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American Red Cross Increases Pakistan Flood Support to $5 Million
Aug 30, 2010
Washington, D.C., Tuesday, August 24, 2010 – As flood waters continue to wreak havoc on communities across Pakistan, the American Red Cross is increasing its support to $5 million to help families who have lost their homes and jobs and have little access to clean water and food. [Read More]
Trying to beat the heat
Aug 3, 2010
August 1, 2010
Salvation Army, Red Cross offering cooling stations
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It's state hurricane preparedness week
Jun 17, 2010
LAUREL, MS. (WDAM) - Starting June first, Pine Belt residents have another hurricane season to prepare for nearly five years after Katrina. [Read More]
Local Red Cross chapter raises $1,000 - Helping with tornado relief
May 14, 2010
Text “Red Cross” to 90999 to Help
May 3, 2010
If you would like to help people affected by disasters like the recent tornadoes and flooding you can make a $10 donation by texting “Red Cross” to 90999.
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South MS Red Cross Responds to Yazoo City Tornado
Apr 26, 2010
Yazoo City, MS Monday, April 26, 2010—The American Red Cross is providing shelter, food, and comfort to people across Mississippi as they deal with the aftermath of the deadly tornadoes that swept through the area over the weekend. Damage is widespread from the tornadoes that touched down Saturday and thousands of residents are without power. Both the governors of Louisiana and Mississippi have declared States of Emergency for the affected areas. [Read More]
Hey Mayor, try bending those knees just a tad
Mar 19, 2010
Mayor Mack, try bending those knees a little bit when throwing your punches. And keep that head down [Read More]
Mack ‘knocks out’ Dupree
Mar 19, 2010
By David Owens, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
March 18, 2010 10:51 am
— Laurel Mayor Melvin Mack was in rare form Wednesday morning as he entered a boxing ring set up for the “Brawl at City Hall” fundraiser for the Pine Belt Chapter of the American Red Cross.
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‘The Brawl at City Hall’
Mar 19, 2010
‘The Brawl at City Hall’
Mayor Mack challenges Dupree to fundraising boxing match
By David Owens, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
Laurel Mayor Melvin Mack has challenged his Hattiesburg counterpart, Johnny Dupree, to a boxing showdown Wednesday morning on the front lawn of City Hall. [Read More]
Bank, Red Cross partner to spread fire safety message
Mar 19, 2010
By David Owens, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
March 11, 2010 10:41 am
— Citizens National Bank of Laurel has partnered together with the Pine Belt Chapter of the American Red Cross to spread fire safety awareness during the month of March.
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Another Mack-Dupree challenge
Mar 19, 2010
By David Owens, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
March 08, 2010 11:43 pm
— The Pine Belt Chapter of the American Red Cross kicked off its 2010 “Heroes” fundraising campaign with a short press conference Monday at its downtown Laurel offices.
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‘Heroes’ campaign
Mar 19, 2010
By David Owens, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
March 07, 2010 11:47 am
— The Pine Belt chapter of the American Red Cross will kick off its annual “Heroes” fundraiser campaign at 2 p.m. Monday at its downtown Laurel headquarters, 401 W. Oak Street.
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Local Sports Briefs
Mar 19, 2010
The 9th Annual Williams Big Pine Classic golf tournament benefiting the United Way and the American Red Cross will be held Thursday, April 8 at Laurel Country Club.
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Jones County to receive emergency food, shelter funds
Mar 19, 2010
To the Leader-Call
March 04, 2010 10:52 am
— Jones County has been chosen to receive $31,109.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.
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Humanitarianism
Mar 19, 2010
By David Owens, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
February 28, 2010 01:57 pm
— The Laurel Junior Auxiliary presented their “Humanitarian of the Year” award Friday evening to a longtime Jones County schoolteacher and community volunteer.
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Three fires make busy morning for Jones Co. firefighters
Mar 19, 2010
By Charlotte A. Graham, countyreporter@laurelleadercall.com
February 14, 2010 02:06 pm
— It was a busy morning for Jones County volunteer firefighters Saturday as a they responded to two residential fires that occurred within minutes of each other and an early morning electrical wiring fire.
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Pickering gives ‘State of the Party’ address
Mar 19, 2010
By David Owens newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
February 12, 2010 09:50 am
— Charles Pickering, former 5th Circuit Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals, spoke to a throng of supporters Wednesday at the Jones County Republican Women’s monthly meeting at Western Sizzlin.
