Area Businesses Gear up for Game Day

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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Local business are hoping to capitalize off of football fans in Starkville.

With thousands flooding the City of Starkville local restaurants, shops, and corner stores have been gearing up all week.

A recent study showed that in 2009 football fans spent close to $9.6 million dollars in Starkville generating almost $450,000 in tax revenue.

That’s a big payday and local leaders and business owners are hoping to see higher numbers this year with the added interest in MSU Football.