The Bulldogs are sitting in the driver's seat to win their region. Sure, they have Taylorsville and Lumberton, but they are starting to gel according to head coach Dan Brady.

Northeast Jones gave Newton County all they could handle Friday evening, overcoming a 21-3 deficit to tie things late in the fourth quarter, but it was not quite enough in the end as they fell to the Cougars 28-21.

Week Six is in the books and we have a tight race in the pick’ems featuring Buzz Jack, Brian Jack, James Pugh, and Kevan Lindsey. See the results and the latest predictions here!

A fight led to a suspect allegedly flashing a gun inside Wal-Mart on Highway 15 North Friday afternoon which quickly led to early reports of an active shooter. However, due to quick work by law enforcement, the suspect was apprehended quickly, and thankfully, no shots were fired. 

Week 8 of high school football season is here. Here are James Pugh and Kevan Lindsey's predictions for nine games involving teams from the Impact601 area.

Hattiesburg Clinic’s Connections and Psychology & Counseling are hosting the 18th Annual Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Related Concerns Conference Oct. 21-22.

Ms D's Learning Center announced their 2021-2022 King and Queen.

Stone eliminated Northeast Jones from postseason play Thursday night in straight sets — 27-25, 25-21, and 25-23.

A ribbon-cutting for Jones College's new Resource and Referral Network Center was held on campus Thursday morning.

Members of the American Legion Bikers group from Florida and Alabama met in Laurel Thursday with members of the American Legion Post 11 group as they traveled through various states this week.

Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph issued an emergency order on Wednesday, Oct. 13, extending the time for COVID-19 safeguards in all courts.

October 14, 1961

Rob Oehrli, Mill Manager, and the team of Interfor Lumber Company located in Bay Springs, MS donated $2,500 on behalf of Interfor to the United Way of the Pine Belt Region.

When the Laurel offense needed a spark, senior running back Kiron Benjamin made it happen. Ultimately, he not only made a spark, but lit a fire for the Tornadoes, leading the way with 11 carries, three touchdowns, and 152 total yards in their 52-26 region victory over Natchez.

The Jones County Law Enforcement Training Academy is now accepting applications for the 2022 Part-Time Law Enforcement Officer Academy.

Jones County Sheriff’s Department deputies located a 83-year-old missing Louisiana man following a response to a suspicious vehicle call on McLemore Road in southwestern Jones County Wednesday, according to the department.

The Jones County Sheriff’s Department was recently recognized by the Director of the Mississippi Sex Offender Registry as having one of the best sex offender compliance rates in the state.

A man was ejected from his vehicle Tuesday morning and sustained serious injuries, according to first responders.

Natasha Page, and her husband Ricci Page, have been through a lot over the past three months in dealing with their business Premier Sports Bar and Grill, and the tragic death of their son, Bryce’ston Page.

On September 16, 2021, Sean "BOOM" Hancock made history by becoming the first Mississippian to win the World Arm Wrestling Championship.

West Jones forced a fifth and deciding set Tuesday night against West Harrison in Round 1 of the Class 5A volleyball playoffs. However, the fifth and deciding set fell in the visitors' favor, 15-13, as the Lady Mustangs' season comes to an end.

After going down one set early, the Northeast Jones Lady Tigers came roaring back, taking three straight sets over the Purvis Lady Tornadoes to advance to round two of the 4A volleyball playoffs Tuesday evening.

The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the whereabouts of a missing Jones County man.

New information has been found through an investigative report from sources regarding the Baucum case which began in 2014 involving alleged property damages and toxic pollution that could stretch further than originally thought.

The chase never gets old, but the first time it actually works is the best. Hours are spent figuring out what they like to eat most. You also try to figure out their favorite places to have a drink. At times, you’ll catch yourself wondering where they are sleeping. Then, the date is set. Bef…

Governor Tate Reeves, in coordination with State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs and MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney, today announced the extension of Mississippi’s State of Emergency for an additional 30 days.

The Jones County Sheriff's Department arrested Joseph Spells, 77, on a charge of Arson following a fire at 166 Dacetown Road today just before 12 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

The Kiwanis Club of Laurel has begun distributing free multiplication and division flash card sets to every third grade student in Jones County. The intent of the Kiwanis Club of Laurel is to ensure every third grade student in public schools, private schools, and home schooled students in J…

Officers were called to the Ovett community Monday morning when a report of two children, both under the ages of five-years-old, were went missing from their home.

Jones College football is ranked No. 1 in the NJCAA Division I Football Poll released on Monday. It's the first time in program history the Bobcats have been voted to the nation's top spot in the NJCAA rankings.

Sylva-Bay needs a good case of amnesia after a tough 42-15 loss to Brookhaven.

Twenty straight quarters without allowing a single point on defense.

An offensive explosion led by the powerful rushing attack of Kiron Benjamin and Caden Arrington along with game-changing defensive plays guided Laurel to a 52-26 region victory over Natchez Friday evening.

Week Five is in the books and we have a tight race in the pick’ems featuring Buzz Jack, Brian Jack, James Pugh, and Kevan Lindsey. See the results and the latest predictions here!

Week 7 of high school football season is here. Here are James Pugh and Kevan Lindsey's predictions for nine games involving teams from the Impact601 area.

The Jones County Sheriff's Department is searching for a Honda PCX Moped Scooter which was stolen from a residence on Rose Lane sometime in the last few days.

Jones County Sheriff Joe Berlin and the staff at the Jones County Sheriff's Department welcome the newest JCSD employee, Jami Lewis, to the department.

The City of Laurel has agreed to close all vehicular traffic and parking on the 500 Block of Central Avenue to allow Suez to complete their installation of the water line there. Suez is a private company that the city has contracted to provide water and sewer maintenance.

October 7, 1961

It is a tremendous feat to open a business, but for Jamilah Jones, she not only opened one business but three businesses in the past year. Those businesses were welcomed Thursday afternoon as members of the Jones County Chamber, Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee, and others gathered for the ribbon-c…

On Sunday, October 3, around 2 a.m., the Bay Springs Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding an assault and burglary on Hwy 15. Officers arrived on the scene and interviewed the victim to get a brief description of a suspect.

The Laurel City Council authorized the lease-purchase of some equipment for use by the city during its meeting this week.

When artist, Sean “Star Wars” Stewart first visited with Jones College students eight years ago, before being featured in HGTV’s Season 2 of “Home Town,” he had just moved to Laurel from New Orleans, before Hurricane Katrina. Since his TV appearance, some things have changed. During his “Art…