Six counties in the state have been declared as the primary natural disaster area. Producers in Jasper, Clarke, Lauderdale, Simpson, Attala and Yazoo counties who suffered physical damage and losses caused by tornadoes, excessive rainfall and flash flooding that occurred on Feb. 5 may be eli…
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Editor’s note: This is the second part of a two-part series. Part 1 appeared in the March 10 Leader-Call.
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One of the largest sectors of Jones County’s economy is manufacturing, just as manufacturing is one of the larger sectors of our state’s economy. Manufacturing in Mississippi accounts for 16.18 percent of total output and employs 12.54 percent (145,000) of our state’s workforce.
The Ellisville State School Direct Support Employee of the Month winners for January are, from left, Laura Wedgeworth of Hebron, Renet Cline of Hattiesburg, Pattie Jenkins of Toomsuba and Nicole White of Hattiesburg.
Two Laurel companies were awarded contracts for maintenance work at the Mississippi Transportation Commission’s Feb. 11 meeting. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will oversee the 17 projects, which will maintain and enhance transportation infrastructure of the state.
TEC announced recently that Joey F. Garner, executive vice president, has been selected as one of nine new members of the Mississippi Forum of the International Women’s Forum.
Representatives from Dollar General’s Human Resources and Store Operations teams are planning to host a career event in Laurel on Wednesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Audubon Drive store in North Laurel.
Do you ever think about the food you eat? Do you realize that one of Jones County’s largest and most well-known companies is international in scope and sales and is headquartered right here in Laurel?
The Direct Support Employee of the Month winners for December were recently announced at Ellisville State School. Winners for the month were, from left, Tisha Philley of Ellisville, Martha McDaniel of Laurel, Kaneesha Flowers of Ellisville and Curtis Trotter of Heidelberg.
TEC is bringing fiber-optic internet to rural Jasper County by this spring, company officials said.
Jones County’s history is steeped in our natural resources, with timber as the earliest asset that took us on the road toward progress.
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A community is generally made up of good, hard-working, moral and honest people and businesses and organizations/institutions that employ those citizens.
Dixie Electric Power Association made a donation of several dozen new stuffed toys to Powers Fire & Rescue’ toy drive. Powers volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders use the stuffed toys to give to children who are involved in emergency incidents. From left, Dixie Electri…
For the third time in four years, Southern Pipe & Supply has been selected to the “Top 100 Best Medium-Sized Companies to Work for in America” list by Fortune magazine. The Meridian-based company’s national honor comes on the heels of being recognized as “The Best Place to Work in Missis…
During the Mississippi Realtors annual convention in Biloxi, the Laurel Board of Realtors member Debbie West of RE/MAX Town & Country was honored by the association’s local board as its Realtors member Realtor of the Year. Local Board Realtor of the Year is awarded annually to the agent …
Sawyer Taylor of Laurel has been promoted to vice president at Community Bank in Laurel, said Scott Pickering, CEO for the bank’s Pine Belt region.
Chancellor, Inc. hosted an Ideal Electrical National Championship qualifying round in Laurel in September, when Timmy White accomplished the best time in the state by being the fastest using Ideal tools to complete various electrician tasks.
BancorpSouth presented members of Southern Civitan a check for $500 to assist the local civic club with its project of providing wheelchair swings for city parks in Laurel. A dedication of the first swing installed at the Laurel SportsPlex will be scheduled soon. “We are pleased to help with…
TEC, based in Bay Springs, aquired FailSafe Security from Fail Telecommunications Corporation effective Nov. 1. TEC will acquire all FailSafe Security assets and customer contracts, and the merged business will continue to operate under the TEC Security brand.
Ellisville State School recently honored employees with five year increments of service at the Employee Appreciation Program. Employees received certificates and gifts of appreciation. A total of 119 employees were recognized, with 18 being commended for 25 or more consecutive years of service.
SouthGroup Insurance & Financial Services was recently listed as a Best Practices Agency by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America. This distinction makes SouthGroup part of an elite group of independent insurance agencies around the United States.
Dixie Electric Power Association encourages its members to participate in its annual membership meeting on Saturday in the auditorium of the Laurel office (1863 Highway 184).
The Ole Miss Alumni Association welcomed new elected officers for 2019-20 at its annual meeting Oct. 5 as part of the University of Mississippi’s homecoming activities.
Three-term Laurel Mayor Susan Vincent will be the keynote speaker at the Jones CO.nnect’s lessons in leadership breakfast on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Laurel Train Depot.
SouthGroup Insurance Services, an independent insurance agency with 22 branch offices throughout Mississippi, recently made a donation to the South Central Health Care Foundation.
United Way of the Pine Belt Region’s 2019 campaign kickoff is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 5. The breakfast celebration will be at 127 Flynt Road in Laurel. Registration is $12 per person.
All graduates of Leadership Jones County are invited to apply for LJC’s 30th reunion class.
Educators and student representatives from the Laurel and Jones County school districts will participate in the second annual Education In Industry tour and discussion on Oct. 1.
The Jones County Job Fair will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday. Oct. 8 at Sawmill Square Mall Center Court. Entry for job seekers is free and any business may set up a booth for $75.
Summer in Mississippi for hundreds of children and students across the state means summer camp. At the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation’s Safety Camp, 53 seventh- to 12th-grade students camp with a purpose thanks to the MFBF’s Safety Department.
The First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for The First, announced the signing of an agreement and Plan of Merger with First Florida Bancorp, Inc., parent company of First Florida Bank, pursuant to which First Bancshares has agreed to acquire FFB.
Laurel Main Street will kick off its first Wine Down Downtown on Friday from 5-8 p.m.
The Jones County Chamber of Commerce is launching a new program for emerging professionals in Jones County to connect called Jones CO.nnect!
School supplies were added to the list of eligible items for the annual Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday, which is set for July 26-27.
Kiwanis Club of Laurel members heard an informative presentation on the history of Masonite of Laurel and the products currently produced at Wednesday’s regular club meeting.
Joan Young of the downtown Laurel BancorpSouth was honored as a 2019 Fifty-Year Club Member of the Mississippi Bankers Association at the 131st annual Mississippi Bankers’ Association convention in Destin, Fla., last month. She attended the convention with Russ Griffin, president of the Laur…
The Mississippi Public Service Commission and Secretary of State’s Office announced changes Monday to the Telephone Solicitation Act affecting registration requirements of charities.
As nearly 2 million U.S. college students graduate this spring, Magnolia State Bank is emphasizing the importance of a sound financial lifestyle. Magnolia State Bank has highlighted six financial tips recent college graduates should consider to position themselves for financial success as th…
BancorpSouth Bank has tapped Russell Griffin as president of its Laurel market. He will be responsible for managing banking operations in Laurel, as well as the cities of Ellisville, Bay Springs and Waynesboro.
Laurel Walmart shoppers can now click, pick, pay, then pull up to the store to get groceries. The new service started Friday.
Every year, the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi selects two “Women of Excellence” to honor at the Ultimate Fashion Show. The honorees are known for blazing a trail in their career paths and passionately pursuing the betterment of their communities. One of the recipients this year is Robin…
Dunn Roadbuilders won a statewide award for Best Municipal Overlay for the paving of a parking lot along Front Street in downtown Laurel. The Mississippi Asphalt Producers Association presented the company with the award and Dunn representatives presented an aerial photo and duplicate plaque…
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