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TVA Expanding Power Generation Capacity in Northern Lowndes County
CALEDONIA, MS – Courtesy of Braden Simmons and The Commercial Dispatch
A group of officials ceremonially “broke ground” at the New Caledonia Combustion Turbine Plant, where construction is already well underway.
Don Moul, president and CEO for the Tennessee Valley Authority, addressed the crowd: “It’s about generating reliable, affordable power,” Moul said. “ Modern natural gas plants like New Caledonia are vital to our system because they provide the flexibility to meet peak demand and complement our other diverse generating resources.” He went on to say that the 6-turbine, $800 million site will provide roughly 500MW of power to the area grid, which is enough to power 250,000 homes at once. He added that the project is on schedule to meet their May 2028 deadline.
The location was once the site of a gas power plant which was once used by Enron, so some of the needed infrastructure is already in place. TVA Senior Strategic Communicator Julia Wise said that the plant itself will employ about ten permanent workers.
“It’s very exciting and what’s even more exciting is they’ve already broken ground, and we see construction happening in full force,” Lowndes County BOS President Trip Hairston said. “There’s a lot of people out here right now moving dirt. … It’s good to see that things are moving forward. We can talk about things and talk about things. But when you have a ground break and you actually see bulldozers in the background, that’s a really awesome sight.”
Please click here for the original article: https://cdispatch.com/news/800-million-tva-energy-plant-breaks-ground-outside-caledonia/
Tasty Eats Up Amory Way at the 8-0-2
We recently stopped in at Deli 802 up in Amory when we were out that way for a bite to eat. It’s a wonderful little place with a cool, relaxed look, friendly people, and great food! While they’re on Main Street now and have been for about the last seven years, they started out at 802 Earl Frye Blvd, right across from the medical center, where they were for five years; the name stuck.
We got a “Twist” sandwich (ham, turkey, bacon, and cheese with BBQ sauce) and a loaded baked potato. Customers get to dress the taters however they wish from the salad bar – within reason 🙂 They also feature a huge salad bar with a wide selection of toppings for folks who just wanna have that.
This is a great place to sit down and just enjoy a good meal while you pass the time or work on your laptop. Go check it out when you’re up that way!
122 Main Street North, Amory, MS
662-749-7047
In-store pickup for online orders available
10:30 to 8 Mon/Tues
10:30 to 3 Wed/Thu/Fri
Stop on by the New Trading Post
A new place to find interesting and unusual items can now be found in Starkville, within spitting distance of the interstate exit. Triangle Trading Post is located at 13070 MS HWY 182 in Stark Vegas. The Barker family already has most of the shop filled with everything from antiques to artwork of all kinds to stuffed animals, MSU gear, and even gorgeous stained-glass pieces hand-made by the proprietress herself! You can also find some work by our old friend, Adele Elliot.
Delise and Granville Barker took over the old Owen Outfitters gun shop location not long ago and have refurbished it into a unique consignment venue, even keeping the original vault intact. Delise was born in Florida and has made Starkville her home for over a decade, while her husband is a native with a long history of local entrepreneurship.
Their primary focus is on local vendors, along with their handicrafts and other products. So please go check ’em out!
13070 MS HWY 182
Starkville, MS
https://www.triangletradingpost.com
Further info is available on their page.
The Belle (House) of the Ball
The Belle House Air BnB recently held its ribbon-cutting ceremony right in downtown Columbus. This lovely venue is located right behind Town Hall, and can host up to seven guests at a time in its two regular bedrooms and one kid’s bedroom with a triple bunk bed. A full kitchen with dishwasher, laundry room, and two bathrooms are also provided, allowing it to host a large family if needed.
The ceilings are high, the feeling is comfy, the artwork and design are amazing, and it’s within walking distance to all of Downtown Columbus, including the W.
115 6th St. North
Contact: Brittany Griffin
+1 662-251-7424
brittany.nickoles.griffin@gmail.com
More details and pics can be found here:
