Jones County Sheriff's Department

Jones County Sheriff's Department The Jones County Sheriff's Department serves the nearly 68,000 residents of Jones County, MS

03/16/2026

81 degrees yesterday, sleet this morning.
Mississippi weather!

***This Tornado Watch has expired***Jones County is under a TORNADO WATCH until 4:00am CDT on Monday, March 16, 2026.
03/16/2026

***This Tornado Watch has expired***

Jones County is under a TORNADO WATCH until 4:00am CDT on Monday, March 16, 2026.

Updated National Weather Service - Jackson, MS graphics, threat level, and arrival window of potentially severe weather....
03/15/2026

Updated National Weather Service - Jackson, MS graphics, threat level, and arrival window of potentially severe weather. Updated at 3:55pm CDT.

Updated graphics, threat level, and arrival time of potentially severe weather in above post.
03/15/2026

Updated graphics, threat level, and arrival time of potentially severe weather in above post.

Thanks to the Lil’ Darlings of Laurel for the encouraging notes and sweet treats! Our personnel are so very appreciative...
03/13/2026

Thanks to the Lil’ Darlings of Laurel for the encouraging notes and sweet treats! Our personnel are so very appreciative for your kindness and generosity!

Scammers at it again…don’t fall for this nonsense!
03/13/2026

Scammers at it again…don’t fall for this nonsense!

A scammer is trying his best to steal Jones County resident’s money by calling and pretending to a Jones County Sheriff’...
03/12/2026

A scammer is trying his best to steal Jones County resident’s money by calling and pretending to a Jones County Sheriff’s Department deputy and threatening arrest due to missing jury duty.

The scammer tells intended victims that if they don’t pay a $3,000 “fine” that they will be arrested. In addition, the scammer tells intended victims not to tell anyone about the “payment”.

Intended scam victims are told to purchase a debit style card and call the “deputy” with the card number or to make a cash application transfer. Neither payment can be recovered which obviously benefits the scammer.

Please don’t fall for this insidious jury duty scam and block the scammer’s phone number if possible.

03/12/2026

Trees and powerlines down across multiple Jones County roadways. Be careful if out traveling! Crews working to clear!

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Northern Forrest County in southeastern Mi...
03/12/2026

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Forrest County in southeastern Mississippi...
Covington County in southeastern Mississippi...
Northern Lamar County in southeastern Mississippi...
Jones County in southeastern Mississippi...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 846 PM CDT, a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes was located along a line extending from near Lone Star to Bassfield to Columbia, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
Collins around 850 PM CDT.
Seminary around 855 PM CDT.
Sumrall around 900 PM CDT.
Hebron and Sanford around 905 PM CDT.
Hattiesburg and Soso around 910 PM CDT.
Rawls Springs around 915 PM CDT.
Laurel, Ellisville, Moselle, Eastabuchie, and Moss around 920 PM CDT.
Sandersville and Tuckers Crossing around 930 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Address

419 Yates Avenue
Laurel, MS
39440

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16014253147

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