Jonathan Odell
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The Progressive Magazine asked me to do a story about my hometown, Laurel, Ms, and how the blockbuster HGTV show "Home Town", which airs internationally from Laurel, stands up to reality. If you are a fan of the show you might be surprised at what I found.