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]

Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year as shoppers try to find the best deals for Christmas. But criminals...
11/27/2025

Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year as shoppers try to find the best deals for Christmas. But criminals know this is a good time to attempt to steal and rob from these shoppers.

Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year as shoppers try to find the best deals for Christmas. But criminals know this is a good time to attempt

On this day of gratitude, we’re especially thankful for our Jones County community—the people, places and stories that m...
11/27/2025

On this day of gratitude, we’re especially thankful for our Jones County community—the people, places and stories that make home feel like home.

From all of us at the Laurel Leader-Call, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂"

Every news source, influencer and industry leader seems to be talking about artificial intelligence, and its intrinsic a...
11/27/2025

Every news source, influencer and industry leader seems to be talking about artificial intelligence, and its intrinsic ability to improve lives. It is no surprise, therefore, that AI offers significant advantages in the field of health care.

Every news source, influencer and industry leader seems to be talking about artificial intelligence, and its intrinsic ability to improve lives. It is no surprise, therefore, that AI offers significant

11/26/2025

🎰💵 Looking for a fun night out close to home? Swing by Bok Homa Casino — where the action never stops!
Here’s what they've got:
🃏 Slot machines & card tables
🏈 Sportsbook to catch all the games and place your bets
☕️ A cozy café for snacks, meals and coffee breaks
🚫 Alcohol-free environment for a clean, relaxed vibe
Whether you're there for the thrill of the game or just want a great place to hang out, Bok Homa has something for everyone.

The second suspect in a robbery at the Hebron Dollar General was caught Wednesday in Hattiesburg. Read more
11/26/2025

The second suspect in a robbery at the Hebron Dollar General was caught Wednesday in Hattiesburg. Read more

The second suspect in a robbery at the Hebron Dollar General was caught Wednesday in Hattiesburg. Tishina Shuntel Smith, 35, was taken into custody by Hattiesburg police following a tip

The South Central Health Care Foundation’s second-annual Teddy Bear Tea fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m. ...
11/26/2025

The South Central Health Care Foundation’s second-annual Teddy Bear Tea fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at South Central Place (2260 Highway 15 North).

The Salvation Army of Laurel kicked off its Red Kettle and Angel Tree program on Monday at Sawmill Square Mall. Capts. J...
11/26/2025

The Salvation Army of Laurel kicked off its Red Kettle and Angel Tree program on Monday at Sawmill Square Mall. Capts. Jason and Keisha McMullin were on hand to kick off the annual event. The fundraising goal is $100,000.

The Salvation Army of Laurel kicked off its Red Kettle and Angel Tree program on Monday at Sawmill Square Mall. Capts. Jason and Keisha McMullin were on hand to kick

After nearly three decades of serving Jones County, Paul Sheffield, executive director of the Jones County Emergency Ope...
11/26/2025

After nearly three decades of serving Jones County, Paul Sheffield, executive director of the Jones County Emergency Operations Center, is set to start another chapter of life.

The mother of a local panhandler who was arrested earlier this month and charged with exploitation of a vulnerable adult...
11/25/2025

The mother of a local panhandler who was arrested earlier this month and charged with exploitation of a vulnerable adult is facing the same charges after an investigation found her to be connected to the fleecing, Laurel police said.

The mother of a local panhandler who was arrested earlier this month and charged with exploitation of a vulnerable adult is facing the same charges after an investigation found her

11/22/2025

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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]