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It’s Party Time – Super Bowl XLVI
Whether you’re a diehard football fan or someone who just enjoys an opportunity to gather with friends and family, there will be more at-home parties and large gatherings of people on Super Bowl Sunday than at any other time of the year.
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Alleged Fire Victim Scammer Arrested
After a recent story was released informing the public of an individual who had been scamming people in Jones County and the surrounding areas by claiming to have lost his family in a recent fire and needed help to leave the area, several people came forward who had been scammed by this individ...
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Another accident at a direct crossover on Highway 84 East
Another two-vehicle accident at a direct crossover on Highway 84 East sent two females to the hospital Thursday afternoon, February 2. Volunteer rescue units and medical first responders from Powers and M&M VFDs were dispatched at approximately 1:15 p.m. to the accident that occurred at the in...
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JCJC’s Donta Pittman (10) slams home a dunk during first half action Thursday vs. Hinds. Photos/Ryan Phillips, JCJC Public Relations
Bobcats take two from Hinds
Cory Jackson came off the bench to score 18 points and grab nine rebounds to help Jones County Junior College defeat Hinds Community College 75-67 here Thursday night at A.B. Howard Gymnasium. The victory boosted JCJC to 8-10 overall, 2-5 in the South Division. Hinds drops to 5-12 overall, 4-3 i...
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JCJC defensive tackle Derrek Upshaw (seated left) signed with Troy University, while defensive end Anthony Wilson (seated right) signed with Southern Miss on Wednesday morning. Standing is Bobcat defensive line coach Anthony Maddox. Photo/Shawn Wansley, JCJC Sports Information
JCJC’s Wilson signs with Southern Miss; Upshaw inks with Troy
Two more Jones County Junior College football standouts signed with senior colleges on Wednesday. Defensive end Anthony Wilson signed with current Conference USA champion Southern Miss, while defensive tackle Derrek Upshaw inked with Sun Belt Conference member Troy University in Montgomery, Ala....
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Mitch Williams interviews JCJC head coach Ray Perkins during the annual “Bobcat Football Recruiting Special” Wednesday in the Media Room of the C.L. Neill Student Center. Photo/Shawn Wansley, JCJC Sports Information
Bobcats sign quality talent in Perkins’ first recruiting class
Ray Perkins has 26 years of coaching experience in the NFL and on the senior college level. But he experienced his first junior college signing day on Wednesday as head coach of the Jones County Junior College Bobcats. “We signed a good mixture of guys that will fill some need spots,” Perkins s...
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February 1 Talk Back 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. –––––––––––––––––––– “Ah, yes, I’m calling about the Talk Back that was in the paper this week about how in the world Heidelberg gonna sell alcohol and Bay Springs aren’t. The thing I s...
February 1 Letters to the Editor by JCN
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 Dear Editor: The possibility exists that my letter to you will offend or outrage some of the citizens of Bay Springs as I write in an effort to convince registered voters and the Board of Aldermen of Bay Springs to avoid allowing the sale of any type of alcohol in Bay Springs’ restaurants. Howe...
February 1 Jail Docket by JCN
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 The Jasper County News prints the entire jail docket as provide by the Jasper County Sheriff’s office. JCN does not delete names from the docket. •Clinton Stringer, 05-09-90, MW, petit larceny. •Daniel Windham, 09-20-85, MB, malicious mischief. •Kennth P. Smith, 08-31-81, MW, DWLS (FTA), expir...
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Adventures of Jake
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obituaries
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 Chur...
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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 f...
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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 Rever...
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Photo by Nathan Jefcoat, Calhoun VFD.
Vehicle accident on Springhill Road sends one to hospital
A one vehicle accident on Springhill Road Saturday afternoon sent one of four passengers to the hospital. After rounding a curve, just south of West Jones High School, the driver of a Chevrolet pi...
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Forrest County Jail Docket
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04/26/2011 To: 05/02/2011 Arrest/Release Report
Laurel Police Department: ALEXANDER, JOE GARY W/M 11/11/73 Charge: PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, OPEN CONTAINER, POSS. OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DAVIS, WILLIAM B/M 7/10/87 Charge: DOMESTIC...
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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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The Meridian Police Department
September 15-17, 2009
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The Meridian Police Department
September 14-15, 2009
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