leader-call.com | Jones County's Home Town Newspaper
WEB2 days ago · Jones County's Home Town Newspaper, leader-call.com, offers local news and obituaries for the Laurel community.
News | leader-call.com
WEBSep 20, 2024 · 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.
Obituaries | leader-call.com
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.
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.
Planet Fitness bringing intimidation-free exercise to Laurel
WEBDec 6, 2023 · Laurel’s brand new Planet Fitness, located at 125 Leontyne Price Blvd., will bring a fresh new perspective to health and fitness. To get a sneak peak at the facility and its many amenities, there will be an open house 2-4 p.m. Saturday. Raffle prizes will be given away every 15 minutes and there will be games and refreshments.
Local News | leader-call.com
WEBSep 20, 2024 · 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.
Sports | leader-call.com
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.
SCRMC taps Gibbes as next CEO, president - leader-call.com
WEBMay 31, 2023 · A Laurel native who was born at South Central Regional Medical Center will lead the hospital permanently after being chosen by the board of trustees. Gregg Gibbes, who most recently served as CEO and administrator of Covington County Hospital, will replace longtime CEO and President Doug Higgingbotham, who retired on May 24.
The Story of Scotsman Co. | Business | leader-call.com
WEBFeb 19, 2019 · Open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-2 p.m., breakfast is served until 10:30 and lunch items are available all day. Street tacos, pulled-pork sandwiches and even items named after Ben, Erin and Helen are on the menu. Scotsman Co. is unable to build commissioned pieces at this time, Napier said.