According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, severe weather will invade the Laurel/Jones County area by 7 p.m. Tuesday night. The storm front, which dumped over 3 inches in Baton Rouge last night, carries with it the potential for damaging winds of over 70 m.p.h. and even tornadoes. Full Story »
LAUREL (AP) — Poultry producer Sanderson Farms Inc. posted a fiscal fourth-quarter profit following lower grain prices and reduced operating costs, the company reported Tuesday. Full Story »
JACKSON (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Chip Pickering and a youth league soccer coach fought after a weekend game, and now investigators are trying to figure out who started the scuffle, police said Monday. Full Story »
The number of veterans who survived World War II are growing fewer each year. But Commander Jerry Mack Ellzey of Marvin E. Stainton American Legion Post 11 in Laurel, won’t let that keep him from honoring these “heroes.” Full Story »
Just days away from the early snow, there is a potential for Jones County residents to see tornado activity late Tuesday afternoon and into the early evening hours. Full Story »
Other changes in the city’s budget are scheduled to be discussed today. Just over a month after enacting a new city budget, Laurel officials will consider several pay increases for positions in the city’s fire department. Full Story »
One person is hospitalized and another is behind bars following a Sunday afternoon shooting in the City of Laurel. Investigator Kim Stewart with the Laurel Police Department said the incident occurred in the 1000 block of south Ninth Avenue around 12:15 p.m. Sunday afternoon. Full Story »
Jones County Supervisors want all county residents to participate in the 2010 Census. Board President Andy Dial said an inaccurate count of the 2000 Census led to loss of valuable federal funding. Full Story »
Jones County residents will soon see in an increase in their garbage collection fees. Full Story »
BAY SPRINGS — Jasper County officials are working to determine what’s the best insurance policy for the county’s employees. As part of the its regular meeting Monday, the Jasper County Board of Supervisors met with insurance representatives to address the county’s health insurance policy. Full Story »
JACKSON (AP) — Police are investigating a fight between a former Mississippi congressman and a youth-league soccer coach after a weekend game. Madison Police Sgt. Robert Sanders says Chip Pickering, a Republican who served 12 years in the U.S. House, was accused of attacking the coach Sunday. Full Story »
A group in Charlotte, N.C., will be targeting Jasper County youth for a Day of Empowerment. Bishop Darlene Abney Lyons of North Carolina, formerly of Jasper County, has planned a Youth Empowerment Explosion for Feb. 27, 2010. Full Story »
Editor's note; This is part of a series of stories about people who have unique or interesting jobs in Jones County. Bonita Flynn spends the days between Thanksgiving and Christmas making sure Jones County families have something wonderful to celebrate at Christmas. Full Story »
Just over a month after enacting a new city budget, Laurel officials will consider several personnel modifications in the city’s Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department and the Public Works Department. Full Story »
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Committee of Laurel/Jones County announced the nominees for various awards that will be given during its annual banquet in January. Full Story »
People lined the downtown streets of Laurel and Ellisville Saturday as the cities hosted their annual Christmas parades. In Laurel, the festive parade began at 10 a.m. and featured area bands, floats and cars, and of course, the crowd favorite — Santa Claus. Full Story »
On this night before Christmas, a few “creatures” were stirring as the lights once again fell on Mason Park, located on 7th Avenue in Laurel. Full Story »
The Kiwanis Club of Laurel hosted its annual Pancake Day Saturday morning, which has become a long-standing here in the City Beautiful. Don Schwartz, a longtime member of the club, said Pancake Day has been held for more than 50 years, with roots going back to 1957. Full Story »
The Laurel City Council is expected to accept a commercial subdivision during its meeting Tuesday. The subdivision, which is being called the Palomine Subdivision, is located on Highway 15. Full Story »
PERRY COUNTY — The Superintendent of the Perry County School District is considering establishing an extended school program in an effort to challenge students to do their best. Full Story »
The Jasper County Justice Court case against Bay Springs resident Richard Stockman has been postponed until January. Jasper County Justice Court Judge Marvin Jones said Friday that a continuance was offered this week to Stockman’s attorney Joseph Sims because Sim’s wife is soon expecting a baby. Full Story »
The special judge appointed by the Mississippi Supreme Court to hear a Laurel resident’s lawsuit against the city and county in connection with the relocation of the Jones County Department of Human Services building has recused himself. Full Story »
The Economic Development Authority of Jones County is “going electronic.” EDA President Mitch Stennett said that due to economic pressures and financial constraints, as well as trying to do more with less, most of the organization’s publications and notices will be sent electronically. Full Story »
Fires continue in Jones Co. Two more blazes reported; total 13 since Nov. 24 Full Story »
Despite working 12 hour shifts at the Jones County Adult Detention Center, Sergeant Shemica Keeton of the Jones County Sheriff’s Department still finds time to volunteer as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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