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Former Covington County Employee Indicted for Embezzling $77,000

by Lisa H. Shoemaker

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(Jackson, Miss.) Following an annual audit and thorough investigation by State Auditor’s Office, Winnie Hathorne, a former bookkeeper for the Covington County Sheriff’s Department, was indicted for...

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The Southern Misfits

Four local bands headline benefit for local roller derby team

by Jill Deakle

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The Pine Belt’s roller derby team, The Southern Misfits, are heading to Dallas to take on the girls of Assassination City Roller Derby. To raise money for their upcoming adventure on January 30, t...

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Wreaths Across America

by Sheena Adams-Avery

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With the holiday fast approaching families are joining together with holiday cheer, remembering past Christmases and celebrating love, life and joy. For several of our nation’s families, the hol...

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Community Christian Center students and staff won $500 for collecting the most cans on a per student average.

Local Students Give in Canned Food Drive

by Sheena Adams-Avery

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In the spirit of giving, 28 local schools collected 41,408 cans of food to help those less fortunate in the community through a canned food drive to benefit Wesley House Community Center. The c...

PROCUREMENT CENTERS MERGE OFFERING BETTER SERVICE AND COST SAVINGS

by Edited by Sheena Adams-Avery

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The Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program (MPTAP) will host an open house to mark the merger of the East Central Contract Procurement Center with the Central Mississippi Contract Pro...

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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Angela Buckley joins Buffalo Wild Wings as Laurel GM
Buffalo Wild Wings® is proud to announce that Angela Buckley has been named general manager of the Laurel restaurant. Continuing to fulfill every “wing-craving” across the region, Buffalo Wild Wi...

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Deputy Abraham McKenzie with the Jones County Sheriff’s Department demonstrated the use of the mobile home door breacher tool.

New tool will help Sheriff’s Department in the war against drugs
The element of surprise is key in a narcotic agent’s war against drugs. Thanks to the generous donation of a special tool, narcotic agents with the Jones County Sheriff’s Department will have the...

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Several local organizations were set up in the center court of the Sawmill Square Mall, Thursday, June 23, to offer senior citizens an opportunity to learn about the information and services provided by the organizations. Organizations participating in the fair Thursday included AARP and the AARP Safe Drivers, Jones County Chapter of the American Red Cross, RSVP, Laurel City Police Department, Jones County Sheriff’s Department, Foster Grandparents, EOC, Laurel Fire Department, First Call for Help, SCRMC, Jones County Chamber of Commerce, Jones County Crime Stoppers, Crisis Pregnancy Center, Comfort Care Hospice and Veteran’s Memorial Museum.

Senior citizen's health fair held at Sawmill Square Mall
Several local organizations were set up in the center court of the Sawmill Square Mall, Thursday, June 23, to offer senior citizens an opportunity to learn about the information and services provi...

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The nurses from the 4th floor of the CF Care Center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center formed the team, “Huntin for a Cure,” in memory of CF patient Trace Manning, who died in December 2008 at the age of 21. The team was also formed in honor of his younger brother, 12-year-old Madison. L-R (in stroller) Cara Kennedy, Ashley Kennedy, Dedra Fortenberry, Kaiti Jackson, Michelle Bennett, (in brown T-Shirts) Mike Manning, Donna Manning, Madison Manning, Ashley Houston, Kelly Ross, Haaga Michaelson and Denise Caraway.

Taking “Great Strides” to battle Cystic Fibrosis
Over 100 people from all over the state gathered in Mason Park on Saturday, June 13 to take “Great Strides” in the battle for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Teams are organized for victims of the di...

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Jones County Young Professionals (JCYP) were stroking ping pong balls in the clubhouse of the Windermere Community, Thursday, June 18 during their June social. The social was sponsored by Howard Johnson Properties and the Windermere Community, a dream of developers Harry and Jeanne Bush.

JCYP June Ping Pong Social held at Windmere Commmunity
Jones County Young Professionals ( JCYP ) were stroking ping pong balls in the clubhouse of the Windermere Community, Thursday, June 18 during their June social. The social was sponsored by Howar...

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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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Fire Chief Jimmie Bunch on looks over the remains of the latest home fire in the City of Laurel.

City of Laurel Fire Department gives Citizens Tips on Basic Fire Prevention
The City of Laurel has had three house fires since November and that is three too many. Prevention Officer Alfred Jordan and Fire Chief Jimmie Bunch both said, “These fires were preventable and w...

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Community Living’s Healthy Lifestyle: Making Everyday Matter Campaign aims to engage, and encourage individuals who reside in Community Homes to take their obesity issues seriously. Pictured at the walking track at the Family YMCA in Hattiesburg is active participant, Sue Holifield.

