Ovett News

Jones County firefighters fought the blazes at a single-family home near Ellisville for several hours Tuesday.

Dozens of people from Ovett and surrounding towns gathered on the grounds surrounding the Order of the Eastern Star Ovett Chapter No.

A Jones County inmate sustained critical injuries Thursday afternoon while being transported to the Jones County Detention Center.

Mr. and Mrs. Brent Walters of Petal announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy Katherine Walters, to Zachary Felix Ray, son of Mr.

Ovett's Order of the Eastern Star's annual Fall Festival will be from 6-9 p.m. Oct.

An Ovett man was arrested and charged with forgery Tuesday by Jones County Sheriff's Investigators.

American Legion Post 146 of Petal is looking to raise money for veteran's causes in a very large way - by auctioning off a very large watermelon.

American Legion Post 146 of Petal is looking to raise money for veteran's causes in a very large way - by auctioning off a very large watermelon.

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

In 90-plus degree temperatures Saturday, a number of firefighters tested their skills, stamina and whit at a Firefighter Challenge sponsored by the Powers Volunteer Fire Department.

The Jones County Sheriff's Department is encouraging residents to come together and form Neighborhood Watch Programs in their community.

To the Residents of Ellisville, I would like to thank the Laurel Leader Call for the opportunity to present this letter and to thank my fellow neighbors and friends in Ellisville for taking a few moments to read this.