Laurel Leader-Call

01/28/2025

Jack Buckhaults of Northeast Jones High School served as a page for the Mississippi Senate.

Jack Buckhaults of Northeast Jones High School served as a page for the Mississippi Senate. He is shown with Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann Jr., and Sen. Robin Robinson (R-Laurel), who

01/28/2025

The Laurel City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting the use, purchase, possession, distribution and or sale of synthetic co***ne, other synthetic products or Kratom.

01/28/2025

BREAKING NEWS: The JCSD is investigating another shooting that critically injured a young person.

A 7-year-old girl was seriously injured in what is believed to be an accidental shooting at a residence just outside of Ellisville on Monday afternoon, Jones County Sheriff’s Department officials

01/28/2025

Volunteer firefighters from M & M, Glade, Rustin, Sandersville and Powers responded to an 18-wheeler fire at 396 Myrick-Strengthford Road just after 2 p.m. Friday.

Volunteer firefighters from M & M, Glade, Rustin, Sandersville and Powers responded to an 18-wheeler fire at 396 Myrick-Strengthford Road just after 2 p.m. Friday. When they arrived, the first

01/28/2025

“We heard it was for sale ... and we got the deal done,” said Gregg Gibbes, president and CEO of SCRMC. “It’s a great spot, close to the medical center. The plan is to get started as soon as possible ... no sense in wasting time.”

Townhouse to be demolished, residences for SCRMC residents to be built

01/27/2025

**UPDATE: Suspect is in custody. **

Laurel police want to “have a conversation” with the man who was driving this Chevrolet pickup on South 6th Avenue near Garfield Street just after 7 a.m. Monday. He is accused of “suspicious behavior,” stopping to ask a 14-year-old girl if she wanted to get out of the rain and catch a ride with him, according to reports.

Laurel police want to “have a conversation” with the man who was driving this Chevrolet pickup on South 6th Avenue near Garfield Street just after 7 a.m. Monday. He is

01/27/2025

A teenager suffered from “multiple gunshots” and the investigators are searching for the suspects from the Sunday night incident.

01/27/2025

📰 2024 Year in Review: Get Your Copy Now!
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We’re proud to unveil our 2024 Year in Review Magazine, a special edition packed with all the stories, moments and people that defined this incredible year. 🌟

📖 Inside this must-have issue:

📰 Top Stories: Relive the biggest headlines and events that shaped our community.
🏆 Person of the Year: Meet Consuelo Walley, a drug court coordinator who has helped 116 kick addiction.
✨ Who’s Who: Celebrate the standout people who inspired, achieved and led the way!
✨ Don’t miss this keepsake edition—perfect for reflecting on an unforgettable year!

📍 Available now! Stop by our office for a copy or visit the link below to view!

📸 What was YOUR favorite moment of 2024? Drop it in the comments below!

View the Special Sections for Monday, January 27, 2025

01/26/2025

Maddox Middle School students were led in a project by Simply Southern Garden Club members Anita Gambrell, Jo Curtis and teacher Xaviera De Loach on how to use things people throw away to start spring seeds. Students also filled pine cones with peanut butter for the birds.

Maddox Middle School students were led in a project by Simply Southern Garden Club members Anita Gambrell, Jo Curtis and teacher Xaviera De Loach on how to use things people

01/26/2025

ELLISVILLE – A partnership between Jones College’s Workforce College and South Central Regional Medical Center is giving more students their first introduction to the medical profession with practical training as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).

ELLISVILLE – A partnership between Jones College’s Workforce College and South Central Regional Medical Center is giving more students their first introduction to the medical profession with practical training as

01/26/2025

Boots, bling, music and lots of bedazzled fun were prominent recently at Wilson’s Commissary in downtown Laurel as Nurture Our Future raised money for the benefit of local children and literacy.

More than $8,000 raised for Nurture Our Future

01/25/2025

The Fidelia Club of Ellisville, originally known as the Junior Matrons Club, is a community-minded Federated Women’s Club organized in 1948 and has, since then, been involved with projects to improve the quality of life for Ellisville residents.

The Fidelia Club of Ellisville, originally known as the Junior Matrons Club, is a community-minded Federated Women’s Club organized in 1948 and has, since then, been involved with projects to

01/25/2025

State Auditor Shad White of Sandersville appeared before a Senate subcommittee chaired by Sen. John Polk (R-Hattiesburg) Wednesday afternoon. What began with perfunctory remarks quickly jumped off the normal boring path, with both men accusing the other of playing politics and White calling Polk a “liar,” threatening him with a defamation lawsuit.

Senate hearing heats up when auditor asked about Favre, firm’s $2M study

01/24/2025

The city of Laurel will have a new garbage contractor come March as an Alabama-based company will begin picking up the city’s trash.

Service will begin March 3

01/24/2025

Todd Snow, 38, of Hattiesburg was wanted on a charge for domestic aggravated assault, and he may have added a few more charges after battling with officers who were taking him into custody on Thursday.

Laurel avoided the winter precipitation earlier this week, but local officers did have a run-in with Snow.

01/24/2025

On Monday, just hours after being sworn into his second term, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending what he termed as “radical and wasteful government DEI programs and preferencing.”

On Monday, just hours after being sworn into his second term, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending what he termed as “radical and wasteful government DEI

01/24/2025

Nine Smith County School District seniors who are considering a career in medicine received an up-close view of the daily activities of physicians during an event hosted by South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel.

Nine Smith County School District seniors who are considering a career in medicine received an up-close view of the daily activities of physicians during an event hosted by South Central