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Hattiesburg has several places to watch fireworks for Fourth of July this year

The United States of America is celebrating its 250th birthday this Fourth of July and there are plenty of places in the Hattiesburg area to gather and enjoy the company of friends and family… Continue reading Hattiesburg has several places to watch fireworks for Fourth of July this year

Published June 30, 2026
Categorized as Clippings, News

8 Mississippi Towns With A Slower Pace Of Life

Some Mississippi towns are made for sitting still. The eight in this list aren’t sleepy. They have battlefields and Grammy exhibits and downtown art museums and Main Streets where the same family… Continue reading 8 Mississippi Towns With A Slower Pace Of Life

Published June 30, 2026
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This Small-Town Mississippi Mercantile Is A Treasure Trove Of Finds Locals Can’t Stop Talking About

Small towns know how to make a shop feel personal before you even reach the counter. Mississippi has a place like that, where old brick, local craftsmanship, and warm conversation… Continue reading This Small-Town Mississippi Mercantile Is A Treasure Trove Of Finds Locals Can’t Stop Talking About

Published June 28, 2026
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10 Mississippi Mom-And-Pop Diners Locals Swear You’ll Want To Drive Across The State For

The kind of diner that earns a cross-state drive does not have a social media presence or a PR strategy or a design consultant who suggested the vintage aesthetic. Mississippi… Continue reading 10 Mississippi Mom-And-Pop Diners Locals Swear You’ll Want To Drive Across The State For

Published June 25, 2026
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10 Best Places To Live In Mississippi In 2026

Mississippi is one of the most affordable states in the country to buy a home, and the right town turns that into real quality of life. Some are safe A-rated school… Continue reading 10 Best Places To Live In Mississippi In 2026

Published June 25, 2026
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6 Glamping Spots In Mississippi Where You’ll Never Want To Sleep In A Hotel Again

A tent sounds fun until the zipper sticks, the ground feels personal, and your pillow loses a fight with nature. That is where Mississippi changes the whole outdoor game. This… Continue reading 6 Glamping Spots In Mississippi Where You’ll Never Want To Sleep In A Hotel Again

Published June 23, 2026
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Mississippi’s Film Industry Continues to Gain Influence  

Former and current projects bring positive attention to the state Mississippi continues to attract major television and movie productions that enhance the visibility of the state while providing considerable economic… Continue reading Mississippi’s Film Industry Continues to Gain Influence  

Published June 2, 2026
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The Ultimate Mississippi Dining Guide 2026

Best Meat and Three: Pearl’s Diner, Laurel After 40 years away, longtime cook “Ms. Pearl” returned to her roots and opened this delightful blue-plate destination. Together with her family, inspired… Continue reading The Ultimate Mississippi Dining Guide 2026

Published June 2, 2026
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This Small Mississippi Town Offers Big Retirement Appeal Without Big Costs In 2026

A house in in Laurel, MS.

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

Published May 29, 2026
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Inside the Laurel, Mississippi Cooking School Featured on HGTV’s ‘Home Town: Inn This Together’

Image of the Laurel, MS cooking school at the Heirloom Hotel.

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’

Published May 29, 2026
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