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Laurel, Mississippi is located in Jones County. Zip codes in Laurel, MS include 39442, 39441, and 39443. More Laurel information.

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Stabbing case going to grand jury

Officials with the Laurel Police Department are continuing to investigate the death of a Laurel man that resulted from a domestic incident.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

WDAM-TV Hattiesburg

Jones County residents protest health care reform

Some Jones County residents protested at Gene Taylors's office in Laurel on Thursday.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

Hattiesburg American

Board vote clears way for sale of beer in Ellisville

Ellisville's dry days are officially over, as the Board of Aldermen unanimously passed a city ordinance Tuesday night allowing the sale of beer and light wine within city limits.

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Laurel Leader-Call

Marcy Playground performing Friday at The Alamo in Laurel

Do you smell "Sex and Candy"? Better yet, do you want to hear it? Marcy Playground, the New York City-based rock band responsible for that 1997 smash hit, will be playing at the Alamo Sports Bar & Grill in the Sawmill Square Mall beginning at 9 p.m. Friday.

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The Clarion-Ledger

Man receives life sentence, no parole in slaying of Laurel teacher

Ron McLain stood in a silent courtroom Wednesday afternoon, staring just a few feet away at the man who will spend the rest of his life in prison for the slaying of McLain's daughter last year.

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WJTV Jackson

Mississippi Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For His Role In Laurel Teacher Death

A Jones County man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of an elementary school teacher.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

Laurel Leader-Call

Clarke Co. man dies in accident

A Clarke County man died this week in connection with a traffic accident on Chantilly Street.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

Laurel Leader-Call

One escapee apprehended

The Jones County Sheriff's Department received an added bonus Monday as they not only apprehended one of two inmates who escaped from the Jones County Detention Facility on Friday, but also one of the county's "Most Wanted." Edward Grammer, a 46-year-old white male, last known address of 201 Front Street in Ellisville, was caught hiding in a ...

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

Laurel Leader-Call

Mayor Mack recognizes Reconciliation Month

Laurel Mayor Melvin Mack has proclaimed October as Reconciliation Month. Mack, in a special ceremony, signed a proclamation recognizing the work of Mission Mississippi and its history of working with persons from all races.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

2 Jones County inmates escape

The Jones County Sheriff's Department says two escaped inmates remain at large. Sheriff Alex Hodge says 33-year-old Claude Johnson and 17-year-old Ira Hadley Jr., both of Laurel, jumped over the recreation yard fence Friday afternoon at the Jones County Adult Detention Facility.

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Hattiesburg American

Jones County sheriff seeks escapees

Jones County deputies today are searching for two Jones County inmates who walked away from the recreation yard shortly after 2 p.m. Sheriff Alex Hodge said Claude Johnson, 32, last known address at 18 James Parrish Road in Laurel; and Ira Hadley Jr., 17, last known address at 317 West 17th St.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

Laurel Leader-Call

Tegerdine makes whistle stop in Laurel

Petal businessman Joe Tegerdine was in Laurel Thursday evening to officially announce his candidacy for the 4th District U.S. Congress seat currently held by Gene Taylor.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

Laurel Leader-Call

Business booming in Laurel

Those traveling along 16th Avenue, the City of Laurel's main thoroughfare, may have noticed a few new neighbors coming to the area.

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Wed Oct 28, 2009

Laurel Leader-Call

Laurel officers recapture escapee

After several hours of searching, the Laurel Police Department recaptured an inmate who fled from Laurel Municipal Court Tuesday.

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Laurel Leader-Call

State names two Laurel schools model schools

Malcolm White, executive director of MAC, presented the schoolsA' principals plaque for the recognition.

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

Laurel Leader-Call

Family a completely lost everythinga in Sunday house fire

Family and friends of the family, who lost their home Sunday on Highway 84 West, have put together a donation drive.

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Sun Oct 25, 2009

Laurel Leader-Call

It finally feels like Fall has arrived in the Pine Belt

Fall finally feels like it has come to the Pine Belt and the Great Pumpkin Patch at First United Methodist Church of Laurel still has a few pumpkins remaining.

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Fri Oct 23, 2009

Laurel Leader-Call

Laurel sales tax revenue still declining

The City of Laurel, like others in the state of Mississippi, is continuing to struggle with low sales tax collections.

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Laurel Leader-Call

Organization sponsoring annual drug-free walk Saturday in Laurel

A local service organization is sponsoring a drug-free walk and celebration Saturday.

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Thu Oct 22, 2009

Laurel Leader-Call

Supervisors approve site for feeding program

Individuals 60-years-old and older can now receive free hot and nutritious meals, five days a week at the Roosevelt Community Center in Ellisville.

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