Jones County continues to thrive as more businesses continue to launch each month. The Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly dedicated office space for Hometown Roofing on Friday, June 2nd. Owned by Jaime Valadez and Jose Luis Martinez, Hometown Roofing boasts th…
Nearly three years after then-16-year-old Camron Crosby was initially charged with murder, Crosby plead guilty to charges of heat of passion manslaughter Thursday morning.
"It’s not anything major but it’s always one step." Team Daphne from Leadership Jones County took a step in the right direction, accumulating nearly 200 hours of revitalizing Daphne Park to make the park more enjoyable for children and parents.
ELLISVILLE – A very familiar face is now in charge of Jones College softball.
The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the whereabouts of Laiveon Page, age 15.
Users of the City of Laurel’s water and sewer are seeing a three-percent increase this month.
On Thursday, May 25th, Ellisville State School held its Employee of the Year Program Luncheon for the 2022 year. Agency Director of ESS, Rinsey McSwain, welcomed guests and remarked on the impact that all of the employees there make day after day.
On Wednesday, May 24th, West Jones held a Retirement Reception honoring six of their faculty who are retiring this year: James “Bud” Blackledge, football coach; Sharon Brown, middle school inclusion teacher; Sabrina Mauldin, high school counselor; Scott Pierson, head football coach and athle…
On Wednesday, May 24th, West Jones held a Retirement Reception honoring six of their faculty who are retiring this year: James “Bud” Blackledge, football coach; Sharon Brown, middle school inclusion teacher; Sabrina Mauldin, high school counselor; Scott Pierson, head football coach and athle…
Bethlehem Community Church of Laurel will be hosting Transform Men’s Conference in the fall featuring special guests Darryl Strawberry, The Skit Guys, Lee Strobel, and Heath Balltzgler.
West Jones’ season came to an end in Game 3 of the Class 5A South State series.
On Saturday, May 27th from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Remnant of Laurel will present the first of many regular Kiln to Kitchen Farmers’ Markets to occur throughout the summer. While this is the first year for The Remnant to do this particular event, the store does vendor events regularly. Sydney …
South Central Regional Medical Center, Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services and Jones County School District proudly announce the completion of the 2022-23 year of Project SEARCH.
Junior right-hander Camden Clark delivered a clutch performance in a must-win Game 2 situation Monday night for West Jones — especially in the top of the seventh inning.
If Stringer faithful have entered any athletic event, they have likely heard Waylon Tullos’ name sound through the speakers in the starting lineup. Tullos has excelled in almost every sport Stringer Attendance Center has offered, and due to that, Millsaps College came calling, with Tullos ac…
It's not that East Central swung West Jones out of the ballpark on Saturday afternoon in Game 1 of the Class 5A South State series — East Central had just two hits more than West Jones in the contest — but the timely hits by East Central made the difference.
Magic is making its way to south Mississippi at the end of this month as FestivalSouth presents a HubCity Players production of the most enchanted musical of all time, Beauty & the Beast. This year the musical celebrates its 30th anniversary, and this particular show will be both the lar…
A tense situation involving a thirteen year old male armed with a kitchen knife and threatening to jump off of the roof of a home headfirst was handled by a Jones County Sheriff’s Department deputy using de-escalation techniques and personal skills on Monday, May 15, 2023.
A tearful reunion between a United States Army veteran and his English bulldog named “Oakley” on Friday morning came as a result of the hard work of JCSD Deputy Regina Newton.
Tucked away in the deep country of Moselle lies a hidden treasure of an outdoor haven destination: The Lodge at Sweet Water Studios. Owned by Moselle native Airon Whitt, The Lodge resides on the land of her childhood home. Whitt inherited many creative passions from her parents, John and Kim…
The City of Ellisville has made some temporary changes in the city’s court system.
Facing the adversity known as mother nature, the Stringer Red Devil baseball season came to an end Monday night as they fell to the Scott Central Rebels 2-1.
History has been known to repeat itself.
Ellisville officials are working on ways to better serve the citizens of this Jones County city.
United Way of the Pine Belt Region honored National Law Enforcement Week by hosting Breakfast with the Blue on Tuesday, May 16th. The breakfast was open to all law enforcement and emergency personnel in the area and was held at the United Way Chisholm Center conference room which was decorat…
On Monday, May 15th, Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee presented a proclamation recognizing National Nursing Home Week at Comfort Care Nursing Center in Laurel. Residents and staff gathered with excitement to officially launch the week of this national celebration.
The Class 5A best-of-three third-round playoff series returns to Soso for Game 3.
The 2023 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run took place on Thursday, May 11th at Ellisville State School. Law enforcement officers from both Laurel and Ellisville Police Departments along with the Jones County Sheriff’s Department joined with Special Olympic athletes from ESS to carry…
The Community Development Foundation of Jones County held a graduation luncheon on May 10th at South Central Place to honor the graduating participants of both Leadership Jones County and Future Leaders of Jones County. Groups from each program presented their community projects as part of t…
Taylorsville survived a late five-run rally to win Game 1 of the Class 1A third-round best-of-three playoff series against Ethel Thursday afternoon.
Saturday’s Overall State Tournament meet came down to the wire. With Sylva Bay needing to place 1st or 2nd to clinch the championship, Sylva Bay head coach Terry Underwood knew it would be a challenge, but he welcomed it. When it was all said and done, the boy’s track and field team held the…
The local history museum will be highlighting the City Beautiful in a three-day event later this month.
On Tuesday, May 9th, the Jones County Chamber of Commerce partnered alongside South Central Regional Medical Center to host the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Vigilant Health of Laurel. The free event allowed guests to meet the team members and tour the clinic.
The City of Laurel’s Fire Department is searching for some new recruits.
The rain didn’t stop Jones College’s 95th Commencement Ceremony, held on the North Lawn of Jones Hall. Despite a reschedule to avoid stormy weather, rain began falling just hours before the newly set time. As if on cue, the clouds parted and the sun shone on the approximately 650 graduation …
Tesha Arrington, Laurel High School ‘s health sciences instructor and HOSA Advisor, made a presentation to city officials this week asking for support for some high school students.
As a part of the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art’s 100th Year Anniversary the internationally-known Mississippi Mass Choir performed in the City Beautiful.
The Laurel City Council is working to make several improvements in the City Beautiful.
Early on Sunday morning May 7, the Sandersville Police Department made an arrest for two individuals—George Gonzalez, 38 years old, and Yailen Ramos, 33 years old, on felony charges of child abuse.
Despite a hard-fought battle, Mize's season ended Friday night at Pisgah.
Sophomore Brody Boyd was selected with a high honor for his basketball accomplishments this past season as he was unanimously selected for the 3A All-MAIS Boy's Basketball Team.
For Stringer head coach Mason Grissom, he breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the Red Devil bats come alive in the final two innings of a bi…
If Stringer faithful have entered any athletic event, they have likely heard Waylon Tullos’ name sound through the speakers in the starting li…
