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An armed robbery trial that was set for May 28 is off the Jones County Circuit Court’s trial schedule after a plea deal was reached on Tuesday, May 21.

(Laurel) A trial date of September 4 has been set for Charles Darby Jr., Frank Nixon and Uloni Randolph, who are alleged to have participated in the same crimes just over a year ago. During the State’s motion to consolidate the trials to the same date, Assistant District Attorney Dennis Bisn…

ELLISVILLE - The Ellisville Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday night to allow cameras to be placed at the traffic lights in the City of Ellisville. With little discussion, the board agreed to allow ADT to place traffic test cameras at the traffic lights in the city. Officials said t…

(May 21, 2019) - Ellisville Police Department Chief Bruce Russell said this morning that investigators are still checking all avenues before determining if the death of a female found last week was a homicide or suicide. Authorities have not released the name of the woman, who was found hang…

Appleby Kenneth Paul, Disorderly conduct

Baker Emanuel, Drunk or profanity in public

A suspect is wanted by Hattiesburg Police in connection with a black male’s shooting death early Sunday outside a nightclub on Broadacres Drive.

Pine Belt residents who hope to take advantage of the long Memorial Day weekend can expect to pay less for gasoline, but they may face delays on the roads and at the pumps because of the increased number of travelers.

STARKVILLE – For the 22nd time in 2019, the No. 5 Mississippi State baseball team came from behind to win a game, scoring 11 unanswered runs over the final five innings to earn an 11-2 victory over South Carolina on Friday (May 17) night at Dudy Noble Field.

Coleman Wayne Duvall, Probation violation, malicious mischief, domestic abuse

BNI, a local media company (Impact) is taking job applications (part time or full time) for all locations in Hattiesburg, Collins, Laurel, Bay Springs, and Raleigh. Positions available are for Advertising Sales, Graphic Artists, News Reporters.

(Laurel) The 2019 Jones County Peace Officer Memorial was held Wednesday, May 15 at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel. After the opening welcome by Major Jamie Tedford of the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and the invocation by Soso Police Chief Jimmy McCoy, the Laurel Police Depa…

Allen Roger W, Stalking, harassment, threats, trespassing

A man accused of stealing a $12,000 necklace from a Turtle Creek Mall business is being sought by the Hattiesburg Police Department. Officials are asking for help in locating the suspect.

The following candidates are part of the Political Column published by the Laurel IMPACT for the week of May 15. The offices listed here involve Jones County races, including the District 88 State Representative race and the Secretary of State Office contest.

Allen Khinda Donelle, Fugitive, other jurisdiction

Mississippi Humanities Council representative Dr. Ronnie Nettles presented Jones College music instructor Dr. Lindsey Keay as the JC 2018-19 Mississippi Humanities Teacher of the Year during a special presentation at the college. 

MAGEE – The 3rd-ranked Jones College Bobcats needed to win three games here Monday to continue postseason play.

Bulter Britt, Public drunk

Laurel Police Department officers were successful this morning, May 13, in apprehending a burglar. According to information released by Police Chief Tommy Cox, officers responded just after 10:00 a.m. to a report of a burglary in progress in the 500 block of Arco Lane.

Baird Caroline Elizabeth, DUI, second offense

(Ellisville) After listening to just over two hours of testimony on Thursday, May 9, a group of jurors in Ellisville produced a verdict of “not guilty” in a State of Mississippi case against Talib Mujahid for the alleged sale of methamphetamine. Mujahid was accused of selling the controlled …

Banks Christopher Santonia, No D.L., no insurance

(LAUREL - MAY 9, 2019) Christopher Wayne Anderson of Jones County will not have to face a charge of felony fleeing in Jones County when he completes the current sentence he is serving in Forrest County.

Baker Ladarius J, Disturbance of family, domestic violence

The City of Hattiesburg made its first move to build an overpass across downtown railroad tracks to alleviate traffic congestion after the City Council hired a local engineering company Tuesday to draw up plans.

Motorists traveling south from Laurel on Interstate 59 faced long delays Tuesday afternoon, May 7, as officials worked to clear an accident scene that resulted from a collision between Laurel and Ellisville. The collision took the life of Laurel resident Savannah Newell, age 30.

(LAUREL - MAY 8, 2019) New trial dates were set in Jones County Circuit Court earlier this week. Additionally a number of guilty pleas were heard by the Court.

(LAUREL - MAY 8, 2019) Kiwanis Club of Laurel members heard an informative presentation by Lt. Robert Little with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office at today’s regular meeting at the Laurel Country Club.

Bryant Jonmichael, Shoplifting, petit larceny

The Hattiesburg City Council is expected to consider an ordinance next month that does not impose jail time for anyone charged with possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana.

West Jones High School administration is pleased to announce Natasha Hayes as 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year.

 Jones County -- A man suffered life-threatening injuries after he was ejected from his vehicle during a rollover MVC.  Calhoun, Pleasant Ridge and Soso volunteer fire departments responded to the single vehicle incident last night about 9:15 p.m on Highway 84.  The incident was not witnesse…

There was almost a plea deal Tuesday afternoon in Circuit Court . . . and then it was off. Nelson McLain appeared before Judge Dal Williamson in a plea arrangement around 2:00 p.m. on a burglary charge.

Anderson Shannon Rashad, Probation violation

Amerson Terrance Jr. Poss. of C/S

Fourteen of the fifteen Jones College students that competed in the Phi Beta Lambda business honor society’s state competition in Columbus, Mississippi, came home winners. They either placed first or second in their competitive events, qualifying them for the national competition in June in …