Success distinction
Carrie-Beth Randall with Wellspire Financial Group of Ameriprise Financial Services has earned the company’s Circle of Success distinction, highlighting her success as one of the company’s top financial advisers.








