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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
JONESSATURDAY, MARCH 28What: Community Pride Cleanup When: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Carol’s Park, 110 S. Jefferson St., Gray More Info: Grab a friend and volunteer to help make Jones County a better place to live and work. Document shredding, tire recycling on site.
Jonathan, Keisha, Jackson at the Biltmore House this past weekend. CONTRIBUTED

Jonathan, Keisha, Jackson at the Biltmore House this past weekend. CONTRIBUTED

Pitts has served his community in many ways

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Jonathan Pitts is a man of faith and commitment, and he largely credits his parents with his convictions.Pitts is the son of Alfred and Vivian Pitts, and he said both parents have helped shape his life.
Pre-K students Back the Blue

Pre-K students Back the Blue

Pre-K students Back the Blue

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Jones County Sheriff’s Office deputies enjoy celebrating Back the Blue Day with youngsters at First Baptist Pre-K and talking about what it means to serve and protect the community. “Building positive relationships with our youngest citizens is one of the most important parts of what we do.”
JCHS to present The Magician’s Elephant this weekend

JCHS to present The Magician’s Elephant this weekend

JCHS to present The Magician’s Elephant this weekend

Bethany Tapee-ward
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Jones County High School Drama will present its spring musical, The Magician’s Elephant, March 27-29 in the Greyhound Auditorium.Based on an award-winning novel, The Magician’s Elephant tells the story of Peter, a young boy living in the war-recovering town of Baltese, where very little ever seems...
Jones County Arts presents Into the Woods Jr.

Jones County Arts presents Into the Woods Jr.

Jones County Arts presents Into the Woods Jr.

Bethany Tapee-ward
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Jones County Arts invites audiences to step into a world where fairy tales collide as opening night approaches for its spring production of Into the Woods Jr. Performed by local middle and high school students, the classic musical brings together beloved storybook characters for a journey filled...
CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMSUNDAY, MARCH 22What: Women’s Day Program When: Sunday March 22, 2:30 p.m.Where: White Chapel AME Church in Round Oak More Info: Guest will be Rev. Dr....

CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMJONESSATURDAY, MARCH 14What: Book sale When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Jones Co. Pre-K Building E More Info: Books for everyone. Come check us out.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
JONESSATURDAY, MARCH 14What: Book sale When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Jones Co. Pre-K Building E More Info: Books for everyone. Come check us out.
The Kelleher family (l-r): Logan, Heather, Garrett, Ali Kate with Stetson, Dean, Todd, Deanna, Mitchell with Jake, and Kelli. CONTRIBUTED

The Kelleher family (l-r): Logan, Heather, Garrett, Ali Kate with Stetson, Dean, Todd, Deanna, Mitchell with Jake, and Kelli. CONTRIBUTED

Kelleher has enjoyed a lifetime of experiences

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The fact that he is a chiropractor today was never in doubt for the son of a man who was in the profession for 40 years. It was not only his father, however, that influenced Todd Kelleher.“I knew from the time I was young that I really just wanted to be a chiropractor,” Kelleher shared recently.
Star Teacher KIm Hanner receives her award from Briley. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Star Teacher KIm Hanner receives her award from Briley. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Bearden, Hanner named STAR student, teacher

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Jones County High School’s STAR Student and STAR Teacher were recognized last week by the organization that has supported the program since 1959.The Jones County Kiwanis Club hosted the Feb. 9 program that included recognizing the JCHS student who achieved the highest SAT score and is in the top 10...
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