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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
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

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Friends of the Library encourages community to visit

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
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

Debbie Lurie-smith With Sara Ross
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
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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News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
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

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Gray-8-Skate starts summer activities

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
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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News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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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News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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.
JROTC competes in National Fitness Challenge Championships

JROTC competes in National Fitness Challenge Championships

JROTC competes in National Fitness Challenge Championships

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The All-Service National JROTC Fitness Challenge Championships is an all-service event that takes place on the beach behind the Plaza Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach, Fla. This competition started in 2017 with hundreds of JROTC cadets attending.

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Salem Ame Church Anniversary
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Salem AME Church 115 Holloman Road, will be celebrating its 141st Church Anniversary on Sunday, May 26, at 2:00 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Bernard Sutton of Grays Chapel AME Church in Adairsville GA.
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