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JCJC alumnus & author returns to Laurel for “Author Event”
Skip to main contentYou have permission to edit this article.EditWelcome,HomeNews & EventsSportsLifestyleObituariese-EditionsClassifiedsContestsFollow UsLair JCJC alumnus & author returns to Laurel for “Author Event”Lair JCJC alumnus & author returns to Laurel for “Author Event”ELLISVILLE- Jones County native, former New York City resident and current Athens, Georgia resident, Noel Holston will be returning to Laurel as the guest author for the Laurel-Jones County Library’s “Author Event.” The 1968 Jones County Junior College alumnus is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated...…Skip to main contentYou have permission to edit this article.EditWelcome,HomeNews & EventsSportsLifestyleObituariese-EditionsClassifiedsContestsFollow UsLair JCJC alumnus & author returns to Laurel for “Author Event”Lair JCJC alumnus & author returns to Laurel for “Author Event”ELLISVILLE- Jones County native, former New York City resident and current Athens, Georgia resident, Noel Holston will be returning to Laurel as the guest author for the Laurel-Jones County Library’s “Author Event.” The 1968 Jones County Junior College alumnus is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated...WW…
South Jones Elementary Science Day
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Officer-involved shooting in Laurel handed to MBI for further investigation
Skip to main contentYou are the owner of this article.Edit ArticleAdd New ArticleYou have permission to edit this article.EditWelcome,HomeNews & EventsSportsLifestyleObituariese-EditionsClassifiedsContestsFollow UsThe MBI is investigating an early morning shooting involving Laurel Police Department officers."On October 30, 2023, at approximately 4:29 a.m., Laurel Police Department officers were involved in a shooting in the area of South 4th Avenue," said Laurel Police Chief Tommy Cox.Officers secured the scene, contacted MBI and turned the investigation over to them. The LPD will fully...…Skip to main contentYou are the owner of this article.Edit ArticleAdd New ArticleYou have permission to edit this article.EditWelcome,HomeNews & EventsSportsLifestyleObituariese-EditionsClassifiedsContestsFollow UsThe MBI is investigating an early morning shooting involving Laurel Police Department officers."On October 30, 2023, at approximately 4:29 a.m., Laurel Police Department officers were involved in a shooting in the area of South 4th Avenue," said Laurel Police Chief Tommy Cox.Officers secured the scene, contacted MBI and turned the investigation over to them. The LPD will fully...WW…
Taylorsville finishes Region 7-1A unbeaten and claims region title for the first time since 2020
Skip to main contentYou have permission to edit this article.EditWelcome,HomeNews & EventsSportsLifestyleObituariese-EditionsClassifiedsContestsFollow UsA brutal front-half schedule was by design. Early challenges were made to set up Taylorsville for a run at Region 7-1A and the playoffs, according to head coach Seth McDonald.The Tartars finished unbeaten in Region 7-1A on Thursday night, walloping Leake County 64-8 and claiming the program’s first region title since 2020."Our first goal on the board was to win district," said Taylorsville head coach Seth McDonald. "Now we can mark that...…Skip to main contentYou have permission to edit this article.EditWelcome,HomeNews & EventsSportsLifestyleObituariese-EditionsClassifiedsContestsFollow UsA brutal front-half schedule was by design. Early challenges were made to set up Taylorsville for a run at Region 7-1A and the playoffs, according to head coach Seth McDonald.The Tartars finished unbeaten in Region 7-1A on Thursday night, walloping Leake County 64-8 and claiming the program’s first region title since 2020."Our first goal on the board was to win district," said Taylorsville head coach Seth McDonald. "Now we can mark that...WW…
Laurel School District hosts Town Hall Meeting regarding brand new FIRST Robotics Competition Team
Skip to main contentYou are the owner of this article.Edit ArticleAdd New ArticleYou have permission to edit this article.EditWelcome,HomeNews & EventsSportsLifestyleObituariese-EditionsClassifiedsContestsFollow UsGulfport's Team Fusion members show Laurel's Team EF5 Chaos how they control their robot.Gulfport's Team Fusion demonstrates their robot's features.Maria Lott of NASA teaches about roboticsDavid Fava, FIRST senior mentor and founder of the original Gulfport's Team Fusion demonstrates their robot's features.Gulfport's Team Fusion demonstrates their robot's...…Skip to main contentYou are the owner of this article.Edit ArticleAdd New ArticleYou have permission to edit this article.EditWelcome,HomeNews & EventsSportsLifestyleObituariese-EditionsClassifiedsContestsFollow UsGulfport's Team Fusion members show Laurel's Team EF5 Chaos how they control their robot.Gulfport's Team Fusion demonstrates their robot's features.Maria Lott of NASA teaches about roboticsDavid Fava, FIRST senior mentor and founder of the original Gulfport's Team Fusion demonstrates their robot's features.Gulfport's Team Fusion demonstrates their robot's...WW…
