Traffic Flow Changes for Starkville, Columbus Fourth of July Celebrations

Traffic flow changes for Starkville, Columbus Fourth of July celebrations

With large crowds expected at Fourth of July celebrations in Starkville and Columbus, traffic patterns will be changed to ensure safe exits. Fireworks at Cornerstone Park in Starkville will begin at 9:15 p.m. Friday. Event parking on the shoulders of Highways 25 and 12 is strongly discouraged, and parking along Bluefield Road will be limited to the east side. After the event, Starkville police officers will direct traffic at the intersections of…

What’s Up: Fourth of July events in and around Columbus

Credit: Reid Murray | Managing Editor for Design The Columbus community will be celebrating Fourth of July with a bang — featuring festivities such as parades, live music performances and large-scale firework displays.  Read on to learn more about local celebrations in and around Columbus. Click on any event’s title for more information.  Thursday, July 3rd: Red, White & BOOM! (233 Civic Center Dr.) The largest firework display in the Midwest i…