Darryl Speir

The marker was slightly stained and blemished in one corner from lying abandoned in a small pile of dirt, leaves and debris for the last several months. Nevertheless, it is now standing tall, dutifully informing each passerby traveling north on Interstate 59 that this section of Jones County's busiest thoroughfare has been dedicated to the memory of fallen war hero Lance Cpl. Roy M. Wheat, one of three Medal of Honor recipients from the Free State.

Thanks to a determined group of local advocates, area children who become victims of abuse and their families will no longer have to make the long journey to the Mississippi coast to receive important services and assistance. Local non-profit Cherished Hearts, Inc. has been working for years to make this dream a reality.

By Darryl Speir [email protected] Farm Systems Inc. to reopen after devastating fire In the midst of the charred ruins, there was a hint of hope.

Retiree to open restaurant in Soso; grand opening Saturday

Special showing of Laurel artist’s film Friday at Veterans Memorial Museum

SCRMC selected for residency program, gov and Gibbes announce

It was in 2010 that Janet Henn received the news no parent should ever hear. Her only child, Ryan McNeely, had lost his life in an accident. A musician, he

Brother of state senator will serve final eight months of former mayor’s term

Bryant to appear at LLT on Friday

Laurel native died Sunday after cancer battle; local memorial service at St. Paul's to be announced • Thank you for reading!