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Best of the Triangle Winners Shop ‘Til You Drop Antique store
Accessory Store
Appliance Store
Dry Cleaner
Best - Shelton Cleaners Among the Best - Commerce Cleaners Regal Cleaners
First - Beard’s Antiques Among the Best - Stewart’s Antiques Magnolia Antique Mall
Employment Agency
Best - The Fashion Barn Among the Best - Accessory Corner Claire’s
Funeral Home
Best - Lowe’s Among the Best - A-1 Appliance Center Sears
Building Supply Store
Best - CPI Group, Inc. Among the Best - Key Staff Source WIN Job Center
Best - Memorial and Gunter & Peel Funeral Homes Among the Best - Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory Welch Funeral Home
Heating & Cooling Services
Best - New Home Building Store Among the Best - Lowe’s Cash & Carry
Children’s Clothing
Best - The Children’s Place Among the Best - Reed’s Belk
Department Store
Best - Belk Among the Best - JC Penney Sears
Discount Store
Best - Fred’s Among the Best - Dollar General Wall’s
Floor Covering
Best - Johnson Carpet Center Among the Best - Lowe’s James Floor Covering
Insurance Agent
Best - Denise Good Among the Best - Mark Hardy John Longmire
Landscape/Lawn Care
Best - Smith’s Landscaping Among the Best - Grassmasters Lance Dawkins
Law Firm
Best - Stone & Hayes Among the Best - Sims & Sims Nichols Crowell Gillis & Amos
Liquor Store
Best - Mike’s Among the Best - The Jug Wines, Etc. Best - Bob McIntyre Among the Best - R&D Plumbing Roto Rooter
Plumber Best - The Beehive Among the Best - Noweta’s Ivy Cottage Florist
Florist
Preschool
Best - Main Street Presbyterian First United Methodist Church First Baptist Church
Formal Wear/Bridal Best - House of Tux Among the Best - A Southern Wedding The Fashion Barn Furniture Store
Best - The Purple Elephant Among the Best - Gifts Etc. Pizzaz
Hardware Store
Best - Military Hardware Among the Best - Lowe’s Marvin’s
Home Electronics Store
Jewelry Store
Best - Audio Advantage Among the Best - Hooper’s Sears Best - Rae’s Jewelry Among the Best - Reed’s Jewelers Zales
Lighting Store
Best - Lighting Unlimited Among the Best - Lighting Plus Lowe’s
Paint Store
Best - The Paint Store Among the Best - Lowe’s Sherwin Williams
Shoe Store
Thrift Store
Best - Belk Among the Best - Reed’s The Shoe Department Best - Palmer Home Thrift Shop Among the Best - The Salvation Army Wall’s
Women’s Clothing
Best - The Fashion Barn Among the Best - Belk Melange
Superior Service Apartment Complex
Bail Bondsman
Caterer
Private School
Best - Immanuel Center for Christian Education Heritage Academy Annunciation Catholic School
Professional Photographer
Best - Amber’s Photography Among the Best - Kelly Hayes Sherwood Photography
Best - Ashley Furniture Among the Best - Spiller Furniture Goose Hollow Furniture
Gift Shop
Best - Falcon Lair Among the Best - The Waverly Franklin Condominiums
Best - Kenneth Montgomery Among the Best - All Pro Bail Bonding Leigh’s Bail Bonding Best - Table of Plenty Among the Best - Harding Catering Sweet Peppers Deli
Day Care/Preschool Best - First Baptist Church Among the Best - First United Methodist Church ABC & Me
Best - Advanced Air Systems Among the Best - Brislin, Inc. Dale Refrigeration
Real Estate Agent
Best - Kimberly Reed Among the Best - Doris Denney Stewart Stafford Phyllis Enis
Restaurant Wait Staff
Best - Harvey’s Among the Best - Huck’s Place Jack’s
Health Matters Best - Robert’s Apothecary Among the Best - GNC, Saum Chiropractic, Clinic at New Hope, Eden Medispa, Dr. Mike White
Alternative Medicine
Best - Trinity Place Assisted Living Community Among the Best - Plantation Pointe Windsor Place Chiropractor
Best - Saum Chiropractic Clinic Among the Best - Dr. Susie Johnson Veal Chiropractic Clinic Best - Dr. Gary Waldrop Among the Best - Dr. David Curtis Dr. John Fields
Dentist
Best - Dr. Mark A. Friloux, M.D. Family Physician Among the Best - Dr. Robert Buckley, M.D. Dr. Jerry Turner, M.D. Medical Center/Hospital
Best - Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle Among the Best - Lowndes Family Medical Clinic Oktibbeha County Hospital North Mississippi Medical Center
Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Home
OB/GYN
Best - Stephanie Gale, CFNP Among the Best - Joy Murphy, CFNP Brenda Stewart, CFNP Best - Trinity Place Among the Best - Windsor Place Plantation Pointe
Best - Gregory Childrey, M.D. Among the Best - Charlotte Magnussen, M.D. Joseph B. Witty, M.D.
