🌱 What led to the arrest in Laurel’s Lucky 7 shooting case?

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In today's newsletter:

• What led to the arrest in Laurel’s Lucky 7 shooting case?
• What Laurel police now believe sparked the nightclub shooting
• How Laurel’s Salvation Army is helping neighbors rebuild from rock bottom

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 84, low: 57.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

1. Lucky 7 drive-by suspect arrested (leader-call.com) — Laurel police say a man has been arrested after shots were fired into a car at the Lucky 7 convenience store on South 16th Avenue. Investigators recovered a firearm and suspected drugs from a vehicle, and the suspect is being held on a high bond while officers work to confirm evidence and determine a motive.
   

2. Investigation continues after Missouri running back injured in weekend Laurel club shooting (wdam.com) — Laurel police are still investigating a weekend shooting at the Kamakazy Biker Club on Masonite Drive that wounded two people, including Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy. Officers say dozens of shots were fired, three teens were briefly detained and released, and investigators now suspect gang activity as they review surveillance video and public tips.
   

3. The Salvation Army in Laurel giving shelter during the tough times (wdam.com) — Laurel residents in crisis can find shelter, meals, and step-by-step support toward jobs and housing at the Salvation Army on North 13th Avenue. Staff help guests budget, save money, secure IDs, and even access the library, while celebrating small victories that rebuild confidence and independence.
   

4. Photo in jail docket draws anger; Sheriff: ‘Lighten up' (leader-call.com) — Jones County Sheriff Joe Berlin is drawing mixed reactions after adding a fake dinosaur inmate, “Short Arm Sammy,” to the sheriff’s office online jail roster as a joke. Berlin says critics should “lighten up,” while callers have already pushed the department to remove the gag listing and its tongue‑in‑cheek burglary charge.
   

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Thursday May 14

• Fine Free Thursday
  Laurel-Jones County Library MS
• Baby + Me @ELL
  Laurel-Jones County Library Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, 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
• Storytime @ELL
  Laurel-Jones County Library Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
  10:00 am
• Bookworms Book Club @LAU
  Laurel-Jones County Library , 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
  12:00 pm
• Books & Brew Book Club @ELL
  Laurel-Jones County Library Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
  5:30 pm
• Graphic Novel Club @ELL
  Laurel-Jones County Library Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
  5:30 pm

Friday May 15

• Eggs & Issues: 2026 Legislative Breakfast with Jones County Legislators
  Jones County Chamber of Commerce Laurel Country Club 2011 US-84 Laurel, MS 39440
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Computer 101 @LAU
  Laurel-Jones County Library , 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
  9:00 am
• LOTTIE the Trolley @Soso
  Laurel-Jones County Library First Baptist Church, 271 Frosty Hinton Rd, Soso, United States
  3:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Fine Free Thursday
  Laurel-Jones County Library MS
• Baby + Me @ELL →
  Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville
  9:00 am

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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