The Tween Thing at the Laurel Jones County Library will feature games, activities, crafts, and more for those ages 9-12. Refreshments will be served and admission is free.

Give the gift of life this Valentine's Day by coming out to the Cameron Center. All donors will receive $20.00 in gift cards to the vendor of their choice via email, a t-shirt on the day of the drive, and lunch (throughout the day from Polk's and Vitalant). Sign up online or call Michelle at […]

Join the Jones County Chamber of Commerce as they celebrate the opening of Keys2Fitness!

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]

Laurel Main Street Presents Wine Down Downtown! For more information visit laurelmainstreet.com

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 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!

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!

En Plein Air Art event in conjunction with 40th Anniversary of DAFS.

Lauren Rogers Museum of Art will host a free family event featuring hands-on activities, live demonstrations, interactive art experiences and more!  

Join the City of Laurel Parks and Recreation Department in a Spring Break Bash basketball tournament! Ages 9 and up. Boys and girls welcome. Contact Doremus Johnikin (DJ) for more information at 601.319.6171.

Join distinguished quilter Martha Ginn as she shares her work and discusses how traditional quilting techniques can be used to created dynamic works of art. All Art Talk programs are free and open to the public. No reservations are required. Bring a lunch- beverages and desserts to be provided.

Join 320 for their Sunday Funday Spring Brunch! Great food & drinks with occasional musical guests!

The Laurel-Jones County Black History Museum and Arts welcomes U.S. Congressman Mike Ezell. Ezell will present a flag flown over the United States Capitol to the Laurel-Jones County Black History Museum and Arts in Honor of Black History Month.

Join other home school families for an afternoon of FREE drop-in art adventures in the Museum Annex. From toddlers to teenagers, everyone will enjoy this hands-on art experience. Activities change monthly and reservations are NOT required.

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, its FREE!

Join 320 for some Sunday Funday Spring Brunch! Great food & drinks with occasional musical guests.

The City of Laurel is currently registering kids ages 6 through 12 for the city's recreational baseball program. Contact Doremus Johnikin at 601.319.6171 for more information.

Join the Jones County Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Jack's Family Restaurant to Laurel! Serving up delicious meals and warm smiles, Jack's is the perfect place for family and friends to gather and create memories.

Join the staff at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in their beautiful galleries and engage in a practice that focuses on relaxation, balance, and strength. Ann Barrow, a certified yoga instructor, will lead each drop-in class. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and bring their own yoga mat. Beginners are welcome and no […]

Join the Jones County Chamber of Commerce in a networking event at the Laurel-Jones County Library!  Meet with other local professionals and leaders where connections build a stronger Jones County. This month, the Jones County Chamber of Commerce and Laurel-Jones County Library will be celebrating the library's receiving one of 25 Home Town grants awarded […]

Join the staff at 320 for some "Sunday Funday" with their Spring Brunch! Great food & drinks with occasional musical guests.  

The Friends of the Laurel-Jones County Library System will host their inaugural "Pop Up Book Shop" fundraising event from April 8 - 14th at Sawmill Square Mall to celebrate National Libraries Week and in support of the local Laurel and Ellisville libraries. This community event will be a week-long used book shop, where patrons from […]

Join the Jones County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Kim's No Bull dealership. Be part of this milestone moment and witness how they are steering towards the future of car retail. Let's dig into new beginnings and drive progress together! Your presence will add to the celebration.

Tuesday, April 9th: 11:30 a.m. Author chat with Miranda Beard, author of You Have a Gift This event is part of the weeklong Pop Up Book Shop hosted by the Friends of the Laurel-Jones County Library System.

Author chat with Derrion Arrington, author of Standing Firm in the Dixie: The Freedom Struggle in Laurel, MS (The Laurel Black History Project) This event is part of the weeklong Pop Up Book Shop hosted by the Friends of the Laurel-Jones County Library System.

Join the Jones County Chamber of Commerce at South Central Regional Medical Center to celebrate the new Cancer and Infusions Center opening at SCRMC! Tour the facility and get to know the staff that is providing Jones County with local quality care and service!

Laurel Main Street presents Wine Down Downtown! For more information visit laurelmainstreet.com

Join 320 Fifth Street for Sunday Funday Spring Brunch! Great food & drinks with occasional musical guests.

Sunday, April 14th: 3 p.m. "So You Want to Write a Book" author chat with local authors Pamela Hatch and Betty Louise This event is part of the weeklong Pop Up Book Shop hosted by the Friends of the Laurel-Jones County Library System.

Join the Jones County Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the ribbon cutting for Last Dragon Chinese restaurant.

Painters will be painting outdoors throughout the downtown area in conjunction with the Domestic Abuse Family Shelters' 40th Anniversary.  

Join the Jones County Chamber of Commerce for their annual golf tournament at the Laurel Country Club. For more information, contact the Chamber at 601.649.3031.

