The Art Talk at LRMA for February will be provided by Nash Nunnery, author of Magnolia Gridiron Cathedrals. A proud native of the Mississippi Delta, freelance writer Nash Nunnery has tapped into his love of vintage high school football fields in his home state for his first book, Magnolia Gridiron Cathedrals. The hardback coffee table […]
Dr. Sandra Sider will present “Centennial to Bicentennial: Quilt Making in the United States, 1876-1976.” Dr. Sider, a past president of Studio Art Quilt Associates, recently retired after 10 years as Curator for the Texas Quilt Museum. She edited Art Quilt Quarterly for six years, and has published numerous articles and books on fiber and […]
Join the staff at 320 Fifth Street for an excellent evening filled with music bingo, where you can test your musical knowledge, win fantastic prizes, and have a whole lot of fun! It's the perfect blend of music, games, and entertainment -- an event you won't want to miss! And, best of all, its FREE!
This performance will inform and entertain local patrons of the arts to experience the traditional African American Spiritual in a new way. Composer/Arranger Damien Sneed set ten traditional Spirituals to include genres like gospel, Latin, jazz, and blues. Dr. Katrin Cox completed her doctoral project on this collection and took a deep dive into the […]
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Do you enjoy sharing or exploring new recipes? Then check out our 641 Cookbook Club! The club meets on the third Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Bring your prepared dish for sampling and/or the recipe to share with other club members. Each month's theme is listed on the Laurel-Jones County Library's social media […]
Achieve your dream of owning a home! This free workshop will show you how. Get information on building credit, choosing a lender, selecting a home and more.
Join the Jones County Chamber of Commerce for the Grand Opening of Planet Fitness in Laurel!
Eddie Smith is the Mississippi State University Extension County Coordinator/ Extension Agent in Pearl River County. He has been employed with MSU-ES since July 1, 2008. He was the 2014 State Master Gardener Coordinator of the Year. He is also an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist. On January 1, 2023 he accepted the additional […]
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Join the staff at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art to celebrate the Handstitched Worlds exhibit with a fun-filled morning of quilt-inspired art and activities. From hands-on crafts to scavenger hunts, there will be fun for the whole family.
Join other home school families for an afternoon of FREE drop-in art adventures in the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art's annex. From toddlers to teenagers, everyone will enjoy this hands-on art experience. Activities change monthly and no reservations are required.
Join the staff of the Laurel-Jones County Library at the Laurel-Jones County Black History Museum & Arts for a special story time in honor of Black History Month and Black Children's Week (February 25- March 2nd)
The Jones County Chamber of Commerce and First State Bank will present the 2024 Leadership Forum featuring Landon Bryant, author, content creator, and influencer from Landon Talks. Those interested in registering for the event may do so here.
Join the staff at 320 Fifth Street for an exciting evening filled with music bingo, where you can test your musical knowledge, win fantastic prizes, and have a whole lot of fun! It's the perfect blend of music, games, and entertainment-- an event you won't want to miss! And, best of all, it's FREE!
March's First Friday at Union Hall Multicultural Arts Center is your ticket to community connection! Network with local leaders, enjoy breakfast and coffee with the Jones County Chamber of Commerce and discover paths to elevate your business within the Chamber community. Bring a peer and double the impact! Registration is required.
Lakeylah White of Grants Unlimited will be hosting informational sessions for Pine Belt homeowners on how to apply for housing repair and improvement grants. These grants are available for homeowners in rural areas who are 62 years old or older and who need repairs to improve the safety and accessibility of their homes. Applications can […]
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Touch a Truck provides a unique opportunity for children to explore vehicles of all types - public service, emergency, utility, construction, transportation, delivery, and "cool" trucks - in one place. Personnel will teach the children about the equipment displayed and how these machines help us and serve the Laurel area.
Laurel Main Street presents Laurel Leap! On the first Saturday of March, Laurel Main Street is taking it to the streets for downtown Laurel's only 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament -- Laurel Leap Day! Courts will be set up in the parking lot along Front Street, with plenty of room in the bleachers for spectators to cheer […]
Open Mic Night returns to Lee's! The open mic night has been a local favorite since it began years ago. Local musicians, poets, etc. are welcome. Come and perform original material and covers for a laid-back, supportive audience. Anyone is welcome to participate as long as they keep it family-friendly. Free to all!
Take a break and join the staff at the Laurel/ Jones County Library from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for coffee and coloring! Colors and coffee provided.
Laurel Main Street Presents Wine Down Downtown! For more information visit laurelmainstreet.com
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This event will be held on the Lawn of the Laurel Mercantile Company located at 414 Front Street and at the Scotsman General Store at 1 Spec Wilson Blvd. The event is sponsored by C-Spire, which has recently launched Connect and Protect, a new wireless initiative focused on innovative ways to keep families safely connected […]
Calling all TWEENS, ages 9-12 to join the staff at the Laurel-Jones County Library for The Tween Thing. The Tween Thing is a time for Tweens to gather, do crafts, play games, hang out, and have some fun!
Join the Laurel-Jones County Library for LEGO CLUB on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. It is open to the public and is for ages five and above. There will be a "brick challenge" each month and the library will display each masterpiece in the library until the time for the next month's meeting. […]
Join the staff at 320 Fifth Street for an exciting evening filled with music bingo, where you can test your musical knowledge, win fantastic prizes, and have a whole lot of fun! It's the perfect blend of music, games, and entertainment -- an event you won't want to miss! And, best of all, it's FREE!
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Laurel Mercantile Co. is proud to support American makers and local creators. Visit the Mississippi Made festival and support Mississippi's most talented artisans and craftsmen. Entry is FREE!
Do you enjoy sharing or exploring new recipes? Then check out our 641 Cookbook Club! The club meets on the third Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Bring your prepared dish for sampling and/or the recipe to share with other club members. Each month's theme is listed on the Laurel-Jones County Library's social media […]