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Woman severely burned in latest house fire
Mar 19, 2010
By Charlotte A. Graham, countyreporter@laurelleadercall.com
February 11, 2010 10:26 am
— A Jones County woman received critical burn injuries in a Wednesday morning house fire on Flynt Road in Laurel.
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— A Jones County woman received critical burn injuries in a Wednesday morning house fire on Flynt Road in Laurel.
Business Briefs
Mar 19, 2010
February 04, 2010 09:54 am
Sanderson Farms donates $100K to American Red Cross for Haiti relief
Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAFM) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 (fifteen cents) per share payable Feb. 23, 2010, to stockholders of record on Feb. 9, 2010.
The Company also announced that it has made a gift in the amount of $100,000 to the American Red Cross designated for relief efforts in Haiti.
Commenting on the announcement, Joe F. Sanderson, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of Sanderson Farms, Inc. said “In recent weeks we have witnessed what is clearly the most devastating earthquake in recent history and its destruction to our neighbors in Haiti. Our contribution has been designated to support the emergency relief and recovery efforts to help those people in Haiti affected by this unprecedented disaster.”
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A gift from the heart
Mar 19, 2010
A gift from the heart
January 30, 2010 12:24 pm
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Five-year-old Emma Dixon recently donated the contents of her piggy bank to in her words, “the poor people in Haiti,” to the Pine Belt Chapter of the American Red Cross. Pictured, from left, are Emma’s brother, Simon; Emma; and Emma’s sister, Evy; with Peggy Owens-Mansfield, chapter executive director. Emma is from Jasper County and, according to her mother, asked to be brought to Red Cross for the donation. “What a wonderful gift to help our neighbors in Haiti,” Owens-Mansfield said. “Emma’s gift is very special and was obviously given from the heart.”
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MLK Parade Committee adds to Haiti relief
Mar 19, 2010
By David Owens, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
January 27, 2010 11:02 am
— The Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Committee contributed $210 to Haiti relief efforts during a brief press conference Tuesday morning in front of Laurel City Hall.
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Locals support aid to Haiti quake victims
Mar 19, 2010
By David Owens, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
January 21, 2010 11:43 am
— The Pine Belt Chapter of the American Red Cross received more than $21,000 for Haiti relief efforts during a day long fundraising drive Wednesday at Sawmill Square Mall.
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Haiti relief drive Wednesday
Mar 19, 2010
By David Owens, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
January 19, 2010 10:44 am
— WDAM-TV and the Pine Belt Chapter of the American Red Cross will co-sponsor a fundraising drive for Haiti relief efforts from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Sawmill Square Mall, 910 Sawmill Road.
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Rain delays MLK parade to Jan. 23
Mar 19, 2010
By Charlotte A. Graham, countyreporter@laurelleadercall.com
January 17, 2010 02:24 pm
— Rain postponed the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade Saturday, but didn’t dampen the spirit of organizers. [Read More]
Local agencies seek monetary donations in Haiti relief effort
Mar 19, 2010
By David Owens, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
January 15, 2010 10:50 am
— Local chapter representatives of the Salvation Army and American Red Cross are asking those who can give to support humanitarian efforts in Haiti.
On Tuesday, the island nation was rocked with a magnitude 7.0 earthquake, the most severe earthquake in over 200 years. More than 50,000 residents are believed dead with many more injured.
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Power crews on stand-by
Mar 19, 2010
By David Owens, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
January 08, 2010 11:02 am
With record low temperatures expected throughout Jones County this weekend, Dixie Electric Power Association and Mississippi Power are working hard to make sure their customers remain warm.
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Weather impacting school activities; closing schools
Mar 19, 2010
By David Owens, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
January 07, 2010 05:44 pm
— The Jones County School District and Laurel School District have canceled all activities for this evening and classes for Friday as winter weather approaches the area.
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Weather expected to worsen beginning Thursday
Mar 19, 2010
By David Owens, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
January 06, 2010 12:01 pm
Sleet and light snow flurries can be expected in Laurel and Jones County beginning Thursday morning. Weather conditions are expected to worsen on Friday as the high is not expected to top the level of freezing.
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Single digit temps, snow expected Thursday
Mar 19, 2010
Jones County residents will likely be flooding area stores in the coming days as they prepare for even colder weather later this week.
