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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

Published April 6, 2026
Categorized as Clippings, News Tagged Laurel MS, Planning

5 Charming Old-School Southern Towns That Will Take You Straight Back To The 1950s

Historic home in Laurel, MS.

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

Published March 19, 2026
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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

Published March 13, 2026
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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

Published March 12, 2026
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15 Cheapest Places to Retire in the South

Given that the average retired household spends around $60,000 per year, finding an affordable place to put down roots in retirement can make all the difference to your budget. With… Continue reading 15 Cheapest Places to Retire in the South

Published February 26, 2026
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10 Small Towns In Mississippi With Big Charm

If your heart beats a little faster at the thought of a weekend road trip, Mississippi is ready for you. Scattered across the state are towns that transform ordinary days… Continue reading 10 Small Towns In Mississippi With Big Charm

Published February 26, 2026
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13 Of The Most Welcoming Towns In Mississippi

Mississippi’s trademark Southern charm, deep-rooted Blues heritage, classic Cajun cuisine, and fanatical religious roots combine to form a culturally diverse community that represents all races. Its multicultural outlook, characterized by… Continue reading 13 Of The Most Welcoming Towns In Mississippi

Published February 26, 2026
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Laurel sculptor Jason Kimes talks motivation, scale, and process

For Laurel-based sculptor Jason Kimes, art is an obsession. One he couldn’t stop even if he wanted to. He knows because he tried. Since he can remember, Kimes has been… Continue reading Laurel sculptor Jason Kimes talks motivation, scale, and process

Published February 23, 2026
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2nd Corn Dog 7 Location in Laurel opening Tuesday

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) – Good news for corn dog lovers. Corn Dog 7 is opening a second location in Laurel Tuesday. The Sawmill Square Mall staple restaurant will be opening… Continue reading 2nd Corn Dog 7 Location in Laurel opening Tuesday

Published February 21, 2026
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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

Published February 20, 2026
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Long before HGTV, Laurel was already a town shaped Long before HGTV, Laurel was already a town shaped by makers! From the start, our town was a community of real artists, sculptors, and woodworkers quietly doing the work on the place we now know and love as Laurel and Jones County!

Meet the people who gave Laurel its heart long before the cameras arrived. 👇

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