After about 15 years of service, Wal-Mart of Martin has finally decided to close its doors.

However, instead of continuing with a standard store, a new Wal-Mart Super Center will be built in Martin. The current Wal-Mart building is now up for bid and offers will be accepted until Nov. 9.
The exact address of the new Super Center is unknown, but the new building will be located on Highway 22, in the direction of Union City, and close to the intersection of 22 and Highway 431.

Some students are excited about the new store. Camilla Green, a senior Accounting major from Jackson, said, “The new store should bring new revenue into town and the college students sure would appreciate it.”

Another student, Tiffany Tross, a senior Education major from Millington, said, “I think Union City is going to lose some of their business as well as E.W. James.”

“I am happy that they are building a Super Center so now students won’t have to drive so far. It is about time they decided to build a Super Center because it is long overdue,” said Courtney Wilson, a senior Education major from Memphis.

The new store is scheduled to open in June 2006.