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Latest Press Releases
Marriott Brand Hotel Coming to Laurel
Laurel, Mississippi -The Economic Development Authority of Jones County, in partnership with the City of Laurel, is proud to announce plans for a new Marriott hotel development by Delta Lodging… Continue reading Marriott Brand Hotel Coming to Laurel
Laurel and Jones County Recognized in Mississippi Magazine’s Best of Mississippi Awards
Laurel, Miss. (Sept. 17, 2025) – Laurel and Jones County have received statewide recognition in the 2025 Best of Mississippi Awards. Each year, Mississippi Magazine invites its readers to vote for… Continue reading Laurel and Jones County Recognized in Mississippi Magazine’s Best of Mississippi Awards
“Picturing America’s Pastime” at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art (LRMA), in collaboration with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, is proud to present “Picturing America’s Pastime: Snapshots from the National Baseball Hall of Fame… Continue reading “Picturing America’s Pastime” at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
Laurel Launches Inaugural Family Farmers Market
Laurel & Jones County, MS – The City of Laurel proudly announces the debut of its first-ever Family Farmers Market, which opened to the public on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Forrest County Extension Center (formerly… Continue reading Laurel Launches Inaugural Family Farmers Market
Night of Novi Offers Immersive Art and Storytelling Experience in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (May 22, 2025) — A new kind of creative gathering is making waves in Laurel, Mississippi (home of HGTV’s Home Town). Novi Creationsinvites guests to experience the Night… Continue reading Night of Novi Offers Immersive Art and Storytelling Experience in Laurel
Hop into Easter Fun in Laurel! 🌸🐰
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! 🌸🐰
Landrum’s Homestead to Celebrate Easter Weekend with Spring Flingin Laurel, Mississippi
Family Fun, Live Music, and Southern Charm Await in Jones County This April AUREL & JONES COUNTY, Miss. – Families seeking a festive and fun way to celebrate Easter weekend… Continue reading Landrum’s Homestead to Celebrate Easter Weekend with Spring Flingin Laurel, Mississippi
The Perfect Weekend Getaway In Laurel Mississippi & Jones County
LAUREL & JONES COUNTY, Miss. – A new year calls for new experiences, and there is no time like the present to plan a spring getaway to Laurel and Jones… Continue reading The Perfect Weekend Getaway In Laurel Mississippi & Jones County
Visit Laurel & Jones County: Welcome Visitors with a New Season of Home Town
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
Celebrate the Holiday Season in Laurel and Jones County, Mississippi
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
Visit Laurel & Jones County Welcome Visitors with a New Season of Home Town
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
Latest Clippings
Budget-Friendly Day Trips
Budget-friendly day trips are fun for all ages but especially in the Golden Years. There are many options but due to space, only a few can be described here. To… Continue reading Budget-Friendly Day Trips
Historic marker plaque series unveiled for the City Beautiful
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) – The City of Laurel unveiled a new piece of its history Wednesday morning: a series of historic markers called “The City Beautiful: A Microcosm of American… Continue reading Historic marker plaque series unveiled for the City Beautiful
Skip The Tickets And Just Show Up With The Kids At These 7 Free Mississippi Museums
Rain was pounding the windshield the day we ducked into a quiet museum just to stay dry, and the kids ended up begging to stay longer. That surprise is what… Continue reading Skip The Tickets And Just Show Up With The Kids At These 7 Free Mississippi Museums
This Free-Feeling Laurel Museum Shows How Mississippi’s Pine Forests And Lumber Mills Built A Whole Town
I only planned to stretch my legs and maybe find a snack before getting back on the road through Mississippi. Then a handsome old building with a quiet lawn caught… Continue reading This Free-Feeling Laurel Museum Shows How Mississippi’s Pine Forests And Lumber Mills Built A Whole Town
Ben and Erin Napier’s old-school burger tradition comes with this classic soda
There are few things nicer than regularly sharing a simple pleasure with someone you care about, and for a lot of people, that means getting a go-to order at their… Continue reading Ben and Erin Napier’s old-school burger tradition comes with this classic soda
8 Ideal Mississippi Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Three days is an awkward length for a trip. It is too long for one attraction and too short to justify a place where the good stops sit an hour… Continue reading 8 Ideal Mississippi Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
This Mississippi Town’s Walkable Downtown Turns A Quick Photo Stop Into An Afternoon Of Home Town Shops, Murals, And Ice Cream
I only meant to stop for a quick photo and a stretch of the legs somewhere in Mississippi. Two hours later, I was still wandering, a little hungry, a lot… Continue reading This Mississippi Town’s Walkable Downtown Turns A Quick Photo Stop Into An Afternoon Of Home Town Shops, Murals, And Ice Cream
This Wooded Glamping Resort Has Been Bringing Fall Magic To Mississippi For Years
I went looking for a quiet weekend in the south Mississippi woods and expected little more than a tent and some trees. What I found was canvas, lantern light, a… Continue reading This Wooded Glamping Resort Has Been Bringing Fall Magic To Mississippi For Years
7 Trivia Facts About HGTV’s HOME TOWN You May Not Know
HGTV’s HOME TOWN hosts, woodworker Ben Napier and designer Erin Napier, have a few surprises tucked behind those old-house makeovers in Laurel, Mississippi. “I think home is the best place… Continue reading 7 Trivia Facts About HGTV’s HOME TOWN You May Not Know
7 Secret Italian Restaurants In Mississippi Only Locals Know About This Fall
Cooler air has a funny way of making people crave a big plate of pasta. Across Mississippi, some of the best Italian cooking hides inside old houses, quiet shopping strips,… Continue reading 7 Secret Italian Restaurants In Mississippi Only Locals Know About This Fall
Comedy murder mystery “Clue” opens Nov. 6 at Laurel Little Theatre
Was it Mr. Green in the dining room with a candlestick? The classic whodunit is coming to a Laurel stage as the comedy murder mystery “Clue”, directed by Sallie Mitchell,… Continue reading Comedy murder mystery “Clue” opens Nov. 6 at Laurel Little Theatre
Ben And Erin Napier’s Old-School Burger Tradition Comes With This Classic Soda
There are few things nicer than regularly sharing a simple pleasure with someone you care about, and for a lot of people, that means getting a go-to order at their… Continue reading Ben And Erin Napier’s Old-School Burger Tradition Comes With This Classic Soda
