Blog Archive

May 5, 2023
Walmart to host Wellness Day May 6

Walmart will be hosting a wellness day on May 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide free health screenings and free and low-cost immunizations, and the opportunity to […]

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May 5, 2023
Holy Economic Boom, Batman! Laurel Celebrates Another Ribbon Cutting!

While they don’t have capes, or go on crusades, Mark and Will Davis have put a heroic effort into bringing comics to the Pine Belt. The brothers and lifelong pop […]

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April 28, 2023
ICYMI: City of Laurel Celebrates 40th Year as a Tree City USA Member

A Chinese proverb states, “The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second-best time is now.” The City Beautiful has excelled at both and established a […]

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April 27, 2023
National Crime Victim’s Rights Week observed April 23rd – April 29th

On Friday, April 21st at 11 a.m. victims’ rights advocacy organizations, members of law enforcement, civic leaders, and survivors of violent crimes met at Laurel City Hall to kick off […]

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April 27, 2023
Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee proclaims day of prayer in City of Laurel

On Monday April 17th, Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee signed a proclamation for the City-Wide Prayer Conference Team of Laurel/Jones County and Surrounding Areas to proclaim Sunday, April 23, 2023 as […]

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April 27, 2023
Mayor Johnny Magee proclaims Marvin Lindsey Day in City of Laurel

On Friday, April 21, at 10 a.m. Mayor Johnny Magee met with Marvin Lindsey and his family to declare the day, Lindsey’s 76th birthday, as Marvin Lindsey day in the […]

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April 27, 2023
City of Laurel works to make sure all citizens have a beautiful, safe place to call home

While everyone loves a good fixer upper story where a plucky (and handy) person finds a house at a good price and is able to make it beautiful with a […]

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April 25, 2023
Mayor Proclaims April 23rd – April 29th National Library Week

Libraries can help us find answers to many of life’s questions. How can I find a job? Visit the library. Where can I get tax forms? Visit the library. Where […]

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April 20, 2023
Mayor Proclaims Month of May Older Americans Month

On Monday, April 17 at 9 a.m., Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee met with members of several organizations that serve the needs of the area’s senior citizens including members of the […]

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April 12, 2023
City of Laurel/ Laurel Plays seeks Lifeguards

The City of Laurel/ Laurel Plays and Americorps is gearing up for the 2023 summer season and hiring lifeguards to work at the city's recreational facilities. For more information, please […]

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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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