Blog Archive

June 27, 2023
Laurel economy heats up in June

June has been HOT! Whether you’ve been mowing the grass, watching the kids play baseball, or keeping up with the Jones County Chamber of Commerce, you’ve likely noticed things heating […]

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June 27, 2023
Proclamation, Parade honor Mississippi Community Transportation Day in City of Laurel

As anyone who has ever broken down in Jones County knows, public transportation in the area can be difficult to access. In fact, the lack of public transit in communities […]

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June 26, 2023
WastePro to run regular route on July 4th
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June 7, 2023
NOTICE TO INSURANCE AGENTS

NOTICE TO AGENTS 2023 The City of Laurel, Mississippi will accept bid proposals for group health insurance, group life insurance, and other available products to benefit employees and their dependents. […]

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May 24, 2023
Laurel pays tribute to Oldest Living Former Councilman Joe H. Norman

The City Beautiful’s oldest living former councilman, Joe H. Norman, celebrated his 97th birthday on Friday, May 19th, 2023 and was visited by Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee as part of […]

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May 24, 2023
Laurel Celebrates National Nursing Home Week in Style

The City of Laurel strives to provide a high quality of life for all citizens and seniors are no exception. From May 14th to May 20th the City recognized National […]

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May 23, 2023
Spring sees businesses rejuvenated, growing in City Beautiful

As the mild (and stormy) spring season draws to a close in South Mississippi and summer approaches, many business owners can say that Spring 2023 proved to be a season […]

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May 18, 2023
Rising First Grader Meets Mayor Magee

YaShea McSwain, age 5, is a rising first grader at Unlimited Dreams Christian Learning Center who was selected to provide the welcome address at her kindergarten graduation ceremony. She visited […]

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May 9, 2023
Laurel gears up for 32nd Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day

On Friday, May 5th, Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee met with local letter carriers and the directors of local food pantries to proclaim Saturday, May 13, 2023 Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out […]

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May 9, 2023
The Junior Auxiliary of Laurel Presents Scholarships to Local Seniors

On Monday, April 10th, the Junior Auxiliary of Laurel presented fourteen scholarships to Jones County seniors at the 2022-2023 LJA Scholarship Banquet. Each year, the Junior Auxiliary of Laurel awards […]

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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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