Blog Archive

Mary Ann Hess, who served as the city clerk and finance director since February 2000, decided to make a big change for 2024. Hess, who has won many accolades during […]

They say that every dog has his day. In the case of Archie, a four-year-old King Charles Spaniel, that day was April 29th, 2024. That was the day that Archie […]

This spring provided several opportunities for the City of Laurel to recognize and provide support for the victims of violent crimes- no matter their age. April is nationally known as […]

The Laurel-Jones County Library is gearing up for a fun summer in the Pine Belt! Last month, the library unveiled their newest addition, Lottie, the book trolley. Once renovations are […]

On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9 a.m. the Laurel School District celebrated the completion of a 4,500 square foot addition to Laurel’s Upper Elementary School on the D.U. Maddox […]

Seniors and members of the health care profession always deserve extra recognition and recently, the City of Laurel, DJ Transit, and South Central Regional Medical Center has been delivering. On […]

On Monday, April 15, Mayor Johnny Magee met with SCRMC’s Volunteer Coordinator Bonnie Smith and several of her dedicated volunteers to thank them for their services and to proclaim the […]

April was a busy month for the City Beautiful and featured several new business expansions and opportunities. On Monday, April 1st at 10:30 a.m. Jack’s Family Restaurant opened the chain’s […]

The Laurel- Jones County Council of Garden Clubs will host a Tour of Homes on Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The tour will feature several […]

On Monday, May 6th, Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee signed a proclamation to recognize the annual March for Jesus Day in Jones County. The march will take place on Saturday, May […]