Hometown Brandon Magazine

07/15/2026

The sweetest stray pup showed up at Burgers & Blues this afternoon. One of our awesome Brandon police officers picked him up, got him a pup treat and is taking him to the local shelter.

He was so gentle, never barked and was definitely hungry. He seems like such a sweet dog who would make a wonderful companion for someone. Please share so we can help him find his family or a loving new home! 🐾🤍

06/22/2026

Sweet Laney stopped by the office to pick up a copy of the magazine featuring her! We love getting the opportunity to highlight the amazing people in our community, both big and small.

Don’t forget to grab your copy of this special annual edition of Hometown Brandon and see all the local faces and stories that make our city so special!

06/12/2026

The 2026 Brandon Directory is here!!

This edition is always a special one for us as we celebrate the people, places, and businesses that make Brandon such a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Grab your copy today!!

06/11/2026

Hometown Magazines is proud to call Brandon our home office! In collaboration with the delivery of this year’s Hometown Brandon magazine we took the opportunity to thank our first responders and Brandon advertisers.

Thank you Brown Bottling Group, Sullivan’s Marketplace, and Crossgates Church for coming along side us and helping us show appreciation to our community. This is a special hometown! ❤️

03/16/2026

Each year, Rebecca Wolf and her team at Brandon High School partner with Make-A-Wish Mississippi to host a pep rally that raises funds for a Brandon student living with cancer. This year’s wish recipient is Brayden Doyle, an incredible 11-year-old and bright 6th grader at Brandon Middle School.

Brayden was diagnosed with autism at just one year old, and in November 2024 he was also diagnosed with malignant melanoma of the scalp and neck. Despite these challenges, Brayden continues to shine in his everyday life. He loves playing Roblox, riding his scooter, and spending time outdoors with his niece and neighbors. His playful spirit and resilience bring joy to everyone around him.

Brayden’s one true wish is to visit Walt Disney World so he can experience the magic, adventure, and fun with his family by his side.

Each year, the goal is to surpass the amount raised in previous years—and as always, the Brandon students showed up in a big way. This year, they raised an incredible $8,278.17 to help make Brayden’s wish come true.

Although Brayden wasn’t able to attend the pep rally, the teachers, principals, and students put on an incredibly entertaining event. From the teachers vs. students basketball game, the Minute-to-Win-It challenges to performances by the cheerleaders, dancers, and drumline, and the principals crazy costume contest, the energy in the gym was amazing. The event was expertly led by the wonderful MC, Emily Hildebrand, and the pep rally was truly a huge success.

Brandon High School
Make-A-Wish Mississippi

02/18/2026

Black Rose Theatre Company will present Gladys Nights, written by Becky Kimsey and directed by Rick & Lynn Tyler.

Show Dates:
February 12, 14 & 19–21 at 7 PM
February 14, 15 & 22 at 2 PM

If you enjoy supporting local theatre, be sure to check out the performance dates above and follow Black Rose Theatre Company for ticket information.

02/17/2026

02/16/2026

We know so many people in Brandon have ties to Simpson County and Starkville, so we wanted to share this here too!

We have copies of Hometown Simpson and Hometown Starkville available at our office if anyone would like to come by and pick one up. We’d love for you to grab one for yourself or for a friend.

It’s here!!! The very first edition of Hometown Simpson has officially arrived, and we couldn’t be more excited.

This launch truly took a team effort. Even though our entire team isn’t pictured, this milestone belongs to every single person who helped bring it to life. It really does take all of us, and we are so proud of what we’ve created together for Simpson County.

Even though today is a holiday, we’ll be delivering to the businesses that are open, and we’ll continue deliveries tomorrow as well. You can grab a copy at the courthouse, local schools, and most restaurants and stores throughout the county.

Be sure to pick up yours soon! We can’t wait for you to see it!

02/11/2026

Hometown Magazines is excited to host the first ever VIP Lounge at the Dixie National Rodeo! What a treat to have Olivia Favero, Miss Rodeo America, and Abbey Harty, Miss Rodeo Canada, stop by our office today. We can’t wait for an incredible rodeo!