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Pre-K students Back the Blue

Pre-K students Back the Blue

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Pre-K students Back the Blue

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Jones County Sheriff’s Office deputies enjoy celebrating Back the Blue Day with youngsters at First Baptist Pre-K and talking about what it means to serve and protect the community. “Building positive relationships with our youngest citizens is one of the most important parts of what we do.”
CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMSUNDAY, MARCH 22What: Women’s Day Program When: Sunday March 22, 2:30 p.m.Where: White Chapel AME Church in Round Oak More Info: Guest will be Rev. Dr.

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News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMJONESSATURDAY, MARCH 14What: Book sale When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Jones Co. Pre-K Building E More Info: Books for everyone. Come check us out.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
JONESSATURDAY, MARCH 14What: Book sale When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Jones Co. Pre-K Building E More Info: Books for everyone. Come check us out. All proceeds go to our own Jones County Library.SUNDAY, MARCH 15What: Family and Friends Day When: 8:00 a.m. Where: . 159 Cleveland St.
The Kelleher family (l-r): Logan, Heather, Garrett, Ali Kate with Stetson, Dean, Todd, Deanna, Mitchell with Jake, and Kelli. CONTRIBUTED

The Kelleher family (l-r): Logan, Heather, Garrett, Ali Kate with Stetson, Dean, Todd, Deanna, Mitchell with Jake, and Kelli. CONTRIBUTED

Kelleher has enjoyed a lifetime of experiences

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The fact that he is a chiropractor today was never in doubt for the son of a man who was in the profession for 40 years. It was not only his father, however, that influenced Todd Kelleher.“I knew from the time I was young that I really just wanted to be a chiropractor,” Kelleher shared recently.
Star Teacher KIm Hanner receives her award from Briley. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Star Teacher KIm Hanner receives her award from Briley. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Bearden, Hanner named STAR student, teacher

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Jones County High School’s STAR Student and STAR Teacher were recognized last week by the organization that has supported the program since 1959.The Jones County Kiwanis Club hosted the Feb.
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

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Lurie-Smith honored with Hamilton-Williams award

Christine Daniels
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Jones County History & Heritage held its 17th annual Hamilton-Williams award dinner Feb. 12 at Trish Ann’s restaurant in Haddock.
JCSS Maintenance Director Joe Evans (lEFT) and CTAE Director Lisa Collins (next left) present to board members. CONTRIBUTED

JCSS Maintenance Director Joe Evans (lEFT) and CTAE Director Lisa Collins (next left) present to board members. CONTRIBUTED

Agriculture mechanics facilities grant sought

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Board of Education members heard reports from ongoing programs and successes and future plans for agriculture facilities and mechanics lab at their February meeting.Perhaps the biggest news is the Jones County High School graduation will take place on Greyhound Field this year.
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