Storytime at the Library: 10 AM - 11 AM

Join us every week for a story and a craft!

Jones Co.nnect Networking at The Emporium on Ivy

Join the Jones County Chamber of Commerce for a Jones Co.nnect Networking Breakfast hosted by The Emporium on Ivy. These casual, one-hour events offer an opportunity to form meaningful connections, learn about the host organization, and interact with fellow Chamber mem......More

Join the Jones County Chamber of Commerce for a Jones Co.nnect Networking Breakfast hosted by The Emporium on Ivy. These casual, one-hour events offer an opportunity to form meaningful connections, learn about the host organization, and interact with fellow Chamber members and community partners.

The Emporium on Ivy 119 Ivy St Ellisville, MS 39437

Shower Singers Anonymous: 7 - 11 PM

Everybody needs a good dose of 'Oke to finish out their work week and wind down! Every Friday 7-11 pm FREE

320 5th St. Laurel, MS 39440

BankFirst Chili Cook Off

 Join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026, for the BankFirst Chili Cook Off! Teams from all over the region will be competing for best traditional or homestyle chili, and the top team will take home the giant chili pepper! $15 for all-you-can-eat samples from all the parti......More

 Join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026, for the BankFirst Chili Cook Off! Teams from all over the region will be competing for best traditional or homestyle chili, and the top team will take home the giant chili pepper! $15 for all-you-can-eat samples from all the participating teams, and $30 will score you a handmade pottery bowl as well as entry. Don't miss out!  

Downtown Laurel

Storytime at the Library: 10 AM -11 AM

Join us every week for a story and a craft!

LEGO Club at the Laurel- Jones County Library: 6 - 7 PM

Everyone is welcome at the Lego Club, regardless of age. It's a place where young and old can come together to share their love for building with bricks. Held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm, we have a different "brick challenge " each month and displa......More

Everyone is welcome at the Lego Club, regardless of age. It's a place where young and old can come together to share their love for building with bricks. Held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm, we have a different "brick challenge " each month and display each masterpiece in the library until the next month's meeting. . Legos and big blocks are provided by the library. *Please Note: Children under the age of 14 must have a parent or guardian remain in the library during the event.

Laurel-Jones County Library 530 Commerce Street Laurel, MS 39440

Storytime at the Library: 10 AM - 11 AM

Join us every week for a story and a craft!

2026 Night to Shine presented by The Tim Tebow Foundation hosted by Life Church

Night to Shine is a prom event for our special needs community in Jones County, MS and beyond. We host a night to remember with food, dancing, games, photos, karaoke and sensory rooms. Each special guest will be placed with a buddy volunteer for the evening. Parents are......More

Night to Shine is a prom event for our special needs community in Jones County, MS and beyond. We host a night to remember with food, dancing, games, photos, karaoke and sensory rooms. Each special guest will be placed with a buddy volunteer for the evening. Parents are welcome to join, and we also have a special room for parents/guardians.

Shower Singers Anonymous: 7 - 11 PM

Everybody needs a good dose of 'Oke to finish out their work week and wind down! Every Friday 7-11 pm FREE

320 5th St. Laurel, MS 39440

Storytime at the Library: 10 AM -11 AM

Join us every week for a story and a craft!

Storytime at the Library: 10 AM - 11 AM

Join us every week for a story and a craft!

Shower Singers Anonymous: 7 - 11 PM

Everybody needs a good dose of 'Oke to finish out their work week and wind down! Every Friday 7-11 pm FREE

320 5th St. Laurel, MS 39440

Storytime at the Library: 10 AM -11 AM

Join us every week for a story and a craft!

2026 Leadership Forum presented by First State Bank

The Jones County Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Dr. Joe Paul as the featured speaker for the 2026 Leadership Forum presented by First State Bank.   Dr. Paul will share practical leadership insights shaped by his experience leading complex organizations, ......More

The Jones County Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Dr. Joe Paul as the featured speaker for the 2026 Leadership Forum presented by First State Bank.   Dr. Paul will share practical leadership insights shaped by his experience leading complex organizations, building high-performing teams, and navigating change with clarity and purpose. About Dr. Joe Paul:   Dr. Joseph S. Paul serves as the 11th President of The University of Southern Mississippi, a Carnegie R1 research institution, serving approximately 16,000 students on campuses in South Mississippi and along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Prior to being named President, Dr. Paul served The University of Southern Mississippi from 1976 to 2015, in leadership roles including Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Affairs.   Dr. Paul has served as president of the United Way of Southeast Mississippi, Board Chairman for the greater Hattiesburg Area Development Foundation, president of the Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, and as a trustee for the Hattiesburg Public School District. He is the co-founder of the Hattiesburg Leadership Pinebelt program and has served on a statewide basis in leadership positions with the Mississippi Economic Council.   He holds a Ph.D. in administration of higher education from the University of Alabama and was named the university’s Most Outstanding Doctoral Student in the field in 1985. The Bay St. Louis native earned a bachelor’s degree in communication and political science from USM in 1975, graduating magna cum laude from the University Honors College, and received a master’s degree in communication and management from Southern Miss in 1978. He was inducted into the University of Southern Mississippi Alumni Hall of Fame in 2000. Dr. Paul and his wife Meg reside in Hattiesburg, MS, and are active members of Trinity Episcopal Church. They have two grown children and three grandchildren.

127 Flynt Rd. Laurel, MS 39440