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Laurel, Mississippi Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Laurel! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Laurel officials say to stay away from these bridge projects
- Laurel police detail arrest in alleged abuse of young child
- How a Louisiana youth team made history on Laurel’s baseball fields
Also on today's calendar: The Tween Thing and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 72.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Laurel urges residents to avoid construction sites during bridge replacements (wdam.com) — Major construction is underway to replace long-closed bridges on Arco Lane and West Drive in Laurel, and city leaders are warning residents to stay out of the work zones. Along with new bridges, West Drive is getting fresh pavement, utility upgrades, and drainage work, while Arco Lane will add a sidewalk. Work is expected to take about three months. 
• City man charged with lustful touching of young special-needs girl (leader-call.com) — Laurel police arrested a local man after a mother reported finding him behaving inappropriately with her young, nonverbal special-needs daughter. Investigators say the mother’s quick intervention stopped the situation and led to an immediate arrest. Police describe the case as an isolated incident, with no additional reports of abuse at this time.
• Ruston 12U DYB team wins World Series (rustonleader.com) — Laurel hosted the DYB Division I O-Zone World Series, where a 12U all-star team from Ruston, Louisiana, capped their season with a 6-0 championship win over Texas. The title game in Laurel drew hundreds of livestream viewers as Louisiana’s pitchers combined for a no-hitter and the lineup steadily built a six-run cushion. Players and coaches say the victory fulfilled a season-long goal.
📸 Around Laurel
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Storytime @LAU →
Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel
10:00 am
Tuesday August 11
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Other local events
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LOTTIE the Trolley @Sandersville
Laurel-Jones County Library Sandersville, Main St., Sandersville, MS, United States
1:00 pm -
LOTTIE the Trolley @Bogue Homa CERF
Laurel-Jones County Library CERF Building, 8 Tomechi Anowa Dr., Heidelberg, 39439, United States
3:00 pm -
Checkmates Chess Social & Cube Corner @LAU
Laurel-Jones County Library , 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
9:00 am -
Baby + Me @LAU
Laurel-Jones County Library , 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
9:00 am -
Storytime at the Library: 10 AM -11 AM
Jones County Chamber of Commerce 153 Base Dr, Laurel, MS 39440
10:00 am -
LOTTIE the Trolley @Moselle
Laurel-Jones County Library Moselle Memorial Baptist Church, 6 Beason Rd, Moselle, Mississippi, 39459, United States
3:00 pm -
The Tween Thing →
Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel
5:00 pm
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Tuesday August 11
📣 Laurel Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Storytime @ELL →
Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville
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Storytime at the Library: 10 AM - 11 AM
Jones County Chamber of Commerce 153 Base Dr, Laurel, MS 39440
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LOTTIE the Trolley @Sandersville
Laurel-Jones County Library Sandersville, Main St., Sandersville, MS, United States
1:00 pm -
LOTTIE the Trolley @Bogue Homa CERF
Laurel-Jones County Library CERF Building, 8 Tomechi Anowa Dr., Heidelberg, 39439, United States
3:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- H2O Innovation USA posted a job opening for Wastewater Operator Class IV in Laurel. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Laurel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laurel here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ellisville
- Jones College hosts student orientation, welcoming around 500 freshmen (wdam.com)
- Auditor recovers $1.1M for taxpayers (leader-call.com)
- Jones County Sheriff's Department to publish nearly 1,000 active Justice Court warrants (darkhorsepressnow.com)
Petal
- ‘He was just our whole heart': Family, friends remember Petal man killed in hit-and-run (wdam.com)
- Ariana Grande, 'Petal' (floodmagazine.com)
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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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