5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (179+ words) The Jones County Sheriff’s Department arrested a 29-year-old man Saturday afternoon after he was accused of forcing his way into an ex-girlfriend’s home and forcibly removing her from the residence. Brandon Williams was charged with home invasion, kidnapping and trespassing....

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (174+ words) An argument over an electric bicycle left one man dead and a 22-year-old charged with murder, Laurel police Sgt. Macon Davis said Sunday morning. He added that the LPD is still looking for two suspects. Eric Drummond Jr., 22, was arrested…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (361+ words) A massive fire at Howard Industries Monday afternoon reportedly began in an outdoor paint booth before spreading to adjacent equipment, according to Laurel Fire Department Chief Leo Brown. The fire was reported at 2:38 p.m. and drew first responders from across Jones…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (356+ words) Marijuana, cash, an AR-style pistol and paraphernalia found during a safety checkpoint stop. A safety checkpoint conducted by the Jones County Sheriff’s Department led to the seizure of more than a pound of marijuana, an AR-style pistol, cash and drug…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (329+ words) A man who was out on bond from a March drive-by shooting was arrested following a traffic stop conducted by the Jones County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Division. JCSD Sgt. Chase Smith said he and Cpl. Dalton Ainsworth initiated the traffic…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (660+ words) Aug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. It is a day set aside to remember the people whose lives have been lost to overdose, to acknowledge the grief carried by those who loved them and to remind those who are still…...