Jones College Most Beautiful Pageant slated for November 8, 2023
Skip to main contentYou have permission to edit this article.EditWelcome,HomeNews & EventsSportsLifestyleObituariese-EditionsClassifiedsContestsFollow UsJones College will hold its annual Most Beautiful Pageant on Wednesday, November 8, at 7 p.m. in the M.B. Bush Fine Arts Auditorium. Thirty-two contestants will vie for Most Beautiful, Top 10, Top 5, Best Essay, and Most Photogenic. There will also be a People’s Choice award for the contestant with the most votes from the audience. Each vote costs $1. General admission is $8, with admission for Jones College students with...…Skip to main contentYou have permission to edit this article.EditWelcome,HomeNews & EventsSportsLifestyleObituariese-EditionsClassifiedsContestsFollow UsJones College will hold its annual Most Beautiful Pageant on Wednesday, November 8, at 7 p.m. in the M.B. Bush Fine Arts Auditorium. Thirty-two contestants will vie for Most Beautiful, Top 10, Top 5, Best Essay, and Most Photogenic. There will also be a People’s Choice award for the contestant with the most votes from the audience. Each vote costs $1. General admission is $8, with admission for Jones College students with...WW…
Hattiesburg Zoo to Honor Active Service Members and Veterans on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11th with Free Admission
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Jones College Costume Contest Winners
Skip to main contentYou have permission to edit this article.EditWelcome,HomeNews & EventsSportsLifestyleObituariese-EditionsClassifiedsContestsFollow UsELLISVILLE – Several hundred superheroes, princesses and ghouls came out to have fun at the annual Jones College Treats in the Streets on the JC campus in Ellisville. Kids played games for treats in the booths set up by JC faculty and students as a way to give back to the community. Some children participated in the costume contests for babies through teens, with the winners of the creatively dressed kids receiving a variety of goodies...…Skip to main contentYou have permission to edit this article.EditWelcome,HomeNews & EventsSportsLifestyleObituariese-EditionsClassifiedsContestsFollow UsELLISVILLE – Several hundred superheroes, princesses and ghouls came out to have fun at the annual Jones College Treats in the Streets on the JC campus in Ellisville. Kids played games for treats in the booths set up by JC faculty and students as a way to give back to the community. Some children participated in the costume contests for babies through teens, with the winners of the creatively dressed kids receiving a variety of goodies...WW…
Jim Rasberry named Jones College’s Outstanding Alumni of the Year; Nine Alumni honored during Homecoming 2023
Skip to main contentYou have permission to edit this article.EditWelcome,HomeNews & EventsSportsLifestyleObituariese-EditionsClassifiedsContestsFollow Us ELLISVILLE – Jones College’s Alumni Association and Foundation’s expanded Alumni Recognition Program held during Homecoming celebrations on October 28, 2023, honored nine alumni including Laurel’s Jim Rasberry as the Outstanding Alumni of the Year. “I have never felt so honored and so appreciated. The team here has been incredible we’re all appreciative of this award,” said...…Skip to main contentYou have permission to edit this article.EditWelcome,HomeNews & EventsSportsLifestyleObituariese-EditionsClassifiedsContestsFollow Us ELLISVILLE – Jones College’s Alumni Association and Foundation’s expanded Alumni Recognition Program held during Homecoming celebrations on October 28, 2023, honored nine alumni including Laurel’s Jim Rasberry as the Outstanding Alumni of the Year. “I have never felt so honored and so appreciated. The team here has been incredible we’re all appreciative of this award,” said...WW…
Nine Jones College Alumni honored during Homecoming 2023-Legacy Award
Skip to main contentYou have permission to edit this article.EditWelcome,HomeNews & EventsSportsLifestyleObituariese-EditionsClassifiedsContestsFollow Us During the Homecoming Luncheon, Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith (left) and Alumni Association President, Anita Shawn Crowder (right) recognized Dr. Dewey Garner of Raleigh (middle right) and current Oxford resident the Legacy Award. Also pictured are Garner’s sons, Christopher and Dewey Jr., and his wife of Barbara of 60 years. During the Homecoming Luncheon, Jones College President, Dr. Jesse...…Skip to main contentYou have permission to edit this article.EditWelcome,HomeNews & EventsSportsLifestyleObituariese-EditionsClassifiedsContestsFollow Us During the Homecoming Luncheon, Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith (left) and Alumni Association President, Anita Shawn Crowder (right) recognized Dr. Dewey Garner of Raleigh (middle right) and current Oxford resident the Legacy Award. Also pictured are Garner’s sons, Christopher and Dewey Jr., and his wife of Barbara of 60 years. During the Homecoming Luncheon, Jones College President, Dr. Jesse...WW…