Leader Call Local News

Ellisville earns state-wide award

2012-02-09T07:00:00-06:00

The City of Ellisville has yet another award under its belt.

Jones Co. native killed in Jackson accident

2012-02-09T09:30:30-06:00

A Jones County native will be laid to rest this weekend after a fatal crash in Rankin County.

Students participate in Arbor Day event

2012-02-09T07:00:00-06:00

Local residents celebrated Arbor Day for the planting of trees at several local schools.

Annual ‘Gift of Sight Day’ being offered

2012-02-09T07:00:00-06:00

About nine people will receive free eye procedures as the Southern Eye Center in Hattiesburg observes its annual “Gift of Sight Day.”

Parents outraged

2012-02-09T07:00:00-06:00

“It’s a sad day in East Jasper.” Those were the words of several parents who came out to the Heidelberg Multipurpose Complex Wednesday evening.

New No. 5 fire station ready

2012-02-09T07:00:00-06:00

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be conducted today for the City of Laurel’s newest fire station.
Nearly 70 years after the construction of it’s original building, the City of Laurel’s Fire Station No. 5 has a new home.

Arbor Day set for Feb. 10

2012-02-08T07:00:00-06:00

The City of Laurel is recognizing Arbor Day and Laurel Mayor Melvin Mack has proclaimed Friday, Feb. 10th, as Arbor Day in the City of Laurel.

JCJC’s student health fair focusing on prevention

2012-02-08T07:00:00-06:00

Jones County Junior College students recently had the opportunity to discover the true meaning of Benjamin Franklin’s motto, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” at the college’s Student Health Fair. Hundreds of students took advantage of the opportunity to learn about a wide range of topics including behavioral problems, nutrition, fitness, and foot care.

Aspiring to greatness

2012-02-08T07:00:00-06:00

The Rev. Leander Bridges was the keynote speaker at Jones County Junior College’s Black History Program Tuesday.

Arrest made in bomb threat

2012-02-08T07:00:00-06:00

A 19-year-old Jones County Junior College student was arrested Tuesday in connection with a bomb threat to a building on the school’s campus earlier in the day.