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Best of the Triangle Winners Best - Dr. Dan Bennett Ophthalmologist/Optometrist Among the Best - Dr. David Curtis Dr. Scott Bradley
Dessert
Orthodontist
Mexican Food
Best - Cooper Callway, DMD Among the Best - John Russell, DMD John E. Griffin, DMD
Orthopedist
Best - Scott Jones, M.D. Among the Best - Russell C. Linton, M.D. Chad Altmeyer, M.D.
Pediatrician
Best - Pamela Sykes, M.D. Among the Best - Jacob Skiwski, M.D. Keith Watson, M.D. Best - Robert’s Apothecary Among the Best - Rite-Aid Walgreens
Pharmacy
Best - Thomas Vinson, M.D. Among the Best - Jerry Stennett, M.D. Chad Altmeyer, M.D.
Surgeon
Veterinarian
Best - Wilcox & Sutton Animal Clinic Among the Best - Animal Health Services Dr. Bonnie Blake, DVM
Best - Cafe on Main Among the Best - Harvey’s Sweet Pepper’s Deli Best - Mi Toro Among the Best - Mi Hacienda Tampico Bay
Pizza
Best - CJ’s Pizza Among the Best - Pizza Hut Papa Johns
Plate Lunch
Best - Cafe on Main Among the Best - Kountry Kitchen Helen’s Kitchen Steve Barnhill’s Southern Fresh Buffet Best - Harveys Among the Best - Sweet Peppers Deli The Front Door/Back Door
Salad
Seafood
Best - The Golden Horn Among the Best - Bartahachie Outback Rubens Fish & Steakhouse
Sports Bar/Night Club
Steak
Gettin’ Around
Best - The Golden Horn Among the Best - Old Hickory Harveys
Auto Dealer/New Domestic
Best - Carl Hogan Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, Sushi GMC, Dodge, Jeep Among the Best - Premier Ford Mitchell Automotive
Auto Dealer/New Import Best - Carl Hogan Toyota Among the Best - Columbus Nissan Mitchell Automotive
Auto Dealer/ Used Best - Allen Jones Among the Best - Carl Hogan Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Dodge, Jeep Premier Ford
Auto Repair
Best - Midas Auto Service Experts Among the Best - Dunn’s Transmission A&W Service Center
Auto Salesman
Bike Shop
Best - Jim Stafford, Carl Hogan Automotive Among the Best - Clyde Rhea, Carl Hogan Automotive Paar Colvin, Carl Hogan Honda
Best - The Bicycle Shop Among the Best - Clayton Village Cycle Center Boardtown Bikes
Boat Dealer
Best - The Boat Gallery Among the Best - Miller Marine Performance Marine
Boat Repair
Best - Miller Marine Among the Best - The Boat Gallery Performance Marine
Car Wash/Detail Shop
Oil Change
Best - The Auto Spa Among the Best - D & B River City
Best - Express Oil Change Among the Best - Midas Auto Service Experts Miller’s OK Tire
Tire Store
Best - Miller’s OK Tire Among the Best - Sansings Lowndes County Radial
Best - Little Tokyo Among the Best - Umi Buffet City
Sweet Tea
Best - McAlister’s Deli Among the Best - Sweet Peppers Deli Sonic
Looking Good Barber/Beautician
Day Spa
Buffet
Best - Steve Barnhill’s Southern Fresh Buffet Among the Best - Ryan’s Buffet City
Chinese Food
Coffee
Best - Peking Chinese Restaurant Among the Best - Buffet City Golden Star Best - Beans & Cream Among the Best - Kudoz McDonald’s
Best - Eden Medispa Among the Best - Belk The Dermatology Clinic Westmoreland Dermatology Best - Brickerton Day Spa Among the Best - Eden Medispa Bella Derma
Eye Wear
