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Education 

• SCRMC has its own exclusive daycare facility that is available to physician and employee children. Laurel is also home to many faith-based and public daycare centers.
  • SCRMC’s Daycare: South Central Children’s Academy | A Benefit to Employees of SCRMC | South Central Regional Medical Center 

• Other Daycare Centers:  
  • Kids’ Kingdom 
  • First-Trinity Early Learning Center 
  • Highland Church – Preschool 

• Public Elementary and Middle Schools:  
  • Laurel Magnet School of the Arts 
  • Laurel Middle School
  • West Jones Elementary School 
  • South Jones Elementary School 
  • North Jones Elementary School 
  • East Jones Elementary School 
  • Oak Park Elementary School  
  • Nora Davis Elementary School   
  • Glade Elementary School  
  • Laurel Upper Elementary School  

• Public High Schools:
  • West Jones High School 
  • South Jones High School 
  • Laurel High School 
  • Northeast Jones High School    

• Private Schools:  
  • Laurel Christian School (K3-12th grade)  
  • St. Johns Day School  (K3-6th grade) 

• Laurel also features a junior college with various degree programs. 
  • Jones College (jcjc.edu) 

•  Additionally, The University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University are located 30 miles away in the “Hub City,” Hattiesburg, MS.
  • William Carey  
  • The University of Southern Mississippi (usm.edu) 

 Proximity  

• Many Laurel residents enjoy spending their free time visiting a plethora of cities that are located just a short drive from the city of Laurel. Laurel is conveniently located:
  • 70 miles from Jackson, MS
  • 110 miles from the Miss. Gulf Coast
  • 150 miles from New Orleans, LA
  • 100 miles from Mobile, AL

 Community Events  

• Laurel is a very welcoming community, where neighbors feel more like family and there is always something to celebrate, an event to attend or an opportunity to participate in a competition.

• • First State Bank Laurel Leap Day  
  • Crawfest  
  • Live in Laurel  
  • Wing Wars   
  • Dodgeball Bash  
  • Chili Cook-Off 
  • Wine Down Downtown  
  • Loblolly Festival 
  • Day in the Park   
  • The Annual Laurel Christmas Parade + Pancake Day 

 Philanthropic Organizations  

• There is an abundance of philanthropic organizations and volunteer opportunities in Laurel, many of which have a definitive need for skilled medical professionals who are willing to volunteer. 
  • The Good Shepherd Clinic  
  • Choices Clinic  
  • United Way 
  • Additional Organizations in the area:  
    • Kiwanis  
    • Sertoma  
    • Laurel Arts League  
    • Junior Auxilary          

 Recreation & Cultural Experiences 

• Mississippi has a rich cultural history and Laurel is no exception.  It boasts plenty of recreational opportunities such as golf courses, neighborhood parks, fishing, pickleball courts and a full sportsplex complete with a natatorium, baseball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, walking trails, softball fields and more.  
• Additionally, Laurel has many unique sites and experiences including its two museums, The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art and The Veterans Memorial Museum. 

 The “Hometown” Experience  

• The Laurel Mercantile and other “Hometown” landmarks and destinations. 
• The HGTV Hometown Experience | Filming Locations in Laurel, MS (visitjones.com) 
• Home Town – Laurel Mercantile