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A large crowd turned out for the 2009 Loblolly Festival. Loblolly Festival set for October 2 in Laurel
Preparations for the 2010 Loblolly Festival to be held Oct. 2 in downtown Laurel have long been under way. With the event date fast approaching, the Laurel Main Street director and volunteers are ...
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West Jones High School 9th grader Anna Claire Smith was recently notified that she had scored 100% on the Algebra I subject area test! She was the only student in the Jones County School District to achieve this level of success. Smith s Algebra I teacher was Sharline Wells. West Jones student aces state test

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United States Air Force Master Sergeant Retired James R. Whittington (21 years service) and United States Army veteran Benjy Hornsby (8 years service), who is also a member of the NEJ faculty, recently presented Northeast Jones High School with a new 6’ x 10’ American flag. The flag was provided by the National Association of Uniformed Services (NAUS) and other patriotic organizations at the request of MSGT Retired Whittington. Accepting the new flag on behalf of the Northeast Jones faculty, staff, and student body, supervising principal Cooper Pope stated, “We are extremely honored to accept this flag. It will be raised each day to fly as a symbol of our hard won freedom and in honor of those who sacrificed for and daily protect that freedom!” Pope, assisted by Coach Hornsby and Gary Townsend, 11th & 12th grade principal, then raised the flag to fly over the NEJ campus. As the new flag rose to shine in the brilliant sunlight, rippling in a gentle breeze, NEJ senior Kimberly Page sang the national anthem. Attending the presentation were NEJ Middle School principal Marie Keyes, 9th & 10th grade principal Eric Walters, athletic director Keith Braddock, and a number of Northeast Jones students. L-R: Kim Page, Beckie Thrash, Benjy Hornsby, Jack R. Whittington, Cooper Pope, Marie Keyes, Gary Townsend, Keith Braddock, Eric Walters. Northeast Jones flag presentation

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Reggie and Ladye Love Smith in concert April 29
ELLISVILLE – Jones County Junior College is welcoming back an alumnus and internationally known recording artists Reggie and Ladye Love Smith for a special concert. On Thursday, April 29 the J...
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Lauren Sanford and Shelley Perez hold artwork that will be exhibited at the Eula Bass Art Gallery in the Jones County Junior College 2010 Sophomore Art Exhibition. A reception will be held April 30 at 1:15 p.m. in the gallery for the six sophomores who are showcasing their work. The sophomores are Alison Petro, April Shelby, Lauren Sanford, Shelly Perez, Hannan Adkins, and Susan Phillips. The exhibition is going on now and will continue until April 30. Photo/Kelly Atwood.