Best - Columbus Optical Among the Best - Curtis Optometry Columbus Eye Clinic Best - YMCA Among the Best - The Fitness Factor Stark Recreation Center MUW
Fitness Center
Hair Salon
Best - Salon 417 Among the Best - Profiles Jamie’s Salon
Nail Salon
Best - Salon 417 Among the Best - Brickerton Day Spa Eden Medispa
Tanning Salon
Best - Sunstruck Among the Best - Highway 82 Pure Station Brickerton Day Spa
Therapeutic Massage
Let’s Eat Best - Hank’s #1 BBQ Among the Best - PJ’s Smokeout The Little Dooey
Best - Josh Fountain Among the Best - Zack Musselwhite Alice Chain
Cosmetic Procedures
Weight Loss Center
BBQ
Best - Sey’s Among the Best - Fuhgettaboutit Mugshots Grill & Bar
Best - Brickerton Day Spa Among the Best - Eden Medispa Saum Chiropractic Clinic Best - Curves for Women Among the Best - Weight Watchers Eden Medispa
Show Me The Money Bank
Credit Union
Mortgage Lender
Best - BankFirst Among the Best - Cadence Regions Best - Triangle Federal Credit Union Among the Best - Twin States Members 1st Best - Bancorp South Among the Best - Bankfirst JTS Mortage Company
BEST OF THE TRIANGLE
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INSURANCE AGENT
DENISE GOOD What can an agent do for you? BY DENISE GOOD State Farm® Agent As your local State Farm agent, I’m a qualified professional whose focus is to provide products and services to my policyholders consistent with the State Farm mission: Help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. Here are some valuable services I can provide to make things a little easier for you: Whatever your insurance needs – auto, home, life or health – I have the tools to help you select a plan that works for you. I can provide valuable information about insurance, the risks that make it necessary and how to protect yourself from those risks and get the most for your premium dollar. State Farm also has a variety of information about frozen pipes, weather safety, disaster preparedness, quality building
techniques, auto safety and many other topics that can make life a little easier. In some instances, you can be paid on the spot for many small claims involving damage to your vehicle, home or other property. All you do is present the bill to my office. All your State Farm premiums can be combined into one convenient monthly payment, just like you budget other purchases. Or at your request, payments can be automatically deducted from your checking account. You can reach State Farm 24 hours a day by calling the office. After regular business hours you’ll be routed to our Customer Response Center where representatives are ready to assist you with your questions. Stop by my office or visit statefarm.com for more information on products and services offered by State Farm Insurance.
Ride with the #1 car insurer in MISSISSIPPI. Denise Good, Agent 118 Alabama Street Columbus, MS 39702 Bus: 662-328-5701 www.denisegood.net
With competitive rates and personal service, it’s no wonder more drivers trust State Farm . Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/7.
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BEST BBQ in the Golden Triangle!
