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New antique mall opens in Downtown Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Shoppers and antiques enthusiasts have a new destination in South Mississippi. Old Town Relics cut the ribbon on its new location Thursday morning, marking the start of what owners hope will be a long-term investment in Wiggins. Located just outside historic Downtown Wiggins, Old Town Relics is...
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Howard Industries Employees Ordered Back to Work a Day After Massive Worksite Fire in Laurel
Howard Industries in Laurel, Mississippi, has ordered employees back to work a day after a paint booth caught fire next to a tanker truck, sending massive black smoke billowing over the city. In one video by Brandon Herford Brewer, he can be heard saying that “everybody’s gotta leave” and that...
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Lumberton Flea Market aims to help small vendors grow
LUMBERTON, Miss. — Lumberton residents looking to turn their skills and products into small businesses will soon have a low-cost place to sell their work. The Lumberton Flea Market is set to open Sept. 12 at 100 Industrial Parkway, offering weekend booth spaces starting at $30. Organizers say the market is intended to give vendors an alternative to the cost of opening a traditional storefront while putting a largely unused 150,000-square-foot industrial building back to work.
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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 unique, and what she hopes people feel when they walk in the door and what customers can expect ahead! She notes,
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Faces of Success: Morgan Peters
Morgan Peters is a wife, mom of four, entrepreneur and second-generation family business owner. Alongside her husband, Jeffry, she’s helped grow several South Mississippi businesses, including Jack’s Home Improvement, Jack’s Plant + Patio, Sleepy Bear Food + Drink, Brick Street Social, Platinum Self- Storage and Platinum Boat + RV.
WDAM-TV
Old building on Highway 49 reopens as Clark Russell Mercantile
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A building on Highway 49 that once housed an Army surplus store has reopened as Clark Russell Mercantile, a new shop selling vintage, antique and rustic items. Owner Mark Russell said he is drawn to restoring older properties. “I’m very passionate about taking places and things...
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This Mississippi Farm Is A Must-Visit For Anyone Who Loves Picking Fresh Muscadines By The Bucket
Muscadine grapes carry that specific sweet and tangy flavor that rarely leaves anyone indifferent. This Mississippi farm gives visitors the chance to pick them fresh, straight off the vine by the bucket. Rows stretch out further than most visitors expect, heavy with fruit ready for picking during peak season. Families...
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Some Lucedale businesses, residents to experience water interruption Monday
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 27, 2026 LUCEDALE, Miss. (WKRG) — Some businesses and residents in Lucedale may be without water for a period of time on Monday, Aug. 31, for water system repairs. According to a City of Lucedale news release, water will be turned off at 6 a.m. […]
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This Old-School Mississippi Fabric Shop Is So Loved, Regulars Walk In For One Thing And Leave Signed Up For Three Classes
Buying thread should be a quick errand. Somehow, it can end with your name on a class sheet and a new project already taking shape in your head. Mississippi has a fabric shop where that happens often. The appeal goes beyond shelves of cloth. People come in curious, ask a...
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Ocean Springs restaurant, Perkinston farm watch beef import plan
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) — Woody’s Roadside in Ocean Springs already serves domestic beef, but with beef prices high, the restaurant is watching a new federal plan to bring more imported ground beef into the country. President Donald Trump temporarily lifted tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons...
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Leaders cut ribbon on new Hobby Lobby in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Hobby Lobby is officially open for business in Laurel. Dozens of leaders and community members gathered Monday morning to cut a ribbon on the new business at Sawmill Square Mall. After four years in the making and 266 days since the announcement, the mall is ready...
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Retirees Are Trading Big Cities For This Affordable Mississippi Town
More and more people who are ready to slow down are packing up their big-city lives and heading to a quieter corner of Mississippi. The town of Hattiesburg has been drawing retirees who want lower costs, warmer weather, and a friendly small-city feel without giving up the things that make daily life easy.
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Storms damage multiple homes in southwest Mississippi, thousands remain without power
MONTICELLO, Miss. (WLBT) - Multiple homes were damaged and several roads were blocked after storms moved through southwest Mississippi on Friday. Trees fell on two homes in Monticello, causing damage as the severe weather moved through the area. The storms also knocked down trees and power lines, resulting in multiple...
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Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Hattiesburg metro area
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Hattiesburg metro area. The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States...
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Shoppers Keep Lining Up at This Hidden Mississippi Antique Store Despite Its Cash-Only Policy
Cash-only might sound outdated to some, but that’s exactly the charm behind this Mississippi antique store. Shoppers keep lining up despite the inconvenience, treating it as part of the experience rather than a dealbreaker. Storefronts here still carry the character of decades past, filled with furniture, glassware, and collectibles...
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Hobby Lobby’s new mall location will be a hit with HGTV’s Home Town viewers
A NEW Hobby Lobby store opening will likely be a hit with fans of a popular HGTV show. The store is set to open in a mall giving residents in one US city more options to purchase crafts. Hobby Lobby will open a new store in Laurel, Mississippi, located roughly...