Good for Business Podcast – Episode 48 – Columbus Mayor Stephen Jones
Colin sat down for a fireside chat with Columbus' new Mayor, Stephen "Little Red" Jones. They spoke on a variety of topics, including recent developments, city growth, community improvements, and local government efforts here in town. They also speak about Jones'...
Local Cryptocurrency Mining Concern Looking to Expand
June 2, 2026
COLUMBUS, MS – Courtesy of Emma McRae and the Dispatch For nearly a year, a bitcoin mining facility in Columbus has quietly operated thousands of computers around the clock, drawing on excess electricity capacity from Columbus Light and Water with hopes of expanding soon. LM Funding America, Inc., which owns a Columbus-area Bitcoin mining operation, […] Read More . . .
GfB Episode 45 – Realtor Jessica Bell
May 13, 2026
GfB Episode 45 – Realtor Jessica Bell Columbus native Jessica Bell is a Realtor with Re/MAX Partners here in Columbus, MS, her home town. She speaks of her time living here and in New Orleans, as well as her education at the W. She also discussed her family and her career, which began at JTS […] Read More . . .
7Brew Coffee Opening Date and Grand Opening Celebration Announced!
April 24, 2026
7Brew Coffee Opening Date and Grand Opening Celebration Announced! STARKVILLE, MS – Courtesy of the The Dispatch and Mary Pollitz The eagerly-awaited 7Brew Coffee in Starkville has officially announced that their first day in operation will be on Monday, May 4th. They will have a Grand Opening special on Saturday, May 9th, where if you […] Read More . . .
Local Biocarbon Facility Going Strong
April 17, 2026
COLUMBUS, MS – Courtesy of the GTR LINK This past Wednesday, SDI Biocarbon Solutions celebrated the success of its local biocarbon production facility, which came online last year. This $300 million facility employs over eighty people. It processes organic materials such as wood fiber and sawdust that might otherwise go to waste into a type […] Read More . . .

