Today, this subtle, rebellious spirit of her residents still lies under the surface as young families forsake the ubiquitous surroundings of large, suburban cities for a slower pace of life. Never has it been more evident with the majority of growth realized by self-made, multi generational companies and world-class corporations who call Jones County home.
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Today, this subtle, rebellious spirit of her residents still lies under the surface as young families forsake the ubiquitous surroundings of large, suburban cities for a slower pace of life. Never has it been more evident with the majority of growth realized by self-made, multi generational companies and world-class corporations who call Jones County home.
Big Creek Reservoir
Big Creek Reservoir is a hidden treasure located between Collins and Laurel Mississippi, on Hwy. 84. Enjoy countless hours of fishing in Big Creek’s 200-acre lake full of bass, bream, crappie and catfish. The area features a unique rolling countryside and the oldest cedar trees in the state of Mississippi. Set up camp at Big […]
Bok Homa Casino
Bok Homa Casino, located off Choctaw Road in Heidelberg, MS, offers premier Southern gaming, service and entertainment in a small, relaxing environment. Bok Homa sits on 27,000-square feet of floor space and features nearly 800 slot machines and video poker machines. Try your luck on traditional machines, classic tables and state-of-the-art electronic games, as Bok […]
Cafe Le Fleur
Inspired by New Orleans culture, Cafe la Fleur has offered a unique dining experience and signature taste to downtown Laurel since 1997. The menu is mixed with cajun style taste, Southern flair and classic Americana. Homemade specialties include a traditional Gulf Coast recipe gumbo and bread pudding. The signature Cafe la Fleur Po-Boys have also […]
GE Aviation
GE Aviation, a global leader in jet engine and aircraft systems production, announced on July 27, 2011 that it will open a new manufacturing facility in Ellisville, Mississippi, to meet accelerating global demand. GE will invest $56 million in the new facility. The company is targeting for production to begin in 2013 and will create […]
Howard Industries
Howard Technology Solutions strives to bring to market cutting-edge, reliable, high-quality technology equipment at affordable prices. Whether selling our own Howard manufactured products such as desktops, notebooks, and servers or partnering with other leading technology innovators such as Panasonic®, Fujitsu, and Motion®, you can be sure when you buy from Howard, you are getting the […]
Lake Bogue Homa
Lake Bogue Homa was built in 1939 and acquired by MDWFP in 1959. It is a 882 acre lake located in Jones County, 6 mi. E of Laurel on Hwy 84. It is the largest state fishing lake operated by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. The 882 acre lake was renovated and […]
Landrum’s Homestead and Village
Travel back to the late 1800’s through exhibits depicting the life and daily activities of our ancestors. Landrum’s Homestead & Village is a unique educational experience for groups of all ages. Our mission is to increase the desire to learn, develop a sense of wonder, and intensify the appreciation for heritage. Landrum’s is partnered with […]
Laurel Little Theatre / Arabian Theatre
Our Laurel Little Theatre was organized back in August 1961 when four local theatre lovers first got together at the old bowling alley that used to be next door to the Leader-Call newspaper. Marda Kaiser Burton, Mary Anne Sumrall, Ernest Graves and Gene Gandrau hashed out their ideas and quickly called for an official organizational […]
Laurel Main Street Walking Tour
The focus of Laurel Main Street Walking Tour is the preservation and economic growth of Laurel’s Central Business District, bounded at the north by 5th St., south by Carroll Gartin Boulevard, east by Front Street and west by Beacon Street. Laurel is one of 50 certified Main Street Communities in the state of Mississippi. Main […]
Laurel Sportsplex
LAUREL TO HOST 2016 DIXIE YOUTH WORLD SERIES The City of Laurel will make history again when it hosts the 2016 Dixie Youth World Series. Laurel Parks & Recreation Director Elvin Ulmer announced the city will host five world series: AA (Machine-Pitch and Coach-Pitch), AAA, Ozone and Majors events during a two-week period in July […]
Loblolly Festival
The Loblolly Festival is held annually on the first Saturday in October and celebrates Laurel’s heritage as a sawmill town. Vendors from several states, artists, crafters and craftsmen set up shop in the streets of downtown Laurel for this one day event. Tucked in close together atop the brick streets of Downtown Laurel, they’ll offer […]
PHILLIP’S DRIVE-IN
The good people of Laurel have been flocking to Phillips Drive-In for generations. It opened in 1948 as a Dairy Queen, but the Phillips family left the franchise in the 1960s, and eventually partnered with the Beard family. Their relationship still exists today. This drive-in is so popular that the owners hold an annual reunion. […]
