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HGTV star Erin Napier mourns death of 'very special' family member
Erin Napier is saying goodbye to a "very special" family member who left her mark on Laurel, Mississippi, and on the “Home Town” star. The HGTV host said her Aunt Mae Mae died. In a Nov. 4 Instagram post, Napier talked about how much she loved growing up close to her aunt and how the time they spent together helped her become who she is today. "She saw my creative gifts and knew exactly how to nurture them, helping raise up a professional artist without even realizing it," Napier said. Napier named one of her children after her aunt, who was well-known in their Mississippi community. Fans and Laurel Mercantile visitors may already know her from her work in the Napiers' stores. Here's how Napier paid tribute to one of the women who shaped her. Who was Marilyn Maddox? Erin Napier's family member known in Laurel Aunt Mae Mae, whose full name was Marilyn Rebecca Maddox , died Nov. 4, according to her obituary. Services are set for Monday, Nov. 9, in Laurel, Mississippi . Maddox lived in the Bethel community and was a familiar face to many in Jones County, Mississippi. She managed Shoney's and worked at JCPenney and
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Gingham Tree festival returns to Lucedale for 54th year
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 28, 2026 GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — The Gingham Tree Arts and Crafts Festival is returning to Lucedale for the 54th year. The festival, which is scheduled for Nov. 14, will feature more than 300 vendors, children’s entertainment, food, and more. The event is free […]
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Jackson State women’s golf heads to The Judson in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG — Jackson State’s women’s golf team returns to competition Monday, Oct. 26, at The Judson, a two-day tournament hosted by Southern Miss at Hattiesburg Country Club, according to Jackson State Athletics. The tournament opens with 36 holes Monday and concludes with 18 holes Tuesday. The field...
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Two Hidden Gems Make Coastal Mississippi a Must-Visit Golf Destination
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is widely known for its casinos, seafood restaurants and beaches, but the region also offers some of the most interesting public golf experiences in the Southeast. Two courses in particular deserve attention from golfers planning a trip to the area: Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier...