🌱 Why a Laurel break‑in case is still moving forward

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Laurel break‑in case is still moving forward
• What will new courthouse cameras mean for Laurel’s safety and security?
• How a former Laurel coordinator earned a head coaching job

Also on today's calendar: FriYay Karaoke Night with Avery and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
• Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Doggie-door bandit case proceeding despite homeowner's charged FB post toward DA (leader-call.com) — A Laurel man’s alleged break‑in at an Ellisville home is still being prosecuted, despite the homeowner’s viral Facebook post mistakenly claiming the Laurel district attorney had dropped the case. Prosecutors say they’re waiting on fingerprint analysis and other evidence to strengthen identification, while the homeowner credits her public outcry with keeping the case active.
   

2. Supervisors mull new cameras at county courthouses (leader-call.com) — Jones County supervisors are moving ahead with getting quotes for new security camera systems at the Laurel and Ellisville courthouses and the Laurel Tax Office, which could affect safety at buildings many residents visit. They also backed a veterans’ memorial bridge proposal and agreed to sponsor a May 16 Capes for Kids 5K at Mason Park supporting child abuse victims.
   

3. Raymond High hires DeMorrius Jones as head football coach (vicksburgnews.com) — Laurel football fans will recognize DeMorrius Jones, a Laurel native and former Laurel High defensive coordinator, as he steps up to lead Raymond High’s football program. After helping Laurel win multiple 5A region titles and a 2023 South State championship, he’s taking his proven defensive mindset and focus on developing young men to a new head coaching role.
   

4. Denham Springs High robotics team commended by state House for championship sweep (livingstonparishnews.com) — Laurel recently hosted the Magnolia Regional robotics competition, where Louisiana’s Denham Venom team earned one of its three major wins on the way to a world championship berth. Their sweep, now honored by the Louisiana House, underscores Laurel’s role as a regional hub for high‑level student robotics events.
   

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📸 Around Laurel

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Laurel

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★ Featured events ★

Friday April 24

• FRIYAY KARAOKE NIGHT: 7 - 11 PM
  320 Fifth Street, 320 W 5th St, Laurel
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday April 23

• Storytime at the Library: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Jones County Chamber of Commerce , 153 Base Dr , Laurel
  10:00 am

Friday April 24

• 2026 Chamber Membership Golf Tournament
  Laurel Country Club , 2011 US-84 , Laurel
• Shower Singers Anonymous: 7 - 11 PM
  Jones County Chamber of Commerce , 320 5th St. , Laurel
  7:00 pm
• FriYay Karaoke Night with Avery
  320 Fifth Street , 320 W 5th St , Laurel
  7:00 pm

Saturday April 25

• Spring Fest
  South Mississippi Fairgrounds , 1457 Ellisville Blvd. , Laurel
  9:00 am

Tuesday April 28

• Storytime at the Library: 10 AM -11 AM
  Jones County Chamber of Commerce , 153 Base Dr , Laurel
  10:00 am

Thursday April 30

• Storytime at the Library: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Jones County Chamber of Commerce , 153 Base Dr , Laurel
  10:00 am

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📣 Laurel Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday April 22

• Artful Yoga @ LRMA
  Lauren Rogers Museum of Art , 565 N 5th Ave , Laurel
  9:00 am

Thursday April 23

• Baby + Me @ELL
  Ellisville Public Library , 201 Poplar St , Ellisville
  9:00 am
• Storytime @ELL
  Ellisville Public Library , 201 Poplar St , Ellisville
  10:00 am
• Storytime at the Library: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Jones County Chamber of Commerce , 153 Base Dr , Laurel
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier/Greeter in Laurel. Apply here.
• Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Patrol in Laurel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laurel here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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