ALDI — Local services in Hattiesburg

Y'all, let me tell ya 'bout a place that's dear to my heart, a place where the sun shines bright on the bargains, and the smiles are as warm as a peach cobbler on a Sunday afternoon. It's a little slice of heaven called Aldi, and it's as much a part of the South as sweet tea and magnolias.

From the moment you step foot on that welcoming concrete, with carts lined up like soldiers ready for duty, you know you're in for a treat. The doors swing open with the promise of discovery, and you're greeted not just by a store, but by a community, a family of folks who share your appreciation for value and simplicity.

Inside, the shelves are stocked with the fruits of the earth, from the juiciest tomatoes to the crunchiest green beans, all ripe for the pickin'. And let's not forget the middle aisle, y'all, where treasures abound and no two visits are ever the same. It's like a treasure hunt, with surprises hidden 'neath every nook and cranny.

But what sets Aldi apart, what really makes it shine like the North Star on a clear night, is the folks who work there. They're as friendly as a hound dog waggin' its tail, always ready with a helping hand or a kind word. They treat you like family, and in the South, that's about the highest compliment you can get.

Now, I've been to fancy stores with their highfalutin prices and their airs and graces, but give me Aldi any day of the week. It's honest, it's genuine, and it's as comforting as a quilt made by your grandma. The prices are fair, the quality's top-notch, and the experience is as satisfying as a tall glass of lemonade on a hot summer's day.

So here's my five-star salute to Aldi, a beacon of hope in a world that's often too complicated. It's a reminder of the simple pleasures, a testament to the fact that good things don't have to cost the earth. Aldi, you've earned your stars, and then some. Y'all keep doin' what you're doin', and we'll keep comin' back, time...

I have been shopping here for the last 7 months and I really love this store. But today was my first disappointment! Granted, the store was very busy and there were three cashiers besides the self check-out, which I have never seen before. Cudos! But the one I had needs to get done more training. Per my receipt it says it was Orlando. I have to say: I was very glad that I had all the heavy stuff on the belt first, because he just randomly threw the items back into the cart. One 12-can seltzer pack landet on some crackers. Seriously? Please teach him how to pack the cart after scanning the items. My cart has never looked so unorganized before. Then I also almost got run over by one employee zooming out of the warehouse area. Please! Slow down. And when you have that many cashiers, two decide to close their section, please open up once more when the line forms again and not just look at the line. The crew I saw today I have not seen before. So maybe they were new. Hopefully this will help them reconsider how business should be done. I would love to see all of them to do...

Was okay. Kept hearing how good prices were. But my main problem was they didn't have a big selection on meats. What I was mainly after. Then had a small grocery list. Most items I was looking for they didn't have. Now if looking for sausage then for sure go. Also they had some good prices on some things but not others. Most likely will not return. Also make sure you have a quarter with you to get a shopping cart. No lot techs. Also bring your own bags. No cashiers everything is scan and go. Pack into your own bags. Did see some brown paper bags. But not sure if free or you had to pay for them. Saw some vendors in the store but no actual employees. But you should check it out for yourself at...