Ellisville News

The Mississippi Lions All-Star Band took to the streets of Ellisville near Jones Co.

Volunteer fire departments throughout Jones County had their hands full Wednesday, battling separate blazes in Ellisville and several brush fires.

Officials in Ellisville were administered the oath of office Tuesday night by Jones County Chancery Clerk Larry Ishee as they assume office for the new fiscal year, which begins Tuesday.

Where can students learn how to analyze a crime scene, pet an albino corn snake and make African folk art before entering the seventh grade? The answer: Jones County Junior College's Kids College held June 8-12 on the Ellisville campus.

LAUREL - ONLY IN AMERICA would you see a photo like this! As I was traveling through North Carolina recently, I took this patriotic photo and wanted to share it with you as we will celebrate our independence on the Fourth of July.

ELLISVILLE - When it comes to the NJCAA, Brian Beck has to make sure each school dots all of its i's and crosses all of its t's. 'Our biggest goal at the NJCAA and why our national office exists is to maintain a level playing field for all of our member institutions,' said Beck, the NJCAA's Director of Compliance.

Around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, a construction crew bored into an 8-inch water main at the intersection of Short Street and Royal Street in Ellisville.

The state's premier band members will be led by a Hattiesburg drum major.Allen Grace will be one of the 126 members of the Lion's All-Star Band practicing on the Jones County Junior College campus in Ellisville June 27 through July 3. To prepare for international competition in Minneapolis, musicians will be marching through downtown Ellisville ...

A group of community leaders are working to take steps toward helping the community to achieve excellence.

ELLISVILLE - Various melodies could be heard across the Jones County Junior College campus at the ninth annual Adventures in Music Camp.

On Saturday, May 23, 2009, the Laurel School District was faced with an unexpected tragedy that has left the district with many new hurdles to cross.

Situated at the intersection of Mississippi 532 and Mississippi 37 sits a small store, which at first glance might not be noticed by passer-bys. Yet upon closer examination, one might be surprised at their discovery.

Mr. and Mrs. Troy Brown Jr., of Purvis announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashton Brown, to Clay Phillips, son of Mr.

Betty Davis, a licensed practical nurse in the medical clinic at Ellisville State School, recently was chosen as Nurse of the Year at the facility.

Jones County Fire Coordinator Dan McKenna supports State Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney's plan to push state legislators to provide disability insurance for Mississippi's volunteer firefighters.

ELLISVILLE - SUMMER IS quickly approaching and most children already are enjoying their summer break from school.

The Laurel City Council will consider approving a change to the city's organizational chart and consider naming some city facilities in honor of some living residents.

An Ellisville man is in jail facing multiple counts of indecent exposure after his arrest Monday.

ELLISVILLE - Four home dates highlight the 2009 Jones County Junior College football schedule, which was released by the school on Monday.

A Laurel woman has been arrested and charged in connection with an ongoing embezzlement case in Ellisville.