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Roger (l-r), Lynn, son Preston, granddaughter Bristol; in front, grandson Ozzie and granddaughter Vada. CONTRIBUTED

Roger (l-r), Lynn, son Preston, granddaughter Bristol; in front, grandson Ozzie and granddaughter Vada. CONTRIBUTED

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Navy veteran recounts close shaves

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Roger Hawke served more than 20 years in the United States Navy, but he never faced life-threatening situations then as he did in civilian life years later.Hawke, who turned 73 last week, entered the Navy in 1970 and served a total of 24 years, including almost 21 in active duty.
Jones County Teacher of the Year finalists Kevin Novello (l-r), Charm Mapp, Casey McCray, Kelly Roberson, Shannon Briscoe, Lisa Mullis, Danielle Wheeler and Heather Brewer. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County Teacher of the Year finalists Kevin Novello (l-r), Charm Mapp, Casey McCray, Kelly Roberson, Shannon Briscoe, Lisa Mullis, Danielle Wheeler and Heather Brewer. CONTRIBUTED

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Meet the 2024-25 Teacher of the Year finalists

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Jones County School System recognized eight educators selected as Teachers of the Year for the 2024-25 school year at their respective campuses.Shannon Briscoerepresents Jones County Pre-K as Teacher of the Year. She was nominated for this honor by fellow educator Kristi Harley.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Station 1 Spaghetti Dinner
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Jones County Fire Department Station 1 on Highway 49 will be having a spaghetti dinner May 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Each plate includes spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and tea for $8. Walk-ins welcome. Dine-in or carryout.
Pitrowski at his desk with multiple certifications on the wall. CONTRIBUTED

Pitrowski at his desk with multiple certifications on the wall. CONTRIBUTED

Pitrowski provides P&Z leadership

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Tim Pitrowski has lived in Jones County for almost 40 years and has worked in the county’s Planning and Zoning Office for 32 of those years, 28 as head of the department.
Pre-K students plant seeds

Pre-K students plant seeds

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Pre-K students plant seeds

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Gray Garden Club members assisted Pre-K students planting seeds on Earth Day.
FFA helps clean up Round Oak cemetery

FFA helps clean up Round Oak cemetery

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FFA helps clean up Round Oak cemetery

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Many thanks to FFA members and advisors who helped clean up Round Oak Ancestors’ Memory Park in Road Oak. Man hands make work light was put into effect.

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Real Life

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
–George Sheffield “So shall My word be that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return unto Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.” (Isa 55:11) The word of God comes from the mouth of God.Our God is a God who speaks to us.
Students learn about how rainbows are formed. BETHANY TAPEE/Staff

Students learn about how rainbows are formed. BETHANY TAPEE/Staff

Pre-K students learn about light, colors

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Fish Classroom at Jones County Pre-K has been learning about St. Patrick’s Day by discussing how rainbows form and creating leprechaun traps with teacher LeAnne Fulbright and paraprofessional Tori Sharpe.
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