Blog Archive

May 12, 2022
SCRMC Healthcare Foundation to offer free cholesterol checks

High cholesterol usually has no signs or symptoms. The only way to know whether you have high cholesterol is to get your cholesterol checked. Your health are team can do […]

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May 11, 2022
Laurel PR Specialist Romero honored in MBJ Top 40 under 40 Class of 2022

City of Laurel Public Relations Specialist, Kat Romero, APR was recently honored by the Mississippi Business Journal as a member of their Top 40 under 40 Class of 2022. The […]

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May 11, 2022
The Glory House/ HGTV working to rebuild home for elderly couple

Grant Staples of the Glory House in Laurel is amazed at how much progress he and his team have been able to make in the last few years. Since 2019, […]

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May 6, 2022
Stamp Out Hunger returns post-Covid

The Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger food drive will celebrate two milestones for its 2022 campaign—its 30th anniversary and its return after a two-year, Covid-dictated hiatus. On Friday, May 6th, […]

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May 4, 2022
A note from Lee Bounds, President of Laurel Mainstreet:

A note from Lee Bounds, President of Laurel Mainstreet: Our organization has an important announcement regarding the position of our Executive Director. On behalf of our Board of Directors, we […]

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May 4, 2022
Spring heats up for Laurel’s local businesses

Local business owners have been keeping the Jones County Chamber of Commerce busy with celebrations and ribbon cuttings in 2022. May the trend continue! On Tuesday, May 3rd, the chamber […]

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May 3, 2022
Mayor read to children at Laurel- Jones County Library

Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee dropped by the Laurel-Jones County Library Tuesday morning to read to children during their weekly story time. Magee read Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall, drew names […]

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May 2, 2022
Residents asked to call in for some pickup items

The Laurel Public Works Department is working hard to get back on schedule following several instances of severe weather have left fallen trees, limbs, and other debris scattered around the […]

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May 2, 2022
Laurel well represented at recent public relations event

Pine Belt PRAM- 2022 Spark Awards   Pine Belt Public Relations Association of Mississippi Awards Local Professionals   HATTIESBURG, Miss. (February 24, 2022) — The region’s best public relations professionals were […]

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May 2, 2022
National Crime Victims' Rights Week Recognized

On Thursday, April 28th, Mayor Johnny Magee signed a proclamation declaring the week of April 24th through April 30th National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in the City of Laurel. The […]

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The City of Laurel, established as a lumber town in 1882, is conveniently situated approximately two hours from larger destination cities such as Jackson, Biloxi, New Orleans, and Mobile. In recent years, the city has become a destination all its own thanks, in part, to its starring role in HGTV’s popular “Hometown” series. As Laurel, and interest in it, continues to grow, we are committed to providing the resources necessary to help all of our residents and businesses reach their full potential.
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