Kevan Lindsey

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2 convicted of felony abuse of a vulnerable person •The “reign of terror” at Cottonwood Manor came to an abrupt end last Wednesday as the Mississippi Department of Health closed the assisted-living facility. A lawsuit in Jones County Circuit Court on behalf of four former residents and their families was filed after an abuse complaint was filed in February 2024.

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Before Mark and Julie Fenn were married, Mark told Julie that someday he wanted to live in Hawaii and, at some point, own goats. Well, while living in Hawaii and watching the HGTV series Home Town, the show spurred the couple to take a vacation to Laurel, Mississippi, to see the city with their own eyes. What happened next was the couple falling in love with the city, and moving from Hawaii, which in turn, not only led Mark to own goats, but also an entire farm and homestead in nearby Stringer.

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$55 million spent on improvements across all of Laurel•Editor’s note: This is the first in a series from the mayor’s annual address. •Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee gave his annual State of the City speech on May 20, covering a multitude of items. The mayor opened up his speech regarding a topic that is often a hot one with residents, which is city roads and their conditions. “Streets have been and remain a concern to several people,” Magee said.

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Veterans museum hosts somber remembrance •Memorial Day is a time of remembrance and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Monday morning, the Veterans Memorial Museum hosted its annual event, which featured special music from members of the First-Trinity Presbyterian Church Choir and words from keynote speaker Dr. Parry Bridges. “It is a privilege and honor,” Bridges said about being asked to speak at the event. “It is a somber moment as we remember those who have fallen.

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Cox Roofing surprises EMS worker with free roof •Cox Roofing has a unique way of recognizing and supporting individuals who have dedicated themselves to serving others selflessly by giving away a free roof to those in need. Wednesday afternoon, they surprised the 2025 winner, EMS worker and Wayne County native Lottie Boyles. “I’m very thankful so many people nominated me for this,” Boyles said.