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Planning Your Vacation

Fall is For Family: Spending Your Fall Break in Laurel & Jones County

When the crisp autumn breeze rolls in, there’s no better time to pack up the kids and hit the road for a cozy seasonal getaway. If you’re searching for small-town… Continue reading Fall is For Family: Spending Your Fall Break in Laurel & Jones County

Published September 30, 2026
Categorized as Home Town, Itineraries, Kids, Planning Your Vacation Tagged Ellisville MS, Laurel MS, Things to Do, Vacation

Songs, Stories and a Home Town Connection: Back Roads & Back Stories Comes to Laurel

If you’ve ever wondered about the Mississippi artists behind the music on Home Town, this one’s for you. On Thursday, September 24, Lauren Rogers Museum of Art hosts Back Roads… Continue reading Songs, Stories and a Home Town Connection: Back Roads & Back Stories Comes to Laurel

Published September 25, 2026
Categorized as Things To Do

Laurel and Jones County Spotlight: The Emporium on Ivy

We have a special treat for you! Our team had the delightful opportunity to chat with Jennifer Griffith, owner of the locally-loved Emporium on Ivy, about what makes her establishment… Continue reading Laurel and Jones County Spotlight: The Emporium on Ivy

Published August 31, 2026
Categorized as Shopping Tagged Ellisville MS, Laurel MS, Shopping

Save the Dates: Fall Fun in Laurel & Jones County

Fall is just around the corner, and Laurel & Jones County already has a full calendar of events to look forward to. From festivals and live theater performances to local… Continue reading Save the Dates: Fall Fun in Laurel & Jones County

Published August 17, 2026
Categorized as Things To Do Tagged Laurel MS, Things to Do, Weekend Getaway

Laurel for Lunch: Jones County Spots for a Mid-Day Meal

While breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, we here in Laurel and Jones County look forward to when noon rolls around. Because when you’ve got a… Continue reading Laurel for Lunch: Jones County Spots for a Mid-Day Meal

Published August 14, 2026
Categorized as Dining Tagged Dining, Ellisville MS, Laurel MS

Rise and Shine! Breakfast is Served in Laurel and Jones County

Starting your morning in Laurel and Jones County means waking up to true Southern hospitality and a morning food scene that has something for every kind of early riser. Whether… Continue reading Rise and Shine! Breakfast is Served in Laurel and Jones County

Published August 5, 2026
Categorized as Dining

Labor Day is On The Way

Ladies and gentlemen, Labor Day is on the way! As summer heads into its final days, we’re encouraging everyone to soak up time spent with your friends and family in… Continue reading Labor Day is On The Way

Published August 5, 2026
Categorized as Dining, Planning Your Vacation, Shopping, Things To Do Tagged Planning, Vacation, Weekend Getaway

Meet the Makers: Laurel, Mississippi’s Thriving Artist Community

Where sculpture, paint, clay, and wood come together in one remarkable small town Long before Laurel became synonymous with HGTV and home renovation, it was a city shaped by craftsmen.… Continue reading Meet the Makers: Laurel, Mississippi’s Thriving Artist Community

Published July 13, 2026
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Beyond the Ballpark: What to Do in Laurel During the Diamond Youth World Series

There’s nothing quite like the energy of the Diamond Youth World Series rolling into Laurel , the crack of the bat, the cheering families, and a community that knows how… Continue reading Beyond the Ballpark: What to Do in Laurel During the Diamond Youth World Series

Published June 25, 2026
Categorized as Dixie Youth World Series, Things To Do

Self Care Summer in Laurel and Jones County

When the summer heat hits, there is no better excuse to slow down, hit reset, and dedicate some quality time to yourself. Laurel and Jones County are the perfect places… Continue reading Self Care Summer in Laurel and Jones County

Published June 17, 2026
Categorized as Itineraries, Planning Your Vacation, Things To Do Tagged Ellisville MS, Laurel MS, Things to Do, Weekend Getaway

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Small town charm & Southern hospitality. Come experience our #hometown!
📍: Laurel, MS & Jones County

Step back in time to experience a cherished Southe Step back in time to experience a cherished Southern tradition! 🥞🍁

Join @landrumslaurel this Saturday, November 14th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for their annual Sugar Cane Syrup Making. See cane ground the old-fashioned way using a mule-powered mill and boiled in an antique syrup pan.

Best of all? Guests can enjoy complimentary hot biscuits served with fresh cane syrup samples! Traditional favorites like homemade ice cream, corn dogs and lemonade will also be available. Admission is $12 per person (children 3 and under are free).
Was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the can Was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the candlestick? 🔍

Get ready for an evening of suspense, laughs and classic whodunit fun as Laurel Little Theatre presents Clue, directed by Sallie Mitchell! Gather your friends and family to see if you can solve the mystery before the final curtain call.

🎭 November 6–7 & 13–14 at 7:30 PM
🎭 November 8 & 15 at 2:30 PM
📍 Laurel Little Theatre (408 N 5th Ave, Laurel, MS)

Online reservations are open now, so be sure to secure your seats early at the link in bio!
It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays in It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays in Downtown Laurel! 🎁✨

Kick off your Christmas shopping early this Sunday, November 8th, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Downtown Christmas Open House. Explore special in-store promotions and giveaways from our beloved local merchants.

It’s the easiest (and coziest) way to find thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list!
Hello, November! A brand-new month means a whole n Hello, November! A brand-new month means a whole new calendar of hometown fun across Laurel and Jones County. From wing cook-offs and live theatre to sweet syrup-making and early holiday shopping, there is something for the entire family to enjoy this month.🍂🥳

🔎Clue @ Laurel Little Theatre: November 6–7 & 13–14 at 7:30 PM; November 8 & 15 at 2:30 PM 

🍗Wayne-Sanderson Farms Wing Wars: November 7 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

🎄Christmas Open House Downtown Laurel: November 8 from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🍁Sugar Cane Syrup Making at Landrum’s Homestead: November 14 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

🎁Merry Marketplace: November 21 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

🧑‍🎄43rd Annual Christmas at Landrum’s Homestead: November 28 from 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

❤️Christmas in the 'Ville: November 28 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Which events will you be joining us for? Tell us below!⬇️
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