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A roundup of local news, events, and announcements Convicted arsonist David Crawford during his time as Laurel Police Chief (File Photo) Former Police Chief Crawford Sentenced in Montgomery County A Montgomery County judge sentenced former Laurel Police Chief David Crawford to 55 years in prison in mid-February 2026. Crawford pled guilty to two counts of first-degree arson and one count of second-degree arson for fires he started at the home of his stepson in 2016, 2017, and

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A roundup of local news, events, and announcements Jeffrey Mills, Kyla Clark, Mayor Keith Sydnor, James Kole, Brencis Smith, and Adrian Simmons during the first Mayor and City Council meeting on November 24, shortly after being sworn in. (Photo: Laurel TV) Voters Re-elect Familiar Faces to City Council in Intrigue-Filled Election Most of the five incumbent Laurel City Councilmembers were re-elected in the city’s general elections held on November 4. The exception was the At-L

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A roundup of local news, events, and announcements (Photo: Richard Friend) Laurel Hosts Statewide ADA Celebration Dignitaries from across...

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A roundup of local news, events, and announcements Laurel Police Chief Russ Hamill (center) speaks at a May 28 presss conference covering...

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A roundup of local events and announcements, compiled by Voices of Laurel staff SUMMER 2024 Adrian Simmons Elected to City Council On...

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A roundup of local events and announcements, compiled by Voices of Laurel staff SPRING 2024 Shake-up at City Hall Mayor Keith Sydnor has...

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A roundup of local events and announcements, compiled by Voices of Laurel staff

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