The Jones County Emergency Management Agency is also preparing for the worst. As a means to inform the county’s numerous agencies, Don McKinnon, EMA director, provided the latest news from the National Weather Service (NWS) during a Web-based weather briefing Monday.
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American Red Cross Responds to Haiti
Jan 13, 2010
South Mississippi January 13, 2010 — The American Red Cross has committed one million dollars to the relief efforts in Haiti following yesterday’s deadly earthquake. You too can help the mission by texting “HAITI” to “90999”. Every text will provide $10 to the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts. [Read More]
Jones County VFDs praise American Red Cross
Jan 5, 2010
By Lance Chancellor, Jones County Fire Council Public Information Officer
January 03, 2010 02:28 pm
— Jones County Volunteer Fire Departments are praising the efforts of the American Red Cross following a record breaking string of structure fires over the past month in Jones County.
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HAITI - Helping Reduce Malaria and Malnutrition
Dec 28, 2009
The American Red Cross has partnered with the Haitian National Red Cross Society to reduce deaths attributed to malaria and malnutrition. Haiti has the highest infant and maternal mortality rates in the Western Hemisphere, much of which has been attributed to the threats of malaria and insufficient diet. The propensity for hurricanes and other natural disasters to strike the country create an additional health and safety burden. [Read More]
Giving to those in need
Dec 21, 2009
By David Owens, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
December 18, 2009 11:50 am
— A local outreach ministry to care for those who lose their homes to fire took on a whole new purpose this year.
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Ellisville breaks ground on new multi-purpose building
Dec 18, 2009
ELLISVILLE — City officials were joined by county and state officials for the ground breaking ceremony for the City of Ellisville’s multi-purpose building.
Hosted by the Economic Development Authority of Jones County, the ground breaking Monday marks the official start of the construction of a building near the new library that will serve as a community center for the citizens of Ellisville and Red Cross Shelter, as well as a meeting place for groups and organizations.
Joining Ellisville Mayor Tim Waldrup and the Board of Aldermen in the ground breaking ceremony were State Representative Gary Staples; Bill Felder, a representative from the office of Congressman Gene Taylor; EDA Chair Marlo Dorsey; Gray Swoope, director of the Mississippi Development Authority; Jones County supervisors Andy Dial and Barry Saul and Jason Hicks of Sample & Associates.
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Local Red Cross volunteer finds her ‘purpose’ in life
Dec 18, 2009
Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of stories featuring unique jobs in Jones County
Sue Pates lives a good life, one she wouldn’t change in any way. In her 70’s, she is healthy, materially secure, spiritually connected to her church and surrounded by a loving family and close friends.
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Jones County EMA staff reaches milestone
Dec 18, 2009
If you have an emergency in Jones County and dial 911, you will be connected to a trained dispatcher at the Jones County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the staff at the EOC handle thousands of calls for assistance and dispatch emergency services units to respond to the various incidents. What often is not seen is the tremendous amount of work that goes on behind the scenes to keep the EOC up and running and handling a variety of responsibilities that revolve around managing an emergency situation.
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Students show appreciation for law officers
Dec 11, 2009
The West Jones Middle School and High School Peer Councils paid tribute to local law enforcement Wednesday with the 10th annual appreciation breakfast.
Cindy Williamson, sponsor for the Middle School Peer Council, said students use the event to say thanks to members of both the Laurel Police Department and Jones County Sheriff’s Department.
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Leadership Jones County learns about social service agencies
Dec 11, 2009
Members of Leadership Jones County were introduced to some of the county’s social service agencies and learned more information about others during a day-long session designed to discuss social issues.
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Motorcycle club looks to give back
Dec 11, 2009
By David Owens, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
December 04, 2009 10:28 am
— A new Laurel motorcycle group will be spreading the Christmas spirit this year.
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Joan Britton
Dec 11, 2009
Joan Britton
Joan Britton, 74, of Laurel, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2009 at Memory Chapel, with burial in Hickory Grove Cemetery. Rev. Jim Matheny will officiate.
She was an office manager for Tesoro Oil Company and a member of Kingston United Methodist Church. She was also a volunteer with the Pine Belt Chapter of the Red Cross.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dan Britton and Mary McIlwain Britton; and her sister, Barbara Johnston.
