Jones County Sheriff’s Department investigators are seeking Tyveron Morgan and an unidentified accomplice in the armed robbery and shooting incident at Fast Stop in Hebron overnight. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Tyveron Morgan and/or his accomplice are asked to call JCSD at …
One man is dead in an apparent vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash Monday morning near Hillcrest Drive on Highway 84 W., officials noted.
A Texas father and two children were killed when an 18-wheeler that was northbound on Interstate 59 at Heidelberg crossed the median and struck the southbound sedan the family was in, rescue officials reported.
One suspect turned himself in Monday morning and another is being sought after a shooting at Mak’s wounded one Friday evening. A multitude of agencies worked to find the suspects before one turned himself into the Jones County Sheriff’s Department Monday.
One man was shot at Mak’s in Eastabuchie and airlifted to an area hospital, Jones County Sheriff’s Department stated.
An Ovett child drowned Thursday morning after falling into a pool, Jones County Sheriff's Department reported.
An Ellisville woman was killed when the car she was driving and an 18-wheeler were in a head-on collision Thursday morning on Moselle-Seminary Road. Brenda Carlisle-Guinn, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene after the Nissan Altima she was driving and a tractor-trailer that was driven by 44…
A Moselle man suffered severe burns before escaping a house fire with the help of a chief deputy and a retired firefighter.
After Marty Breazeale was arrested and charged with first-degree murder of girlfriend Brittany Holifield, officials received tips that another body may be in the Leaf River where Holifield was found.
One is dead and another injured after a shooting Saturday evening east of Heidelberg, according to the Jasper County Sheriff Randy Johnson.
CSD searching for woman accused of pulling trigger in Hebron house
A Soso man and his girlfriend are being charged with capital murder in the October 2019 death of her 6-month-old baby.
A Laurel police officer was wounded by a gunshot and the suspect is dead after an overnight shooting in the city.
Woman accused of dining at Waffle House while children were locked in U-Haul now suspect in kidnapping of her four children
A teenager in a pickup was killed in a fiery crash with a school bus on Highway 84 West in the eastbound lane near Roy Jefcoat Road this morning. The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is assisting the Mississippi Highway Patrol as volunteer firefighters from multiple departments fight the fi…
A man was arrested at Walmart in Laurel after a fight broke out at the store and at least one gun was visible Friday at about 2:30 p.m. Reports of there being an active shooter inside the store were unfounded, Laurel police Deputy Chief Earl Reed said.
OAKWOOD, Ga. — Wayne Farms LLC has reached an agreement to sell its Laurel Fresh Processing Complex to Amick Farms, a subsidiary of OSI group and a leading U.S. producer of fresh and further-processed poultry products.
A Soso teenager was shot and killed by his mother while he was in a confrontation with her boyfriend late Wednesday afternoon, according to an initial report from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department.
A father died and his son is in custody after a shooting occurred at their home near the 600 block of Magnolia Rd. Monday afternoon, the Jones County Sheriff’s Department confirmed.
Three people were shot and one was killed in a shooting just before 2 a.m. at the club Norman’s in Hebron. The unidentified deceased man was taken to Covington County Hospital as was an unidentified woman who was shot in the leg. An unidentified man was transported to South Central Regional …
Three people were shot and one was killed in a shooting just before 2 a.m. at the club Norman’s in Hebron. The unidentified deceased man was taken to Covington County Hospital as was an unidentified woman who was shot in the leg. An unidentified man was transported to South Central Regional …
A member of the Jones County Fire Council has been arrested and charged with embezzlement in a case that has been under investigation by local, state and federal officials for several weeks.
Jones County and Laurel schools will be closed on Monday (Aug. 30) due to Hurricane Ida. A decision regarding Tuesday will be made later as the weather situation develops, school officials said.
An attempt to avoid a traffic ticket ended in tragedy for a local teenager who was known for his athleticism and academic prowess.
