Hometown Brandon Magazine

12/02/2024

11/02/2024

College age or young adult? Looking for a place to hang out tonight and watch the game? Free event at The Vault in downtown Brandon on College Street!

10/02/2024

Don’t miss this great event happening TODAY!

Our 5th Annual Krewe de Roux Gumbo Cook-Off will take place THIS Saturday at 11:00am in the Brandon Amphitheater. Our 51 gumbo teams are ready to impress you with their recipes in hopes of winning prizes like "Best Gumbo" and "Fan Favorite". This is a family-friendly environment with music by Southern Komfort Brass Band , The Classic Car Show, King Cake Eating Contest and Kids Zone for all ages. Pre-purchase tickets are available at $15 for adults & $5 for children (10 & under). Day of tickets will be available for purchase at the gates for $20 for adults and $10 for children (10 & under).
🎟️Get your Gumbo Cook-Off tickets NOW: https://bit.ly/KrewedeRouxGumbo2024

09/02/2024

📅 FEBRUARY 17 | ❄️ 💦 POLAR PLUNGE 💦 ❄️

👨‍🚒 Brandon Fire Department VS. Brandon Police Department 👮

😬WHO will stay in the cold water the longest?! Place your bets with a “BFD” or “BPD” in the memo line of your Venmo donation to
Brandon Emergency Support Unit - Cert Team
at (Venmo)

❓ Who is BESU-CERT? A local nonprofit (501c3) that responds to emergency situations when our Fire or Police Chief’s call on them! 🧊 During the ice storm wrecks a few weeks ago, this team took the mobile unit and had a place for our first responders to go inside to stay warm, drink something hot, sit under blankets, etc. They also provide bottled water, protein bars, meals, and cooling towels in situations such as fires or stand offs, and sometimes act as traffic control at various events. They rely solely on donations to support our Brandon first responders when they need it! 🔥

🎰 Place bets on which department you think will last the longest in the cold water, and help us fill BESU’s Venmo with monetary support to ensure our fire and police department continue to have onsite support while working emergency and event filled days! Venmo:
‼️ NOTE: When you are donating on Venmo, be sure to search “” under businesses and it will not come up as a personal profile for Wesley Latt. See picture below in comments. Wesley Latt is a team member who controls the account, if it shows up as his name. 😃

🏆Find out who wins 2/17 at 12pm via a video of the plunge on Brandon Main Street’s social media handles!

City of Brandon Government

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06/02/2024

05/02/2024

These two princesses had the privilege of being escorted to the City of Brandon Princess Ball by these outstanding men: Lt. Sam Vercell, Sgt. Brad Martin, Firefighter Josh Moloney and Lt. Weston Stewart. They received a shopping spree for new dresses from our team at Hometown Magazines, and corsages from Chapman's Florist. A good time was had by all!
City of Brandon Government

05/02/2024

City of Brandon Princess Ball
Saturday, February 3, 2024
City of Brandon Government

04/02/2024

Patrick and his beautiful girls made a grand entrance to the City of Brandon Princess Ball tonight, courtesy of VIP Limo. 💕 The community has rallied around them with so much love and support since hearing their story.

03/02/2024

City of Brandon Princess Ball
Friday, February 2nd, 2024
City of Brandon Government

31/01/2024

Essay Winner at Stonebridge Elementary- Lexi Hall! Lexi won the Hometown Magazines essay contest by writing this sweet essay about her dad. Congrats, Lexi! We can’t wait to see you at the City of Brandon Princess Ball this weekend!

31/01/2024

❤️❤️The Vault Venue invites you to join Vine & Toastfor a one-night-only charcuterie board making class!🫒🍓🧀 Featuring a romantic Valentine’s theme, grab your date, gals, or pals for a night you won’t forget!

WHEN?: Saturday, February 17th. 7-9pm.
📍The Vault Venue, Brandon Ms

THINGS TO KNOW!:
Your ticket includes everything you need!
Personal board, meats (salami, pepperoni roses), mix of cheeses, fruits (grapes, strawberries, blueberries/blackberries), honey with a honeycomb, sweets (for the Valentine’s theme), and fresh florals for decor.🫶🏼
AND the one and only Vine & Toast will be instructing! We’ll see you there!

Tickets are GOING FAST! Get yours before sales end on ‼️February 8th‼️

The Vault Venue invites you to join Vine and Toast for a one-night-only charcuterie board-making class! Featuring a Valentine's theme, grab your date, gals, or pals for a night you won't forget!

30/01/2024

Fathers and daughters, join us for the City of Brandon Princess Ball happening THIS WEEKEND! Tag your friends and get your tickets here: TINYURL.COM/CITYOFBRANDON. This two-night father-daughter dance event features food, drinks, dancing, special guests, and more. Nights are divided by grade - details below!