She is survived by her brother, Joe Britton of Sierra Vista, Arizona; two nephews, Timothy Breland of Hattiesburg, and Michael Breland of Birmingham, Al; three nieces, Meg Dean of Falls Church, Virginia, Beth Aselage of Green Forest, Arkansas, and Jo Keith, Gainesville, Virginia; and a host of other family members.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Red Cross.
To sign or view the family guestbook, visit www.leadercall.com
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. Monday until the time of service at Memory Chapel of Laurel, which is in charge of arrangements.
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Groceries for Granny’s Pantry
Dec 1, 2009
By David Owens, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
November 26, 2009 01:35 pm
— Senior citizens across the area will receive a much needed meal in the coming days thanks to the American Red Cross program, Groceries for Granny’s Pantry.
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Local nurse excels in school environment
Dec 1, 2009
By Charlotte A. Graham, countyreporter@laurelleadercall.com
November 26, 2009 01:33 pm
— Charlene Hill has worked as a nurse for 31 years now, but the most fulfilling part of her career has occurred within the past 13 years.
That’s how long Hill has served as a school nurse in the Jones County School District.
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Empty Bowls program helps to feed the needy
Dec 1, 2009
By Eloria Newell James, community@leadercall.com
November 26, 2009 01:14 pm
— When Pat Bailey, a member of St. John Episcopal Church embarked upon a new project to feed the hungry, she had no idea how it would turn out.
Bailey said the project, which began in the summer, resulted in several months of planning, hard work and help from a large number of volunteers from throughout the community.
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Red Cross sponsors Day of Caring
Dec 1, 2009
By Charlotte A. Graham, countyreporter@laurelleadercall.com
November 22, 2009 12:55 pm
— Jones County residents and other Wal-Mart shoppers donated toys, canned goods, pet food and much more to the Pine Belt Chapter of the American Red Cross during Saturday’s Laurel/Jones County Day of Caring.
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Empty Bowls project a big success at St. John
Dec 1, 2009
By Eloria Newell James, community@leadercall.com
November 21, 2009 01:14 pm
— St. John Episcopal Church embarked upon a new project to feed the hungry through a community effort.
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City of Ellisville to build community/disaster shelter
Dec 1, 2009
By Charlotte A. Graham, countyreporter@laurelleadercall.com
November 18, 2009 10:41 am
— The Ellisville Board of Alderman awarded the contract for the city’s proposed community center/disaster shelter to Advanced Building Specialists of Petal during its board meeting Tuesday.
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‘Day of Caring’ is Saturday at Wal-Mart
Dec 1, 2009
By Charlotte A. Graham, countyreporter@laurelleadercall.com
November 17, 2009 11:23 am
— The Jones County Board of Supervisors presented a proclamation to Peggy Owens-Mansfield Monday declaring Saturday as Laurel/Jones County Day of Caring.
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WWII a ‘great learning experience’
Dec 1, 2009
By Eloria Newell James, community@laurelleadercall.com
November 11, 2009 11:19 am
— Learning to survive with very little food while being confined in a German prisoner of war camp is just one of the things Dr. James Marvin “Doc” Moye has had to endure in his life while striving to fight for his native land.
Moye, who is 88 years young, is a retired Laurel optometrist. However, he recalls his days in the United States Armed Forces during World War II “as a great learning experience.”
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For Veterans Day — Real Troop Support
Dec 1, 2009
November 11, 2009 10:44 am
— Ah, Veterans Day is upon us. What better time to show our support for our men and women in uniform?
But have we really been supporting them?
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Area braces for possible brush with T.S. Ida
Dec 1, 2009
By David Owens, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
November 10, 2009 10:52 am
— Jones County residents were expected to receive strong winds and rain into this morning as remnants of Tropical Storm Ida blow into the area.
The Jones County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) hosted a Web-based weather briefing with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Jackson Monday morning that included participation from local elected officials and emergency services personnel.
