Kevan Lindsey

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General Manager, Buckley Newspapers and Managing Editor, Jasper County News at IMPACT 601

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Happy birthday, U.S. Army

2 weeks ago | leader-call.com | Kevan Lindsey

Magee signs, presents proclamation in honor of Army’s 250th birthday •Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee signed and presented representatives from the United States Army a proclamation Thursday morning recognizing the 250th birthday of the service branch. Staff Sgt. David Albarez, who has served 11 years in the Army, said he was proud to be able to serve. “The Army has allowed me to change my circumstances,” Alvarez said. “I got my bachelor’s degree, been across the United States and overseas to Korea.
VIDEO: Mayor Magee signs US Army Birthday Proclamation

2 weeks ago | leader-call.com | Kevan Lindsey

Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee signed and presented a proclamation in his office Thursday morning to commemorate the 250th birthday of the United States Army as representatives from the US Army accepted it. See the video interviews from US Army representatives below.
Woman held captive found in Rankin County

2 weeks ago | leader-call.com | Kevan Lindsey

A woman who had been reported missing for multiple weeks by her mother from Smith County was found in Rankin County Monday and had allegedly been held captive and beaten daily since her disappearance.
Laurel icon Jimmy Bass honored with flag that flew over USS Arizona

3 weeks ago | leader-call.com | Kevan Lindsey

98-year-old World War II veteran served in Pacific, presented flag by grandson Lance Bass at museum•Ask Jimmy Bass about his time in the military, and he will often point to his fellow servicemen whom he served alongside more than he talks about himself. However, the veteran was surprised to learn that Emmy award-winning filmmaker Tracie Hunter had heard about his story and had a flag flown over the USS Arizona Memorial in honor of his 98th birthday.
Speaker systems and social media outrage

3 weeks ago | leader-call.com | Kevan Lindsey

I gave up the reins to the column spot last week to our reporter Jack Fairchilds, who had a timely political column. Between his great column idea and my busy week as photographer extraordinaire of covering baseball, graduation and everything in between, it was great timing. That doesn’t mean I don’t have things on my mind, and there are clouds to yell at, so let’s get after it.
DYNASTY

3 weeks ago | leader-call.com | Kevan Lindsey

Magee gets 4th term in landslide victory •Scruggs thumps Thrash for Ward 3 City Council seat; Buckhaults rolls in Ellisville•As voting results were being announced just before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, it became clear that incumbent Democratic Mayor Johnny Magee would serve his fourth term.
Capers awards 3 with scholarships

3 weeks ago | leader-call.com | Kevan Lindsey

Tuesday afternoon’s city council was a swift one, with three Laurel High students being rewarded with Peacemaker Scholarships by Ward 1 Councilman Jason Capers. The Peacemaker Scholarship was created as part of Capers’ Brighter Tomorrows program and designed “to encourage our young people,” Capers said before presenting the scholarships.
ESS honors 2024 Employee of the Year

3 weeks ago | leader-call.com | Kevan Lindsey

Mary Graham has been working for Ellisville State School for nearly three decades and has seen many things happen at the school throughout her time, but she nearly fell out of her seat when she found out that not only had she won the Pecan Grove Unit Employee of the Year Award, but the overall 2024 Employee of the Year award, too. “I was shocked. I almost fell out of my seat,” Graham said.
STATE OF THE CITY: Mayor commends Park and Rec Department

3 weeks ago | leader-call.com | Kevan Lindsey

Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee gave an evaluation of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department during his annual State of the City speech, commending Elvin Ulmer, the department’s director, while calling out those who say there is nothing to do in the city. “Ulmer was named Recreation Director by former Mayor Susan Vincent, and there were questions at the time concerning his qualifications. I think those fears have been alleviated, and I believe he is doing an excellent job,” Magee said.
Councilwoman blasts Ward 7 trashiness, says shootings are terrorizing the elderly

3 weeks ago | leader-call.com | Kevan Lindsey

Ward 7 Councilwoman Shirley Keys-Jordan made her feelings known about the cleanliness, or lack thereof, at the previous council meeting, urging residents to be mindful of their property, while also pointing out the senseless shooting and violence in areas of Laurel. “We have people that are destroying the neighborhood,” Jordan said.