Downtown walking

Laurel Express and Blue Cross/Blue Shield present: “Let’s Go Walkin’ Down Main Street.” On Saturday, Nov. 8 at 9 a.m., the Laurel Main Street program invites you to walk with us thru our downtown streets. We’ll be walking at the same time as dozens of other Main Street communities throughout the state to promote good health. Laurel Mayor Melvin Mack will kick off the walk at the steps of City Hall at 9 a.m. Not a marathon, not a race, just a chance to prove that the fattest state in the union can change its ways, one step at a time. For details, call 601.433.3255 or email laurelexpress@gmail.com.

American Legion

The American Legion, Richard A. Ware Post #71 will meet October 9 at 6 p.m. at Bayless Restaurant in Bay Springs.  All American Legion members are welcome and encouraged to attend.  We will have CSM Ron Read with the Mississippi Army National Guard speak to us.  If you have not paid your dues please do so; our goal is to be 100 percent by Dec. 1.

Tree orders

The Jones County Soil and Water Conservation Districts is taking orders for hardwood trees, shrubs, fruit trees and nut trees to be distributed in February and perennials in March 2009. There will be no limit on the amount of trees you can order. Prices range from $1.50 to $8.00. All proceeds will go toward funding for our Information and Education programs. All orders and donations must be received by January 31, 2009 to guarantee your order. To place your order or for more information about these trees, contact the Jones County S.W.C.D. or the Natural Resources Conservation Service (Laurel Field Office) at 425-4622, Ext. 3 or visit us at 3536 Highway 15 North in Laurel.

Northeast Class of 1988

The Northeast Jones High School Class of 1988 will hold its reunion Oct. 24 with a tailgating party at NEJ and Oct. 25 in Philadelphia. For information, call Michelle Hutto at 601-425-9779.

JMS concert

The Jones Middle School Fine Arts Department, which consists of band, gospel choir and show choir, will host a concert at the JMS auditorium on Tuesday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.