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Memorial and Gunter & Peel
Funeral Homes
Thank You Columbus and The Golden Triangle for making us your #1 choice of Funeral Homes. Hollis Peel
Funeral Director/ Mortician
Paulette Moore Bookkeeper
Craig Summerford Funeral Director/ Mortician
Pete Bowen
Representative
Greg Puckett
Funeral Director
Carol Carpenter Representative
Jimmy Jordan Funeral Director
Floyd McIntyre Funeral Director Resident Trainee
Carl Hildreath Funeral Director
L.C. McGee
Representative
Adrian Sanders Representative
Sy Runnels
Representative
Betty Thomas Administrative Assistant
Wayne Blankenship Representative
Elizabeth Thomas Beautician/ Representative
It is an honor to serve you with respect and dignity during your time of need. As we continue to serve our county, city and surrounding area as the leading funeral service provider, we also continue our tradition of: • Excellence, Care & Tradition you can Trust • Compassion and Respect to each family • Online Obituary & Guest Book • Pre-planning, Counseling Services & 24-Hour Consultation • Free Video Tribute 716 2nd Avenue North • Columbus, Mississippi (662) 328-4432 • www.memorialfuneral.net
We continue to be the leading funeral home for our community. Our dedicated and compassionate staff is available 24 hours a day.
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Thank You
Thank You.
for voting Carl Hogan Toyota #
1 Import Car Dealer
I appreciate the opportunity to serve you. Dr. Dan Bennett Voted #1 Ophthalmologist in the Golden Triangle
Best of the Triangle
First Reader’s Choice 2010
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J. Dan Bennett, M.D. Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology Board Certified Ophthalmologist
328-1254 • 2475 Fifth Street North • Columbus, MS
Congratulations, Dr. Pam Sykes for being voted Best Pediatrician in the Golden Triangle for 2010
CARL HOGAN TOYOTA.COM
3907 Hwy. 45 N. • Columbus, MS • Across from H&H 241-6000 • www.carlhogantoyota.com
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Dealership Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-6:30pm; • Saturday 8am-6pm; Sunday Closed
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Thanks to all of our customers for voting us #1
Dr. Pam Sykes invites you to visit her new location
Specializing in Pediatrics
Infants Children Adolescents Complete Newborn Care and Immunization Sports Physicals
200 Park Creek Drive (off Bluecutt Road)
Columbus We Accept Most Insurance including CHIPS, TriCare, Blue Cross, Aetna, Medicaid and Healthlink
Two Locations to Serve You:
House of Tux www.houseoftux.com
421 Main Street • Columbus (662) 327-6131 500 Russell Street - Cotton Dist. S/C (662) 323-7766
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BEST DAY SPA AND THERAPEUTIC MESSAGE, AMONG THE BEST NAIL SALON AND TANNING SALON
BRICKERTON DAY SPA
Ginger Stahl and her staff at Brickerton Day Spa strive to provide their customers with the best services available in the Golden Triangle. Not only do the professionals on her team specialize in pampering the entire body of each client and making them feel special, they also carry many unique accessories and gifts. Visit them today and emerge from the spa feeling refreshed and renewed, much like the customer’s that voted them the Best Day Spa and Therapeutic Massage. They were also considered to be among the Best Nail Salon and Tanning Salon.
“In memory of Danny Dunn” 2305 Highway 45 North Columbus, MS 39705 (662) 327-1717
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BEST PLATE LUNCH; BEST DESSERT
CAFE ON MAIN Peggy Strauss, owner of Cafe on Main, and Jimmie Nail Davis proudly display their award for Best Plate Lunch and Best Dessert
BEST FUNERAL HOME
MEMORIAL, GUNTER & PEEL FUNERAL HOMES Craig Summerford, manager of Memorial Funeral Home, and Hollis Peel , manager of Gunter & Peel Funeral Home hold their Best Funeral Home Award.
Thank You for voting
The Purple Elephant the #1 Gift Shop!
422 Main St. Columbus, MS 662-327-1008
401-A E. Lampkin St. Starkville, MS 324-4008
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BEST AUTO DEALER NEW/DOMESTIC
CARL HOGAN CHEVROLET, CADILLAC, BUICK, GMC, DODGE, JEEP
Clyde Rhea and his staff at Carl Hogan Automotive, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Dodge, Jeep accept their award for being voted the Best Auto Dealer/New Domestic and among the Best Auto Dealer/Used in the Golden Triangle. Jim Stafford was also recognized as the Best Auto Salesman in The Triangle, as well as Clyde Rhea, who was Among the Best. The staff at Carl Hogan Automotive look forward to serving all of your automotive needs.
