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March came in like a lion and is going out the same way- with a flurry of activities throughout the City Beautiful!  Here’s a quick roundup: Black History Month Celebration […]

SOC-2022 Good morning, Thank you to the council for allowing me to present the State of the City of Laurel, MS to you and to the public. The state of […]

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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Mayor Magee received a sweet visit from members of the St. John’s Day School Student Council and Beta Club. They are walking around downtown Laurel today spreading love and kindness […]

During a brief ceremony on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. in city council chambers, Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee swore in two new firefighters and promoted three individuals currently serving in […]

If the month of January is any indication, then renewal and growth will be major themes for local businesses in 2023. The year started with the renewal of a community […]

Victor Heidelberg officially retired from the City of Laurel’s Parks and Recreation Department at the end of January after serving the city’s residents for 17 years. During a retirement party […]

In 2021, a group of neighbors led by Cathy Padgett and Jeannine Howell got together to discuss improvements needed at Mason Park. Traditionally, local parks have been adopted by nearby […]