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WEB2 days ago — Jones County's Home Town Newspaper, leader-call.com, offers local news and obituaries for the Laurel community.
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WEB2 days ago — Submit An Obituary. Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death. Please email [email protected] for further information.
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WEB6 days ago — Places for play and eternal rest filling up. By Mark Thornton [email protected]. Updated Sep 13, 2024. 0. The Laurel Parks and Recreation Department has plenty to keep its workers busy, and that’s a reflection of its leader, Elvin Ulmer, said Mayor Johnny Magee in his annual State of the City address.
Death Notices | leader-call.com
WEBSep 11, 2024 — Aug 14, 2024. Carl E. Jordan, 72, of Laurel passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel. The funeral service will be Saturday, Aug. 17, at 2 p.m. at Laurel No. 1 Church of God in Christ with burial in Nora Davis Cemetery. A viewing will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church….
Murder suspect’s brother charged days before trial
WEBAug 21, 2024. 0. Only days before a murder trial is set to begin, a second suspect is also facing that charge in a case that led to the arrest of the victim’s girlfriend a little more than a year ago. Stephen Hancock, 49, of Soso was charged with murder and booked into the Jones County Adult Detention Center on Tuesday afternoon.
About Us | Site | leader-call.com
WEBSep 16, 2024 — About Us. The Laurel Leader-Call is the locally-owned newspaper of Laurel and Jones County, Mississippi. The Leader-Call is published Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and can be read online at leader-call.com. The Leader-Call is located at 318 N. Magnolia Street in downtown Laurel. Established in …
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WEBAug 28, 2024 — By Brad Crowe [email protected]. Feb 28, 2024. 0. JACKSON — Size and momentum seemed to work against Wayne County from the opening tip in Tuesday’s Class 5A semifinals matchup with Canton. The Tigers pulled ahead early and never surrendered the lead in a 64-44 win to end the War Eagles’ season.
Five to run for Beat 5, so far | Free News | leader-call.com
WEBAug 21, 2024 — Dion Hodge, 40, of Laurel has qualified to run for District 3 Election Commissioner to replace retiring longtime Election Commissioner Helen Stanley. Hodge, who worked in the circuit clerk’s office for years, is the lone qualifier so far. Longtime District 5 Election Commissioner Addie Chinn is the lone qualifier in that district so far.
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WEB2 days ago — Laurel, MS (39440) Today. Sunshine to start, then a few afternoon clouds. High 91F. Winds light and variable..
Local News | leader-call.com
WEB6 days ago — Felon gets 20 years for double DUI death. By Mark Thornton [email protected]. Sep 11, 2024. 0. A Laurel felon who got drunk and caused a crash that killed two local women in 2022 was ordered to spend the next two decades in prison as part of a plea agreement that was reached in Jones County Circuit Court.
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