Laurel Leader-Call

1 week ago | leader-call.com | Sean Murphy

I’m not supposed to say, “Hate.” The Good Lord would not like it much. Hate is such a terrible word. But I hat… err, I loathe Lindsey Graham. If there is one person who I could (metaphorically) wish to be stripped down to his stupid cotton tighty-whities, doused in cheap maple syrup and covered in feathers, it would be Lindsey Graham. If I could magically (and metaphorically) have someone reenact scenes from Braveheart.

1 week ago | leader-call.com | Menna Zaki

Israel unleashed a new wave of attacks against Iran on Monday, targeting missile sites after Tehran carried out deadly overnight strikes and both sides threatened more devastation. After decades of enmity and a prolonged shadow war fought through proxies and covert operations, Israel's surprise assault on Iran last week has touched off the most intense fighting yet and triggered fears of a lengthy conflict that could engulf the Middle East.

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.

2 weeks ago | leader-call.com | Robert St. John

There’s a lot of talk these days about self-made people. I’m not one of them. Whatever I’ve done, whatever I’ve built, whatever I’ve been blessed to be part of — it wasn’t done alone. Not even close. I’ve been in a reflective place lately. Not sure if it’s age, or just life slowing down enough to really see what’s been there all along. I’ve always tried to stay grateful, but lately that gratitude feels deeper. Less polished. More real.

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.