The Greater Starkville Development Partnership held a ribbon cutting for Wendy's on October 11. Representing the Memphis-based Carlisle Corporation were President and CEO Gene Carlisle, Executive Vice President/Chief Marketing Officer Karen Carlisle, Director of Area Operations for South Mississippi Brian McDaniel, Director of Area Operations for North Mississippi Greg Jones, Director of Development Don Nichols, Director of Finance Paul Volpe, Director of Strategic Planning Chance Carlisle, Marketing Manager Andrea Olmstead, and Marketing Communication Coordinator Kevin Coll. Also attending were Construction Manager Lee Handley, District Manager Henrietta Shelley, local General Manager Shirley Patton, Starkville Mayor Dan Camp, Alderman Richard Corey, Miss Hospitality Haley Haynes, and Partnership staff and Ambassadors.

The newly built Wendy's features a stylish interior. The Starkville location is the only place in the entire Wendy's network with Javaccino's, an upscale coffee bar serving specialty hot and iced beverages such as Javaccino's Cafe Blend, Rainforest Select, cappuccinos, lattes, espressos and tea, plus a selection of desserts. Wendy's is open for breakfast Monday through Saturday 6 to 10:30 a.m. and Sunday 7 to 10:30 a.m. The restaurant is also open late and offers free WiFi. Major credit cards and MSU Money Mate are accepted. Wendy's is located at the corner of Jackson and Highway 12. For more information, call 324-2929.

The Greater Starkville Development Partnership held a ribbon cutting for Piggly Wiggly on October 3 as part of their grand opening celebration. Attending the event were District Manager Malcolm Vickery; Project Lead Max Stillman; Store Manager John Ingle; Customer Service Manager Sherry Ellis; Market Manager Billy Coats; Director of Produce Ken Carnevale; Produce Manager Melody Smith; Deli-Bakery Manager Mary Scott; Pharmacy Director Mark Tow; Mr. Pig; store associates; Mayor Dan Camp; Miss Hospitality Haley Haynes; Partnership staff; and Partnership Ambassadors Paul Luckett of MR COMPUTER MAN, Melanie Mitchell of Prudential Starkville Properties, Peggy Buckley, Betty Black of Mississippi State University, and John Crecink of Crecink Law Firm.

Piggly Wiggly is a full-service grocery, featuring thousands of "10 for $10" specials and Power Buys each day, as well as an in-store pharmacy. The bakery/deli offers a wide variety of baked goods, cakes, and party platters for any event. The store is located at 118 Highway 12, just west of Jackson Street. Hours are 6 a.m. to midnight seven days a week. For more information, call 324-8070.

The Greater Starkville Development Partnership held a ribbon cutting on September 20 for Fidelity National Loans. Pictured front row from left are Lisa Goldsmith, supervisor; Leah Mitchell, branch manager; Stephanie Johnson, assistant manager; Mackenzie Mitchell, customer service representative; and Ray Hinson, President and CEO. Back row from left are GSDP Vice President for Membership and Community Development Chance McDavid; Ambassador Tyson Langston of Sullivan's Office Supply; Ambassador Phil Hartness; and Ambassador Nina Welch of Welch Funeral Home.

Fidelity National Loans offers all types of consumer loans including bill consolidation, home equity, and auto loans at attractive rates. Clients receive loan approvals within one hour. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, drop by their office at 1085 Stark Road, Suite 303, or call 338-5165.

The Greater Starkville Development Partnership held a ribbon cutting on September 14 for Pioneer Outpatient Behavioral Health. Pictured front row from left are Nancy Carr, nurse; Lauren Carr, activities director; Deana Harrison, social worker; Susan Grimes, administration; Misty Hunt, marketing; GSDP Ambassador Nina Welch of Welch Funeral Home; and Ambassador Morgan Clark of Northeast Mississippi Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Back row from left are GSDP Vice President for Membership and Community Development Chance McDavid; Ambassador Melanie Mitchell of Prudential Starkville Properties; Ambassador Phil Hartness; Ambassador Carolyn Jackson of WLZA; and Ambassador Regina Byrne of M & F Bank.

