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Laurel residents had plenty to keep them busy this August! In addition to finishing up the summer vacation season, cheering on several new businesses and their ribbon cutting ceremonies, and […]

On Tuesday, August 29th at 10 a.m. four new officers were sworn in to the ranks of the Laurel Police Department. Susan Blackwell, Tyler Stokes, Danielle Waters, and Charles Welborn […]

Earlier this week, the City of Laurel announced that it had been the recipient of a RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) grant issued by the U.S. Department […]

 JULY 10, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   LAUREL, MS, June 28, 2023 – The City of Laurel has been awarded a landmark $24.8 million grant through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure […]

(Submitted by Chelsea Tew) LAUREL, Mississippi – On Monday, June 26th, the Junior Auxiliary of Laurel accepted a donation presented by Dixie Electric Power Association.   Annually, Dixie Electric hosts […]

Notice to Customers: Veolia, the City of Laurel’s water department, will be making some temporary changes to their in-person services later this month. Their offices at 401 North 5th Avenue […]

While some may envision a medical dispensary in the same way that they would a liquor store – as a retail store featuring a selection of items for adult consumption […]

DJ Transit recognized Mississippi Community Transportation Day with their second annual “We Love Our Seniors” parade. The parade was originally scheduled to coincide with the Mississippi Community Transportation Day on […]

On Friday, June 30th from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m. the Laurel Police Department held a drive at Wal-Mart to collect supplies and money for families affected by recent bouts of […]

It is often said that necessity is the mother of invention. In the case of the Simply Southern Garden Club, necessity also turned out to be the mother of generosity. […]