Friday, Feb 2nd:
K4-3rd Grade-6:00pm-7:30pm

Saturday, Feb 3rd:
K4-3rd Grade- 4:30pm-6:00pm
4th-6th Grade- 6:30pm-8:00pm

Ticket link: TINYURL.COM/CITYOFBRANDON

30/01/2024

Essay Winner at Brandon Elementary- Ava Booker! Ava won the Hometown Magazines essay contest by writing this precious essay about her dad. Congrats, Ava! We can’t wait to see you at the City of Brandon Princess Ball this weekend!

29/01/2024

There is still time to get tickets for the City of Brandon Princess Ball this weekend!

Fathers and daughters, join us for the City of Brandon Princess Ball! This two-night father-daughter dance event is divided by grade, and promises to delight every princess!

29/01/2024

In 2021, Patrick lost his wife to COVID and was left alone to raise four daughters, including a newborn baby girl. Two of his daughters submitted essays in our essay contest entitled, “What Makes Your Dad Special.” Grab a tissue and join us in congratulating these special young ladies and their AMAZING dad! ♥️

27/01/2024

Looking for a romantic Valentine’s date with you and your partner, pals, or gals? Immerse yourself in a romantic atmosphere while learning the art of charcuterie making! 🫒🧀

If you haven’t gotten your tickets, NOW is the time!

‼️Ticket sales close February 8th‼️

The Vault Venue invites you to join Vine and Toast for a one-night-only charcuterie board-making class! Featuring a Valentine's theme, grab your date, gals, or pals for a night you won't forget!

24/01/2024

“Each year, my daughters and I look forward to the Princess Ball dance. I use this opportunity to remind them that as a daughter of God they are truly a princess and to model for them how a princess should be treated. The memories we have made here for the last nine years are priceless.” Corey Howell

Get your tickets today!
https://www.simpletix.com/e/city-of-brandon-princess-ball-2024-tickets-155514

23/01/2024

Don’t miss this year’s City of Brandon Princess Ball! Get your tickets today!

https://www.simpletix.com/e/city-of-brandon-princess-ball-2024-tickets-155514

18/01/2024

“As a father, making memories of dancing and having fun with your little girl means everything. I’m thankful to the city of Brandon for putting on this incredible father-daughter event!”

https://www.simpletix.com/e/city-of-brandon-princess-ball-2024-tickets-155514

16/01/2024

“The Princess Ball is always a highly anticipated event on the calendar for my girls and me. We’ve attended every year since its inception. We’re thankful for the city of Brandon.” Brent Rhodes

Get your tickets for this year’s event now! https://www.simpletix.com/e/city-of-brandon-princes-ball-2024-tickets-155514

09/01/2024

THREE young ladies are going to win this amazing prize package for the City of Brandon Princess Ball! Don't miss the opportunity for your little girl to enter the contest.

08/01/2024

Join us NEXT WEEK!! Thursday, January 18th we host our second Paint-and-Sip class! 🍷🎨

We ❄️snow❄️ you love what you will be painting!

Not able to make the 18th?? It’s ok! We’re hosting a special Valentine’s themed class in February!

Tickets are almost sold out, don’t wait until it’s too late!

🎟Find tickets for both classes NOW: https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-vault-after-hours-paint-and-sip-tickets-154088

08/01/2024

Tickets for the Brandon Princess Ball are now available! Don't miss out on this special annual event for fathers and daughters.

Tickets can be purchased here https://www.simpletix.com/e/city-of-brandon-princes-ball-2024-tickets-155514

05/01/2024

Rankin Performing Arts spring semester classes begin next week. It's not too late to register your kids for Disney's Aladdin Junior. https://www.rankinperformingarts.com/classes.html

03/01/2024

Engaged?? Mark your calendars for THIS Sunday, January 7th from 1-3:30pm!
Spark conversations with some of the best vendors and businesses around! Enjoy tastings, a complimentary glass of champagne, door prizes, music, and all of the bridal magic!✨🥂

It’s not too late to get your tickets!
https://www.simpletix.com/e/hometown-bridal-expo-tickets-149728

Don’t forget to tag a bride in the comments🤩👇

Our goal is to provide brides with an opportunity to meet exceptional vendors and businesses, enjoy special perks, receive discounts, engage in tastings, be entered for the chance to win door prizes, and soak up all of the joys of the engagement season!

24/12/2023

There are beginnings and ends. Life begins with the birth of Jesus. His birthday is celebrated in days. Praise God.

Friday we were met with the end of Gabby’s journey. But it’s not the end of life. It’s simply the end of her life on earth.

Now she soars to the heavens and creates a place for you and everyone else she loves—and she waits.

For you.

Love you all. You’ve fought well.