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News Staff
Thursday, April 28, 2022
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Rom 10:13) Maybe you are reading this article and you are not saved. Easter has just passed and Easter is all about salvation. Jesus came to seek and save those who are lost. He said so (Lk 19:10).
The Gray Garden Club at the Turkey Festival, selling various plants and flowers. Photos by NATHAN CLARKE/Contributed

The Gray Garden Club at the Turkey Festival, selling various plants and flowers. Photos by NATHAN CLARKE/Contributed

Turkey Festival provides family fun

Alaina Clarke
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Gray’s annual Turkey Festival was held April 16 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., providing the community with food, entertainment and a day outdoors. Heather Johnson, the Gray-Jones County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, said everyone was really excited for the event.
Mayor Ed Barbee presents proclamation to Branch Manager Julie King (l) and Lynn Applegate. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Mayor Ed Barbee presents proclamation to Branch Manager Julie King (l) and Lynn Applegate. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Mayor, council recognize National Library Week

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Thursday, April 21, 2022
The April meeting of Gray’s City Council began with a tribute to the Jones County Library in honor of National Library Week.
Margaret McCook (l-r), honoree Dr. Amy London and Allen McCook at the April 11 presentation. CONTRIBUTED

Margaret McCook (l-r), honoree Dr. Amy London and Allen McCook at the April 11 presentation. CONTRIBUTED

London named Life Changer of Year finalist

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Thursday, April 21, 2022
A third-grade teacher at Turner Woods Elementary School was surprised to find out she is one of five grand-prize finalists in the nation for a prestigious award that also comes with benefits for her school. Dr.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, April 21, 2022
THIS WEEK Jones County Pickleball Club April is National Pickleball month, and there will be free beginner classes every Tuesday in the month of April at Morris State Bank Recreation Complex (Highway 18). Drop in anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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