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Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court Aug. 29 – Sept. 4, 2025 SEPT. 2Mario Sherard Hendrick to Charmekia Vernonnette Pertil Johnny Jaramond Jackson to Tonya Chaletta Sutton SEPT. 3Erick Leonardo Garcia Quiroz to Kelsey Elizabeth Willingham SEPT.

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Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMJC Lions Club FairThe Jones County Lions Club Fair will be Sept. 9-13. Tuesday through Friday, open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, open 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Sonrise Gospel OprySonrise Gospel Opry, 3378 Gray Hwy, Saturday, Aug. 30, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Featuring Caleb Newberry and Heather Beck. Free Gospel music on the pavilion next to the Sonrise Thrift Store. Bring a chair and come celebrate Jesus. Call 478 305-7702 for more information.
Karen McMichael was honored for her 40 years of service, more than 18 years as an employee, and serving her last year as EMA director. CONTRIBUTED

Karen McMichael was honored for her 40 years of service, more than 18 years as an employee, and serving her last year as EMA director. CONTRIBUTED

First responders, retiring EMA director honored

Jones County’s first responders were honored with an appreciation dinner that included recognizing their former EMA director, who recently retired.The appreciation dinner was held Aug. 9 at Bradley Baptist Church.

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court Aug. 7-14, 2025 AUG. 11William Ulysses Black to Tiffany Michelle Norman AUG. 14Kristopher Ryan Brooks to Kristen Stark Bunce Brian Mitchell Lawson to Angel Rebecca Choate

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Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMEllis Chapel Baptist Church TripThe Ellis Chapel Baptist Church in Haddock, invites the public to join in a trip to Noah’s Ark, Williamstown, KY on Sept.
Ron (left) and Don at high school reunion. CONTRIBUTED

Ron (left) and Don at high school reunion. CONTRIBUTED

Reverend hears call to minister smaller congregation

By 20 minutes, Rev. Ron McClung is the eighth of nine children in his family, but the closeness of the two men goes far beyond the brief time between their births.Ron and his twin brother, Rev.
Dairy Queen owner Justin Kelly immediately shares awards he received from President and CEO of DQ International Troy Bader (left) and Children Miracle Network CFO Frances Fu with community partners.

Dairy Queen owner Justin Kelly immediately shares awards he received from President and CEO of DQ International Troy Bader (left) and Children Miracle Network CFO Frances Fu with community partners.

DQ of Gray raises $180,000

Miracle Treat Day in Gray did not disappoint, ending with another fund-raising record for the “Busiest Dairy Queen on Earth.

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The Ellis Chapel Baptist Church in Haddock, invites the public to join in a trip to Noah’s Ark, Williamstown, KY on Sept. 19-21. The price is $255.00 and includes bus ride (C&H Bus lines), tickets to the Ark and a meal. Money is due by Aug. 24.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Ellis Chapel Baptist Church in Haddock, invites the public to join in a trip to Noah’s Ark, Williamstown, KY on Sept. 19-21. The price is $255.00 and includes bus ride (C&H Bus lines), tickets to the Ark and a meal. Money is due by Aug. 24.