BEST SPORTS BAR/NIGHT CLUBS
SEY’S
Sey’s Sports Bar and Grill is a great place to watch your favorite sporting event, meet friends after work or enjoy a night of karaoke. Sey and her staff are pictured here with their award for The Best Sports Bar/Grill in the Golden Triangle.
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BEST AUTO DEALER/NEW IMPORT
CARL HOGAN TOYOTA
Joey Ferraro and his staff at Carl Hogan Toyota display their award for Best Auto Dealer/Import in The Golden Triangle. With their large selection of new and used cars and a service staff that prides itself on quality service and customer satisfaction, Joey and his staff look forward to serving you.
All Pro
bail bonds Thank you for voting us one of the Best Bail Bondsmen
Keith Morgan 662-328-3252 When you have been having more fun than the law allows, give us a call! Major credit cards accepted.
Cell: 662-304-0999
662-369-3434
Harding C AT E R I N G
Voted One of the Best Caterers in the Golden Triangle
“Thanks for allowing us to SERVE YOU.”
Come see why t if g t s e b e th g n o m a we’re ! e l g n ia r T n e d l o G e th shops in
Napa Firelites • Captain Rodney’s • Erich Emmenegger • Good Earth Pine Cone Hill • Dash & Albert • Beatrice Ball • Mariposa • Waterford, Juliska • Vietri • Spode • Richard Ginori • Anna Weatherly • Gien • Lenox Haviland • Raynaud • John Wind Jewelry • Tamara Childs • Skyros Casa Fina • Serena & Lily • Angel Dear • Two’s Company
Thanks for voting us one of the best !
CUSTOM WEDDINGS • RECEPTIONS ELEGANT PARTIES • CORPORATE EVENTS Bridgett Harding
270 Jack Wiggins Road Caledonia, MS 39740
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BEST PIZZA
CJ’S PIZZA Courtney Trenary, left, Blake Trenary and Chuck Trenary stand in front of their restaurant that was recognized for having the best pizza in the Golden Triangle.
Service Quality Variety Thanks for Voting Us Among the Best Building Supply Stores in the Golden Triangle!
Thank you for making us your destination. ...more than coffee. It’s the staff.
Voted Best Coffee in The Golden Triangle. THREE YEARS IN A ROW!
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Cash & Carry Building Supplies Lumber • Appliances • Hardware Paint • Tools • Plumbing
We have a showroom of windows, doors, fireboxes, and much more! 1120 Gardner Blvd. • Columbus • 328-5776 • 866-508-3537
60 Brickerton Street • Columbus, MS • 662 328-2003
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BEST EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
CPI GROUP, INC. Revolutionary, innovative and successful are words used to describe the CPI Group. President Mark Smith and company have worked hard to take this agency to new heights. In 2009 the company won the Dispatch’s Best Employment Agency award, repeating the honor this year. In 2007, CPI received national recognition in ranking No. 242 in Inc. Magazine’s 500 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S. Then in 2008, CPI ranked third in Mississippi Business Journal’s Fast 40: Mississippi’s Fastest Growing Companies.
thanks To You Who voted for us as
Best in Landscape & Lawn Care 604 18th Ave. N. ~ Columbus, MS
Ph: (662) 327-6664 ~ Fax: (662) 329-9311
#1 Home Electronics Store
Thanks to our customers for voting us #1! Also ranked in Mobile Electronics TOP 100 Retailers in US for 2010
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Thanks for voting us #1 Credit Union in the Golden Triangle area! Since 1955
CAFB Columbus 434-6052
2330 Hwy. 45 Columbus 327-9450 www.trianglefcu.com
1101 Hwy 182 E. Starkville 338-9131
Best of the Triangle
Reader’s Choice 2010
1928 Hwy. 45 North • Columbus • 329-9004 I would like to thank all of our loyal customers and new customers for their support over the past 13 years and for keeping Sun Struck the #1 tanning salon in the Golden Triangle. We are currently adding on to our Hwy. 45 store to offer over 30 tanning beds with 11 different levels of tanning including: Level I-super, Level II-stand up, Level III-deluxe, 5 bronzing beds Solaris, Cyberdome, Hot Pepper, Solaris II & Ergoline, Mystic Spray On Tanning, Magic 636 High Pressure Bed and all new Red Light Therapy Bed.
