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News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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.

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News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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.
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

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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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News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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. Don McClung, went to school together, have been ministers about the same amount of time, and both have...
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

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Miracle Treat Day in Gray did not disappoint, ending with another fund-raising record for the “Busiest Dairy Queen on Earth.”DQ owner Justin Kelly made the announcement — at the conclusion of a long day July 31 — that the community had once again exceeded expectations by raising $180,000 for the...

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Ellis Chapel Baptist Church Trip
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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

Ellis Chapel Baptist Church Trip
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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.
Cleo’s Restaurant before it burned. Roberts is one of the youngsters close to the car. CONTRIBUTED

Cleo’s Restaurant before it burned. Roberts is one of the youngsters close to the car. CONTRIBUTED

Roberts reflects on achievements as mayor, businessman

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
To describe former Gray Mayor Jimmy Roberts’ journey in life as one “from the outhouse to the penthouse” would not be stretching the truth too far.Roberts, who will be 86 in October, didn’t have the luxury of a bathroom in either of the first two houses in which his family lived.“We didn’t have a...
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