Background Image Alternative Text: Volunteers paint a large cowbell-themed mural on University Drive Friday [July 22] as part of the University Drive Corridor Connections project. (Photo by Grace Cockrell)
Background Image Alternative Text: Volunteers paint a large cowbell-themed mural on University Drive Friday [July 22] as part of the University Drive Corridor Connections project. (Photo by Grace Cockrell)

Street art strengthens MSU-Starkville bonds

Funding for the project came from a $25,000 grant from the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Asphalt Art Initiative.

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Image Alternative Text: students receive Best Downtown Beautification Award from Lisa Klutts at the Civic

Small Town Center class wins Best Downtown Beautification Award

The award was presented to the 10 students at the annual West Point Main Street banquet at the Civic.

Mar 18, 2024
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Director Leah Kemp to serve as state scholar for Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition

“Crossroads: Change in Rural America" is an interactive, multimedia exhibit that will travel the state for six weeks from August 2023 through June…

May 15, 2023
Image Alternative Text: photo of mural in front of mural on University Drive as part of the University Drive Corridor Connections project.

Soy-Biobased Biostripe makes a big impact for Small Town Center

The street mural project can be seen along University Drive from campus to downtown.

Oct 07, 2022
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Small Town Center receives Community Engagement Award

“The Art Yard" project in Starkville received honorable mention in the Scholarship of Engagement category.

Jan 13, 2022
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Carl family remembers son with gift to MSU Athletics

A gift to Mississippi State University Athletics from the Fred and Margaret Carl Foundation memorializes MSU alumnus Christopher Leflore Carl, who…

Nov 08, 2021
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Small Town Center secures $25,000 Asphalt Art Initiative funding

The City of Starkville is one of 26 cities from around the nation recently selected to receive a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Oct 14, 2021
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State Spotlight: Creating Fun Spaces

In a partnership between the Idea Shop and MSU's Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center, outdoor seating was designed and fabricated, serving as an example…

May 27, 2021
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Small Town Center featured on WTVA news

A public meeting was held as part of the Guntown City Park Visioning session process to get feedback and input about what community members would…

Apr 14, 2021
Image Alternative Text: rendering of the streatery concept - shows tables with red umbrellas in the parking spots in front of some restaurants in downtown Starkville

STC recognized by American Institute of Architects’ Mississippi Chapter

The center received an honor citation for the creation of the Starkville Streatery and Small Town Streatery Toolkit.

Jan 13, 2021
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Director Leah Kemp featured on MPB's 'The Mississippi Arts Hour'

Melody Moody Thortis speaks with Leah Kemp, Director of the Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center at Mississippi State University in Starkville.

Dec 14, 2020
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