Tan Unlimited ‘til the End of the Year! Level I-$89 • Level II-$119 • Level III-$139
Located inside Westmoreland Dermatology & Surgery Center
2110 5th St. N. • Columbus, MS • 662-243-2435
Coming Soon-Red Light Therapy Bed: UV free red light lamps that work to cure blemishes and reduce the effects of aging. Using Red Light Therapy two to three times a week for six weeks can provide dramatic results. Wrinkles and laugh lines will fade away. Scars and stretch marks can disappear as if they were never there. Rejuvenessence lamps are the fountain of youth your skin has been looking for.
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The CosMediCenter staff would like to thank our loyal customers for your continued support.
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Thanks for voting Stark Recreation Center Among the Best Fitness Centers in 2010!
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AMONG THE BEST BAIL BONDSMAN
KEITH MORGAN
www.muw.edu/recreation 662-241-7494
(662) 329-7106, or toll free at 1-877-462-8439, ext. 7106 www.muw.edu
Keith Morgan, manager of the Columbus branch of All-Pro Bail Bonds, has enjoyed working in the Golden Triangle area. He wrote his very first bond in Columbus in January 2007. Once he stopped worrying just about business and began concentrating on doing what’s right, his business grew. All Pro covers 10 counties.
Thank you for your vote of confidence. best Law Firm
Voted Among the Best Women’s Clothing Store
809 Third Avenue North Columbus, Mississippi 662-328-2711
1216 Main Street Caledonia, Mississippi 662-356-4830
Thanks for Voting Us Best Sports Bar/Night Club Voted the best 3 years running! 7 TV’s -Watch It On The Big Screen! Your Favorite Team, Your Favorite Beverage & Sey’s Famous Hot Wings With ESPN GamePlan and NFL Sunday Ticket If It’s On, It’s On At Sey’s!
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BEST FITNESS CENTER
THE Y
Something new at the Y — Disco Abs
Herman Peters, the Y’s only male instructor, has made an impressionable mark on Y members and staff. Well, for those who dare to take his Disco Abs class, that is! What they find is a fun and exciting class coupled with his dynamic energy and a song list full of days gone by. Disco Abs will not only strengthen the core and back muscles, but it will also help improve your overall stature and well-being. Disco Abs is for anyone looking to strengthen the most integral and hardest part of the physique to develop. People of all fitness levels can benefit from this class. The group is coached through a series of exercises that target all areas of the abdominals including the most difficult — the lower abs. Y members who participate in the class are not only amazed at the intensity of the abdominal workout, but also at how much of a cardio workout they get. You, too, can join the fun every Tuesday and Thursday from 5-5:30 p.m. and 5:30-6 p.m., and Wednesday, 9:30-10 a.m., at the downtown Columbus branch. Don’t worry if you’re not a member, you can pay a nominal fee of $5 to check this class out.
Come see why we’re among the best employment agencies in the area!
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Pictured are Leslie Hutchins, Kim Luna, Magen Nelson and Kelsey Harrington. Not pictured is Billie Barlett-Young.
Working And Growing With Columbus Providing Temporary And Full Time Staffing for over 30 years.
Owners Kenny & Yen Tang invite you tocome see why Little Tokyo was voted
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• Skilled/Unskilled Labor • Clerical
Little Tokyo 1920 Hwy. 45 North • Columbus, MS • 244-6030
117 Ninth Street North Columbus, MS 39701 662.327.8230 keystaffsource.com
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BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
AMBER’S PHOTOGRAPHY Amber Ruffin, left, Erik Ruffin and Amanda Jones of Amber’s Photography won the award for Best Photography. Whether photographing seniors, infants, children, families or special occasions, Amber’s Photography offers a variety of different styles and locations.
