Laurel Leader-Call

Laurel Leader-Call Laurel Leader-Call. A locally owned, community newspaper, serving Jones County since 1911. The Leader-Call is located at 318 N.

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. Magnolia Street, right across from Café La Fleur in downtown Laurel. Established in 1911, The Laurel Leader-Call has been serving as the hometown newspaper for more than 106 years. Although the newspape

r has had many owners over the course of its history, the Leader-Call was restored to its locally-owned hometown roots in 2012 when Gin Creek Publishing, which had been publishing The ReView of Jones County, purchased the Leader-Call name and subscription list and began publishing as the Leader-Call. In 2013, the Leader-Call made national and international headlines with their "Historic Wedding" story, and they repeated this feat a year later with the story "Kentucky Fried Hoax," an investigative feature that exposed a national story as a fraud. For advertising, email [email protected] | [email protected]
For classified and employment ads, email [email protected]
For legals, email [email protected]
For obits, email [email protected]
For general questions and information, email [email protected]

“We’re excited to welcome families to Knox Academy and share our vision of what education can look like when each child’...
07/01/2025

“We’re excited to welcome families to Knox Academy and share our vision of what education can look like when each child’s potential is truly honored,” said Julie Gilliland, founder and director.

In any endeavor, for those who step outside of the boundaries of their comfort zone, whether it’s a restaurateur, a new boutique owner or just someone who wants to bring

A Mississippi native who won season 23 of American Idol went on a lengthy social media live video talk after he saw back...
07/01/2025

A Mississippi native who won season 23 of American Idol went on a lengthy social media live video talk after he saw backlash regarding a rumor that he would be receiving a “Key to the City” in Laurel.

A Mississippi native who won season 23 of American Idol went on a lengthy social media live video talk after he saw backlash regarding a rumor that he would be

🌞 July is packed with fun all across the community!From fireworks and festivals to farmers markets and family movie nigh...
07/01/2025

🌞 July is packed with fun all across the community!
From fireworks and festivals to farmers markets and family movie nights—there’s something for everyone to enjoy this month. 🇺🇸🎆🍉

🗓️ Whether you're looking for live music, arts & crafts or showing off your competitive side, we’ve got the scoop on what’s happening near you.

Multiple sources said Monday morning that Laurel police Chief Tommy Cox is out and Deputy Chief Earl Reed has been eleva...
06/30/2025

Multiple sources said Monday morning that Laurel police Chief Tommy Cox is out and Deputy Chief Earl Reed has been elevated to chief of the LPD.

Multiple sources said Monday morning that Laurel police Chief Tommy Cox is out and Deputy Chief Earl Reed has been elevated to chief.

Golden Vision Club of Laurel had its scholarship luncheon to honor two high school seniors for 2025.
06/29/2025

Golden Vision Club of Laurel had its scholarship luncheon to honor two high school seniors for 2025.

Golden Vision Club of Laurel had its scholarship luncheon to honor two high school seniors for 2025. These students were selected for their outstanding citizenship. The winners were Robin Anne

Bo Welborn has been tinkering on alternators and starters since he was a teenager. At the age of 21, he decided to open ...
06/29/2025

Bo Welborn has been tinkering on alternators and starters since he was a teenager. At the age of 21, he decided to open his own shop, and 50 years later, he not only owns Rebel Alternator Service but is also celebrating the business’s 50th anniversary, while owning two other companies.

Bo Welborn has been tinkering on alternators and starters since he was a teenager. At the age of 21, he decided to open his own shop, and 50 years later,

Howard Industries is continuing to grow. The electrical distribution transformer and technology products manufacturer is...
06/28/2025

Howard Industries is continuing to grow. The electrical distribution transformer and technology products manufacturer is expanding operations across its Mississippi facilities in Clarke, Jones and Simpson counties, Mississippi and Howard officials announced today.

Howard Industries is continuing to grow. The electrical distribution transformer and technology products manufacturer is expanding operations across its Mississippi facilities in Clarke, Jones and Simpson counties, Mississippi and Howard

Knox Academy in Ellisville, at 404 West Paulding Road, had its ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning.
06/28/2025

Knox Academy in Ellisville, at 404 West Paulding Road, had its ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning.

Knox Academy in Ellisville, at 404 West Paulding Road, had its ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning. The first of its kind in the state, Knox Academy is a private school that

An illegal alien was caught going the wrong way for four blocks and was charged with DUI and had an ICE hold placed on h...
06/28/2025

An illegal alien was caught going the wrong way for four blocks and was charged with DUI and had an ICE hold placed on him.

The Jones County Sheriff’s Department got a pair of accused drug traffickers off the streets in separate arrests on Wedn...
06/27/2025

The Jones County Sheriff’s Department got a pair of accused drug traffickers off the streets in separate arrests on Wednesday.

Community Bank hosted its annual Light Up the Night event in Ellisville Thursday evening, which featured live music from...
06/27/2025

Community Bank hosted its annual Light Up the Night event in Ellisville Thursday evening, which featured live music from Hurricane Munn and The Forecasters, free snowcones and lemonade, bounce houses and the night concluded with fireworks. Residents covered the roads walking and enjoying the evening.

Community Bank hosted its annual Light Up the Night event in Ellisville Thursday evening, which featured live music from Hurricane Munn and The Forecasters, free snowcones and lemonade, bounce houses

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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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, right across from Café La Fleur in downtown Laurel. Established in 1911, The Laurel Leader-Call has been serving as the hometown newspaper for more than 106 years. Although the newspaper has had many owners over the course of its history, the Leader-Call was restored to its locally-owned hometown roots in 2012 when Gin Creek Publishing, which had been publishing The ReView of Jones County, purchased the Leader-Call name and subscription list and began publishing as the Leader-Call. In 2013, the Leader-Call made national and international headlines with their "Historic Wedding" story, and they repeated this feat a year later with the story "Kentucky Fried Hoax," an investigative feature that exposed a national story as a fraud. For advertising, email [email protected] or [email protected] For classified and employment ads, email [email protected] For legals, email [email protected] For obits, email [email protected] For general questions and information, email [email protected]