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The City of Laurel would like to remind residents that the city’s code of ordinances does not allow for bins, boxes, crates or any other permanent fixture for street side […]

On Monday, August 15 at 9 a.m., the City of Laurel held a promotional ceremony for seven current firefighters and swore in two new firefighters. During the well-attended ceremony in […]

The city of Laurel recently installed four Level II chargers to provide a boost to drivers of electric vehicles. The two charging pedestals are located downtown by the Rusty Chandelier […]

The staff at the Popeye’s on Leontyne Price Blvd. got a surprise customer in their drive-thru on Monday, August 22 when a three-foot long alligator was discovered in the drive-thru […]

On Friday, August 12th Jones College staff members attended a professional development program in downtown Laurel that culminated with the Jones Downtown Takeover. One hundred and fifty employees from the […]

Officials from the City of Laurel, the Jones County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Authority, the Jones County Board of Supervisors and the Laurel Housing Authority broke ground on […]

Mary Grantham of the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services visited Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee on Thursday to discuss the need for foster parents statewide and in the Laurel/Jones County […]

Ra’ Shad the Blues Kid is building an impressive career from his home town of Laurel, Mississippi. His blending of southern soul, Delta blues, and country has captured the attention […]

At 11 a.m. on Wednesday morning, the Jones County Chamber of Commerce, Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee, and Councilwoman Grace Amos gathered with members of the local community to congratulate Laurel […]

The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art hosted “Cell Phone Photography 101 with Chad Edwards” on Monday, July 25, 2022 in the museum’s Christian gallery. Edwards, a popular local artist and […]