The charming town of Laurel, Mississippi came to prominence as the yellow pine capital but most recently has appeared on the hit HGTV show Home Town, which premiered in 2016. Starring Ben and Erin Napier, the couple restores homes in their town while also highlighting small businesses. It's made Laurel a popular destination, especially for fans. Want to see where your … [Read more...] about A Home Town Fan Guide to Laurel, Mississippi
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Where to Go (in the South) in 2022
It's nice to think we've gotten to a point where everything is "back to normal," but that just isn't the case. Variants are on the rise but travel hasn't slowed by any means. The last two years have been challenging for the travel industry (and website owners like me!) but I feel hopeful that things are turning around. Now is a great time to support the small towns and … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2022
6 Easy Day Trips from Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, Mississippi is the Magnolia State's capital with an important legacy with the Civil Rights Movement. But it's also a good base to explore other parts of the state, especially if you're traveling the Natchez Trace Parkway. It’s easy to pick up your rental car in the city or at the airport and return to your hotel in the evening for these day trips from … [Read more...] about 6 Easy Day Trips from Jackson, Mississippi
Southern Stays: The Chancellor’s House Hotel
When The Chancellor's House Hotel opened in Oxford, Mississippi in 2017, it completely changed the visitor's experience, giving parents and tourists an upscale experience in the college town well beyond football season. Located a short walk from the Oxford Square and with easy access to the University of Mississippi, the hotel is a convenient place to stay. It's also a … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Chancellor’s House Hotel
Visiting the Emmett Till Memory Project Locations in Mississippi
In August of 1955, fourteen-year-old Emmett Till arrived in the small town of Money, Mississippi to stay with his great uncle. Earlier that year, two NAACP workers had been murdered in nearby Belzoni while registering people to vote. School desegregation was also underway. On the 24, Till and some friends went to Bryant's Grocery and Meat Market for snacks where Till was … [Read more...] about Visiting the Emmett Till Memory Project Locations in Mississippi