Pioneer offers two types of programs for patients suffering from mental illness. Partial hospitalization is a time limited, active program that offers structured, therapeutic, and intensive clinical services. Outpatient behavioral health services are available for patients who need less than 12 hours of therapy per week. The intensive outpatient day-treatment program includes group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, occupational therapy and nurse education, with individually developed programs for each patient. The outpatient treatment provides structural therapy three days a week, allowing patients to maintain daily routines and live at home. Patient pick up is available and lunch is provided. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pioneer is located at 106 Strange Road. For more information, please contact Misty Hunt at 320-3921 or 769-2268.

The Greater Starkville Development Partnership held a ribbon cutting for Maggie's Catering and Specialty Foods on September 10. Pictured front row from left are Pat Sykes, Lisa Pittman with children Kelsey and Tristen, Chad Peterson, owner Maggie Peterson with children Manley and Mattie, Kelly Cutshall, and Janette Smith. Back row from left: GSDP Vice President of Membership and Community Development Chance McDavid, GSDP Vice President of Tourism Arma Salazar, Alderman Jim Mills, Ricky Peterson, Ann Peterson, Jason Peterson, GSDP Ambassador Pat Lane of Coldwell Banker SRE Realtors, Ambassador Peggy Buckley, and Patrick Jue of Cadence Bank.

Maggie's Catering specializes in banquets, receptions, lunches, and other special events. Maggie's also serves carry-out or dine-in homemade plate lunches featuring country favorites and authentic Creole dishes plus assorted desserts Tuesday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The restaurant is located at 1016-A South Louisville Street just north of the intersection of Lynn Lane. For more information, go to www.maggiesmenu.com or call 323-8845 or 803-0525.

The Greater Starkville Development Partnership held a ribbon cutting for Neblett's Frame Outlet on September 6. Pictured front row from left: Tami DeLatte, John Copeland, owner Carrie McCarty Copeland, Brittney Ward, Nicole Ellis, and Dr. John Copeland. Back row from left: GSDP Vice President for Membership and Community Development Chance McDavid and Ambassadors Phil Hartness, Jason Ryder of Reynolds Insurance Agency, Regina Byrne of M & F Bank, Paul Luckett of MR COMPUTER MAN, Morgan Clark of Northeast Mississippi Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and Peggy Buckley.

Neblett's specializes in custom and stock frames, shadow boxes, computerized mat cutting, and conservation-grade work. Carrie also makes jewelry, which is for sale in the shop; custom jewelry orders are also accepted. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, drop by the store at 100 Russell Street, Suite 9 or call 323-2001.

The Greater Starkville Development Partnership held a ribbon cutting on September 5 for Starkville Daily News as part of their Open House celebration.

Pictured front row from right are Byron Norman, SDN circulation manager; B.J. Riley, chief operations office, Horizon Publications Inc.; Don Norman, SDN publisher; Roland McBride, chief financial officer, Horizon Publications Inc.; Edgar Harris and Carole Lummus, son and daughter of former SDN owner and publisher Henry Harris. Back row from left: GSDP Ambassadors Cristina Ross-Tapia of Comfort Suites, Paul Luckett of MR COMPUTER MAN, Carolyn Jackson of WLZA, Betty Black of Mississippi State University, Phil Hartness, Nina Welch of Welch Funeral Home, Peggy Buckley, John Crecink of Crecink Law Firm, Morgan Clark of Northeast Mississippi Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and Vice President of Membership and Community Development Chance McDavid.

Starkville Daily News recently moved their operations, including the printing presses, to 304 Lampkin Street. For more information, click on the link below or call 323-1642.

The Greater Starkville Development Partnership held a ribbon cutting for United Country-Bulldog Realty on August 28. Shown front row from left are GSDP Ambassador Melanie Mitchell of Prudential Starkville Properties; Brad Phillips, realtor; Joni Ingram, realtor; Jason Ingram, broker/owner; Daniel Lewis, broker/owner; and Katie Hood, realtor. Back row from left: Ambassador Peggy Buckley; Monica May, realtor; Karen Winborn, office manager of United Country- Meridian; Jeannie Surma, office manager; Van Lewis, broker/owner of United Country-Meridian; Ambassador Phil Hartness; Heather Ingram, realtor; Ambassador Pat Lane; and GSDP Vice President of Membership and Community Development Chance McDavid.

