GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGION, MS – Courtesy of the Dispatch

STARKVILLE, MS

A new food truck is coming to Starkville, by the name of “Mon and Pop.” It will be run by MUW culinary program graduate Hunter Bell and his wife. They want to provide convenient breakfast and lunch to locals, perhaps with more to come once things start getting back to normal. Once they’re up and running, they will advertise their location each day of operation via their Facebook page. They will be opening this coming Monday morning. 6AM to 2PM.

Also in Starkville, Fleur-de-Lis Flowers will be moving over by one spot, from 222 to 220 E. Main Street. They are currently open for curbside and delivery. Consider getting some flowers to brighten up a relative’s day, or even just a centerpiece for your own dinner table. Brighten up the room a bit while you’re hanging out at your (literal) home office.

WEST POINT

Hamburger joint Jack’s is coming to West Point. They are scheduled to open up shop by the end of May at 6795 Hwy 45 S. The Alabama-based fast food purveyor has been around since 1960.

REGIONAL

Many places have been rolling with the times, and that includes rolling back their hours and number of customers allowed in-store in the interests of public safety. Limits have also been placed on certain high-demand items so that everyone gets a chance to get what they need.

Kroger is limiting customers to 50% of normal capacity — one customer for every 120 sq. ft. of store space. When this limit has been reached, customers will line up outside, with 6 feet between each of them, to be allowed in on a one out, one in basis. Columbus and Starkville stores will be open from 7AM to 9PM, with the first hour reserved for patrons 60 and older from Mondays through Thursdays.

Wal-Mart will have similar restrictions in effect: five customers per 1,000 sq. ft. of store space before limiting entry. 60 and up pnly for the first hour on Tuesdays.

Tractor Supply will also be implementing some limits; customer limits are in place, and they will be open from 8AM to 9PM. with 60+ for the first hour every Wednesday. They are also implementing same-day and next-day delivery.

Please understand that, while these arrangements might cause you some stress, they are only temporary, and the workers are feeling the stress just the same as anyone else. They’re likely not fans of these restrictions and lower hours anymore than you are, so please be patient with them.

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