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New Red Cross Survey Finds That Women are Taking the Risk of Swine Flu More Seriously Than Men
Oct 21, 2009
More than one in five Americans knows someone who has had the H1N1 flu [Read More]
Football rivals come together
Oct 21, 2009
Laurel-Leader Call: From staff reports October 20, 2009 10:26 pm While the big game is in Waynesboro, West Jones and Wayne County high schools will be competing off the football field as well this week. Both schools are doing fund drives to benefit the United Way and the American Red Cross of the Pine Belt Region. [Read More]
Local Red Cross to host chapter meeting
Oct 15, 2009 By David Owens, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
October 15, 2009 11:17 am
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Survey Finds Concerns About Economy May Increase Incidence of Home Fires
Oct 8, 2009
Fire Prevention Week Survey Shows Nearly Half of Americans Planning to Use Alternative Heating Sources this Winter [Read More]
Car show benefits local Red Cross
Sep 24, 2009
— Residents of Jones County and surrounding areas gathered in the parking lot of the Jones Family Medicine Clinic in Laurel Saturday for the Second Annual September Showofff.
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United Way conducts agency fair
Sep 24, 2009
— Local residents were informed Thursday about the various services available through agencies of the United Way of the Pine Belt Region.
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Benefit car show to be held Saturday at Jones Family Medical Clinic
Sep 24, 2009
September 18, 2009 11:15 am
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Jones Family Medical Clinic’s 2nd Annual September Showoff Car Show will be held Saturday at their location just off Highway 15 North. Proceeds will benefit the Pine Belt Chapter of The American Red Cross and the United Way of the Pine Belt. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. awards will be presented at 1:30 p.m. Food and drinks, music, jumps, doll clinic, and face painting will make the event ideal for a Saturday family outing. Over 16 prizes will be awarded in various categories including Best Corvette. Shown sorting September Showoff t-shirts are left to right Dr. Matt Jones, Faye Poore, Britney Pipkins, and Kim Patrick all staff members at Jones Family Medical Clinic. For information about the show call 601-425-0092.
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Terry, Noble named National Merit Semifinalists
Sep 24, 2009
— Owen Terry, a senior at West Jones High School, and Justin Noble, a senior at Northeast Jones High School, were recently named National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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H1N1 Flu Virus Calls for Preparedness at Home and School
Sep 16, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 — The American Red Cross recommends that people follow common-sense public health practices and get prepared as the H1N1 flu virus spreads across the United States. [Read More]
Local UW campaign off to good start
Sep 16, 2009
The United Way of the Pine Belt Region has kicked off it’s 2009 fundraising campaign with about 48 percent of the goal already met.
Thanks to contributions from United Way’s 15 “Pacesetter companies,” the agency has raised about $294,000 towards its goal of $610,000. [Read More]
Church assists in providing health information to the community
Sep 16, 2009
Free health screenings and health care information were given to Jones County residents attending an Wednesday evening health fair sponsored by Pathway Community Church in the Powers Community.
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Katrina was the worst, but brought out the best
Sep 3, 2009
Hurricane Katrina taught the residents of Laurel many lessons when it brought its path of destruction to the city. But, what most remember about the deadly storm is how the community banded together and got through it.
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Preparing for the worst
Sep 3, 2009
Emergency responders from Laurel and Jones County gathered at the Laurel Fairgrounds Tuesday to kick off several days of disaster preparedness.
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Another wreck on Highway 84
Sep 3, 2009
The Mississippi Highway Patrol Monday urged caution while traveling on Highway 84 after yet another vehicle accident with injuries.
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Dot Rustin remembered as ‘advocate’
Sep 3, 2009
Funeral services will be held this morning for a Jones County woman who died as a result of injuries from a vehicle accident last Tuesday on Highway 84 East.
Dorothy “Dot” Rustin, 78, of Laurel, was a passenger in a car driven by Gladys Breland, 43, when the accident occurred. A teenager in another car was not wearing her seatbelt and was ejected when the vehicles collided. All victims were transported with injuries to South Central Regional Medical Center. Those injuries ultimately proved fatal for Rustin.
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Local EMA to be tested
Sep 3, 2009
Jones County residents shouldn’t be alarmed this week if they see members of the Mississippi National Guard in town averting a disaster. The Jones County Emergency Management Agency is directing a major emergency preparedness exercise this week involving all elements of emergency response in Laurel, Ellisville, Ovett, Soso, Sandersville and Jones County.
Don McKinnon, director of the Jones Co. EMA, is coordinating the event on a local level, which includes extensive participation by the Mississippi National Guard’s 47th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team (47th WMD-CST) based out of Flowood.
