A homeless man who admitted to stealing a church van and several items from a church now has a place to stay — the Jones County Adult Detention Center. facebook.com/96963355909/po…

WATCH: Mayoral candidates debate -Mayor Johnny Magee, Miranda Beard and Anthony Hudson. fb.watch/5ULhvLXXfM/

South Central Regional Medical Center is expanding patient visitation at the hospital. leader-call.com/news/free_news…

After publisher Jim Cegielski donated the racks, Kamron Johnson got the help of local artists to decorate four new mini food pantries that will be placed in high-traffic areas for anyone one in need to use or donate non-perishable items and toiletries. leader-call.com/lifestyles/rac…

Congratulations Miss Jones County Caidyn Crowder. Tune in tonight for the finale of the Miss Mississippi competition. leader-call.com/lifestyles/upd…

After a rigorous three-month training camp at Camp Shelby’s Law Enforcement Training Academy, four Laurel Police Department recruits graduated June 24. leader-call.com/news/4-lpd-off…

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. leader-call.com/news/shooting-…

A Laurel woman and her four children escaped their burning home on Sunday thanks to an alert neighbor. leader-call.com/news/free_news…

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. leader-call.com/news/free_news…

Coach who made indecent proposal booted, 8th-grader hailed as hero | Education | leader-call.com leader-call.com/news/education…

A suspected drug dealer apparently thought he was about to make a big sale, but those “customers” with badges had other business in mind. leader-call.com/news/dopey-dea…

A woman who was supposed to be helping an elderly man was also helping herself to his credit card, according to an investigation by the Jones County Sheriff’s Department. leader-call.com/news/caregiver…

Laurel firefighter Jermaine Cobbins’ first job was as a lifeguard — and that was the first time he experienced the adrenaline rush of saving someone’s life. leader-call.com/news/firefight…

The South Mississippi Fair at the Laurel Fairgrounds got off to a rousing start this weekend as patrons rode rides, won prizes and ate fair food. leader-call.com/news/photos-so…

A Petal man is in jail facing a serious charge after being accused of causing serious injuries to an infant who was barely a month old. leader-call.com/news/moselle-m…

A Seminary man, who was previously convicted for threatening a public official and aggravated stalking, is again accused of aggravated stalking in Forrest County. leader-call.com/news/seminary-…

An Ellisville man who was described as a “dangerous child predator” was captured by Hattiesburg police on Monday night after failing to register as a sex offender in Jones County, as required by law. leader-call.com/news/dangerous…

A Moselle man who was acquitted of child molestation charges in 2019 is back behind bars on similar accusations by the same two young girls. leader-call.com/news/double-tr…

Coach Ryan Earnest stands next to the little Brown Jug taken from the Laurel High School field house after it caught on fire Saturday evening. Laure Fire Department believes the fire started near an AC unit. (Cam Bonelli/LL-C).