A 20-year-old male was arrested Wednesday after the Jasper County Sheriff's Department assisted by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics executed a search warrant in the Stringer community.
Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee signed a proclamation in recognition of Healthcare Volunteer Appreciation Week on Monday, April 15th, and presented it to a group of South Central Regional Medical Center Volunteers consisting of Douglas Walters (Admissions Department), Mason Johnson (Comfort Care N…
A bizarre, one-vehicle accident left a homeowner with minor injuries after a vehicle collided with their mobile home, with the driver of the vehicle sustaining moderate injuries.
The aquarium receives this distinction above hundreds of meeting sites and destinations across the Southern region.
ELLISVILLE – Five sophomore art students, Dalton Burrell, Collins; Leah Byrd, Seminary; Natalie Graves, Hattiesburg Tanika Norsworthy Waynesboro and Keylan Walker, Mt. Olive, currently have several pieces of their artwork currently on display at the Eula Bass Lewis Art Gallery on the campus …
Hattiesburg, MS – Liverpool Legends – Beatles Experience is returning to Hattiesburg’s Saenger Theater on Saturday, August 3rd. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, April 17th at 10:00 a.m. and range from $45 - $85 plus fees and can be purchased through the link https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/…
Laurel, Miss. - South Central Regional Medical Center announced the expansion of cancer treatment and infusion services with a grand opening and ribbon cutting held Thursday evening at the new Cancer Center and Infusion Center.
STATE FAIRGROUNDS, Miss. – The Mississippi State Fairgrounds is hosting the Killebrew International Pro Rodeo and related events June 6-8, 2024, inside the Mississippi Coliseum. In addition to the ‘full rodeo experience,’ guests will have the chance to experience a Bull-Stravaganza and Bull Poker.
In its annual review, Niche ranked William Carey University No. 2 on its “Best Colleges in Mississippi” list. This category compared colleges and universities both large and small, public and private, church-affiliated and secular.
Hattiesburg, MS – Indie band, MisterWives will perform at Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater as a part of FestivalSouth 2024. The performance will take place June 15th and tickets go on sale immediately. Bringing MisterWives to FestivalSouth is a collaboration between the Hattiesburg C…
GULFPORT, Miss. – Mississippi Aquarium will officially launch a capital campaign to raise the remaining $3 million dollars needed to build a permanent on-campus penguin exhibit. The Penguin House Party is one of a few special events this year supporting the efforts of moving their small colo…
HATTIESBURG - For the second year, Hattiesburg’s Sales & Marketing Professionals hosted the Mississippi Pinnacle Awards which honors five Humanitarians and six Pinnacle Award recipients. These recipients represent the superb achievements and talents of the state’s business owners, direct…
Kim’s No Bull celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, April 9th for their future dealership located at 1635 Grandview Dr. in Laurel. Representatives from the City of Laurel, the Jones County Chamber of Commerce, the Jones County Board of Supervisors, and AnderCorp were all present t…
Laurel, Mississippi - In response to the impending threat of severe weather, the Laurel School District has made the decision to close all schools and offices on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. This proactive measure prioritizes the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community members.
ELLISVILLE – Clouds and few sprinkles couldn’t keep some curious Jones College students and employees from viewing the eclipse on campus. Special glasses were available for anyone who wanted to view the eclipse including Jones College’s new astronomy students who were on hand to see it with …
After entering executive session immediately following the opening of Monday's Smith County School Board meeting and returning some 30 minutes later, the board accepted the retirement of Smith County School Superintendent Nick Hillman.
ELLISVILLE, MISS – Ellisville State School (ESS) hosted its Direct Support Employee of the Month for February 2024 on March 26, 2024. The winners of February’s Employee of the Month are Shannon Morgan of Laurel, MS; Jamiah Gammage of Prentiss, MS; Stephanie Allen of Heidelberg, MS; and Chri…
Come be a part of a historical local community event happening worldwide! The 2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) to Benefit Special Olympics Mississippi will be held on Thursday, May 9th, at Ellisville State School (ESS): 1101 Highway 11 South, Ellisville, MS 39437. Line-up begins at 1:0…
Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee presented a proclamation to both Cherished Hearts, Inc. Development Director Sammie Sue Hendrix and Executive Director Robin Gibson in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month on Wednesday, April 3rd.
ELLISVILLE- Mississippi’s third district Congressman Michael Guest spent the day with his Bay Springs constituents before the Easter break touring Hol-Mac Industries, Jasper County General Hospital and Jones College’s Jasper County Center. While at the Jasper County Center as the guest of Jo…
Hattiesburg, MS – The Hattiesburg Zoo is bringing back its much-loved Brunch with Bertie for two Sundays in April. Guests can enjoy a full brunch while three beautiful giraffes look on from their yard. Brunch with Bertie, named in honor of the Zoo’s youngest female giraffe who never misses…
(LAUREL, Miss.) – The Laurel Arts League invites the public to view winning submissions from this year’s City Wide Art Contest for Laurel elementary school students. The artwork will be on display at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art beginning Saturday, April 13, and ending Sunday, April 21…
ELLISVILLE- This fall, Jones College students will now have more options to fit classes into their busy schedules with a four-day class schedule. The four-day class schedule has been offered before, but now students will have a longer weekend with classes being offered Monday through Thursday.
