Soso News

A Jones County woman involved in a traffic accident June 10 that killed a Gautier man has been charged with providing false information to police and driving with a suspended license, authorities said Monday.

Now that he has won another term as mayor of Soso, Mike Moore is continuing his efforts to bring improvement and growth to the small Jones County town he calls home.

It was a landslide victory in the race for mayor in the city of Sandersville. When the final vote was counted, Walter "Buzz" Jack had defeated opponent Jimmy Hill by a 157 to 42 margin, or 79 percent to 21 percent of the 199 total votes cast.

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Wade III of Soso announce the engagement of their daughter, Alicia Nicole, to Benjamin Martin Hebert, son of Mr.

A Jones County man reportedly stabbed another man Tuesday afternoon during an argument in Laurel, according to reports made to the Laurel Police Department.

Local officials said damage from storms and rainy weather have occupied many of the county crews for several weeks.

Two Jones County cities will hold primary elections Tuesday, and some positions should be decided by the time votes are counted.

Two Mississippi paramedics will be presented the American Ambulance Association's Star of Life Award.

A quick-moving storm wreaked havoc throughout the Pine Belt on Sunday toppling trees, knocking out power and causing one fatality.

Officials from three states of the Gulf Coast will be meeting this week to discuss preparations for hurricane season.

Laurel Parks and Recreation Elvin Ulmer speaks to the current class of Leadership Jones County at the Laurel Sportsplex.

Thousands turned out Saturday in Bay Springs to sit in their lawn chairs or lay on a blanket for the annual Jazz in the Grove to enjoy the great weather, while listening to some great music and eat some incredible food.

Antonio Hailes, the suspect accused of assault on his pregnant girlfriend, has been arrested, according to Laurel Police Department officials.

Public's help needed to clean up Jones Co. Great American Cleanup is Saturday By Charlotte A. Graham, countyreporter@laurelleadercall.com The roadways, highways and streets of Jones County should look a lot cleaner this week.

The Keep Laurel Jones County Beautiful Committee proudly announces its 19th Annual Great American Cleanup for April 20-25. The week-long event will kick-off on Monday, April 20, at 9 a.m. on the steps of the Jones County Courthouse.

William Carey University pitcher Melanie Bush has been named the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week for the week ending on April.

Area candidates from Laurel, Ellisville, Sandersville, and Soso, along with other surrounding municipalities, are invited to introduce themselves to the Laurel Leader-Call's readers through the Political page.

It looked and smelled a lot like Spring at the Magnolia Center Saturday where some of the Jones County Master Gardeners showcased some of their favorite plants at Spring Garden Day 2009.

A public meeting to review the Jones County Hazard Mitigation Plan is scheduled for Thursday, March 12, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Laurel Train Depot located at 230 Maple Street in Laurel, according to the ...

Twelve volunteer fire departments from Jones and Jasper Counties were joined by the Laurel Fire Department while trying to stop a huge fire at a Soso business from spreading to other nearby buildings early ...