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250 years of America

250 years of America

250 years ofAmerica

The Jones County News
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Presented by Oliver Morton Chapter of the DARPreparing for America’s 250th birthday in 2026America, a budding new colony in the early 1700s, was under the rule of its mother land, Great Britain.
Trish Ann Jordan with her daughters and their families. CONTRIBUTED

Trish Ann Jordan with her daughters and their families. CONTRIBUTED

Trish Ann, Haddock make a perfect pairing

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The community of Haddock is definitely not a bustling metropolis, but one Jones County native is doing her best to make it a place to visit, spend time and maybe part with a little money.Trish Ann Jordan, known at birth as Patricia Lyster, owns Trish Ann’s Antiques and Tearoom in Haddock.
Marching Greyhounds take part in Pop-Tarts Bowl festivities

Marching Greyhounds take part in Pop-Tarts Bowl festivities

Marching Greyhounds take part in Pop-Tarts Bowl festivities

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Its zany antics off the field during bowl season made the Pop-Tarts Bowl one of the most-watched events of the college football postseason, and the Marching Greyhounds were part of it.
Local leaders gather to decide on steps forward in the community branding process.

Local leaders gather to decide on steps forward in the community branding process.

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What is Jones County's brand?

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Monday, January 6, 2025
Jones County leaders met recently to decide on the design for the new brand for the county logo that will be the base for the logos of other community entities and agencies. The Dec.
Milton with sons Gregory (left) and Christopher. CONTRIBUTED

Milton with sons Gregory (left) and Christopher. CONTRIBUTED

Appling talks growing up here with big family

Greenberry Moore
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Jones County has been home for most of Milton Appling’s life, and he has been willing to give back his time and service to the community over the years.Appling, 79, grew up in Jones County and attended a church school through fifth grade in Juliette.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
News office holiday closingsThe Jones County News will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1.Deadline will Friday, Dec. 27 by 2:00 p.m.Closings for New Year’sAll of the following businesses will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Elaine Greene snapped a photo of then-Prince Charles over his bodyguard’s objection CONTRIBUTED

Elaine Greene snapped a photo of then-Prince Charles over his bodyguard’s objection CONTRIBUTED

A future king, a president and ‘The King’

Greenberry Moore
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Elaine Greene has met numerous well known celebrities in both her professional and personal life, but none come close to matching her infatuation with the one and only King of Rock ‘n Roll.
First graders work with their families outside of class to create creative floats that celebrate the season and others that reflect students’ interests.

First graders work with their families outside of class to create creative floats that celebrate the season and others that reflect students’ interests.

Dames Ferry students enjoy Christmas tradition

Bethany Tapee
Monday, December 23, 2024
Dames Ferry Elementary hosted its annual First-Grade Christmas Parade for parents and community members to celebrate the holiday season.The Dec. 19th event happened in front of the school at 1:30 p.m.

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CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMNews office holiday closingsThe Jones County News will be closing Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 12:00 p.m. and closed Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1.
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