Mississippi’s third district Congressman Michael Guest spent the day with his Bay Springs constituents before the Easter break touring Hol-Mac Industries, Jasper County General Hospital and Jones College’s Jasper County Center. While at the Jasper County Center as the guest of Jones College …
“Shop local,” “Buy local,” or “Support your local business” are several words you’ve likely heard over the years as brick-and-mortar stores have found themselves in a bitter fight with the likes of Wal-Mart, Amazon, and countless other large corporations who have implemented shopping from ho…
The Jones County Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed new business and restaurant Jack’s to the city of Laurel with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, April 1st. Mayor Johnny Magee expressed his gratitude for the new business in Laurel as well as his confidence in their success.
In honor of the YWCO Centennial Celebration coming up on Sat. April 27, sewing and quilting teacher, Kristy Matthews, has generously made and donated a beautiful quilt that will be given away at the Y Day Centennial Celebration.
Hattiesburg, MS – The Hattiesburg Zoo will celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Earth Day is an annual event that demonstrates support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, Earth Day now includes a wide range of events coordinated…
ELLISVILLE - As Jones College students finish the spring semester, administrators are encouraging students to sign up for the BOGO Summer Classes. The Buy One, Get One special tuition discount allows students to take one class and get another class free. The BOGO summer tuition discount is o…
Hattiesburg, MS – April Showers bring pink flamingos (and colorful umbrellas) to the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum and the Pocket Alley.
[Laurel, Miss] – The Friends of the Laurel – Jones County Library system will host their inaugural “Pop Up Book Shop” fundraising event April 8 – 14, 2024 at Sawmill Square Mall to celebrate National Libraries Week in support of the local Laurel and Ellisville libraries. This community ev…
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith was in Laurel Tuesday meeting with physician and administrative leaders at South Central Regional Medical Center. During her visit, the Senator and SCRMC leadership discussed a wide-variety of issues and success stories surrounding the health system and Mississippi h…
ELLISVILLE- This spring, the first Jones College student will be awarded one of hopefully many scholarships from the newly endowed, Cade Thompson Memorial Scholarship. Lorrie Thompson, a 1993 JCJC graduate and her husband Chris of Soso, endowed the Cade Thompson Memorial Scholarship on JC’s …
The Laurel Fire Department will be conducting its annual hydrant testing beginning April 1, 2024 through May 3, 2022. The testing will take place during the hours of 7 AM – 2 PM Monday through Friday.
ELLISVILLE – The first musical theater production held in Jones College’s newly remodeled M.P. Bush Auditorium will be the iconic Broadway hit and movie, “Grease” on Friday, April 5 & 6 at 7 p.m., with a Sunday April 7, matinee at 2 p.m. Jones College students who performed in the produc…
The Laurel Fire Department is continuing to investigate the fire at the Old Lamar School that caused damage at the structure.
United States Congressman Mike Ezell visited Jones County on Monday, March 25th to present the Laurel-Jones County Black History Museum and Arts with a flag flown over the United States Capitol in honor of Black History Month.
Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee signed a proclamation declaring March 25th, 2024 as TALK It Out/DANCE It Out Day in support of Miss Jones County's Teen 2024 of Poplarville, MS, Kyla Pohlmann, and her platform.
Hattiesburg, MS - World Autism Day is Tuesday, April 2nd and the Hattiesburg Zoo will observe a full Sensory Day 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. by turning off music, turning off the Splash Pad and keeping sensory sensitivities low throughout the day. This would be the perfect day for students with …
ELLISVILLE – Fifty-nine Jones College students officially became members of the International Honor Society for two-year colleges, Phi Theta Kappa, Rho Sigma Chapter. These students must be attending college full-time, have a 3.5 GPA and be in good standing with the college. More than 320 st…
ELLISVILLE - The Jones College student newspaper, The Radionian, once again took the General Excellence award at the annual Better Newspaper Contest for Mississippi colleges.
ELLISVILLE –Jones College’s Greene County Center in Leakesville is adding new programs to its already growing number of programs offered to the region. Area healthcare clinics and hospitals have asked Greene County Center Dean, Alan Cook to offer the healthcare related programs like Healthca…
Alexandria, IN – Multi-Grammy Award winning recording artist, Bill Gaither will kicks off the Moments To Remember Tour this Spring, as he brings his multi-award winning group, The Gaither Vocal Band to Laurel’s Bethlehem Community Church on Thursday, April 18 at 7:00pm.
Kids 1-12 years old will be able to participate in FREE egg hunts throughout the day.
The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art (LRMA) hosted an artTALK on Thursday, March 21st featuring fiber artist Martha Ginn of Hattiesburg who spoke on “Beyond the Blanket: Creating Art Quilts.” She discussed various techniques used in quilting and shared the stories of how her craft progressed thro…
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…
