Laurel, Mississippi is the up-and-coming local hub of south Mississippi’s best shops and eats. The community of Downtown Laurel is leading the state and southern region in small town revitalization with its considerable growth in the last ten years. With a population of only 20,000, the city of Laurel is home to dozens of Mississippi’s most notable artists, creators, and television stars. With close proximity to the Gulf Coast and major southern cities, Laurel is the perfect travel destination or pit stop for those looking for a place to lay roots in the heart of small town America.