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Laurel Leader-Call Laurel Leader-Call. A locally owned, community newspaper, serving Jones County since 1911. The Leader-Call is located at 318 N.

The Laurel Leader-Call is the locally-owned newspaper of Laurel and Jones County, Mississippi. The Leader-Call is published Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and can be read online at leader-call.com. Magnolia Street, right across from Café La Fleur in downtown Laurel. Established in 1911, The Laurel Leader-Call has been serving as the hometown newspaper for more than 106 years. Although the newspape

r has had many owners over the course of its history, the Leader-Call was restored to its locally-owned hometown roots in 2012 when Gin Creek Publishing, which had been publishing The ReView of Jones County, purchased the Leader-Call name and subscription list and began publishing as the Leader-Call. In 2013, the Leader-Call made national and international headlines with their "Historic Wedding" story, and they repeated this feat a year later with the story "Kentucky Fried Hoax," an investigative feature that exposed a national story as a fraud. For advertising, email [email protected] | [email protected]
For classified and employment ads, email [email protected]
For legals, email [email protected]
For obits, email [email protected]
For general questions and information, email [email protected]

The Leader-Call podcast Missing Link: Jones County Episode 8 features a look into the murder of a JCJC nursing instructo...
18/09/2025

The Leader-Call podcast Missing Link: Jones County Episode 8 features a look into the murder of a JCJC nursing instructor. Episode 8 is set for release today.

The Leader-Call podcast Missing Link: Jones County Episode 8 features a look into the murder of a JCJC nursing instructor. Episode 8 is set for release Thursday morning.

The Laurel City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance for the registration and regulation of vacant commer...
17/09/2025

The Laurel City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance for the registration and regulation of vacant commercial properties and vacant commercial lots in a meeting that lasted about 14 minutes.

The Laurel City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance for the registration and regulation of vacant commercial properties and vacant commercial lots in a meeting that lasted about

The Rustin Community celebrated the opening of a new fire station with a ribbon-cutting and celebration. The new station...
17/09/2025

The Rustin Community celebrated the opening of a new fire station with a ribbon-cutting and celebration. The new station will add further fire protection for the Northeast Jones District.

Jones County supervisors discussed the dedication of a portion of Lower Myrick Road in honor of a former representative.
16/09/2025

Jones County supervisors discussed the dedication of a portion of Lower Myrick Road in honor of a former representative.

A man who had multiple drug charges asked for a plea deal, which was accepted by Circuit Court Judge Dal Williamson afte...
16/09/2025

A man who had multiple drug charges asked for a plea deal, which was accepted by Circuit Court Judge Dal Williamson after the judge urged the man with eight children to never be in this position again.

A man who had multiple drug charges asked for a plea deal, which was accepted by Circuit Court Judge Dal Williamson after the judge urged the man with eight children

🎰💵 Looking for a fun night out close to home? Swing by Bok Homa Casino — where the action never stops!Here’s what they'v...
16/09/2025

🎰💵 Looking for a fun night out close to home? Swing by Bok Homa Casino — where the action never stops!

Here’s what they've got:
🃏 Slot machines & card tables
🏈 Sportsbook to catch all the games and place your bets
☕️ A cozy café for snacks, meals and coffee breaks
🚫 Alcohol-free environment for a clean, relaxed vibe

Whether you're there for the thrill of the game or just want a great place to hang out, Bok Homa has something for everyone.

I’m sitting here just after midnight, so technically Thursday, and my daughter is in the next room, fast asleep. After t...
14/09/2025

I’m sitting here just after midnight, so technically Thursday, and my daughter is in the next room, fast asleep. After the horrific events that have taken place, one being the senseless killing of Ukrainian war refugee Iryna Zarutska, which our publisher discusses, I can’t help but have some insomnia.

I’m sitting here just after midnight, so technically Thursday, and my daughter is in the next room, fast asleep. After the horrific events that have taken place, one being the

Hot Coffee native Dr. Ramsi D***s Blankenship has joined South Central Family Medicine after completing medical school o...
14/09/2025

Hot Coffee native Dr. Ramsi D***s Blankenship has joined South Central Family Medicine after completing medical school out of state.

Greg Baldwin was appointed chief human resources officer at South Central Regional Medical Center.
13/09/2025

Greg Baldwin was appointed chief human resources officer at South Central Regional Medical Center.

A proclamation was signed on Tuesday by Mayor Johnny Magee and presented to the Daughters of the American Revolution, wh...
13/09/2025

A proclamation was signed on Tuesday by Mayor Johnny Magee and presented to the Daughters of the American Revolution, which recognizes Constitution Week that begins Sept. 17.

A search warrant led to three arrests for drug trafficking by the Jones County Sheriff’s Department.
13/09/2025

A search warrant led to three arrests for drug trafficking by the Jones County Sheriff’s Department.

An Ellisville woman was fighting back tears as she appeared before Ellisville Municipal Court Judge Travis Haynes on cha...
12/09/2025

An Ellisville woman was fighting back tears as she appeared before Ellisville Municipal Court Judge Travis Haynes on charges stemming from an Aug. 7 incident involving her estranged husband.

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Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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The Laurel Leader-Call is the locally-owned newspaper of Laurel and Jones County, Mississippi. The Leader-Call is published Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and can be read online at leader-call.com. The Leader-Call is located at 318 N. Magnolia Street, right across from Café La Fleur in downtown Laurel. Established in 1911, The Laurel Leader-Call has been serving as the hometown newspaper for more than 106 years. Although the newspaper has had many owners over the course of its history, the Leader-Call was restored to its locally-owned hometown roots in 2012 when Gin Creek Publishing, which had been publishing The ReView of Jones County, purchased the Leader-Call name and subscription list and began publishing as the Leader-Call. In 2013, the Leader-Call made national and international headlines with their "Historic Wedding" story, and they repeated this feat a year later with the story "Kentucky Fried Hoax," an investigative feature that exposed a national story as a fraud. For advertising, email [email protected] or [email protected] For classified and employment ads, email [email protected] For legals, email [email protected] For obits, email [email protected] For general questions and information, email [email protected]