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The Incredible Comeback Of Laurel, Miss.

Southern Living

The rebirth of Laurel, Mississippi, is proof of what real people can do with a little creativity, a lot of commitment, and a deep well of love.

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5 Things to Do in Laurel, Miss.

Southern Living

If you're looking for a weekend destination, set your sights on Laurel, Mississippi. It's a lovely small town about 30 minutes northeast of Hattiesburg, and it's the perfect spot for a family trip. HGTV's new Southern couple calls Laurel home, and we are completely charmed.

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Erin And Ben Napier Share Their Dream Home In The Mississippi Countryside

Southern Living

Growing up inLaurel, Mississippi, Erin Napier had driven past her dream house countless times, but she’d never actually seen it. The stately, old brick Tudor isn’t visible from the road, so Erin had never realized what was hiding behind the rolling green fields and tall pine trees on a two-lane highway outside town.

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Erin Napier's New Book Was Inspired By This Home Full Of Memories

Southern Living

The home in Laurel, Mississippi,where my family lived when I was born was built by my grandfather James Rasberry in 1955. This is what I can remember about it: The beige marbled shag carpet in the den, where I have seen video of me in a Playskool car, babbling to my mama; this is where I lay on the floor watching Pippi Longstockingon VHS over and over.

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The 50 Best Small Towns In The South 2023

Southern Living

Forget about size. These 50 Southern towns may be small (some are technically villages) but each one has its own distinct story to tell. We asked our readers to share their favorites, and this wide-ranging list captures the wonderful diversity of our region. You’ll find towns by the seaside, in the mountains, outside of big cities, near universities, and more.

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37 General Stores In The South You Should Visit

Southern Living

Whether you’re looking for local produce, jars of jams and jellies, or an old-fashioned root beer float, you can bet you’ll find what you’re searching for at a general store. So named because throughout the years they’ve provided a variety of goods and sundries, general stores can be counted on to have a hodgepodge of offerings.

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12 "Home Town" Decorating Ideas You Can Steal for Your Own Home

Southern Living

Fans of HGTV's home renovation series "Home Town," appreciate when Mississippi's cutest home reno couple, Erin and Ben Napier, help homeowners find—and then completely transform—homes in need of some major TLC in the tiny town of Laurel.

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Ben And Erin Napier Have Entered The Countertop Business—And They’re Shipping Nationwide

Southern Living

From peel-and-stick wallpaper to candles, it keeps getting easier for Home Town fans to add that Ben-and-Erin-Napier touch to their homes. Last week, the busy couple announced their foray into the countertop market, adding shippable, custom hardwood countertops to their inventories at Laurel Mercantile and Scotsman Co. 

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Erin Napier Gushes Over Custom Kitchen Feature: “I Wish That I Had It In My Kitchen”

Southern Living

Erin and Ben Napier have created countless kitchens together, but never in the history of Home Town have we seen one quite like this ]. In the show’s most recent episode, Erin and Ben help New Jersey transplants Bob and Tena Tomarazzo create their dream home in Laurel, Mississippi. The Tomarazzos are excited to live a more affordable lifestyle in their new home and to entertain friends and family often. 

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