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Red Cross Survey Finds Overwhelming Majority of Public Taking Steps against H1N1 Flu Virus
Aug 27, 2009
Nearly two- thirds of Americans are planning on getting vaccinated against H1N1 flu [Read More]
Hurricane Season Heats Up
Aug 27, 2009
With two storms swirling in the Atlantic Ocean, the American Red Cross issues a reminder for people who live in hurricane-prone areas to update their preparedness plans. [Read More]
Laurel cancer survivor inspires others
Aug 17, 2009
By Colleen Donovan
Posted: Jul 31, 2009 12:40 PM CDT
Updated: Aug 01, 2009 3:13 PM CDT
After a tough year of battling breast cancer, Peggy Owens-Mansfield is back to her familiar routine of working hard at the Pine Belt Chapter of the American Red Cross. She has been a part of the chapter for twenty four years. [Read More]
Lightning strikes propane tank
Aug 17, 2009
The Jones County Emergency Management Agency avoided a major disaster late Thursday after lightning struck an 18,000-gallon propane tank off Old Highway 15 South in Glade.
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Another Back-to-School Lesson: Teaching Your Children How to Stay Healthy
Aug 13, 2009
As a new school year gets underway, health officials are bracing for another wave of the H1N1 flu virus to hit the United States in the months ahead. And one of the first lessons that parents can teach their children this school year is healthy living steps. [Read More]
It's Still Hurricane Season - Make Sure You're Prepared
Jul 27, 2009
Locals vie for coveted title
Jul 16, 2009
July 12, 2009 01:06 pm
Three local girls will compete for the coveted title of Miss Mississippi along with 44 other contestants in a series of preliminary competitions beginning Monday, concluding with the new Miss Mississippi crowned on Saturday, July 18.
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Seniors learn health and safety
Jul 16, 2009
By Eloria Newell James, community@laurelleadercall.com
June 26, 2009 10:56 am
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CELEBRATE AMERICA
Jun 25, 2009
— The Laurel YWCO held its ninth annual Celebrate America luncheon Tuesday and welcomed more than 300 guests to the “God and Country” event.
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Preparing for the worst
Jun 12, 2009
Representatives from nearly a dozen Jones County Volunteer Fire Departments were on hand Saturday to participate in a Passenger Bus Rescue and Incident Management class sponsored by the Jones County Junior College Workforce Development Program. [Read More]
Thanks for supporting ‘Stamp Out Hunger’
Jun 12, 2009
On behalf of the Board of Directors, volunteers, staff, and clients of the Pine Belt Chapter of the American Red Cross, I wish to say a very special thank you to the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 1437 of Laurel, Ellisville and Waynesboro for their recent sponsorship of the May “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive. Additional thanks to the Rural Letter Carriers in the area as well and to the United States Postal Service for allowing the drive to happen. [Read More]
History goes up in flames
Jun 12, 2009
A landmark building that has weathered hundreds of storms and taught thousands of students was seriously damaged by fire Saturday morning. [Read More]
Red Cross Youth Seniors honored
Jun 12, 2009
The Pine Belt Chapter of the American Red Cross recently honored fourteen graduating seniors at the Chapter’s Annual Senior Reception. The teens were involved in Red Cross Youth Programs in Jones, Jasper, and Smith Counties and are the largest numbers of seniors to ever be honored by the Chapter. [Read More]
National CPR/AED Awareness Week is June 1-7
May 26, 2009
Each year 300,000 people suffer sudden cardiac arrest. However, by having at least one person in each household across the nation trained in CPR and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), the chance of survival increases. Take the first steps in gaining the skills needed to respond to a life-threatening situation. [Read More]
Stamping Out Hunger locally
May 22, 2009
Rural mail carrier Rachel Wilson added more than an hour to her work day on Saturday, but the Laurel Post Office employee didn’t show any signs of fatigue as she helped unload several pounds of food from her truck.
“It’s not tiring when you are doing something to help others,” she said, her face beaming with a broad smile. “This is important because there are so many people who are in need.” [Read More]
Big Pine Classic benefit is April 30
May 22, 2009
Willams Gas Pipeline-Transco will sponsor the eighth annual Williams Big Pine Golf Classic April 30 at the Laurel Country Club. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the United Way of the Pine Belt and the Pine Belt Chapter of the American Red Cross. [Read More]
Stainton holds fundraiser for American Red Cross
May 22, 2009
Beta Club students at Stainton Elementary School hosted a fund-raiser for the local American Red Cross chapter. [Read More]
Large food drive to benefit local agencies
May 22, 2009
Helping out is as easy as going to the mailbox, but the impact means the world to people who just lost a house to a fire or tornado. [Read More]
Jones Co. Hit Hard by Storms
May 22, 2009
“I said ‘oh my God,’” recalled Julia Ducksworth when she heard the tornado and saw the destruction.
