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Mayor Magee recognizes National Nursing Home Week
In honor of National Nursing Home Week, Mayor Johnny Magee presented a proclamation to the residents of Comfort Care Nursing Home in Laurel on Monday, May 13th. Comfort Care Activities Director Lisa Young shared more about the day’s significance. “Today, we kick off our Nursing Home Week, and this...
Jones College announces 2023-2024 Hall of Fame students
ELLISVILLE –Twenty-one Jones College sophomores were selected as Hall of Fame finalists after completing an application listing campus and community involvement, volunteer service, leadership positions or offices held, and academic honors. Students also have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Some of these students are athletes and hold jobs in addition to their academic and campus responsibilities. They received special recognition in the college yearbook and during the spring commencement ceremony in May.
Lady Red Devils one step closer to hoisting state title trophy after Game 1 victory over Pine Grove
One step closer, one hurdle away. Until the bottom of the third, and despite having a 1-0 lead, the Lady Red Devils had not found a hit. Everything changed when Bella Jefcoat squeezed out a single to right field, giving Stringer their first hit and setting them up for a six-hit, four-run inning to take a commanding 5-0 lead.
“MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS” SUMMER CAMP TO BE HELD AT LAUREL Y.W.C.O.
(LAUREL, Miss.) – The first-ever Mental Health Matters summer camp will be held this May at the historic Young Women’s Christian Organization (Y.W.C.O.) in downtown Laurel. The camp is designed to combat rising mental health challenges among girls in a fun, safe setting that builds resiliency and brain health.
Five Jones College students named Tullos Scholars
ELLISVILLE – Five Jones College sophomores were selected as Tullos Scholars, Jaylynn Conner of Waynesboro, Haidyn Houston of Raleigh, Kadin Johnston of Waynesboro, Pablo Lopez of Waynesboro, and Aaron Mason of Raleigh. This is the college’s highest honor for the top five JC students, and it includes an endowed scholarship for the recipients. All five students were nominated by faculty members as they distinguished themselves and impressed selection committee members over the past two years.
Jones College High School Equivalency students meet “Real World”
ELLISVILLE – Jones College’s High School Equivalency students learned how well they would survive in the “Real World” by experiencing life’s challenges through the Mississippi State Extension service’s “Welcome to the Real World” program. MSU Extension Agent for Jones County, Kim Hancock passed out a random profession and budget worksheet with details about gross salary, taxes, insurance, and family to each of the 40 students. Then, they visited professionals in 10 stations and were given options on how they could spend their salary. Everyone had to budget and make decisions about childcare, clothing, communications, contributions/donations, extra-curricular activities, entertainment, food, housing/utilities, and transportation for themselves and at least a spouse and one child. Additionally, each student drew a “Life Happens” situation which could benefit or harm their budgets. Without an option to quit life, students were left with the choice of being in debt/going broke, getting a second job or successfully budgeting their monthly salary.
LRMA Hosts 2024 Blues Bash
On Friday, June 7, the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art (LRMA) will bring blues back to the Pine Belt Region with its popular Blues Bash, featuring the soulful sounds of the All-Star Blues Band from Jackson, MS. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the sound of Mississippi’s music from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. on the LRMA front lawn.
Baseball Recap: Taylorsville finds playoff glory versus Resurrection Catholic
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Taylorsville had no problem doing just that on Monday. They came out on top against the Resurrection Catholic Eagles by a score of 8-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). Considering Taylorsville has won 14 matches by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
State Senator Emanuel Jones Applauds $50,000 Funding for Decatur Youth Program in FY 2025 Budget
State Senator Emanuel Jones is singing the praises of a budget boost for a local youth program, touting a hefty $50,000 earmarked for the Malachi Project as part of the FY 2025 Budget. The Decatur-based initiative is known for its work with kids, providing an after-school haven where they receive a dose of the good book alongside life lessons, according to a Senate Press release.
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