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This Week In the Word

This Week In the Word

This Week In the Word

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyHope in ChristAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMIndependence Day ExtravaganzaMorris Bank Recreation Complex, June 27 at 6 p.m.Food trucks, fireworks and kid’s activities.
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

Jim Moughon is the local veteran of the week. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 19521956 as an infantry officer in the 25th Infantry Division (Tropic Lightning), achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel. Upon his return from Korea, he served in U.S. Army Reserves.
Romance, fantasy, fiction, cookbooks, and more are available for purchase at the used book sales. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Romance, fantasy, fiction, cookbooks, and more are available for purchase at the used book sales. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Friends of the Library encourages community to visit

The Jones County Friends of the Library is still having their used book sales and encourages the community to snag some reading material for a great price for the summer.Sarah Hancock, president of the Jones County Friends of the Library, said she’s always excited for the used book sales.
The big bouncy slide was a big hit at the June 5 kickoff to the summer reading program at the Jones County Library. CONTRIBUTED

The big bouncy slide was a big hit at the June 5 kickoff to the summer reading program at the Jones County Library. CONTRIBUTED

Numbers up for summer reading at public library

Jones County’s summer reading program was at the top of the region in 2023 and is on track to exceed those numbers this year.The summer reading program had its kickoff at the Jones County Library June 5 with an outdoor event that included games, bubbles, slides and popsicles.

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Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMBook SaleThe Jones County Friends of the Library will have their book sale Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Children enjoy skating games at a previous event at Gray-8-Skate Entertainment Center. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Children enjoy skating games at a previous event at Gray-8-Skate Entertainment Center. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Gray-8-Skate starts summer activities

Gray-8-Skate Family Entertainment Center has started up their summer camp and is ready for families to join the world of skate and fun.

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New Hope Baptist Vacation Bible SchoolNew Hope Baptist Church, 1393 Highway 49, will be having Vacation Bible School Monday through Wednesday, June 3-5, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. All children ages 1 through 13 are invited. The title is Rocky Beach, Jesus is my Rock.

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Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMSonrise Gospel Opry3378 Gray Highway, Saturday, May 25, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Becky Hataway & Abundant Grace.