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Jones County Arrest Report 05/15/13 to 05/17/13
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Jones County Arrest Report 05/13/13 to 05/15/13
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Jones County Arrest Report 05/11/13 to 05/13/13
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Jones County Arrest Report 05/06/13 to 05/10/13
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 the...
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Forrest County Jail Docket 4/16/2013 – 4/17/2013
Anderson III, Nemiah Probation violation Bethley, Brandon Devon Possession of controlled substance Bolling, Deandre Markel False information or identification to law enforcement officer, burglary –...
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Forrest County Jail Docket 4/14/2013-4/15/2013
Adams, Byron Dwayne Reckless driving 1st offense, possession of paraphernalia, no insurance, DUI 1st, possession of methamphetamine Culpepper, John Chase Probation violation Fairley, Christopher La...
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49 South to Oklahoma
By Linda Cranford Local blues/rock group, 49 South, traveled to Oklahoma City last week to record their first studio album by Tate Music Group, Inc., who discovered the group by hearing their first...
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The government cutback didn’t hurt the elephants
A recent Real Clear Politics poll showed nearly 60 percent of Americans think our country is on the wrong track. Just over 33 percent think we are heading in the right direction – the remainder is ...
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Should public schools be teaching your kids about the God of the Bible
Is God important? Is morality important? Does anyone even care? I think some do care about morality . . . and we all should. The general feeling among many citizens is that our country is not as g...
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The Ogletree House, which contains the offices of the Alumni Association at The University of Southern Mississippi, sustained heavy damage from Sunday's tornado. (Photo by Kelly Dunn)
Governor Says Mississippi better qualified to deal with weather emergencies
On the Southern Miss campus in Hattiesburg, at least six academic buildings suffered certain degrees of damag.
Feb 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Gregg Perdue
Sandersville renames football field the Gregg Perdue Memorial Field
Sandersville football field named in memory of longtime coach and educator.
Jan 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Forrest County Jail Docket 1/4/13 – 1/7/13
Ben, Renita Marie 6/10/73 B/F Simple assault warrant Brown, Obrien 7/6/84 B/M Burglary of a building other than dwelling, B/E, domestic violence – aggravated assault, probation violation Buchanan, ...
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Perry County Jail Docket- 12/10/12 to 12/16/12
Carla Marie Brewer, 32, WF, 12/10/12. Sale of a Controlled Substance. Cassie Lane Bridges, 31, WF, 12/12/12. Possession of a Controlled Substance. Joseph Tyler Cameron, 19, WM, 12/11/12. Disturba...
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More than 500 graduate from Jones Jr. College during spring ceremony
Choices, not chance, will determine a person’s destiny. That was the message shared with 503 graduates who participated in Jones County Junior College’s spring commencement exercises held May 10 in...
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JCJC’s All-State Academic Representatives, Selah Weems of Laurel (right middle) and Temple Hughs (left middle) of Hattiesburg were selected to be on the first and second team All-State Academic Teams respectively.  Pictured at the Celebration at the Capitol left to right is: Julie Atwood, JCJC PTK sponsor; Temple Hughs; Austin Smith, JCJC PTK sponsor; Selah Weems; and Dr. Jesse Smith, JCJC President.  Photo submitted
Two JCJC students awarded top PTK honors
Laurel’s Selah Weems was one of fifteen Community and Junior College students in the state who earned First Team honors on the 2013 All-Mississippi Academic Team. The highest scoring nominee from ...
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Sally Rideout Smith, left, author of “My Green Acres,” was joined by Tom Lester, right who played “Eb” on the popular TV sitcom “Green Acres” for her book signing Thursday, April 25, at the Baptist Bible and Bookstore in Laurel.  Nell Stockman, standing, from Bay Springs. (Photo by Linda Cranford)
My Green Acres book signing in Laurel
BOOK SIGNING - Sally Rideout Smith, left, author of “My Green Acres,” was joined by Tom Lester, right who played “Eb” on the popular TV sitcom “Green Acres” for her book signing Thursday, April 25,...
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49 South to Oklahoma
By Linda Cranford Local blues/rock group, 49 South, traveled to Oklahoma City last week to record their first studio album by Tate Music Group, Inc., who discovered the group by hearing their first...
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Dr. “Hoss” and Doug Higginbotham, SCRMC executive director, address the crowd at the open house.
Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Center holds open house
The Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center of South Central Mississippi celebrated their grand opening on Thursday, April 11. Pictured above is the staff of the Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center.
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Front left, Haley Richards, Haylee Windham, Carly Shoemake, Carol Harbaugh – CPC Director, Sara Terry, Samantha Dean, Abbey Graham and Carmen Rowzee, LJA Crown Club Chair.  Back left, Kelli Sullivan, Alexis Melendez, Mandi Valentine, Kendra Kitchens, and Christa Knight.  (Photo by Linda Cranford)
LJA CROWN CLUB PROJECT
The Laurel Junior Auxilliry Crown Club recently held a “Baby Drive” to raise items needed for the Center for Pregnancy Choices. The Crown Club is an LJA sponsored organization for high school girls...
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Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4), with Morgan Breitling of West Jones High School, the 2nd place award winner in the mixed media category.  (Submitted)
Palazzo announces Congressional Art Competition winners
Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-MS), Mississippi’s fourth congressional district representative, today announced winners of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition for the fourth congressional distric...
Apr 03, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Pictured Left to Right: Elnora G., Holly Gagnon, President and CEO
Pearl River Resort awards another million dollar winner
Two Million Dollar Winners within 7 Months
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The government cutback didn’t hurt the elephants
A recent Real Clear Politics poll showed nearly 60 percent of Americans think our country is on the wrong track. Just over 33 percent think we are heading in the right direction – the remainder is ...
Mar 26, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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North Jones Elementary students with Superintendent Tommy Parker. (Submitted)
Read across America
On March 1st, North Jones Elementary celebrated Read Across America Day and used the Accelerated Reader (AR) Program to read and take tests. The AR program encouraged students to break last year’...
Mar 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jones County Sheriff Department’s Sgt. Tonya Madison. (Submitted)
JCSD Sgt. Tonya Madison speaks to Camp Shelby personnel on gangs
Jones County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Sgt. Tonya Madison spoke to Camp Shelby personnel on gang issues in the military. Sgt. Madison was invited to speak to military personnel on a pro...
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Would Darwin even want his name on that evolutionary junk
He would likely be embarrassed, yet we continue to teach children that natural selection has produced systematic, incremental micro changes over eons of time, producing humanity from some basic for...
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Kayla Moorer
Southeastern Psychological Association honors Moorer
Laurel native earns award from SEPA.
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Should public schools be teaching your kids about the God of the Bible
Is God important? Is morality important? Does anyone even care? I think some do care about morality . . . and we all should. The general feeling among many citizens is that our country is not as g...
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That man blessed his food
A few hours later, it seems that God focused his mercy on the people of Hattiesburg, as no lives were lost to a fierce storm that penetrated the walls of the city and wreaked havoc to homes, busine...
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Let's consider banning bats too
After this week, I’ll try to abandon articles about gun control laws for a while. No promises, but I’ll try. Vice President Joe Biden said a few days ago that he owns a shotgun. He suggested the s...
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Jones County School District Parent Advisory Council.
Jones County School District Parent Advisory Council
Jones County School District’s Parent Advisory Council met on January 15, 2013, at the Superintendent’s Office in Ellisville.  Superintendent Tommy Parker met with the council to discuss a variety ...
Feb 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Gregg Perdue
Sandersville renames football field the Gregg Perdue Memorial Field
Sandersville football field named in memory of longtime coach and educator.
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