Update: Less than two hours after robbing the Trustmark National Bank in Laurel, a suspect has been taken into custody following a foot chase on Highway 15 North near the city limits.
Update: Less than two hours after robbing the Trustmark National Bank in Laurel, a man has been taken into custody following a foot chase on Highway 15 North near the city limits.
Heat, not foul play, suspected after body found on side of I-59
A 13-year-old Laurel boy is being charged with capital murder along with a 21-year-old Clarke County man in the shooting death of a Laurel man on Thursday morning.
A man was killed in a Thursday morning shooting in the 100 block of North 17th Avenue in Laurel and two suspects under the age of 18 have been arrested and will be facing murder charges, Laurel police Chief Tommy Cox said.
A mother and son who lived off Southern Colonel Road near Highway 184 were found dead in their home Wednesday morning.
An elderly couple that lives on Westerly Drive in the Windermere subdivision in northwest Laurel had a frightful morning involving a naked relative who beat them.
Downtown Thursday is set for June 17, with the Laurel Farmers Market from 5-8 p.m., followed by a Downtown Movie Night from 8-10 p.m at The Backlot.
Laurel police responded to several “open-door” auto burglaries in the North Laurel area just before 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Victims reported that small items and cash was taken from the vehicles. In the course of the investigation, 21-year-old DeAundre Shannon was de-
On the lawn of Laurel Mercantile Co. there will be a Porch Party to rewatch some fan-favorite episodes of “Home Town” and listen to stories from homeowners from seasons past.
The city of Ellisville is under a boil water notice as of May 26.
After three years at the helm of a 2A football powerhouse in Taylorsville, Mitch Evans has accepted the head football coaching position at Seminary High School.
The Jones County Sheriff's Department has identified the man killed Monday morning in a fatal shooting on Bush Dairy Road.
A man was killed in a shooting at a residence on Highway 11 near Sandersville on Tuesday night, the Jones County Sheriff's Department said.
One person reportedly died in a helicopter crash Tuesday morning near Tucker's Crossing and Highway 15 South.
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch confirmed to the Laurel Leader-Call that the state will join a lawsuit that was filed to block battleground states from casting “unlawful and constitutionally tainted votes” in the Electoral College. Texas AG Ken Paxton filed the lawsuit against four b…
The District 2 Justice Court runoff race has been called: Sonny Saul took the victory over Noel Rogers by one vote Friday night, according to the Jones County Circuit Clerk's office.
A Laurel man and woman were taken into custody Tuesday afternoon and are being charged in the shooting death of an unidentified man at a motel on Monday night. Steven Thornton, 31, was charged with murder and Amanda Landrum, 31, was charged with accessory to murder after being taken into cus…
A Laurel man was chased and arrested right beside Laurel Middle School on West Drive Monday afternoon.
Editor’s note: The preview story on Page B1 of Thursday's paper was sent to the printer before this decision was made.
An accused murderer and kidnapper was denied bond Monday after he allegedly killed his sister in the Powers Community over the weekend.
A Laurel man has been arrested and charged with murder and kidnapping for a Saturday afternoon shooting at a residence in the Powers Community.
Two former officers with the Laurel Police Department have been indicted by the Jasper County grand jury for three felonies.
Judge Billie J. Graham has been appointed Chancery Court Judge of the 19th Chancery Court District of Mississippi, Gov. Tate Reeves announced today. Graham has served in a variety of legal roles throughout her career, from solo practitioner in chancery court to Justice Court judge.
A Sandersville police officer was shot in the line of duty and the suspect is in custody, local law enforcement officials are reporting. Officer Miguel Grimaldo, who is a part-time officer for the SPD and a reserve deputy with the Jones County Sheriff’s Department, reportedly approached a ma…
During the reignited debate on whether the state of Mississippi flag sends racist messages, Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee signed an executive order on Tuesday to take down flags at its government properties.
