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- King parade deadline approaches
The deadline for entering a parade that will combine the annual celebration of Dr.
- It's election time - again
It's election time and officials in the City of Laurel are qualifying for the summer elections.
- City Council to consider initiating interchange study
The Laurel City Council will consider this week if it should authorize the city administration to begin an interchange study of Interstate-59 and if the city should request a portion of the S-curve to be named ...
- Dermatology clinic relocates Laurel office
Hattiesburg Clinic Dermatology-Laurel relocated to a new facility today at 1420 Jefferson Street in Laurel.
- Laurel tax payees getting 'shafted'
This letter is in regard to several articles in the Laurel Leader-Call related to the funds collected from the two propositions.
- Long-time apartment manager retires
June Holcomb wiped away tears Saturday as she talked about her sister, Denise Williams, and her work at Westhill apartments.
- MDOT official to talk about public transportation
A representative of the Mississippi Department of Transportation will give a presentation on public transportation program during the Laurel City Council meeting Tuesday.
- Celebrating a new era
For everyone who wants to celebrate the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama but can't make the trip to Washington, D. C., there is an alternative.
- Jasper Co. man charged with murder
Jasper County officials are continuing to investigate a weekend incident that left one man dead and another in jail.
- Eight-plex issue revived
While many thought the issue concerning the possibility of Laurel constructing an eight-plex was over, officials recently acknowledged that it is still being considered.
- EPD shows gratitude
"You don't do things expecting something in return," Charlene Sumrall told Ellisville Police Chief Bruce Russell Tuesday morning as he presented her a plaque of appreciation.
- First Birthday - Vierra and Veonna Gavin
Vierra and Veonna Gavin celebrated their first birthday Dec. 17, 2008. Their parents are Kimberly Lindsey of Heidelberg and William Gavin of Bay Springs.
- Ovett Eastern Star raffle
Dorothy Scott with the Ovett Eastern Star presents a check worth $300 to Laurel businessman Mike Axton.
- LFD has five new certified firefighters
Five members of the Laurel Fire Department were recognized Friday at Laurel City Hall after completing the required training to become certified firefighters with the City of Laurel.
- Fire destroys another Jones Co. home
A Thursday afternoon fire destroyed a house at 1029 Hoy Road, the residence of Mrs.
- Laurel a model planting community
The City of Laurel was officially awarded the state grant Tuesday that allowed them to become a model planting community.
- Woman faces credit card fraud charges
A Jones County woman faces felony credit card fraud after being arrested on Wednesday by the Laurel Police Department.
- Officials urge fire safety
Jones County fire officials are stressing fire safety and awareness following a recent increase in residential fires in a year already seeing more fires than usual.
- Businessman killed in morning hunting accident
Lightsey dies in Jasper Co. By Eloria Newell James and Jason Niblett, Leader-Call staff A well-known Laurel business-owner "doing what he loved, where he loved to do it" was killed during a reported hunting ...
Laurel Classifieds
Local classifieds for Laurel, MS
City DescriptionLaurel is a city located in Jones County in Mississippi, a state of the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,393 although a significant population increase has been reported following Hurricane Katrina. Located in southeast Mississippi, southeast of Jackson on Tallahala Creek, Laurel was founded in 1882 as a lumber town. An American Indian reservation is located in nearby Sandersville.
Laurel is the principal city of the Laurel Micropolitan Statistical Area. Its major employers include Howard Industries, Sanderson Farms, Masonite Corporation, Family Health Center, Howse Implement, Thermo-Kool and South Central Regional Medical Center. Laurel is home to the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art (Mississippi's oldest art museum).
Amtrak's Crescent train connects Laurel with the cities of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Charlotte, Atlanta, Birmingham and New Orleans. The Amtrak station is situated at 230 North Maple Street.
Laurel is home to an infamous S-Curve on Interstate 59. Work began in 2006 to straighten I-59 and do away with the S-Curve. Completion is expected between 2009–2010.
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