Blog Archive

April 29, 2022
2022 Crawfest brings the heat

Community Bank’s Downtown Crawfest was held on Saturday, April 23rd from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and featured live music by Ty Taylor & the Kinfolk, drinks, and several teams […]

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April 22, 2022
State of the City 2022

Good evening to the Council and to the public. I would like to thank the Council for allowing me the opportunity to present the State of the City of Laurel, […]

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April 22, 2022
Some Water Department Customers Received the Wrong Bill

Attention Laurel Water Department Customers: Some customers with the Laurel water department may receive a water bill from 2019. This bill can be disregarded. A current bill will be resent. […]

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February 23, 2022
Road Closure reported on Lee Street

Road Closure:   Suez has reported a road closure on Lee Street between Wilson and 15th Avenue in Laurel. Due to the extent and nature of the repair, it is […]

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February 23, 2022
Road Closure reported at North 3rd Avenue

ROAD CLOSURE:   Suez has reported that there is currently a road closure at North 3rd Avenue between West 11th Street and West Kingston St. It will be closed all […]

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February 23, 2022
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament to be Held in Downtown Laurel Laurel Main Street and First State Bank’s Second Laurel Leap Day

Submitted by Laurel Main Street Laurel, MS––February 21, 2022–– Laurel Main Street and First State Bank will host Laurel’s only 3-on-3 basketball tournament, Laurel Leap Day. The event will take […]

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February 18, 2022
Pearl’s Diner Celebrated Ribbon Cutting for Pearls on Wheels

On Friday, February 18, 2022 at 10 a.m. Pearl Campbell, her family, her staff, the Jones County Chamber of Commerce and members of the local community gathered at Pearl’s Diner […]

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February 18, 2022
Upcoming Civil Service Exams
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February 18, 2022
The City of Laurel is asking residents and business owners to be conscientious about what they let go down their drains

Recently, Brent Shelby of Suez reached out to the city to ask for help in raising awareness about a growing problem lurking in the city’s sewer systems. “We have been […]

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February 16, 2022
Jessie Mae “Big Mama” Williamson retires after 24 years as crossing guard

She’s not big and she’s not their mama, but to many former and current students at Oak Park Elementary, Jessie Mae Williamson will always be known as “Big Mama”.  “I […]

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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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