BEST GIFT SHOP
THE PURPLE ELEPHANT The Purple Elephant is thrilled to be voted the Best Gift Shop in The Golden Triangle for the second straight year. The Purple Elephant offers much more than your ordinary gift shop. They strive to meet all of your gift-giving needs. They carry a large selection of Mississippi products like, their newest addition, Peters Pottery. Etta B Pottery, introduced last year, continues to be a favorite. Visit today to see the new Katalou line of colorful glazed pottery for gift giving and home decor. Besides pottery, The Purple Elephant is proud to carry a large selection of Mississippi made products such as Copperworx, My Elegant Clutter, frames by Frame of Mind and Dollar Designs as well as other products. The Purple Elephant is the area’s exclusive dealer for Pandora, the most popular line of sterling silver and gold jewelry. The Purple Elephant girls are always delighted to see you and offer the best service in the area.
Thanks Golden Triangle
"One of the Best" Alternative Medicine Stores! Save Gold Card Days 20%
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1st-7th of Each Month
COLUMBUS Leigh Mall, Suite 2 662-328-4450 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
"GNC's Longest Running Franchise!"
STARKVILLE-SMOOTHIE 911 Hwy 12 W. • Suite 206B 662-323-4919 Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sun. 1p.m.-6 p.m.
Jo Ann M. Walk-Ferguson - Franchisee/Owner • Howard Ferguson-Owner
“People You Can Believe In”
102 Alabama Street (662) 243-2316
Thanks for your vote of confidence! Certified Technicians • 12 Month Warranty • Mechanical Services General Repairs * Diagnostics * Tune-Ups Brakes * Air Conditioning
Shop Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 p.m. All Major Credit Cards Accepted! Two other locations to serve you:
2336 Hwy 45 North Columbus, MS 39705 (662) 243-1400
305 Hwy. 12 East Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 615-4200
Thank you Dispatch readers for Honoring Little Dooey’s as Among the Best BBQ in GTR.
We also placed 3rd in MS Magazine Best of Mississippi 2010 and 4th Best Restuarant at the 10th Annual Herbie Awards.
Now open in Oxford, Ms on Jackson Street.
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AMONG THE BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING
MELANGE Deborah Gardner, owner of Melange, a specialty clothing store for women, was voted to be among the best in the area. Gardner has worked in the clothing business for more than 11 years, the majority spent with Melange. Currently located in Brickerton, the store’s early roots were in a building beside her house built by her husband, Kenny. She soon expanded her business to a larger location. Pictured from left, are Soroptimist Style Show models Carolyn McAllister and Lillajo Ford, Gardner, third from left, and club member Carol Wright. The ladies look over clothes and accessories for the upcoming style show. Gardner has been involved with the project for numerous years. For more on the style show see today’s Lifestyles section.
Fashion Barn “The Fun Place To Shop”
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BEST BOAT DEALER
BOAT GALLERY
Thank You! Vo t e d B e s t L i g h t i n g S t o r e i n t h e G o l d e n Tr i a n g l e for 2010
Visit Donald Barksdale and Jimmy Anderson of The Boat Gallery of Columbus for the best selection of boats, motorcycles, ATV’s and PWC. Their staff can also handle all of your service needs. The Boat Gallery was honored as the Best Boat Dealer in the Golden Triangle and Among the Best in Boat Repair.
Lighting Antiques Lamps Mirrors Gas Logs
1116 Gardner Blvd. • 329-1825 Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT
KIMBERLY REED I am honored to be named Best Real Estate Agent in the Golden Triangle. I would like to thank all of my customers, clients, and friends for your continued support. I will continue to go above and beyond to make your real estate experience a pleasant one. I’m not in sales, I’m in service.
Columbus’ only locally owned lighting showroom with 25 years of superior choice and service
Thank you to our customers for voting us among the Best Credit Unions in the Golden Triangle area.
