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With PRIDE – Ellisville aldermen and mayor join Jones County Supervisor president to show off regional and state awards.  Ellisville Mayor Tim Waldrup brought home two prestigious regional and state awards recently.  Proudly displaying them are pictured left to right: (Front row) Jones County Supervisor President Andy Dial, Ellisville Alderman James Holifield, Mayor Tim Waldrup, and Alderman Stacy Tucker. (Back row) Ellisville Alderman Aaron Heidelberg, Alderman Doug Landrum and Alderman Frank Williams. Ellisville brings home regional, state awards
ELLISVILLE – Taking PRIDE to a whole new level has earned the City of Ellisville the Southern Economic Development Council’s ( SEDC ) 2010 Community Economic Development Award for towns with a population under 5,000. The city also earned state recognition in June, allowing the winnin...
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From left Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree, Southern Miss Athletics Director Richard Giannini and Southern Miss President Martha Saunders discuss the return of the university’s homecoming parade to downtown in conjunction with the university’s Centennial Celebration and Fall Art Walk. (University Communications photo by David Tisdale) Downtown Hattiesburg site of Centennial Homecoming Parade
A University of Southern Mississippi tradition returns to downtown Hattiesburg when its homecoming parade runs through the historic heart of the city Saturday, Oct. 9 in conjunction with its Centennial Celebration and Fall Art Walk. Southern Miss and city officials announced this morning in a pr...
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Shooting in South Laurel leaves one injured
Laurel Police Department detectives are looking for Kenneth Lee Dean, 20, to question about a shooting on Roberts Street Wednesday night. LPD Sergeant Jim Thornhill called Dean a “person of interest” and said the LPD wants to interview him regarding an altercation that took place around the ...
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JCJC Touch of Gold dancers Morgan Windham of Stringer and Verneshia Heidelberg of Laurel are groovin’ to the ‘70’s tunes the Maroon Typhoon play as part of its show, "Peace, Love & Harmony." Photo/Teresa Martin. Meet the Bobcats Pictures

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War Eagles, Braves picked to win; Laurel to lose to Oak Grove
By Kevin Williamson Last Week: 6-4 Season Record: 14-5 We now move to week three of the 2010 season, and the teams are starting to show their identities. The opening game jitters have been left in the gridiron grass, so coaches and players are now working feverishly to correct the most obvious ...
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Bobcat Brandon Lee (19) kicks the ball as Northwest’s Kyle Turner (13) tries to get out of the way during Tuesday afternoon’s match. Photo/Shawn Wansley West Jones' product Bridget Dennis helps Lady Bobcats win
It was a successful way for the Jones County Junior College soccer teams to open the home portion of the 2010 season here on a hot Tuesday afternoon at the Bobcat Soccer Field. The Lady Bobcats crushed Northwest Mississippi Community College, 9-0, while the JCJC men’s team blanked the Rangers,...
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September 1 Talk Backs by JCN
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Editor’s Note: The Jasper County News reserves the right to edit and omit comments for length and/or content. –––––––––––––––––––– “A few weeks ago at Stringer,...
September 1 Jail Docket by JCN
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The Jasper County News prints the entire jail docket as provided by the Jasper County Sheriff’s office. JCN does not delete names from the docket. •Trey Chinn, 05-15-83, MB, DWLS (FTA). •Billie J. Quince, 04-12-64, FB, shoplifting. •Eric Capers, 05-21-60, MB, no seat b...
Respecting coaches and players by JCN
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Respect coaches and players Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to you hoping that parents that attend ballgames whether it’s  football, basketball, baseball, etc. be more considerate of the players and coaches. It’s easy to say what you think the coach should have done di...

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Adventures of Jake
2/17/2010
by K. McRae
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Mrs. Ardelle Juanita Kilgore, 83, of Stringer died Saturday, August 7, 2010, at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel.
Mrs. Ardelle Juanita Kilgore, 83, of Stringer died Saturday July 7, 2010, at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel. She was a homemaker and a very active member of Good Hope Baptist Chu...
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Alma West Thatch of Heidelberg dies at Cottonwood Manor
Alma West Thatch, 87, of Heidelberg died Sunday, April 25, 2010, at Cottonwood Manor Personal Care Home in Laurel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Heidelberg...
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Theresa Campbell, 71
Ms. Theresa Campbell of Newton, Mississippi, aged 71, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital. Visitation for Ms. Theresa Campbell will be held Thursday, February 18, 2010 ...
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Lisa Michele Tisdale, 42
Ms. Lisa Michele Tisdale, aged 42, died Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. Services were held for Ms. Tisdale at Milling Funeral Home Chapel of Union with the Reve...
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Forrest County Jail Docket
June 10-16
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Forrest County Jail Docket
June 3-9
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Jones County Arrest Records (8-7-09 to 8-10-09)
The following information has been obtained from records which are open for public inspection during normal business hours. While every precaution to maintain accuracy is observed, the records th...
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Jones County Adult Detention Facility Arrest Report
July 22 – July 23, at 6:00 a.m.
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The Meridian Police Department
September 15-17, 2009
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The Meridian Police Department
September 11-14, 2009
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