Lurie-Smith honored with Hamilton-Williams award

HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  • Award winner Debbie Lurie-Smith (front) with (l-r) Josh Lurie, Jennifer Gibson and Sharon Ruff. CONTRIBUTED
    Award winner Debbie Lurie-Smith (front) with (l-r) Josh Lurie, Jennifer Gibson and Sharon Ruff. CONTRIBUTED

    Jones County History & Heritage held its 17th annual Hamilton-Williams award dinner Feb. 12 at Trish Ann’s restaurant in Haddock.

    This award — named after Jones County historians Annie Bowen Hamilton and Carolyn (Carrie) White Williams — is presented to someone in the community who demonstrates a commitment to further the preservation of the county’s historical assets.

    President Earl Colvin welc…