United Country is the only national franchise system specializing in real estate throughout the small towns and cities of rural America. United Country-Bulldog Realty in Starkville specializes in all types of real estate including homes, farms, ranches, mountain property, recreational land and businesses in Oktibbeha, Winston, Webster, and Clay counties. Their office is located at 2120 Highway 12 West. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. After-hours calls are monitored for 24-hour service. For more information, go to www.ucbulldogrealty.com or call 338-9288.

The Greater Starkville Development Partnership held a ribbon cutting on August 21 for CorpCare Plus. Pictured front row from left are CorpCare Plus staff Rachell Austin, Sandra Edmonds, Dr. AnnMarie Stokes, CFNP Stephanie Gale, CFNP Kaye Stowell, and Rachel Britton; back row from left are GSDP Ambassadors Morgan Clark of Northeast Mississippi Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Peggy Buckley, Phil Hartness, Paul Luckett of MR COMPUTER MAN, Regina Byrne of M & F Bank, and Vice President of Membership and Community Development Chance McDavid.

CorpCare Plus specializes in occupational and environmental medicine to provide area industries with a safe and healthy workforce. Services include drug testing; pre-employment physicals for FAA flight readiness, DOT, firefighter and law enforcement, HAZMAT, OSHA, and general employment; return to work assessment; injury treatment/worker's compensation care; and other medical services for the business community.

CorpCare Plus is located at 1207 Highway 182 West in the Premier Health Center. For more information, go to www.corpcareplus.com or call 338-5454.

The Greater Starkville Development Partnership held a ribbon cutting for Wasson's Fish House on August 17. Attending the event were owners John and Katie Thompson (shown front row center left, holding scissors and bow); restaurant staff, family and friends; GSDP Ambassadors Peggy Buckley, Carolyn Jackson of WLZA, Melanie Mitchell of Prudential Starkville Properties, and Morgan Clark of Northeast Mississippi Coca-Cola; and Partnership members and staff.

The restaurant features an indoor dining area, outdoor patio seating, and a full bar upstairs. The menu includes catfish, salmon, shrimp, oysters, chicken, BBQ pork, assorted sides and salads, kids menu, appetizers and desserts. Gift certificates and tailgating packages with catfish and BBQ pork are also available. Lunch hours are Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; dinner hours are Monday through Saturday 5 to 10 p.m. Bar hours are until midnight Monday through Thursday and until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Wasson's Fish House is located at 106 Eckford Drive, just off Highway 12 behind the new construction for The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia. For more information, call 338-9220.

The Greater Starkville Development Partnership held a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 14 for Suzanne Lindley Interiors and Antiques. Pictured front row from left: Miss Hospitality Haley Haynes, Les Lindley, Suzanne Lindley, Justin Lindley, GSDP Ambassador Morgan Clark of Northeast Mississippi Coca-Cola Bottling Company, GSDP Vice President of Membership and Community Development Chance McDavid, and Ambassador Regina Byrne of M & F Bank. Back row from left: Ambassadors Phil Hartness, Peggy Buckley, Carolyn Jackson of WLZA, Nina Welch of Welch Funeral Home, and Jason Ryder of Reynolds Insurance Agency.

The shop specializes in fine home furnishings, gifts and accessories including antique furniture, rugs, lamps, mirrors, and pillows. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The shop is located at 450 Highway 12 West, Suite A in Greenoaks Plaza. For more information, call Suzanne at 320-7284 or 574-8790.

The Greater Starkville Development Partnership held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday for Dogwood Plantation Assisted Living. Attending the event were Administrator Jan Bryan (center left), owner Jay Shannon (center, holding bow), his wife Shanna (center right), staff, residents, Miss Hospitality Haley Haynes, and Partnership Ambassadors.

Dogwood Plantation offers quality personal care in a comfortable home-like setting. The Southern-style assisted living home features a large covered porch, open dining room, spacious dayrooms with fireplace, beauty salon, whirlpool spa, three meals daily, and assistance with medications, laundry, housekeeping, and other personal care. Residents enjoy the privacy of their own personally furnished apartment with private bath and walk-in closet. Professional and friendly staff are on duty 24 hours a day to assist residents with personal needs. Tours are available daily with no appointment needed.

Dogwood Plantation is located at 1351 Old Highway 12 West (also known as New Light Road). For more information, click the link below or call Jan Bryan at 323-4663.

