Laurel Leader-Call

Last week, Jones County Circuit Court Judge Dal Williamson was honored and presented with the Mississippi Bar’s Judicial Excellence Award during the Bar Convention at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi. leader-call.com/news/judicia…

The Laurel Police Department responded to a late Monday night call about a domestic disturbance on Queensburg Avenue that led to the arrest of a son after allegedly assaulting his mother’s boyfriend. leader-call.com/news/son-arr…

Multiple firefighters were certified and others were promoted during a promotional and swearing-in ceremony Thursday morning at Laurel City Hall. leader-call.com/news/multipl…

Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee recently signed a proclamation in celebration of the semiquincentennial of the United States of America, honoring the representatives of the Daughters of the American Revolution. leader-call.com/news/city-ho…

A 22-year-old man’s night took a predictable turn after he reportedly circled back to taunt Jones County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Joey Davis, three separate times, ending his series of reckless maneuvers with an arrest for driving under the influence. leader-call.com/news/burnout…

A man known for public nuisance and relieving himself in front of minors was arrested Thursday morning after he entered the Laurel Leader-Call, saying he was the “notorious St. Michael, the child molester.” leader-call.com/news/rogers-…

Donkey Forklifts, a division of Hol-Mac Corporation, held a 40th anniversary celebration recently at the company’s Plant 1 facility in Bay Springs, marking a major milestone in Mississippi manufacturing. leader-call.com/news/donkey-…

The Town of Heidelberg hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last month for the Heidelberg Coin Laundry located at 1108 North Pine Avenue. The new laundry facility is owned by Gary and Lynda Holifield. leader-call.com/news/heidelb…

The topic of what to do surrounding a property located in Ward 7 that was deemed in a state of dilapidation drew comments from board members in Tuesday evening’s city council meeting. leader-call.com/news/we-need…

The Laurel Police Department arrested a man after receiving a call from the China Wok restaurant on Highway 15 North about a man screaming and threatening customers on Wednesday afternoon. leader-call.com/news/china-w…

The Mississippi Special Olympics flag football team brought home gold medals from the recent Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis. leader-call.com/news/ole-mis…

An infant child left in the care of his biological father while his mother was out of state looking for work is in critical condition, and the father is facing child abuse charges. leader-call.com/news/father-…

A shoplifting suspect learned the hard way that running from Laurel Police Department officers can have painful consequences after officers used a taser to stop him from fleeing. leader-call.com/news/piggly-…

The suspect in the Thursday shooting on Ira G. Odom Road near Ellisville was arrested by the Long Beach Police Department following a tip called into the Jones County Sheriff’s Department. leader-call.com/news/arrest-…

Laurel Leader-Call Managing Editor Sean Murphy, right, received the J. Oliver Emmerich Award for Editorial Excellence at the annual Mississippi Press Association convention June 27 in Biloxi. The award is the highest award given out by the association. leader-call.com/news/murphy-…

Laurel Main Street is raising a glass to summer shopping with the debut of Brunch & Browse, a daytime champagne tasting event set for Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in downtown Laurel. leader-call.com/news/free_ne…

The second internal medicine residency class had its white-coat ceremony on June 30 at South Central Regional Medical Center. leader-call.com/news/newest-…

A drunk-driving suspect who crashed her vehicle in the 400 block of Luther Hill Road on July 4 was arrested and charged with DUI-1st offense. leader-call.com/news/free_ne…

An 18-year-old armed- robbery suspect was arrested Saturday evening shortly after he allegedly robbed his victim and took $300 in cash from him. leader-call.com/news/armed-r…

DNA tests from the Mississippi State Crime Lab in a child-molestation case from Dec. 19, 2025, led to the arrest of a 26-year-old man. leader-call.com/news/felon-c…