It seems no one will go unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and Starkville is no exception. The mayor and the board of aldermen of Starkville passed a resolution on March 20 declaring a civil state of emergency and called for certain businesses and public places to adhere to a strict set of guidelines that promotes the health of the community. These guidelines include alternative methods for food service and no gatherings of over 10 people in public places with some exceptions, such as hospitals, grocery stores and pharmacies. Additionally, the state of Mississippi is now on a statewide lockdown until April 20.
Businesses have risen to the challenge of adjusting their practices to fulfill these orders, such as alternative methods of distribution and extra sanitation. If you are a citizen of our quaint college town or a college student who finds themselves in Starkville for the rest of the semester like me, here is everything you need to know about the accommodations local businesses are making for customers like us.
First, many local eateries have customized their businesses to save you from a diet of microwaved food, your quarantine buddy’s bad cooking or a 12th cup of Keurig coffee. Here is an alphabetically-ordered list of Starkville restaurants, dessert places and coffee shops who have transitioned to curbside, carryout, drive-through and/or delivery, as well as those which have also chosen to close and reopen at a later date. 
For clarity’s sake, definitions are as follows: curbside service means customers can park, order and wait for their food in the parking lot. Curbside pickup means that customers call ahead and pick up from the curb at a later time. Carryout/to-go means customers can call ahead of time to order and pick it up at a later time by walking into the restaurant. Delivery means customers can call and have their order delivered to their address.

Andaman Thai is doing curbside orders and accepting delivery services. Call 662-617-8222 for more information on how to get delivery or to order your curbside meal.

Arepas Coffee & Bar is offering carryout and free delivery. Other delivery methods include UberEats, Postmates and DoorDash. They have also adjusted their business hours from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
The Beer Garden is closed until April 15 when the business will reevaluate opening.
Big Buns & More is taking carry-out orders and delivery through Lazyguys.
Bop’s Frozen Custard is still serving through their drive-through, but the business has temporarily closed their patio seating.
Bulldog Burger is doing curbside service. Order online or by calling 662-324-4040.
Casa Bravo is operating through carryout only. Call 662-323-2117 to order.
Central Grill Station is doing carryout and curbside pickup. Order by calling 662-323-6062.
Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern is temporarily closed, but the tavern is hosting live concerts online through their Facebook page.
Flavors Cuisine of India is temporarily closed until further notice. Follow their Facebook page for updates on reopening.
Georgia Blue is temporarily closed until further notice. Updates can be found on their website: www.georgiablue.net.
Harveys is taking carryout and curbside orders. Call 662-323-1669 to order.
Jean Cafe is temporarily closed.
Juva Juice is taking call-in orders only and only accepting cards. Call 662-640-4200 to order.
King’s Craft Butcher is doing carryout and curbside pickup for their butcher menu on Tuesday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Order by calling 662-617-8070. The restaurant has also started an employee relief GoFundMe. 
La Terraza is offering carryout and curbside service. Call 662-324-2454 to order.
The Little Dooey is offering carryout and curbside service. Customers can call ahead at 662-323-6094.
Mugshots Grill & Bar is open for carryout, curbside service and delivery through Lazyguys, including beer both in the bottle and on draft. They are also catering through carryout and delivery. Call at 662-324-3965.
Moe’s Original BBQ is doing curbside orders. Call 662-320-6637 to order.
Nine-Twentynine Coffee Bar is operating through carryout and curbside service. Customers can order at the curbside or call ahead at 662-268-8014.
No Way Jose is taking to-go orders and delivery. Call 662-268-8049.
Oby’s is offering curbside pickup options with additional items added to their menu as well. Call 662-323-0444 to order.
The Pop Porium Gourmet Popcorn is doing curbside service, delivery and shipping. The popcorn shop has adjusted operation days to be from Wednesday through Saturday. Customers can ring the doorbell or call at 662-722-0344.
Proof Bakery is offering carryout and has set up online ordering. Click this link for all the information, including what baked goods are available and how to place an order.
Restaurant Tyler is temporarily closed. 
Rosey Baby is offering carryout and free delivery of food and alcohol. Call 662-324-1949 to order.
Shipley Do-Nuts is operating their walk-up window and drive-through only during adjusted business hours. Call the donut shop at 662-324-6003 for more information.
Starkville Cafe is operating through carryout and curbside service during their regular hours. Call 662-323-1665 to order.
Strange Brew Coffee House is allowing to-go, drive-through and walk-up window orders at both locations. The coffee house is also selling necessity items such as toilet paper, flour, bananas, yeast, paper towels, different homemade baked bread loafs and other various items in the store. 
Stromboli’s Italian Eatery is open 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m, Monday through Saturday.
Thai Siam is operating through curbside pickup only. Call 662-320-7117 to order.
Two Brother’s Smoked Meats is operating through curbside orders only. Call 662-617-8095.
The Veranda has not yet posted about their current plan of action but appears to be temporarily closed. However, the business has also made a GoFundMe page called Hope for the Employees of the Veranda. Click this link to check it out and donate.
Secondly, pajamas are fun for a while, but you might want to research and get ready for your warm-weather wardrobe once you are able to see other humans again. Maybe you are also taking this time to restyle not just your wardrobe but your home. Here are some Starkville clothing and decor stores that are offering alternative shopping methods:
Occasions is closed but can still ship. Call the store at 622-323-0415 to order. 
Book Mart & Cafe is temporarily closed.
Curio is closed until further notice. Call 662-323-0929 for assistance.
Doodlebugs is offering multiple outlets: shop online via Facebook and Instagram, FaceTime them, call them at 662-268-8100 or text 662-418-3555 for a personal shopper.
I Just Have to Have It is doing online shopping through their website and currently including free shipping with no code required.
George-Mary’s is offering free standard shipping through their website. Shoppers can call 662-617-2050 and follow their Instagram account.
LA Green Boutique is offering free delivery. Shop at shoplagreen.com or call at 662-324-6280.
Libby Story is offering local delivery. Shop at their website and through their social media accounts.
Montgomery’s Jewelry is closed until further notice. Call 662-323-1572 for questions or carryouts. 
Serendipity Hippie has adjusted hours of 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for carryout orders. Call 662-769-2087 to shop and for assistance.

Reed’s is temporarily closed until further notice. Shop their Instagram or call at 662-687-2523 with questions. 

Lastly, though working from home can be super comfortable, sometimes you need to move your bum some. Beside getting outside with a good six feet between you and others, here are the updates on gyms and fitness facilities in Starkville:

Orange Theory is temporarily closed. 

Midtown Pilates is closed until further notice. Their classes have moved online. Click this link for more information

Purre Barre is taking these preventive measures and has online classes information on their Facebook. Call 662-268-8084 for more information and details.

HotWorx is offering online sessions. Check out their Facebook page for more information.

The Sanderson Center is temporarily closed.

If you are a small business and do not see your business on this list, but you want your business listed, please contact The Reflector via email with the appropriate details. If you see your information is in need of updating, also email us.

Finally, for more information on how to stay sane, supportive and secluded in Starkville, check out the Starkville Strong Facebook page for additional information and updates.