We have 4 hobby shops. 2 Hobby Lobby, 1 Hobbytown, and 1 Michaels. All on the opposite side of Jackson from Anne and me, which means about 30 miles. HT, one HL, and Michaels are all in centers directly across a major highway from each other, which is good, but Michaels has less stuff.
No regular small shops.
You mention one 40 miles from you. Looks like Monroe La is about 50. Don't know for sure, but I'd bet they have a HL.
If you should happen to come over this way sometime, Anne and I might be able to meet you at one of ours. Our travel is pretty limited these days. Anne has built several models.
John and Anne Gorday