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Stay updated with the latest news from Laurel & Jones County. Our press releases provide the most current updates on events, developments, and announcements. See what’s happening in our community and why it’s making headlines.

Latest Press Releases

Hop into Easter Fun in Laurel! 🌸🐰

April 7, 2025

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! 🌸🐰

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Experience the Spring Magic of Laurel & Jones County, Mississippi

January 29, 2025

The Perfect Weekend Getaway for Southern Charm, Local Shopping, and Cultural Art LAUREL & JONES COUNTY, Miss. – A new year calls for new experiences, and there is no time… Continue reading Experience the Spring Magic of Laurel & Jones County, Mississippi

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Visit Laurel & Jones County: Welcome Visitors with a New Season of Home Town

December 17, 2024

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

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Celebrate the Holiday Season in Laurel and Jones County, Mississippi

November 25, 2024

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

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Latest Clippings

The 13 Best Things To Do In Laurel, Mississippi

February 15, 2025

It’s been almost 10 years since Erin and Ben Napier introduced the world to their beloved hometown of Laurel, Mississippi via hit HGTV reality renovation show Home Town. Since premiering… Continue reading The 13 Best Things To Do In Laurel, Mississippi

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14 Charming Towns To Visit In Mississippi

February 13, 2025

Mississippi doesn’t get its personality from bustling metropolises, state-of-the-art stadiums, or pristinely pruned roadways. It gets it from old-fashioned town squares and highways marked with blues and barbecue. Civil War… Continue reading 14 Charming Towns To Visit In Mississippi

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Follow this itinerary for an art-filled weekend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

January 30, 2025

Mississippi is the home of the blues and fried catfish, the art of music and the art of cooking. But did you know that Mississippi offers visual art experiences as… Continue reading Follow this itinerary for an art-filled weekend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

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Where is HGTV’s ‘Home Town’ Filmed? What Laurel Is Really Like

January 12, 2025

Hint: It’s filmed in what is quite possibly the cutest little town in Mississippi. If you’ve ever watched HGTV’s Home Town and wondered about the charming little town it’s filmed in, I’m happy… Continue reading Where is HGTV’s ‘Home Town’ Filmed? What Laurel Is Really Like

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The Best Train Trips To Take Across The South

December 31, 2024

With Amtrak routes that crisscross across the South, vacationing by train has never been easier. Imagine that you’re on a train bound for one of your favorite Southern cities—or perhaps a tiny… Continue reading The Best Train Trips To Take Across The South

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TRAVEL | Laurel & Jones County Welcome Visitors with a New Season of “Home Town” HGTV

December 23, 2024

LAUREL, MISS.– Fans of HGTV’s hit series Home Town have even more reason to visit Laurel and Jones County, Mississippi this winter. The highly anticipated ninth season premieres Sunday, December… Continue reading TRAVEL | Laurel & Jones County Welcome Visitors with a New Season of “Home Town” HGTV

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