Public Notice: Information on Primary and General Elections
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...
Lula Cooley retires from City of Laurel after Many Years of Dedicated Service
On Tuesday March 18th, during the City’s most recent council meeting, Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee and Ward 6 Councilwoman Grace Amos honored Ms. Lula Cooley for her many years of service to the...
General Information on Laurel Municipal Elections
April 1, 2025 is the Primary election day for contested races in the municipal election for the Laurel City Council.
The only primary elections scheduled for April 1 will be for Wards 5, 6, and...
Phase II of Central Avenue Improvement Project Set to Begin This Summer
The Phase II improvements to Central Avenue are scheduled to begin this summer and are expected to be completed next year. This phase will extend the work completed during Phase I, which revitalized the...
Mayor Magee Meets with Local Scouts to Celebrate Girl Scout Week
On Wednesday, March 12th at 2 p.m., Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee met with members of local Girl Scout Troops 3801 and 3840 to celebrate the 113th Anniversary of the organization and to proclaim March...
Laurel’s 15th Avenue Roadway Project Nears Completion
On Tuesday, February 25th, representatives from the City of Laurel, Neel-Schaffer Engineering, and R&J Construction gathered to discuss finalizing the 15th Avenue roadway project. The project, funded by a 2022 ARPA grant and an...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Resolution Committee Training for City of Laurel to be Held on March 19th
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...
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