The 2026 Laurel Loblolly Festival is scheduled to take place Saturday, October 3, featuring a full day of food, activities, and hundreds of vendors throughout downtown Laurel starting at 9… Continue reading Laurel’s 2026 Loblolly Festival returns Oct. 3 with live music, food
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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
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
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
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
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
These Easy Day Trips In Mississippi Feel Like A True Mini Vacation Worth Taking
Some of the best vacations happen within driving distance and Mississippi has been making that case better than most states for a very long time. Day trips so full of… Continue reading These Easy Day Trips In Mississippi Feel Like A True Mini Vacation Worth Taking
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
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
