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Democratic party meeting

The Jones County Democratic Party will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 12 at the Jones County Circuit Courthouse in Laurel. We will discuss registering new voters at this meeting. All Democrats are invited and encouraged to attend.

Blood drive

There will be a community blood drive, sponsored by Holston Real Estate from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, in the Bloodmobile at Holston Real Estate, located at 504 Hill Street in Ellisville. Every donor will receive a free t-shirt and cholesterol check with each donation. All donors will be registered into a weekly drawing for a $100 gas gift card. Make an appointment online at www.bloodhero.com (sponsor code: holston) or call Pat Bailey at 601-477-4844. Photo ID required.

LJC registration

The 19th class of Leadership Jones County is currently accepting applications. Deadline is August 8. Monthly sessions start in October. Tuition is $300, but a few scholarships are available. Call the EDA/Chamber of Commerce at 601-649-3031 for information.

Ainsworth-Gunter reunion

The Ainsworth-Gunter reunion will be held from 9 a.m. until on August 16. The reunion is back at Dixie Electric Power Association due to a scheduling problem with the community center last year. Please take a picnic basket filled with goodies. Make new acquaintances and renew old ones. Any questions, call Wilma Ainsworth Pitts at 601-477-3765. Call if you need directions.