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Red Roo Defense sells many different kinds of handguns. CONTRIBUTED BY MATTHEW SIMS

Red Roo Defense sells many different kinds of handguns. CONTRIBUTED BY MATTHEW SIMS

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Red Roo Defense is available for any firearms needs in Jones County

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Red Roo Defense, a firearms and ammunition shop, is available in Jones County to help locals with their guns and gun accessories needs. The business is located at 4279 Upper River Road in Gray, but the owner only does business by appointment only. To reach him, call 478-951-3704.
A photo from Christmas on Main in 2018, showing people shopping for Christmas decorations. FILE PHOTO

A photo from Christmas on Main in 2018, showing people shopping for Christmas decorations. FILE PHOTO

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Main Street Gray hosts Hometown Christmas Market

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Main Street Gray is hosting a Hometown Christmas Market in downtown Gray Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to give families a chance to make holiday memories, shop, relax, support local businesses, and enjoy the holiday season.
A group of fifth grade girls in gifted class at Mattie Wells Elementary School participating in a Halloween science experiment. CONTRIBUTED

A group of fifth grade girls in gifted class at Mattie Wells Elementary School participating in a Halloween science experiment. CONTRIBUTED

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MWES fifth grade gifted students do a spooky science experiment

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Mattie Wells Elementary School fifth grade gifted students performed a Halloween science experiment, learning about chemical reactions by mixing up a witch’s brew.
Richard Billingsley

Richard Billingsley

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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week Richard Billingsley is the local veteran of the week. He served four years as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army; he did his basic training at Fort Bragg, N.C. Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.

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CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.com See more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM THIS WEEK & BEYOND JCHS School Council Meeting The JCHS School Council will meet Nov. 17, in the JCHS Community Room at 6:00 p.m.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
THIS WEEK & BEYOND Veterans Day Closing The Jones County News will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Dixie Hammock Day Dixie Hammock Day will be held Saturday, Nov. 12 from 3-7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13 from 1-4 p.m. at Trish Ann’s in Haddock. Local artist Dixie Hammock.
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