Mission 22 hosts car and bike show to raise money for veteran assistance
Mission 22 hosts car and bike show to raise money for veteran assistance By Will Polston | May 8, 2021 at 6:30 PM CDT - Updated May 8 at 8:04 PM
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Nonprofit organization, Mission 22, hosted a car and bike show in Laurel Saturday to raise proceeds for their programs to help assist veterans battling Post Traumatic Stress, brain injuries and other mental health issues.
The event started around 7 a.m., and registration closed at 11 a.m.
Over 120 vehicles registered for the show, and all of the registration fees will go back into Mission 22.
Firefighters respond to three-car collision away from station in Laurel
Firefighters respond to three-car collision away from station in Laurel By Renaldo Hopkins | May 8, 2021 at 5:54 PM CDT - Updated May 8 at 7:02 PM
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Jones County firefighters sprang into action Saturday after a three-car collision took place in Laurel Saturday morning.
According to Jones County Fire Council public information officer Dana Bumgardner, members of Shady Grove Volunteer Fire Department were working at their station at 10:43 a.m. when they heard a very loud crash.
South of the fire station on State Route 15, a three-vehicle collision happened, and the firefighters immediately responded to the incident.
Hello Beautiful, Dontletsweetfoolya Prep For Barbara Fritchie Matchup Sponsored by:
Hello Beautiful with jockey Sheldon Russell and trainer Brittany Russell (far left)
Multiple stakes winners Hello Beautiful and Dontletsweetfoolya set the stage for their first head-to-head matchup in the $250,000 Runhappy Barbara Fritchie (G3) Feb. 13 with sharp half-mile works over Laurel Park s main track Saturday.
The 69th running of the Fritchie for fillies and mares 4 and older and the 45th renewal of the $250,000 General s Stake (G3) for 4-year-olds and up, formerly the General George, highlight a Winter Sprintfest program offering six stakes worth $900,000 in purses.
Madaket Stables, Albert Frassetto, Mark Parkinson, K-Mac Stables and Magic City Stables Hello Beautiful was timed in 47.60 seconds, second-fastest of 68 horses at the distance. Jockey Sheldon Russell was aboard for his wife, trainer Brittany Russell.