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Patients and staff of Restore Physical Therapy Local physical therapy facility restores hope to patients
While all physical therapy facilities strive to improve their patients physical health, one local center pushes to heal the patient in more ways than one. “Restore Physical Therapy offers excellen...
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Visitors from England visit local schools
Six members of Emanuel Baptist Church in Sidmuth, England, traveled to the U.S. to speak to students about historical figures’ impact on society in Europe. The speakers traveled to the areas as a ...
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Pearl River Community College color guard members Autumn Jackson of Picayune, from left, Courtney Morris of Pascagoula and Donielle Strawder of Picayune practice their routine during the Spirit of the River marching band camp. PRCC’s band rides into 2009 football season
The Spirit of the River marching band spent the week of Aug. 10 under the hot sun putting together its pre-game and halftime shows for Pearl River Community College’s 2009 football season. “This i...
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Southern Miss President Martha Saunders and International Maritime University of Panama president Victor Luna sign a memorandum of understanding between the universities in July. The event took place during a visit to the Central American nation by Saunders to establish mutually beneficial ties between Southern Miss and Panama universities that could lead to academic, research and cultural exchanges, as well as economic development opportunities. Joining Saunders were Southern Miss International Education Director Dr. Susan Steen, third from left, and Dr. Tulio Sulbaran, fourth from left, who is director of the Southern Miss Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation. (Southern Miss photo by Joe Bailey) Southern Miss sees multiple opportunities in new ties with Panama universities
University of Southern Mississippi officials believe the newly established relationships the school has made in Panama will open doors to innovative new academic and economic development opportuni...
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12th Annual Jagged EDJ Summer Jam:  L-R Doug Bush (bass), Johnny Hozey (guitar), Byron Greco (vocal), Wilson DeWitt (drums) and John Helveston (guitar/keyboard). 12th Annual Jagged EDJ Summer Jam
On Saturday night the Laurel Hotel and Conference Center was overrun with 500+ people of all ages attending the 12th Annual Jagged EDJ Summer Jam, which has become a traditional event for gradua...
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Laurel Little Theatre’s 3rd production of its season is Disney’s smash hit, High School Musical, under the direction of Juna Broome.  East High’s jocks, brainiacs thespians, and skate dudes find their cliques and discover that life takes turns and twists in ways they did not expect.  Performances will be July 30, July 31, August 1 and August 3 at 8:00 p.m., with matinees on August 1 at 1:00 p.m. and August 2 at 2:00 p.m.  For reservations call (601) 519-0295 the week of the show. Laurel Little Theatre presents High School Musical
Laurel Little Theatre’s 3rd production of its season is Disney’s smash hit, High School Musical, under the direction of Juna Broome.  East High’s jocks, brainiacs thespians, and skate dudes find t...
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Five-year-old Danielle Parker, left, spots a book of interest just beyond her reach.  Her brother, Destin Parker, right, had already found a book he liked and was browsing the shelves for others in the new Ellisville Public Library. Ellisville Public Library hosts grand opening
The grand opening of the Ellisville Public Library was held Thursday, July 9 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house reception.  Mitch Stennett, Jones County EDA president, served as emcee...
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Local artist Frankie Buckley showing in Memphis gallery
Gallery Fifty Six is featuring Frankie Buckley’s art in a one-woman showing throughout the month of July. The reception was held on Friday, July 10. The title of the show is Contemporary Cats, Abs...
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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...
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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 Cente...
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A large crowd turned out for the 2009 Loblolly Festival. Loblolly Festival set for October 2 in Laurel
Preparations for the 2010 Loblolly Festival to be held Oct. 2 in downtown Laurel have long been under way. With the event date fast approaching, the Laurel Main Street director and volunteers are ...
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JCJC hosting Guitar Festival
ELLISVILLE – The annual Mississippi Community-Junior College Guitar Festival will be held Tuesday, April 13th at Jones County Junior College. This year, guitar students will be studying under g...
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LRMA to host Sunday Concert Series with Hattiesburg Civic Chorus
Lauren Rogers Museum of Art will present the Sunday Concert Series along with the Hattiesburg Civic Chorus and Concert Association on Sunday, April 18 at 2 p.m. in the LRMA American Gallery. The...
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Photo 284 - Calhoun VFD Firefighters James Walters and Brent Welborn battle a mobile home fire on Indian Springs Road. Indian Springs Road fire destroys doublewide
A fire in a mobile home located at 4026 Indian Springs Road at 7:26 p.m. on Friday was quickly suppressed by volunteer firefighters from Jones County Fire District 1. Initial 911 calls to Jones C...
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U.S. Congressional candidate Palazzo to speak at Ellisville T.E.A. party
Ellisville, MS – Steven Palazzo, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District, will be the honored keynote speaker at the T.E.A. Party on Thursday, A...
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Old Engine Club making plans to be in Laurel at Magnolia Center
LAUREL — Gentleman, and ladies, start your engines! Whether cars, tractors, or those old-fashioned “put-put” engines, there is something for everyone to see during the Dixielan...
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Universal healthcare law hurts elderly Mississippians
The new universal healthcare regime passed by Congress does too much and goes too far. Comprising more than 2,400 pages, it would require more than a newspaper column to properly express my conce...
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Karly Smith National Art Honor Society
Congratulations to National Art Honor Society student Karlee Smith who received notification that her drawing was accepted into the 2010 Biennial Southeastern Competition at Birmingham-Southern Co...
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Joe Tegerdine to speak at Tax Day Tea Party set for downtown Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS – A Tax Day Tea Party is planned for noon on Thursday, April 15 in downtown Hattiesburg. The event, first held on April 15 of last year, will be held at Town Square Park and...
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Jones County under flood watch through tonight
The National Weather Service ( NWS ) in Jackson has placed Jones County under a Flash Flood Watch beginning Thursday afternoon and continuing through late Thursday night. According to the NWS , ...
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Man critically burned in Moselle house fire
Volunteer fire units from Moselle, Union, Ovett and Johnson were dispatched by Jones County 911 dispatchers to a report of a house fire at 1148 Tower Road on Thursday at 7:22 A.M. with a report o...
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Jones County man is in custody after break-in
A Jones County man is in custody just two days after he allegedly broke into a home on Rose Lane. Forty-five-year-old David Gibson, Sr., of the 400 block of Rose Lane was arrested for allegedly br...
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Deputies Seize Meth Lab
A Jones County man is behind bars today for methamphetamine following a search warrant at 6 Gator Road Tuesday. Sheriff Alex Hodge identified the suspect as 41-year-old Morris “Bo” Parker of 6 Gat...
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Former JCJC employee sentenced to 10 years for embezzling $90,000
(Jackson, Miss.) After pleading guilty to embezzling more than $90,000 from Jones County Junior College, Tracy Laird, 40 of Ellisville, was sentenced on Wednesday to serve five years in prison and...
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Deputies Seize Meth Lab: Two in Custody
Jones County sheriff deputies continue to combat Methamphetamine, the most popular drug in Jones County, as Mississippi Department of Public Safety officials lobby legislators for a new law to slo...
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Cochran, Graham charged with grand larceny
Two Jones County suspects remain behind bars on separate grand larceny charges. Sheriff Hodge said Jones County deputies arrested Warren Cochran, 23, of the 1400 block of Lower Myrick Road recentl...
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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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Lana Sue "Nini" Keyes
Lana Sue “Nini” Keyes, 71, of Laurel passed from this life on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Wesley Medical Center in Hattiesburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010, ...
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Robert T. Smith
Robert T. Smith, 82, of Laurel died Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, at Memory Chapel w...
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Ruby L. Sumrall of Ellisville passes away at South Central Regional Medical Center
Ruby L. Sumrall Wade, 80, of Ellisville, died Monday, April 12, 2010, at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Me...
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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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Rev. C. O. Germany, 101
Rev. C. O. Germany, aged 101 of Meridian, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2010, at Infinity Hospice in Marion. Bro. Currin Germany pastored in both Mississippi and Louisiana in many different ...
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W.L. “Ben” Ridinger, 72
Mr. W.L. “Ben” Ridinger, aged 72, died Thursday, December 17th at Queen City Nursing Home of Meridian. Services for Mr. Ridinger will be held 3 pm, Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Milling Funeral Hom...
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Mr. Perry Gaines, 62
Mr. Perry Gaines, Sr., 62 of Shubuta, died Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 at Rush Foundation Hospital. Services were held on Monday, December 14th, 2009 at Berry and Gardner Chapel of Quitman with...
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Forrest County Jail Docket
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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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