Tiny Laurel, Mississippi draws visitors from all over the country (and beyond) who, like reality TV stars Erin and Ben Napier ...

Welcome to the Southern Antique Gift Mall in Laurel, Mississippi – a treasure trove that’ll make you forget your phone exists ...

The Southern Antique Gift Mall is like Mary Poppins’ bag – it seems to go on forever, and it’s filled with more surprises ...

As part of Laurel’s Arbor Day celebration, the Mississippi Forestry Commission, the City of Laurel and the Green ...

We are becoming a more urban nation. People are moving into cities and cities are expanding, but we need to do so sustainably.” This is Caroline Ingram with the Green Infrastructure Center and with ...

Home Town’s Ben Napier may be best known for his renovation prowess and woodworking skills, but he's also a serious car enthusiast. The HGTV cohost and his wife, Erin Napier, share a love for vintage ...

The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan formed a branch in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 1920 and nearly took control of the state in 1922.

The Dispatch publishes records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record.

Carnival parades in Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas kick off this weekend, with mobile celebrations in north Baton ...

HOME TOWN’s Ben Napier just announced the renewal of his series on Jan. 27, but he also shared he wants to jump on some ...

A House bill meant to eradicate the state's individual income tax does not apply to sex workers in Mississippi. On Tuesday, the Mississippi House Ways and Means Committee passed House Bill No. 1, ...