Face Mask with Open Sign

As businesses reopen in Mississippi and the Pine Belt, some residents are continuing to wear face masks as a precautionary measure against Covid-19. 

The Jones County Emergency Operations Centers has announced that there will be a free community protective mask distribution program held for Jones County residents this Saturday, May 30 from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the following locations in Jones County:

• Ellisville – Jones College parking lot on the corner of Front Street and AHS Circle in Ellisville, across the street from the academic support building;

• Laurel - Laurel Police Department, 317 South Magnolia in Laurel (Between the Fire Department and Police Department, enter on Magnolia Street and exit on Ellisville Blvd);

• North Jones Elementary – 650 Trace Road in the Sharon Community;

• Northeast Jones High School – 68 Northeast Drive in the Powers Community;

• Sandersville Community Center – 1128 Hawkes Road in the Town of Sandersville;

• Southwest Jones Volunteer Fire Department – 562 Rainey Road in the Rainey Community;

• Soso – First Baptist Church parking lot in Soso (old Soso School) intersection of Frosty Hinton Road and Hwy. 29;

• West Jones High School – 254 Springhill Road in the Calhoun Community; and 

• Moselle Elementary School - 168 Rayner Rd Moselle

Masks will be limited to one (1) protective mask per Jones County resident.

Jones County residents should follow established traffic control procedures, which will be in effect at each distribution point. Do not get out of your vehicle.