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Five Jones College students named Tullos Scholars
ELLISVILLE – Five Jones College sophomores were selected as Tullos Scholars, Jaylynn Conner of Waynesboro, Haidyn Houston of Raleigh, Kadin Johnston of Waynesboro, Pablo Lopez of Waynesboro, and Aaron Mason of Raleigh. This is the college’s highest honor for the top five JC students, and it includes an endowed scholarship for the recipients. All five students were nominated by faculty members as they distinguished themselves and impressed selection committee members over the past two years.
Squatters cause Laurel house fire, officials say
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A fire over the weekend in Laurel left a vacant house gutted, but it’s believed a squatter was living in the home. It happened Saturday around 1 a.m. on North 14th Avenue. Laurel Fire Chief Leo Brown said the fire stemmed from squatters inside using...
Clarke County church members cleanup after Friday storms
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A storm that occurred Friday caused severe damage to certain areas in Clarke County. Several different areas has suffered from the storm’s damage. Not only did trees fall into yards, but one also fell into Northrup Chapel Baptist Church’s roof in Quitman. During the...
Kristal Jones named new Laurel city clerk
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Kristal Jones was sworn in as city clerk and finance director in Laurel at last week’s city council meeting. Jones was a deputy clerk and accountant for the City of Laurel for 16 years. She took on the role after working as a records clerk...
Three arrested after stolen horses recovered in Scott County
SCOTT COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Agents with the Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) recovered two stolen horses, with an estimated value of $11,000, in Scott County on Friday, April 19. According to MALTB officials, this investigation led to the arrests of Tyrese Walton, Quentonio Odom and Charles Gatewood. The initial report was taken […]
Mayor Magee recognizes National Nursing Home Week
In honor of National Nursing Home Week, Mayor Johnny Magee presented a proclamation to the residents of Comfort Care Nursing Home in Laurel on Monday, May 13th. Comfort Care Activities Director Lisa Young shared more about the day’s significance. “Today, we kick off our Nursing Home Week, and this...
Lady Red Devils one step closer to hoisting state title trophy after Game 1 victory over Pine Grove
One step closer, one hurdle away. Until the bottom of the third, and despite having a 1-0 lead, the Lady Red Devils had not found a hit. Everything changed when Bella Jefcoat squeezed out a single to right field, giving Stringer their first hit and setting them up for a six-hit, four-run inning to take a commanding 5-0 lead.
“MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS” SUMMER CAMP TO BE HELD AT LAUREL Y.W.C.O.
(LAUREL, Miss.) – The first-ever Mental Health Matters summer camp will be held this May at the historic Young Women’s Christian Organization (Y.W.C.O.) in downtown Laurel. The camp is designed to combat rising mental health challenges among girls in a fun, safe setting that builds resiliency and brain health.
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