Two city department heads stepping down
    Two City of Laurel department heads are stepping down and three are set for confirmation at Friday’s meeting at City Hall.
    Fire Chief Greg King’s last day will Friday. King, who has recently suffered some medical problems, is retiring to spend more time with his grandchildren.
    Public Works Director Shedwick “Shank” Jones is also retiring unexpectedly, but he has not been reached for comment.
    The City Council’s regular Tuesday meeting was rescheduled to Friday at 9 a.m. because Ward 5 Councilman Manuel Jones was being honored at the Mississippi Municipal League Conference in Biloxi.
     James Brown is on the agenda for approval as the new fire chief, and Chief of Police Tyrone Stewart and Recreation Director Elvin Ulmer is also up for approval.
    See more in Saturday’s print edition.