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Porterville, MS · Real Estate
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Downtown Laurel’s overall property value up by $5.2 million since 2008
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Leaders in Laurel shared that the city’s downtown area has seen an overall property value increase of more than $5 million. The Laurel Main Street Association pulled tax data from 2008, 2017 and 2024. Executive Director Caroline Burks said the boost mainly comes from a...
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The Trotter-Byrd House, built around 1852 in Quitman, Mississippi
The historic Trotter-Byrd House is at 419 E. Franklin Street in Quitman, Mississippi (Clarke County). The original two-tier portico was altered between 1928 and 1931. This two-story Greek Revival-style home was not a plantation house. It was constructed around 1852.
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Marion announces major development in hopes to bring retail and residential space
MARION, Miss. (WTOK) - The Town of Marion is making some big moves when it comes to economic development. Last week, a private company began work on a 24-acre piece of property right off of Dale Drive. This project will possibly consist of residential and retail businesses looking to expand...
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Homeowners Insurance prices increasing in Mississippi
Roshundia Rankin is an insurance agent at State Farm in Meridian and offers advice for future homeowners. “Definitely have a conversation with your insurance agent, go in annually at the minimum to discuss your coverages, and pricing. I wouldn’t say it’s above average, it’s just depends on your area, so everything does depend on location,” said Rankin.
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Carthage newspaper sold to Florida businessman
CARTHAGE — Leake County’s weekly newspaper has been sold to an out-of-state buyer. Street and Curb Publishing, a Tennessee-based corporation, led by Stephen Carvelli, purchased the newspaper last month, Waid Prather, editor and publisher of The Carthaginian, announced. Carvelli is a real estate broker, builder, investor and entrepreneur,...
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Meridian realtors oppose new rental property ordinance
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Local realtors oppose new city ordinance
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Local realtors are calling for a veto on a new rental housing ordinance. The East Mississippi Realtors are speaking out against a new ordinance that calls for property owners in the city of Meridian to register all rental properties. According to the ordinance, properties would be...
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What Happened to Bonita Lakes Mall? Inside Uptown Meridian, MS
From Bonita Lakes Mall to Uptown Meridian – A Retail Evolution. Developed by CBL & Associates Properties, the enclosed shopping center was designed as a regional retail hub for Meridian, Mississippi. It housed over 100 stores, including department stores, specialty retailers, restaurants, and a movie theater. With anchor tenants...
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Rockin' Caddy Daddy: The Story of Newton’s Steve Dixon
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Everybody has a story. Every item has a story, too. One man in Newton finds himself collecting often and abundantly to preserve decades of history. “Well, I guess it’s just in my nature. Growing up kinda poor, like most people did, I just like things. Probably didn’t have much when we was young. But yeah, I like stuff,” said Steve Dixon.
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A local business looks to help people move into their dream home
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK)—A local business is helping people get into their first homes, no matter their financial status. American Dream Homes works with people who have low credit scores, single mothers, and anyone else who is looking to buy their dream home. The business offers unique programs through the...
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Meridian Housing Authority holds ribbon cutting for a new house built
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Laurel motel hands out eviction notices on short notice Friday
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‘I have nowhere else to go’: Tenants at Laurel motel handed 30-day eviction notice
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Several people living at a motel in Laurel will soon be displaced. Tenants at the Town House Motel were given notice to vacate the property within the next month. Management said the property was sold and will later be torn down. Tenants were offered a refund...