Blog Archive

September 9, 2024
Checkmates Chess Social

Join the staff at the Laurel-Jones County Library on the second Saturday of each month to enjoy a game of chess! Test your skills, challenge someone, or learn a new […]

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September 5, 2024
Fighting Words: Mayors Magee and Barker exchange barbs ahead of Lil’ Brown Jug game

"We will be victorious!” Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee told Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker during their annual Lil’ Brown Jug trash talk on Thursday morning. Tomorrow night, the Laurel High School […]

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August 29, 2024
City Offices to Close for Labor Day
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August 22, 2024
Murph Senior Center Celebrates Second Quarter Birthdays

Each quarter, the Murph Senior Center hosts a group birthday party for its members who have celebrated their birthdays within the previous three months. On Tuesday, July 30th, the honorees […]

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August 22, 2024
ICYMI: First Allen Unveils Historical Marker

On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, congregants of the First Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church and members of the community at-large joined to celebrate the unveiling of a historical marker in honor […]

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August 15, 2024
South Central Regional Medical Center Holds Active Shooter Drill in Conjunction with DHS and Local Law Enforcement

Submitted: Laurel, Miss. – August 13, 2024 – In the mid-morning hours of August 13, 2024, South Central Regional Medical Center held a multi- agency active shooter drill on the […]

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August 8, 2024
Mayor Delivers State of the City Address

Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee delivered his annual State of the City address to the City Council during their meeting on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The full text can be found […]

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August 5, 2024
Debris pickup has resumed

The City of Laurel’s Public Works Department announced last week that they would be temporarily suspending the pickup of debris including discarded furniture, appliances, and construction materials due to flooding […]

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July 29, 2024
Recent heavy rains will affect debris pickup

The City of Laurel’s Public Works Department would like to let the city’s residents know that due to recent heavy rains, the Randy Danny landfill has become temporarily inaccessible. This […]

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July 29, 2024
Oak Park Celebrated 24th Biennial Homecoming Reunion

The National Oak Park High School Alumni Association celebrated its 24th Biennial Homecoming Reunion and 45th Anniversary this summer. The celebration began on Thursday, June 27th when Laurel Mayor Johnny […]

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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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