Blog Archive

September 16, 2024
AmeriCorps/ Laurel Plays workers observe 9/11 by treating local heroes

On Monday September 9, AmeriCorps/Laurel Plays workers delivered cookie trays and thank you cards to the city’s firefighters and police officers in observance of the 23rd anniversary of 9/11. “It […]

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September 11, 2024
Laurel School District schools will be closed on Sept. 12th
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September 10, 2024
Laurel School District to end classes early on Wednesday, September 11
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September 9, 2024
Community Development Foundation of Jones County Announces 2024/2025 Leadership Jones County Class

Submitted by the Jones County EDA: Laurel, Mississippi – Leadership Jones County (LJC) enters its 34th year of programing with the 2024/2025 class officially in session. Leadership Jones County is […]

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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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September 4, 2024
A Look Inside the Laurel-Jones County Visitor Center

Opened in 2023, the Laurel-Jones County Visitor Center is conveniently located off exit 95C when traveling on I-59. It is open to visitors Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM, and Saturday, 9AM-3PM. The Laurel-Jones […]

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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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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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