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News Staff
Thursday, June 2, 2022
“The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy” (Ps 145:20) God is generous to His children, those who love Him, those born again through faith in Jesus. In that generosity, God preserves, protects, watches over His kids. He will help in times of trouble.
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Hope in Christ

This Week In The Word Pastor & Mrs. Joe L.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
All 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. 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
Children’s books are available for purchase at the used book sale every second Saturday of the month. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Children’s books are available for purchase at the used book sale every second Saturday of the month. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Friends of the Library plans next used book sale

Alaina Clarke
Thursday, May 26, 2022
The Jones County Friends of the Library has a used book sale every second Saturday of the month, and they want to remind people their next used book sale will be June 11.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 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 Memorial Day office closing In observance of Memorial Day, The Jones County News will be closed May 30.
Dorothy and Richard Combs during the book signing of Holy Spirit Calling. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Dorothy and Richard Combs during the book signing of Holy Spirit Calling. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Local author has book signing to share the Holy Spirit

Alaina Clarke
Thursday, May 19, 2022
One of Jones County’s newes authors, Dorothy Combs, had a book signing at Greenwood Baptist Church May 7 to promote her book Holy Spirit Calling. Combs said she was born in South Georgia and her husband Richard was born in Oklahoma City. She said they met in Okinawa, Japan.
Soldiers from both sides fire their weapons at each other at the re-enactment at Old Clinton War Days. NATHAN CLARKE/Contributed

Soldiers from both sides fire their weapons at each other at the re-enactment at Old Clinton War Days. NATHAN CLARKE/Contributed

Old Clinton War Days visits the past

Alaina Clarke
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Cannons blasted and guns fired in Clinton April 30 and May 1, signaling the re-enactment of the Battle of Sunshine Church and the Battle of Griswoldville, as Old Clinton War Days took place once again. J.C.

What it takes to own a horse, part 1

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
When people find out that I own horses I often times hear “That’s so cool. I’ve always wanted to have horses.” In reality owning horses is really cool and rewarding. Horses are fascinating animals who have unique personalities, behaviors, and habits.
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Bingo planned Friday to support Special Olympics

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Thursday, May 12, 2022
After a more than two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Bingo is back at the Jones County Fairgrounds Friday night. The May 13 event is a fundraiser for the Jones County High School Unified Program and begins with a spaghetti dinner at 6 p.m. Bingo begins at 7 p.m.
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