Ducksworth, who sits with 102-year-old Mrs. Alusta Wheatley at 696 Summerland Road in the Hatten Community, told of her experience with a shaken voice. [Read More]
Home Destroyed by Afternoon Fire
May 22, 2009
Cooking an afternoon meal quickly turned into disaster for a Jones County family.
A grease fire quickly spread through a mobile home at 1596 Ellisville-Tuckers Crossing Road near Luther Hill Road Monday afternoon. A mother and her child were able to escape, but they lost most of their possessions. [Read More]
T’ville Elem. students become Red Cross Heroes
May 22, 2009
Taylorsville Elementary School has the distinction of being the only Smith County School who is a Hero for the American Red Cross this year. The school raised $1,002.68 for their Hero School campaign for 2009. [Read More]
Organizations pick up donations from retailer
May 22, 2009
Wal-Mart of Laurel awarded $12,000 in Community Grants to the Laurel Lions Club, the Pine Belt Chapter of the American Red Cross, North Jones Elementary School and West Jones High School. Adrian Coker, local Wal-Mart Store Manager, said “We are pleased to be a part of our local community and help these and other good causes that effect people’s lives in our area.” [Read More]
Downtown Soso Inferno
May 22, 2009
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 Sunday. [Read More]
Kiwanis Club donates AEDs to Laurel schools
May 22, 2009
Over the past several years, schools across the nation have had the misfortunate tragedy of losing students to heart complications that could have possibly been saved with the assistance of technologically advanced equipment such as an automated electronic defibrillator. To assist local school systems with the much needed, expensive AEDs, Kiwanis Club of Laurel set a goal of placing 33 AEDs total in the Laurel, Jones County and Covington County school districts. [Read More]
United Way Goal Attained
May 22, 2009
The good news is the 2008 United Way of the Pine Belt Region’s goal of $605,000 was shattered. Announced during the annual meeting Thursday, United Way staff and volunteers were thrilled that $617,207.96 were pledged by area donors, despite economic conditions. [Read More]
Local Red Cross to Introduce Heroes
May 22, 2009
For more than 89 years, the Pine Belt Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross has been a hero for thousands of people in our community, lending aid during times of disaster, seeing to the welfare of military families and providing citizens with lifesaving CPR and first aid skills. Now many members of our community are stepping forward to be “Heroes” for the American Red Cross, each pledging to raise $1,000 to keep the vital services of the Red Cross alive and well in Smith, Jasper, Jones and Wayne counties. [Read More]
Red Cross Recognizes Heroes
May 22, 2009
The Pine Belt Chapter of the American Red Cross has kicked off their 2009 Heroes Campaign this week with special four County Hero School drives in Jasper, Jones, Smith and Wayne Counties. Heroes is an annual project to raise funds for the local Red Cross Chapter to support local programs only. The rest of the campaign will involve asking local business, industry, community groups, and individuals to “Be A Hero” by raising or contributing $1,000 to the campaign to help meet needs in the Pine Belt. [Read More]
Local Red Cross Getting Some Unexpected Help
May 22, 2009
The American Red Cross Pine Belt Chapter got some unexpected help from a local business this week.
Teaming up with Citizens National Bank, the local chapter will be able to reach out through media campaigns and displays at the local bank. Red Cross chapters in other communities in Mississippi where there is a Citizens National Bank are also offered the same opportunity. [Read More]
Donations at work
May 22, 2009
Elaine Hudson, along with her husband, brother, and three children, lost their home to a fire last week. They are living with a friend, but Hudson said the house was already full because the friend has a family of her own. They’re looking for a home to rent with little luck. [Read More]
Swine Flu Checklist
Apr 28, 2009
For Information on Human Swine Flu, visit CDC.gov or call 1-800-CDC-INFO. For general flu preparedness, see the American Red Cross printable Flu Checklist. Español: Seguridad contra la gripe estacional. [Read More]
Pine Belt Chapter in the News
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