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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Council

Council considers tax exemptions for six local businesses and Central Avenue upgrades

The Laurel City Council will hold public hearings on three properties alleged to be dilapidated and menace public safety. Council members will also vote on a lease-purchase agreement for six water and sewer vehicles, a supplemental agreement for the Central Avenue Phase II project, and first readings of ordinances regarding cemetery burials and an alley closure. Additionally, the council will approve ten-year ad valorem tax exemptions for six local manufacturing and agricultural companies, along with various travel authorizations and lot cleaning assessments.

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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM

City Council

Council to vote on grant for Downtown Brickyard Project

The City Council will consider adopting a resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the Mississippi Development Authority to fund the Downtown Brickyard Project. They will also hold a public hearing on dilapidated properties at two addresses, and vote on second readings of ordinances to require water meters and increase the water reinstatement fee. Other items include a zoning change for 63 Management Rd and approval of demolition and lot cleaning assessments.

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