News Summary
Columbus, Mississippi, is welcoming Rural King, which has filed building permits for a new store on the former K-Mart lot. Construction, managed by Weathers Construction, is underway with the store spanning 110,000 square feet and an estimated investment of $8 million. The new location is expected to create around 70 jobs and contribute to the local economy, with a $2 million tax incentive approved by the city to support the development. Residents are excited about enhanced shopping options as the store aims to provide a variety of products.
Exciting News for Columbus, Mississippi: Rural King is Coming to Town!
Columbus residents, get ready for some fantastic news! There’s a wave of excitement in the air as Rural King has officially filed building permits to set up shop on the former K-Mart lot in our very own Columbus, Mississippi. This is great news for those who have long seen the vacant space left since K-Mart closed its doors back in 2018. Construction is already underway, and it’s all being handled by the local team at Weathers Construction. It’s always exciting to see local businesses contributing to new projects!
What to Expect from the New Rural King Store
Rural King, which has its roots in Mattoon, Illinois and was founded way back in 1960, is planning to make a big splash with this new location. The store will span a whopping 110,000 square feet, quite the impressive size for Columbus! They plan to invest around $8 million into this project, showing just how serious they are about establishing themselves in our community.
Once complete, about 90,000 square feet of the building will be dedicated to the Rural King store itself. Expect an exciting variety of products on the shelves including firearms, clothing, lawn supplies, and much more! With so many options, it’s sure to become a go-to destination for shoppers across the region.
Boosting the Local Economy!
One of the most significant aspects of this new venture is the economic impact it’s expected to have on our community. The project is anticipated to create as many as 70 new jobs, contributing to an annual payroll of $1 million. This is fantastic news for Columbus, as it not only means new job opportunities for residents but also more foot traffic that could benefit other local businesses.
Mayor Keith Gaskin is thrilled about the arrival of Rural King and what it means for the local economy. As we look forward to this new store opening, it’s clear that it’s going to attract shoppers to the area, which will generate even more revenue for Columbus.
City Support and Excitement Around Town
To make this exciting development possible, the city has stepped up by approving a $2 million tax incentive spread over ten years. It’s heartening to see the city’s commitment to fostering a vibrant shopping landscape and bringing in new businesses.
Local residents are also buzzing about the news. For example, Janice Thompson, a long-time Columbus resident, expressed her optimism about having Rural King in town. She sees it as an opportunity to enhance shopping options and bring more choices to the community.
Looking Ahead: What’s Next?
As we eagerly await the opening of the new Rural King store, renovations are expected to begin quite soon, even though exact timelines are still under wraps. Many expect the building renovation to be completed by the end of 2026 or early 2027, which gives us something exciting to look forward to in the coming years.
While the official opening date is still being finalized, one thing is clear – Rural King is set to make a significant impact in Columbus, Mississippi. So keep your eyes peeled for more updates as this project progresses, because it looks like we are entering a new chapter in our shopping experience!
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