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 […]
Join the fun at 320 5th Street for karaoke night!
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 […]
Join the fun at 320 5th Street for karaoke night!
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 […]
