Our Community
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It does not get any better than raising your family in small town America!
Tight-knit, warm, and inviting communities are something we have no shortage of and, while they are all unique places themselves, collectively they combine to create a larger community that offer the comforts of rural life along with the perfect backdrop for cherished memories.
We pride ourselves on our family friendly amenities, community events, and the citizens that make you feel like family.
Quality of Life
Family Experiences
Lawrence County offers some of the best opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities along the river or at parks, join clubs, enjoy arts classes, or participate in the number of event hosted in the area.
Annual Community Events
- Chamber Banquet
- Civic Center Winter Gala
- Monticello Spring Fest
- Lawrence County Easter Egg
- Atwood Music Festival
- 4th of July at the Park
- Halloween Block Party
- Lawrence County Girls Night Out
- Monticello Marketplace
- Christmas Tree Lighting
- Lawrence County Life of Christ
- New Hebron Christmas Parade
- Lawrence County Christmas Parade
Quality of Life
Amenities & Clubs
Amenities
- 6 Public Parks
- 2 Pearl River Boat Ramps
- Public Splash Pad
- River & Creek Fishing
- Disc Golf Course
- Regional History Museum
- Bules Trail Markers
- Nature Trails for Hiking
- Walking / Running Trails
- Bike Trail Access
- Outdoor Movies in the Park
Groups, Clubs & Classes
- Pottery & Painting Courses
- Monthly New Hebron Car Shows
- Historical Society
- Garden Club
- New Hebron Activity Club
- Lawrence County Service Club
Schools
Education Opportunities
In Lawrence County, you don’t have to go searching for education institutions that are the right fit for you. We have every stage of learning for you and your children to enjoy that is located in the county or a short, easy drive away. Within a 30 minute drive you have access to all 5 Lawrence County School District Schools, 3 private school institutions, and 2 community colleges.
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Schools
Lawrence County School District
We are the third largest school classification in the MHSAA system. From archery to cross-country, to football and beyond, we have plenty of sporting and extracurricular activity opportunities, on very successful teams with tradition and expectation of future success. Lawrence County School District was recently graded with a B grade overall by the Mississippi Department of Education.
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New Hebron Attendance Center
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Monticello Elementary School
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Rod Paige Middle School
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Lawrence County High School
Includes Technology & Career Center
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Topeka Tilton Attendance Center
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4A Classification
Lawrence County is a 4A classification, the third largest school classification in the MHSAA system.
From archery, to track and field, to football and beyond, the district has plenty of sporting and extracurricular activity opportunities on very successful teams with tradition and expectation of future success.
School District
Make sure to check out our school district website for more information on all the schools in our county.
School District
Fast Facts
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Lawrence County Career & Technical Center
Our Vocational-Technical Center is one of the best in the state, allowing for students who so choose to follow a technological based career track to do so with excellent instructional expertise, equipment, introductory hands-on experience that provides them with an excellent beginning foundation. This technical and career center offers a wide variety of courses that allow students an introduction into careers and skills/trade programs.
Our technical center works closes with Lawrence County Community Development Association to educate students on workforce training, Copiah Lincoln Community College, and the importance of the ACT Work Ready Skills Assessment.
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Higher Education Institutes
Lawrence County does not house any higher education institutes itself, but there is no shortage of opportunity here. We are in the middle of it all and are less than a 1 to 1.5 hour drive from some of the major public, private, and community college and universities in the state of Mississippi.
College & Universities
- University of Southern Mississippi
- Jackson State University
- William Carey University
- Mississippi College
- Alcorn State University
- Belhaven University
- Millsaps College
Community & Junior Colleges
- Copiah Lincoln Community College
- Jones County Junior College
- Southwest Mississippi Community College
- Hinds Community College,
- Pear River Community College.
Many of which will offer no cost/low cost worksite training for residents, companies, and industries in neighboring counties and communities.
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Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Lawrence County is located in the district of Copiah Lincoln Community College which was credited as the Mississippi Community College with the highest graduation rate and ranked as the #2 overall Mississippi community college.
The Copiah Lincoln Community College offers some of the best programs in the state for students of all kinds. They have a strong programs whether you are looking for an associate’s degree before continuing your education at a university, a student who is looking to learn a skill or trade before entering the workforce, someone emerging back into the workforce, or an industry looking to get specialized training for current employees. Whatever your needs are as a citizen or industry the Lawrence County Community Development Association along with Copiah Lincoln Community College is here to assist.
Be sure to check out their website for more information about the school and their programs as a student.
Health Care
Lawrence County Hospital
Lawrence County Hospital has provided excellent community care to Lawrence County since 1960. The 25 bed hospital features 125 caring employees and since October of 2001 has been a vital branch of the Southwest Health System. They also earned the designation in 2002 as a Critical Access Hospital.
Lawrence County Hospital offers a range of services including:
- Emergency / Ambulance Department
- Radiology Department
- Respiratory Therapy
- Clinical Laboratory
- Dietary / Nutrition
- Outpatient Services
- Intensive Outpatient Program
- Swing Bed Care
- Wound Care
Health Care
Physicians & Clinics
Physicians are plentiful for the population in Lawrence County
Monticello
6 General Medical Clinics
Employing 4 Family Physicians & 5 Nurse Practitioners
1 Pediatric Medical Clinic
Employing A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
2 Optometrists
2 Speech Therapy Facilities
2 Physical Therapy Facilities
3 Family Dentists
New Hebron
1 General Medical Clinic
Employing 1 Family Physician & 1 Nurse Practitioner
Silver Creek
1 Dialysis Clinic
Nursing Center
Lawrence County Nursing Center is also a first class extended care facility for full care patients located in Monticello.