Community Living’s Healthy Lifestyle Gains Success
What a harsh reality that for three years in a row Mississippi has claimed the title of most overweight state. Nearly 30% of adult Mississippians are deemed obese according to a report from the Ce...

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Senator Chris McDaniel Report, January 13, 2010
The first week of the 2010 legislative session was a blur. On the first day of the session, the Senate approved a tax incentive package for a German pipe manufacturing company, as well as a bill...

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Just the Right Style
Many are gearing up with the perfect black dress and stylish Louboutins or the modern black tuxedo with a sleek pair of Kenneth Coles for the numerous holiday parties of the season. Whether it is...

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Divine Destinies Save Time. Save Money.
It’s the holiday season and as the snap of the cold air begins to set in and the jolly of Christmas cheer settles in our hearts, most are looking forward to spending time with their loved ones ope...

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Service with a smile: Terry Ellis, owner of Ellis Optical Shoppe, servicing customer Ethan Bond.

Clear Vision at Ellis Optical Shoppe
It was a clear vision for Terry Ellis, owner of Ellis Optical Shoppe, who saw a need for a family oriented, customer centered optical shop. With quality products and fast, friendly and personaliz...

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Quick Prints
When John and Margaret Remy went to Hawaii for their 25th wedding anniversary, they never dreamed their lives would take a new direction. On Maui, a new photo lab was offering free Tom Selleck pri...

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Saylor and Natalie Sims prepare to go trick or treating with Tyler Sinclair.

Trick-or-treating in the Pine Belt
Local children in the Pine Belt trick-or-treated in neighbors and at events on Saturday, October 31.

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JCJC s Treats in the Streets

Jones County Junior College's Treats in the Streets
Jones County Junior College held their annual Treats in the Streets on campus in Ellisville on Thursday, October 29. Games were on hand for the kids, and candy was passed out. For the older kids,...

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Husband and wife charged for forgery and exploitation of elderly woman
A husband and wife were placed behind bars Tuesday after being arrested by Jones County investigators for forging checks on an elderly woman. Elizabeth Myrick, 38, and Shan Myrick, 36, of the 100 ...

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G O Finance We make it. We service it.
Everyone has need of a little extra money sometimes especially with inflation, deprivation and flat out hard economic times or with specific agendas such as purchasing a car, back-to- school or ho...

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Former JCJC employee sentenced to 10 years for embezzling $90,000

Deputies Seize Meth Lab: Two in Custody

Cochran, Graham charged with grand larceny

City of Laurel Fire Department gives Citizens Tips on Basic Fire Prevention

Community Living’s Healthy Lifestyle Gains Success

Senator Chris McDaniel Report, January 13, 2010

Just the Right Style

Divine Destinies Save Time. Save Money.

Clear Vision at Ellis Optical Shoppe

Four local bands headline benefit for local roller derby team

Wreaths Across America

Local Students Give in Canned Food Drive

PROCUREMENT CENTERS MERGE OFFERING BETTER SERVICE AND COST SAVINGS

MARINES KICK OFF TOYS FOR TOTS

Meridian Symphony Orchestra ends Breast Cancer Awareness Month on a good note

Main Street UMC Preschool celebrates Halloween

Boy Scouts Popcorn Partnership Promotes Sales and Service

Duds for Doodlebugs is held at the Forrest County Multi Purpose Center

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Arts organizations coordinate special events surrounding the theatrical presentation at the MSU Riley Center

Ellisville Public Library hosts grand opening

Local artist Frankie Buckley showing in Memphis gallery

Angela Buckley joins Buffalo Wild Wings as Laurel GM

New tool will help Sheriff’s Department in the war against drugs

Senior citizen's health fair held at Sawmill Square Mall

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obituaries

Neil Smith
Neil Smith, 73, of Hattiesburg died Monday, July 13, 2009, at Forrest General in Hattiesburg. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Matthews Cemetery in Jones County. Rev. Raymond...

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Bryce Jordan
Bryce Jordan of Waynesboro, MS. died Tuesday June 20, 2009 at Wayne General Hospital in Waynesboro, MS. Visitation will be held Thursday July 2 from 11 to 12 at McDonald & Sons Funeral Chapel....

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Ellana Lenora Magee
Ellana Lenora Magee, 56, of Collins, MS departed this life on Thursday June 25, 2009 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 3, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Macedo...

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George W. Moseley
George W. Moseley, 79, of Laurel died Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20 at Memory Chapel with buri...

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Sherrie Joanna Clark McCormick
Sherrie Joanna Clark McCormick, 45, passed away at her home in Ellisville. Joanna went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 13, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday,...

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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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jail docket

Forrest County Jail Docket
June 10-16

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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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