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“Where people are worth more than money”
Thank you for voting us the Best Buffet in 2010! We appreciate your business. 625 18th Ave. N. • Columbus, MS 39701 (662) 240-1955
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BEST HARDWARE STORE
MILITARY HARDWARE Customer service, a wide variety of products and a little bit of luck — many factors have played into the Military Hardware business plan. The business, near the intersection of Military Road and 10th Avenue North, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009. Everything from hammers and nails to BB guns line the shelves. Since inheriting the business nearly 30 years ago, Mike Perkerson has brought much of his family to work at the store. During the past 50 years, much of the store’s business has come from local contractors who have been shopping at the business for decades. The store opened on Dec. 7, 1959.
BEST COSMETIC PROCEDURES; AMONG THE BEST DAY SPA, NAIL SALON, THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND WEIGHT LOSS CENTER
EDEN MEDISPA AND LASER CENTER
Dr. Gregory Childrey and Dr. John Griffin are shown inside Eden Medispa — recognized for Best Cosmetic Procedures in the Golden Triangle. Located at 300 Hospital Drive, Suite 1, the spa offers many services and also recognized as being among the best in nail treatments, therapeutic massage and weight loss solutions.
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BEST ACCESSORY STORE; WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE
FASHION BARN The Fashion Barn family would like to thank our customers for voting us No.1 Women’s Clothing Store for the second year in a row. You also voted us No. 1 Accessory Store and Among the Best Formal Wear Stores! We give all of the glory to God and we thank him for all of our customers and their continued business!
BEST BANK
BANKFIRST BankFirst’s motto — strength, stability, and service — has helped the institution net the title of Best Bank in the Golden Triangle. BankFirst president Samuel Henderson holds his award outside one of the bank’s branches.
Thank you once again for trusting Johnson Carpet Center with your floorcovering needs. We sincerely appreciate all of our customers and look forward to working with you all in the future.
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Voted one of the Best Sports Bars in the Golden Triangle! 101 North Douglas Conner Street • Starkville, MS • 662-324-3965
Thanks to everyone who voted these stores “The Best” in 2010! First Place The Children’s Place Best Children’s Clothing
Among The Best Accessory Corner Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic 670 Leigh Drive • Columbus, MS 39705 • 662-328-1012 www.columbusortho.com © The Dispatch
Best Accessory Store
GNC Best Alternative Medicine Store
Reeds Best Jewelry Store
Zales Best Jewelry Store
Claire’s Best Accessory Store
The Shoe Store Best Shoe Store
The Golden Star Best Chinese Restaurant
328-0333 Hwy. 45 North Columbus, MS
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“Best Fitness Center” We’re proud to offer: • Art • Drama • Ministries • SPINNING® • ZUMBA® • Disco Abs Downtown 328-7696 © The Dispatch
Caledonia 356-9622
• Pilates • Yoga • Swimming • Boot Camp • Senior Activities New Hope 328-0212
Wellness 243-1162
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Burke’s Outlet, JCPenney, Sears and over 30 specialty stores
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BEST LIGHTING STORE
LIGHTING UNLIMITED Congratulations to the staff at Lighting Unlimited for once again winning Best Lighting Store in The Golden Triangle. Owner Helen Pridmore is shown here with Suzy Huckaby and Carol Moss. Visit Helen and her staff to see their large selection of fixtures, lamps, antiques, rugs and accessories. Whether building a new home or redecorating, the staff at Lighting Unlimited is always available to assist you with all of your lighting and home decor needs.
Congratulations to all Best of the Triangle winners
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COLUMBUS OPTICAL We’re looking oo out for your best vision. 1928 5th Street North • Columbus, MS • 328-5781 Monday - Thursday • 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Friday • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Swoope Insurance Agency would like to thank our customers for voting our agency as one of the Best Insurance Agency’s in 2010. We want our customers to continue to be confident that their insurance needs are taken care of so that they can focus on other aspects of their lives and businesses. This expression of confidence in our agency is extremely important to us and greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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The benefit of excellence close to home.
BAPTIST GOLDEN TRIANGLE would like to thank the people of our community for voting us the best clinic/hospital in the Golden Triangle. Our team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals work hard everyday to provide the level of care you’ve come to expect from Baptist Golden Triangle.
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