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#74. Hattiesburg
Home to the University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg also houses Camp Shelby, the largest National Guard training base east of the Mississippi River. The city has a diverse economy that attracts newcomers, and residents have several attractive neighborhood options. A developing microbrew sector includes settings like Southern Prohibition Brewery, which distributes the highly-rated Jack the Sipper ale and a Suzy B Dirty Blonde.