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Red VS Blue Tuna Drive a Success!

Sorry Charlie! The LPD and LFD collected HUNDREDS of Cans of Canned Tuna for the 2025 March of the Mayor’s Food Drive. Members of each department spent Friday morning collecting tuna for the event...

City of Laurel begins new chapter with A1 McDuffie

The City of Laurel is pleased to announce that A1 McDuffie Sanitation will now be providing trash collection services throughout the city! The family owned and operated company is based in Alabama and was...

Mayor Magee honors Kaila Porter with 18th Annual Proclamation Signing

When Kaila Unae Porter passed away in 2007, at age 23 following a lifelong battle with heart disease, her mother, Faye Jackson, decided to make sure that her memory would not be forgotten and...

Road Closure on Central Avenue

On Wednesday, February 5th, work crews will shut down the section of Central Avenue between 5th Avenue and Magnolia Street so that they can install two new water taps at the location. It is...

Romantic Getaways in Laurel, MS

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and we’re excited to spread the love in Laurel, Mississippi. From romantic date night dining, to activities that provide quality time with your special someone and so much more,...

City Clerk’s Office Prepares for 2025 Election Cycle

City Clerk & Finance Director Kristal Jones looks on as Chief Deputy Clerk & Special Events Coordinator Katira Banks updates the candidate board for the upcoming 2025 municipal elections. Today was the last day...

Progress being made on $24.8 million dollar road improvement project

Surveyors from Saul Surveying and Mapping have been out and about today conducting surveys along the path that the $24.8 million dollar RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) grant project will aim...

Laurel Rotary Club Receives Donation

Laurel Rotary Club member Mayor Johnny Magee and Rotary President Daniel Hathorne accept a check from Wayne-Sanderson Farms Vice President of Marketing Hilary Burroughs at a recent club meeting. Wayne-Sanderson donated $2,500 to the...

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