Laurel Main Street and Community Bank's Annual Crawfest Crawfish Festival. This event will take place downtown at the corner of West Oak and Front Street with live music, beverages, and teams competing to be the winner! All entries are cooked on-site and will be judged by a team of crawfish experts and lovers. All proceeds […]

You're invited to a grand celebration marking a new chapter in Laurel's history at the Grand Opening of Community Bank's newest full-service branch at a historic downtown location. Join us as we honor the past and unveil our 7th Jones County location. Witness the blending of tradition with contemporary banking services right in the heart […]

Bass Tournament to be held at Lake Bogue Homa to benefit Leadership Jones County's Lake Bogue Homa restoration project to complete a playground addition, new welcome sign, and beautification enhancements. Boat check in at 5 a.m. Fishing time 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weigh-ins at 2:30 p.m. Teams must pre-register by April 26th Contact  Talia Steve […]

If you have heir property issues you won’t want to miss this workshop! The Mississippi Center for Justice is staffed with attorneys that can help navigate the process and get your deed cleared for FREE! Call Rachel Jones at 601.428.6401 to reserve your spot.

Need help with technology? Creating an email account, uploading or downloading photos or documents? Join the Laurel-Jones County Library for a fun course on basic computer usage.  

The Laurel Arts League presents the 52nd Day in the Park event at Mason Park. Day in the Park is the Laurel Arts League's largest annual event, which takes place the first Saturday of each May in Mason Park. The day begins with a 5k race followed by a Fun Run. Throughout the day, patrons […]

Join the Jones County Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the Leadership Jones County and Future Leaders of Jones County Class of 2024. Each group will present their group project during the ceremony.  Purchase tickets at Jonescounty.com or by calling 601.649.3031.

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, its FREE!

Join this one-mile march to celebrate faith in the community.

The Laurel- Jones County Black History Museum and Arts will host an art unveiling by artist Greg Crumbly who's artwork is currently featured in the Pentagon Hall of Honors and the Saint Petersburg Museum of History.

One Day ServSafe Class will be held at Jones College Advanced Technology Center. SERVSAFE is a National Restaurant Association food safety training program for hospitality personnel. It is recognized in all 50 states. Upon class completion, a 5-year certification will be awarded. Contact Jones College at 601.477.4114 or visit jcjc.edu/workforce for more information. The course […]

Join the team at 320 Fifth Street for 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!

DJ Transit will present Mayfest Community Celebration for Seniors at Chateau Adult Day Center in Laurel. The event will feature a bbq, a live DJ, and vendors from around the area to bring awareness to the important role of seniors in the community.

Join the staff at the Laurel Jones County Library in a fun, family Bingo night.  Everyone who shows their library card will get one free bingo card and may purchase up to 4 more for 1.00 each. Concessions will be available. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.

Need assistance with basic computer skills? Creating an email account? Uploading or downloading photos or documents? We are here to help! Join the staff at the Laurel Jones County Library for our basic computer skills class.

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!

The Laurel-Jones County Black History Museum & Arts will host its 3rd annual Juneteenth program. Contact Rev. Marian Allen at 601.323.9418 for more information.

Join the summer reading program at the Laurel-Jones County Library and enjoy this demonstration from the Laurel Fire Department. The demo will include a fire safety program, fire truck tour, and is suitable for ALL AGES!

Visit the Laurel-Jones County Library during its summer reading program to see the Joseph Harris Magic Show!

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!

Teens are invited to join the fun at the Laurel-Jones County library's Teen Scene event! Ages 13-17 welcome.

Join the staff at the Laurel- Jones County library for a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament! Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. Open to those ages 10-17. Choose your character and battle it out. The last one standing wins a prize! The library provides a Nintendo Switch and controllers. Players will maintain the same character throughout […]

Ready to rock out with one of the best 80's rock cover bands? Well, now is your chance!

Visit the Laurel-Jones County Library for their annual Summer Reading program! Take a journey to Australia and explore a variety of stations with crafts and activities inspired by everyone's favorite blue heeler and her family. Children and their caregivers are invited to a special Bluey Bash at the library -- for real life! (Be on […]

Join the Jones County Chamber of Commerce and Spacebox Storage in Laurel to celebrate Spacebox's new expansion.

Join the Laurel-Jones County Library for Bingo night! Doors open at 5:45 p.m. This event is fun for the whole family and won't break the bank! Bingo cards are $1.00 each and each person with a library card gets one FREE bingo card! (Limit 5 cards per person.) Concessions will be available for purchase during […]

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, its FREE!

Join the staff at the Laurel-Jones County Library to learn the basics of sewing. It is a class for those who wish to learn the basics of sewing. Free of charge and open to all ages but geared more toward teens and adults. No registration required.

Join the Kids Book Club at the Laurel-Jones County Library for a literary discussion. "Diary of a Book Club Kid" Open to kids ages 10-12.  Read any "Diary" Book for Discussion. Please visit circulation desk for more options, a parent/guardian must remain at the meeting.

Join the Jones County Chamber of Commerce for the Jones Co.nnect Power Hour this July! Gain invaluable insights from industry expert Gwen Magee on delivering exceptional customer service by accurately identifying and meeting your customers' needs. Elevate your business with actionable strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and drive success. Don't miss this opportunity to learn […]

Join the staff at the Laurel Jones County Library for a Grease Sing-a-long! Free movie night at the Library ! Hey, Pink Ladies and "T" Birds, break out those poodle skirts and leather jackets and join in as they sing, dance, and hand-jive to the songs of the movie Grease. Costumes are encouraged, and a […]

Bingo at the library is fun for the whole family that won't break the bank! Cards are $1.00 each. Show your Laurel-Jones County library card and receive a free card. (Limit 5 cards). Concessions will be available for purchase. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.