The Greater Starkville Development Partnership held a ribbon cutting for AAA TAG Climate-Controlled Storage on Tuesday. Pictured front row from left are GSDP Ambassador Regina Byrne of M & F Bank; owner Johnny Arnold holding Kaiya; office manager Rachel Spencer holding Mimzy; Ambassador Peggy Buckley; Ambassador Tyson Langston holding Lucy; and GSDP Vice President of Membership and Community Development Chance McDavid. Back row from left: Bill Thurlow of WLZA; Sandy Ramsey of Coldwell Banker SRE Realtors; Ambassador Jason Ryder of Reynolds Insurance Agency; Chase Frazure of M & F Bank; and Ambassador Phil Hartness.

AAA TAG Storage offers small, medium, large and extra-large indoor storage units in a climate-controlled building which protects contents from weather and humidity. Each unit is self-contained for privacy and security. Owned and operated by Johnny Arnold of TAG Investments, the storage facility is located at 200 South Montgomery in the former Borden plant. For more information, click on the link below or call 323-1000.

The Partnership held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Insurance Associates of Starkville on July 17. Pictured front row from left: Daphne Palmer, agent; Robyn Havard, agent; Pat Colwick, agent; David Keyes, co-owner; Danny Moseley, co-owner; and GSDP Ambassador Regina Byrne of M & F Bank. Back row, from left: Melissa Ousler of State Auto; Ambassador Peggy Buckley; Ambassador Carolyn Jackson of WLZA; Bill Thurlow of WLZA; Ambassador John Crecink of Crecink Law Firm; and GSDP Vice President of Membership and Community Development Chance McDavid.

Insurance Associates of Starkville writes all lines of insurance, including life, health, personal and commercial, having access to hundreds of insurance companies. Insurance Associates is based in Magee and has other offices in Hattiesburg, Brandon, the Reservoir and Pearl. The Starkville office is located 450 Highway 12 West, Suite B in Green Oaks Plaza. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, go to www.insuranceassociate.com or call 324-1055.

The Partnership held a ribbon cutting ceremony for MedNOW on July 12. Pictured front row from left: Tina Gill, nurse; Shirelle Kemp, office manager; Dr. AnnMarie Stokes, medical director; her son Cameron; Kaye Stowell, certified nurse practitioner/medical provider; Jessica Young, office assistant; Jill Sanderson, lab director; and Rachell Austin, lab technician. Back row from left: Miss Hospitality Haley Haynes; Ambassador Peggy Buckley; Ambassador Carolyn Jackson of WLZA; Cary Stokes, husband of Dr. Stokes; Ambassador Jason Ryder of Reynolds Insurance Agency; Ambassador Nina Welch of Welch Funeral Home; Ambassador Paul Luckett of MR COMPUTER MAN; Ambassador Phil Hartness; GSDP Administrative Assistant Latasha Hill; and GSDP Vice President of Membership and Community Development Chance McDavid.

Located in the Premier Health Complex at the corner of Highway 182 and Stark Road, MedNOW is Starkvilleís first walk-in primary and minor care clinic designed to treat patients quickly with little or no wait time for concerns such as respiratory conditions, eye infections, ear aches, nausea, bladder infections, pregnancy testing, small wounds, minor cuts and burns, sprains and strains, camp/school physicals, and adult immunizations. No appointments are necessary. MedNOW accepts most major insurance and offers cash discounts. Their current hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. They plan to offer extended and Saturday hours in the near future. MedNOW is located at 1207 Highway 182. For more information, go to www.mymednow.com or call 320-7800.

The Partnership held a ribbon cutting on May 4 at Starkville Computers. Pictured from left: Ambassador Melanie Mitchell, VP of Membership and Community Development Chance McDavid, Ambassador Peggy Buckley, Regina Collier, Ambassador Carolyn Jackson, Jason Caine, Peggy Linley, Janey Linley holding daughter Megan, Ambassador Phil Hartness, Starkville Computers President Patrick Linley holding daughter Paige, Jay Goia, Woody Magee, Tyler Lee, and Ambassadors Jason Ryder and Nina Welch.

Starkville Computers sells Dell and Acer laptop and desktop computers, peripherals and accessories, and repairs any brand of computer on site. They are also an authorized Comdial Business Telephone Dealer. The store is located at 831-C Highway 12 West. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Go to www.starkvillecomputers.com or call 324-7272 (324-PCPC) for more information.