Blog Archive

January 16, 2025
Railroad Crossings Expected to Have Temporary Closures Next Week

Announcement: The contractors who have been working on the railroad crossings in the city have announced that the crossing are back open after being closed earlier today. It will be […]

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January 9, 2025
Carmichael, Clark sworn in as LPD's Newest Officers

On the morning of January 9, 2025, two young men stood ready to take their oaths as police officers for the Laurel Police Department. It was a moment of pride […]

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January 3, 2025
“Home Town” Happenings: Your Guide to Laurel According to the HGTV Hit Series

Kick off 2025 by tuning into your favorite television show–HGTV’s smash hit “Home Town,” starring Ben and Erin Napier. This locally-loved couple have poured their hearts into bringing life and […]

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January 3, 2025
South Central Regional Medical Center Welcomes Joshua M. Holifield, DO

Submitted- Jan. 3. 2024 Joshua M. Holifield, DO, recently joined the South Central General Surgery team in January, where he will perform a multitude of surgical services. Dr. Holifield is […]

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January 2, 2025
2024 Brought Significant Changes and Growth to the City’s Fire and Police Departments

2024 was a year of growth and progress for the Laurel Fire Department and the Laurel Police Department, with new hires, significant promotions, and salary increases aimed at strengthening the […]

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December 31, 2024
Laurel's Community and Schools Celebrated Growth, Education, and Community Engagement in 2024

The City of Laurel continued to foster a spirit of collaboration and progress in 2024, with a series of initiatives and events that reflected the city's dedication to education, youth […]

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December 31, 2024
Ralph Boston's Legacy Honored with Special Presentation in Laurel

With a new year rapidly approaching, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the great things that 2024 brought to our community. One of those things, or […]

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December 31, 2024
The City Clerk's Office Saw Big Changes in 2024

As we wrap up 2024 and prepare for 2025, we would like to take a moment to reflect on some of the big moments from the last 12 months. Many […]

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December 31, 2024
Ribbon Cutting Round-Up: City Beautiful Finishes Strong for 2024

As we wrap up 2024 and prepare for 2025, we would like to take a moment to celebrate some of the wins in our community over the last 12 months. […]

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December 12, 2024
Reminder from the Public Works Department

The City of Laurel’s Public Works Department would like to remind everyone to ensure that their properties are kept free of weed and vegetation overgrowth and that the sidewalk and […]

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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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