Tracy and Johnathan Cox wanted to give back to those who give their time and services, and there was no better way for the couple to do it than to give away a free roof to someone in need. leader-call.com/news/cox-roofi…

For the second time in his fledgling attempts at being a career miscreant, a Wiggins man, who is known to be a “runner,” failed again in trying to play hide-and-seek with members of the Jones County Sheriff’s Department. leader-call.com/news/hide-seek…

A Morton man was arrested and charged with felony possession of stolen property after selling stolen phone lines to a scrap yard for the copper. leader-call.com/news/morton-ma…

Owners of a vacant home on Flynt Road in Laurel had suspicions that someone had just moved in without permission. Their suspicions were confirmed when a female was found in one of the closets of the home. leader-call.com/news/coming-ou…

All couples have disagreements and arguments, but few decide to jump in their car and run over their partner. leader-call.com/news/don-t-bac…

A bovine that wandered onto Highway 84 was killed after it was slammed by an 18-wheeler on Highway 84 East in the westbound lanes near Gatlin-Jordan Road on Tuesday at 4:30 a.m. leader-call.com/news/cow-dead-…

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The Jones County Sheriff’s Department responded Friday afternoon to assist the Mississippi Highway Patrol at the scene of a three-vehicle crash with injuries and road blockage on Highway 15 South near Mount Vernon Church in the Glade Community. leader-call.com/news/one-injur…

A Jones County man died while working under a vehicle after the jack failed Saturday afternoon. leader-call.com/news/man-worki…

Merchants Park was the subject of discussion at Monday morning’s Jones County Board of Supervisors meeting as Parks and Recreation Director Steve Graves eyed upgrades to the facility. leader-call.com/news/concrete-…

“I just observed the three run by. It just looked strange to me,” Williams said. “So, I realized they were in jail attire, which was the red jumpsuits, and I said to myself, well, they must be escaping.” leader-call.com/news/lt-willia…

Two minors were injured, and one received burns, after a one-vehicle rollover crash on Saturday. leader-call.com/news/pickup-fl…

The Laurel Police Department is asking for help in finding 10 suspects from their most wanted suspects. leader-call.com/news/laurel-po…

Three vehicles were involved in a serious wreck on Monday just before 5 p.m. at the east intersection of Highway 84 East and Highway 184, but no injuries were reported to the five people involved in the wreck. leader-call.com/news/5-avoid-i…

The Laurel Police Department has made three more arrests in a deadly June shooting, bringing the total number of suspects arrested to 10. leader-call.com/news/three-mor…

A typically loose-tongued critic of city leadership was initially tight-lipped Sunday afternoon until the floodgates finally opened before appearing in front of District 2 Justice Court Judge Sonny Saul. leader-call.com/news/former-ma…

Three men were arrested and charged in a shooting on Aug. 3 in Louin, Jasper County Sheriff’s Department officials said. leader-call.com/news/3-arreste…

The Laurel School District broke ground Friday to celebrate future upgrades and renovations at Oak Park Elementary, where the community and students will see a significant overhaul of the gymnasium and the addition of new classrooms. leader-call.com/news/new-day-d…

Family disputes happen from time to time, but most don’t end up with assault charges and breaking the conditions of a house arrest. leader-call.com/news/40-year-o…

After concerns of not having a farmers’ market yet again in Laurel, Sawmill Square Mall and vendors teamed up to make sure residents could spend Saturdays perusing through various booths. leader-call.com/news/farmers-m…