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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.

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.
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.

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.Greene grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the daughter of a Navy veteran and local radio celebrity who...
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. Students and teachers excitedly lined the sidewalk, and parents sat in the trunks of their...

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....
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MWES STEM class makes ice cream from scratch

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Mattie Wells Elementary STEM Teacher Sierra Sanders recently conducted a tasty science experiment with her fourth and fifth-grade exploratory classes, where they attempted to make ice cream from scratch.While teaching a fourthgrade class, Sanders began her lesson by asking her students, “How does...
Representing the Pilot Club, Beth Coon, Fay Mathews, Nancy McCook, and Wanda Bush presented a check to Melody Kelly of the Department of Family and Children Services. The money will be used in supporting and assisting families during the Christmas season. We are thankful for this agency and the services they provide in our community. CONTRIBUTED

Representing the Pilot Club, Beth Coon, Fay Mathews, Nancy McCook, and Wanda Bush presented a check to Melody Kelly of the Department of Family and Children Services. The money will be used in supporting and assisting families during the Christmas season. We are thankful for this agency and the services they provide in our community. CONTRIBUTED

Pilot Club donates to DFACS

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Pilot Club donates to DFACS
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