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July 29, 2024
Summer saw home ownership celebrated throughout the City Beautiful

Home ownership was a hot topic throughout the months of June and July among City of Laurel residents. In June, the city celebrated National Home Ownership month which kicked off […]

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July 29, 2024
Laurel-Jones County Library wrapping up another fun-filled summer

The Laurel-Jones County Library is wrapping up another fun-filled summer reading program. The annual event kicked off on Tuesday, June 4th and will end with prize collection on Wednesday, July […]

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July 11, 2024
MHC Grant Applications are NOT Available, but Homeowners will be Advised When They Are

The City of Laurel is in the process of applying for a grant from the Mississippi Home Corporation for homeowner rehabilitation projects. At this time, homeowner applications are not available. […]

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June 26, 2024
Garbage Pick Up to Start Earlier Due to Heat

Due to extreme heat, WastePro will begin their pickup services at 6 a.m. so that employees will not be out as late in the day. Beginning on July 1st, residents […]

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June 26, 2024
Fourth of July Schedule
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June 21, 2024
Mayor Magee proclaims June as National Homeownership Month in the City Beautiful

On Thursday, June 20th at 2 p.m. Lakeylah White, Executive Director of HERE (which stands for Housing, Economic Resources, and Education), joined Heather Steele, mortgage loan officer for Cadence Bank […]

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June 21, 2024
Celebrating Community Transportation Day in the City Beautiful

DJ Transit hosted its 4th Annual Celebrate Our Seniors Parade on Thursday, June 20th at 10 a.m. on West Drive in Laurel. The event featured vehicles from the Laurel Police […]

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June 20, 2024
Laurel Machine and Foundry announces expansions in Laurel

On June 12, 2024, Laurel Machine & Foundry, established in 1904, is one of the area’s oldest employers and one of the oldest manufacturing companies in Mississippi, announced that they […]

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June 14, 2024
City Beautiful Commemorates Army’s 249th Birthday

Sgt. First Class Jesse Greenhill of the U.S. Army met with Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee on Friday, June 14th to mark the U.S. Army’s 249th birthday. Mayor Magee presented Greenhill […]

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June 14, 2024
Summer Reading program heats up at Laurel-Jones County Library

The Laurel-Jones County Library kicked-off its longstanding and very popular Summer Reading program on Tuesday, June 4th at 1:30 p.m. The event featured story time, bubbles, sidewalk chalk art, door […]

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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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