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Man steals $1,500 in equipment from Laurel Fire Station, police say
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The doors are always open at Laurel fire stations. “We want to encourage people to come in and mingle with the firefighters, tour our stations, tour our trucks, and learn. That’s how we recruit,” said Fire Chief Leo Brown. Chief Brown said he doesn’t...
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Christmas in The City Beautiful
Name a better memory-maker than a holiday road trip. This year, consider adding Laurel, Mississippi to your itinerary. During the Christmas season, “The City Beautiful” (as the locals call it) comes alight with parades, glittering lights, and truly unique, maker-centered holiday shopping at every turn. Come to town...
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LPD hosts 10th annual ‘Stuff a Truck’ food drive to benefit Good Samaritan Center
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Officers with the Laurel Police Department (LPD) teamed up with Walmart shoppers Friday to help feed families in need. They collected non-perishable food for Laurel’s Good Samaritan Center as part of the tenth annual “Stuff a Truck” food drive. The event’s donations will...
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HGTV star Erin Napier mourns death of 'very special' family member
Erin Napier is saying goodbye to a "very special" family member who left her mark on Laurel, Mississippi, and on the “Home Town” star. The HGTV host said her Aunt Mae Mae died. In a Nov. 4 Instagram post, Napier talked about how much she loved growing up close to her aunt and how the time they spent together helped her become who she is today. "She saw my creative gifts and knew exactly how to nurture them, helping raise up a professional artist without even realizing it," Napier said. Napier named one of her children after her aunt, who was well-known in their Mississippi community. Fans and Laurel Mercantile visitors may already know her from her work in the Napiers' stores. Here's how Napier paid tribute to one of the women who shaped her. Who was Marilyn Maddox? Erin Napier's family member known in Laurel Aunt Mae Mae, whose full name was Marilyn Rebecca Maddox , died Nov. 4, according to her obituary. Services are set for Monday, Nov. 9, in Laurel, Mississippi . Maddox lived in the Bethel community and was a familiar face to many in Jones County, Mississippi. She managed Shoney's and worked at JCPenney and
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Laurel Fire Department launches free smoke detector program open Monday
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Many people are decorating for the holidays and planning extravagant dinners. Laurel Fire Department (LFD) says it doesn’t want to ruin the holiday spirit, but it’s warning of fire risks. Laurel Fire Chief Leo Brown says LFD sees an increase in house fires around...
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Jessica Peterson's epic performance powers Auburn over Southern Miss
Auburn women's basketball picked up its second win of the 2026-27 season on Thursday by riding a hot hand. Miami transfer forward Jessica Peterson logged her first double-double in an Auburn (2-0) uniform, grabbing an impressive 19 rebounds and scoring 14 points on 67% shooting in the Tigers' 56-48 win over Southern Miss (1-1) inside Neville Arena in Auburn, Alabama. Peterson set the tone in the 1st quarter and secured the win for Auburn in the final frame. Peterson scored five points in the 1st quarter, going 2-for-2 from the field and 1-for-1 from the free-throw line. In the 4th quarter, she scored six points and secured seven rebounds. Auburn head coach Larry Vickers believes that Peterson lived up to the expectations he set for her in the Tigers' win. “That’s what we brought her here to do: be a senior, be a leader, somebody who’s been in these close games. She did a tremendous job,” Vickers said of Peterson postgame. Outside of Peterson's epic performance, the Tigers played a sloppy offensive game. Auburn shot just 33% from the field and committed 21 turnovers. Danielle Osho and Ja'Mia Harris joined Peterson in reaching double-digit point totals; however, neither player shot
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No. 18 Iowa State soars over Golden Eagles
No. 18 Iowa State (1-1) secured an 83-57 victory over Southern Mississippi (1-1) Friday night. With the win, the Cyclones improve to 5-0 all-time against the Golden Eagles. Iowa State led for 39 minutes and 36 seconds without ever surrendering the lead or allowing a tie. The Cyclones established immediate...