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š± Laurel manās bond revoked after alleged gasoline incident at home
Good morning to you Laurel! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Laurel manās bond revoked after alleged gasoline incident at home
- What Laurel officers found in a North 3rd Avenue drug raid
- See how Laurel Little Theatre earned statewide recognition this week
Also on today's calendar: Community Bank Crawfest and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 83, low: 50.
- Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 44 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Bond revoked for man accused of arson attempt at ex-girlfriend's home (wdam.com) ā Laurel residents should know that a man accused of a violent incident at his ex-girlfriendās home in the city has had his bond revoked after a court appearance in Laurel Municipal Court. Police say he arrived intoxicated, allegedly assaulted people at the home, and poured gasoline on the porch before officers intervened. A revocation hearing is set for Monday. 
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2. Joint narcotics investigation in Laurel leads to 2 arrests, drug and firearm seizures (darkhorsepressnow.com) ā Laurel police and the Jones County Sheriffās Department just wrapped a joint narcotics operation that brought multiple arrests, drugs, cash, and a firearm off local streets. Officers executed a search warrant on North 3rd Avenue and made a separate Highway 84 traffic-stop bust, and investigators say more charges or arrests connected to the Laurel-centered probe could still follow. Ā Ā Ā
3. 2026 Mississippi Pinnacle Award Winners Announced at April 14 Gala (hubcityspokes.com) ā Laurel can celebrate a statewide spotlight: Dr. Katrina Cox and the cast of The Color Purple at Laurel Little Theatre earned the Jan Lacy Small Town Event Award at the Mississippi Pinnacle Awards. The Hattiesburg gala honored 40 finalists from across the state and raises funds for student sales and marketing scholarships. Ā Ā Ā
4. HGTV stars Ben Napier and Erin Napier of Laurel Mississippi in photos (clarionledger.com) ā Laurel residents can spot plenty of familiar faces and places in this photo-driven feature on āHome Townā stars Ben and Erin Napier, who live and work in Laurel. The piece highlights their renovation show set in town, their Laurel Mercantile and Scotsman General Store, and how their projects and appearances continue to draw attention and visitors to the community. Ā Ā Ā
5. Back at the Capitol with nothing to show for it: Legislature fails to override Gov. Reeves' vetoess (mississippitoday.org) ā Laurel residentsā own Rep. Omeria Scott was in the thick of a dramatic day at the Capitol, where lawmakers failed to override Gov. Tate Reevesā vetoes on rural health oversight and other measures. The breakdown leaves questions about transparency in spending federal rural health dollars and halts several local and regional projects that could have benefited communities across Mississippi. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Market at the Mill
Sawmill Square Mall, 910 Sawmill Rd STE 219, Laurel
9:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Community Bank Crawfest
Welcome to Historic Downtown Laurel Mississippi Sign , 545 Central Ave , Laurel
11:00 am -
Storytime at the Library: 10 AM -11 AM
Jones County Chamber of Commerce , 153 Base Dr , Laurel
10:00 am -
Storytime @LAU
Laurel-Jones County Library , 530 Commerce St , Laurel
10:00 am -
Internet 101 @LAU
Laurel-Jones County Library , 530 Commerce St , Laurel
9:15 am -
Storytime at the Library: 10 AM - 11 AM
Jones County Chamber of Commerce , 153 Base Dr , Laurel
10:00 am -
2026 Chamber Membership Golf Tournament
Laurel Country Club , 2011 US-84 , Laurel -
FriYay Karaoke Night with Avery
320 Fifth Street , 320 W 5th St , Laurel
7:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
š£ Laurel Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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Shower Singers Anonymous: 7 - 11 PM
320 Fifth Street , 320 W 5th St , Laurel
7:00 pm -
Ellisville Chess Club @ELL
Ellisville Public Library , 201 Poplar St , Ellisville
9:00 am -
Baby + Me @LAU
Laurel-Jones County Library , 530 Commerce St , Laurel
9:00 am -
Storytime at the Library: 10 AM -11 AM
Jones County Chamber of Commerce , 153 Base Dr , Laurel
10:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Tuesday April 21
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have been using this new expandable hose for my evening plant watering and it is so much easier to carry than my old heavy one.
The different spray settings are so handy for everything from rinsing the patio to giving my flowers a drink. (Nextdoor Southwest Laurel)
Ok Laurel! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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