SUMMARY: Economic leaders in Jones County are responding positively to the news that Laurel Machine and Foundry is expanding its manufacturing services. The $3.1 million project will take place at the company's location on Hawks Road in Sandersville, adding a 20,000 square foot machining space and a 7,500 square foot warehouse. This expansion, aimed at accommodating growth in Mississippi, will create seven new jobs. Laurel Machine and Foundry, one of the state's oldest manufacturing companies, sees this development as a strong indicator of business health and growth. The goal is to complete the expansion within one year.

Jones County economic leader: Expansion of Laurel business a good sign.

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SUMMARY: At Camp Shelby, thousands of National Guard soldiers from the Southeast are undergoing intensive annual training, overseen by the 177th Armored Brigade. The brigade has welcomed a new senior non-commissioned officer, Command Sergeant Major Gareth Kilpatrick, who will serve as an advisor to Commander Colonel Reginald Williams. Kilpatrick takes over from outgoing Command Sergeant Major Steve Chandler, who is moving to Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Training involves around 30,000 soldiers from states including Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Puerto Rico, covering infantry, cavalry scouts, aviation, and field artillery. The training period concludes at the end of August.

Camp Shelby training unit welcomes new senior non-commissioned officer.

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SUMMARY: Laurel police are searching for 20-year-old Daniel Elkins Jr. after a shooting at South Park Village on Johnson Circle. Officers responded to a shots-fired call where a dispute between two brothers resulted in one being shot in the leg with an AK-47. The victim was taken to South Central Regional Medical Center. Elkins will face domestic aggravated assault charges. Additionally, police are investigating a separate shooting from early yesterday morning near Victoria Avenue and East 7th Street. Shots fired at a car heading back to AMC Farms injured one person, who has since been released. Police are still searching for the suspect.

LPD looking for suspects in two, recent shootings.

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