Blog Archive

October 25, 2021
Cobbins named Firefighter of the Year

On Friday, October 22, at 11:00 a.m. members of the Laurel Fire Department gathered at the department’s training center to celebrate the contributions of Laurel native and  14-year veteran Jermaine […]

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October 25, 2021
The Laurel Police Department celebrated five promotions and one job change

On Monday October 25, at 10:00 a.m. Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee, Laurel Police Chief Tommy Cox and the friends and family members of six LPD officers met in the city […]

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October 25, 2021
Laurel Police Department Receives Thank You from Grand Isle PD

In a letter dated October 18, 2021 Grand Isle, Louisiana Chief of Police Scooter Resweber wrote to thank Laurel Police Chief Tommy Cox and his team for their recent donations. […]

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October 25, 2021
October 28th Proclaimed First Responder Appreciation Day

At 9 a.m. on Monday, October 25th, Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee signed a proclamation to declare October 28, 2021 First Responder Appreciation Day in the City of Laurel. The proclamation […]

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October 22, 2021
LPD to Take Old Meds on Saturday

The Laurel Police Department will be accepting unused and expired medications on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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October 22, 2021
LPD Hosts Blood Drive

The Laurel Police Department partnered with Vitalent Blood Services to host a blood drive in their parking lot on Friday, October 22 from 10:00 a.m. until 3 p.m. The drive […]

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October 20, 2021
Temporary Road Closure on 3rd Avenue

Repairs are being made in the city that will require 3rd Avenue between Kingston St. and 10th Street to be closed for the rest of the afternoon. We apologize in […]

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October 20, 2021
LPD to Host Blood Drive

The Laurel Police Department will partner with Vitalent Blood Services to host a blood drive on Friday, October 22 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.  The drive is part of […]

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October 20, 2021
Laurel Pumpkin Patch Returns

The First United Methodist Church is hosting its annual pumpkin patch fundraiser to benefit the church’s youth ministry. Pumpkins, which start at just $1.00, are available for purchase Monday through […]

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October 15, 2021
Why Don’t You Just “Kurl Up and Dye”?

Soon, telling someone in Laurel to “Kurl Up and Dye” won’t be an insult but rather an invitation to visit the city’s newest beauty supply store. Kurl Up and Dye […]

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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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