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Latest Press Releases
Marriott Brand Hotel Coming to Laurel
Laurel, Mississippi -The Economic Development Authority of Jones County, in partnership with the City of Laurel, is proud to announce plans for a new Marriott hotel development by Delta Lodging… Continue reading Marriott Brand Hotel Coming to Laurel
Laurel and Jones County Recognized in Mississippi Magazine’s Best of Mississippi Awards
Laurel, Miss. (Sept. 17, 2025) – Laurel and Jones County have received statewide recognition in the 2025 Best of Mississippi Awards. Each year, Mississippi Magazine invites its readers to vote for… Continue reading Laurel and Jones County Recognized in Mississippi Magazine’s Best of Mississippi Awards
“Picturing America’s Pastime” at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art (LRMA), in collaboration with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, is proud to present “Picturing America’s Pastime: Snapshots from the National Baseball Hall of Fame… Continue reading “Picturing America’s Pastime” at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
Laurel Launches Inaugural Family Farmers Market
Laurel & Jones County, MS – The City of Laurel proudly announces the debut of its first-ever Family Farmers Market, which opened to the public on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Forrest County Extension Center (formerly… Continue reading Laurel Launches Inaugural Family Farmers Market
Night of Novi Offers Immersive Art and Storytelling Experience in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (May 22, 2025) — A new kind of creative gathering is making waves in Laurel, Mississippi (home of HGTV’s Home Town). Novi Creationsinvites guests to experience the Night… Continue reading Night of Novi Offers Immersive Art and Storytelling Experience in Laurel
Hop into Easter Fun in Laurel! 🌸🐰
Celebrate Spring with the Whole Family at Landrum’s Homestead Laurel, Mississippi, is blooming with Southern charm and springtime cheer — and Easter weekend is the perfect time to experience it… Continue reading Hop into Easter Fun in Laurel! 🌸🐰
Landrum’s Homestead to Celebrate Easter Weekend with Spring Flingin Laurel, Mississippi
Family Fun, Live Music, and Southern Charm Await in Jones County This April AUREL & JONES COUNTY, Miss. – Families seeking a festive and fun way to celebrate Easter weekend… Continue reading Landrum’s Homestead to Celebrate Easter Weekend with Spring Flingin Laurel, Mississippi
The Perfect Weekend Getaway In Laurel Mississippi & Jones County
LAUREL & JONES COUNTY, Miss. – A new year calls for new experiences, and there is no time like the present to plan a spring getaway to Laurel and Jones… Continue reading The Perfect Weekend Getaway In Laurel Mississippi & Jones County
Visit Laurel & Jones County: Welcome Visitors with a New Season of Home Town
Explore Historic Charm, Locally-Owned Shops, and Iconic Sites Featured on the Hit HGTV Show LAUREL, Miss. – Fans of HGTV’s hit series Home Town have even more reason to visit… Continue reading Visit Laurel & Jones County: Welcome Visitors with a New Season of Home Town
Celebrate the Holiday Season in Laurel and Jones County, Mississippi
JONES COUNTY, Miss. – The holiday season is here, and Visit Laurel & Jones County invites visitors to experience the festivities happening throughout their communities. From a variety of places… Continue reading Celebrate the Holiday Season in Laurel and Jones County, Mississippi
Visit Laurel & Jones County Welcome Visitors with a New Season of Home Town
Explore Historic Charm, Locally-Owned Shops, and Iconic Sites Featured on the Hit HGTV Show LAUREL, Miss. – Fans of HGTV’s hit series Home Town have even more reason to visit… Continue reading Visit Laurel & Jones County Welcome Visitors with a New Season of Home Town
Latest Clippings
This Small Mississippi Town Offers Big Retirement Appeal Without Big Costs In 2026
Here’s the retirement plot twist nobody talks about enough: the best chapter does not always need a giant skyline, packed traffic, or a cost of living that makes every grocery… Continue reading This Small Mississippi Town Offers Big Retirement Appeal Without Big Costs In 2026
Inside the Laurel, Mississippi Cooking School Featured on HGTV’s ‘Home Town: Inn This Together’
The cooking school in Laurel, Mississippi featured on HGTV‘s “Home Town: Inn This Together” includes three uniquely designed kitchen spaces inside the renovated Heirloom Hotel. Ben and Erin Napier helped… Continue reading Inside the Laurel, Mississippi Cooking School Featured on HGTV’s ‘Home Town: Inn This Together’
The Best Summer Weekend Getaways in the South
While we love a week-long (or longer) summer vacation, there’s something to be said for a quick getaway to recharge your batteries. It’s a great time to pack your overnighter… Continue reading The Best Summer Weekend Getaways in the South
These 11 Mississippi Restaurants Serve Fried Catfish Worth Driving Hours For In 2026
Mississippi has a serious relationship with fried catfish, and honestly, it shows. The crispy, golden, cornmeal-crusted fish is practically a love language down here, and the state has spent decades… Continue reading These 11 Mississippi Restaurants Serve Fried Catfish Worth Driving Hours For In 2026
Top 10 Things to do in Laurel, Mississippi
In southeast Mississippi sits a small town with a big comeback story. Once a booming lumber town, Laurel faded for a season before HGTV’s Home Town introduced the world to… Continue reading Top 10 Things to do in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel Main Street Festival continues to draw a crowd
Few traditions in Laurel have endured like the annual Main Street Festival. Since 1981, the event – organized by the Laurel Board of Trade to spotlight local businesses – has… Continue reading Laurel Main Street Festival continues to draw a crowd
7 Stunning Small Towns In Mississippi
Mississippi pulled off something most states can’t. It kept its small towns interesting. Clarksdale runs on the blues with music clubs on practically every corner of downtown and the Delta… Continue reading 7 Stunning Small Towns In Mississippi
A decade in, “Home Town” shows what Mississippi can make possible
Ten years ago, Home Town arrived on HGTV with a deceptively simple premise: follow Ben and Erin Napier (pictured) as they restore old houses in Laurel, Mississippi, and in the… Continue reading A decade in, “Home Town” shows what Mississippi can make possible
Downtown Laurel is Growing: Your Guide to Navigating Our Hometown
Downtown Laurel has always been a place where history, charm and community come together-and now, it’s getting some exciting updates to ensure it remains a beloved destination for years to… Continue reading Downtown Laurel is Growing: Your Guide to Navigating Our Hometown
5 Charming Old-School Southern Towns That Will Take You Straight Back To The 1950s
Many of us look back on midcentury America with a warm nostalgia, despite never personally experiencing it. Whether it’s the stylish outfits, oversized cars, or jazzy ballads from stars like… Continue reading 5 Charming Old-School Southern Towns That Will Take You Straight Back To The 1950s
7 Most Walkable Town Centers In Mississippi
Mississippi‘s cities and towns offer so much history, culture, and art within their walkable downtown districts. Tupelo celebrates the life and legacy of Elvis Presley throughout its main streets, while… Continue reading 7 Most Walkable Town Centers In Mississippi
Your March 2026 Guide To The South’s Best Festivals And Events
The worst of winter may be behind us in the South, as we look forward to signs of spring with a jam-packed March. From foodies paradises to flowery displays, there are… Continue reading Your March 2026 Guide To The South’s Best Festivals And Events
