Laurel Impact

07/01/2024

Buckley Newspapers Incorporated has announced the complete closure of BNI's three newspapers: Jasper County News, Smith County Reformer, and Laurel Impact.

Our final Jasper County News and Smith County Reformer editions were published on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. The final edition of the Laurel Impact was published on June 19, 2024.

We deeply appreciate the committed readers and advertisers who have supported Buckley Newspapers Inc. for decades.

06/26/2024

There are many words to describe Hannah Grace Buckley and her journey as a young athlete, but if you ask the Stringer community, and Jasper County community, many will say the same word: resilient.

There are many words to describe Hannah Grace Buckley and her journey as a young athlete, but if you ask the Stringer community, and Jasper County community, many will say

06/26/2024

Jones County native Rodney L. Ashford definitely has a story to tell. Comprised of various ups and downs throughout the years, overall, his is a story of redemption, the power of motivation and positivity, and the reality that mindset matters.

Jones County native Rodney L. Ashford definitely has a story to tell. Comprised of various ups and downs throughout the years, overall, his is a story of redemption, the power

06/22/2024

In celebration of National Homeownership Month, on Thursday, June 20th Mayor Johnny Magee declared June Homeownership Month in the City of Laurel.

06/21/2024

In the spirit of giving back to their community, four years ago Cox Roofing started their tradition of giving away a free roof every year.

In the spirit of giving back to their community, four years ago Cox Roofing started their tradition of giving away a free roof every year. Together with other sponsors like

06/21/2024

JACKSON, Miss. – On June 20th, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the members of the 2024-2025 Mississippi Agriculture Youth Council.

JACKSON, Miss. – On June 20th, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the members of the 2024-2025 Mississippi Agriculture Youth Council. High school senior, Gracyn Foster of Jones

06/21/2024

ELLISVILLE, MISS – Ellisville State School (ESS) hosted its Direct Support Employee of the Month for April and May 2024 on June 18, 2024.

ELLISVILLE, MISS – Ellisville State School (ESS) hosted its Direct Support Employee of the Month for April and May 2024 on June 18, 2024. The winners of April’s Employee of

06/21/2024

William Carey University is pleased to announce that Dr. Noal Cochran joined its senior leadership team June 17 as provost and vice president of academic affairs.

06/21/2024

Hattiesburg, MS – The Hattiesburg Zoo is proud to announce that its zoo keepers have formed a local chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK).

Hattiesburg, MS – The Hattiesburg Zoo is proud to announce that its zoo keepers have formed a local chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK). The Hattiesburg Zoo

06/21/2024

The second annual reunion of former military service members who served at Laurel's Army National Guard, 184th Transportation Brigade, was Saturday, June 8, at Laurel's Veterans Memorial Museum.

06/20/2024

The Laurel Housing Authority is continuing to look for ways to recognize those living in affordable housing in the City of Laurel.

06/14/2024

In recognition of the 249th birthday of the United States Army on Friday, June 14th, Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee presented U.S. Army Representative Sergeant First Class Jesse Greenhill with the following proclamation:

In recognition of the 249th birthday of the United States Army on Friday, June 14th, Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee presented U.S. Army Representative Sergeant First Class Jesse Greenhill with the