Collins: No slowing down at 91, but very thankful

Evelyn Collins is 91 years of age, but a visit to her home in rural Jones County would provide no clue of that.

Yaughn pleads guilty after repeatedly firing lawyers

A Jones County man will spend the next few years in prison following a guilty plea in Jones County Superior Court while receiving 10-year sentences in two separate cases.Gary Van Yaughn, 40, has been on multiple court calendars since his arrest April 8, 2025, but had been able to postpone entering...

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

Danny Dubose is the local Veteran of the Week. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1975-1984. The submariner said that the 130 men onboard become close-knit like family. He earned a dolphin insignia pin, which takes about a year because it requires the knowledge of every system onboard.

Jail Report

SEPT. 25 – OCT. 2, 2026Kendra Lynette Akbar, 28, arrested 9/30/26 - DUI marijuana or controlled substance, impeding the flow of traffic, reckless driving, DUI drugs less safe, failure to obey authorized person directing traffic, marijuana possession less than ounceAnthony Ricardo Bowdry, 38,...

Real Estate Transactions

SEPT. 28 – OCT. 1, 2026SEPT. 28Annie Hart to US Property Advisors, LLC; parcel M0500066; $35,000.00SEPT. 29kayla Rae Eadie to Jerrol Crumpler, Jr. and Katrina Crumpler; 124 Five Points Rd.; 0.5 acres; parcel J24A00129; $68,000.00 Jairo Vazquez to Ty Michael Gordon and Abigayle Sheldon Gordon; 766...

Superior Court Motions

SEPT. 28 – OCT. 1, 2026PLEAS SEPT. 28State vs. Gavin Paul Hedges - 12 months each ct. 2: obstruction of officer, ct. 3: possession marijuana less than ounce. Counts to run concurrently for a total of 12 months.Sentence to be served on probation.

Crime Watch

The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Sept. 21-26, 2026Sept. 21Intent to deceiveOfficer Tserpelis was patrolling the area of Gray Hwy. near the Gray Bypass when she ran a routine tag...

Traffic Citations

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for Sept. 25 – Oct. 1, 2026Tags: registration and license required – 2 Operating vehicle without valid tag/ decal – 9 Driving with suspended license 1st offense – 5 Driving with suspended license 3rd offense – 1 License: expired driver’s...

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court Sept. 25 – Oct. 1, 2026 SEPT. 25Travis Deandre Farley to Tiffany Rachelle Slayton SEPT. 28Benjamin Eugene Clay to Caitlynn Skye Patricella SEPT. 29Ronnie Tyler Harmon to Jensen Maxine Goble SEPT. 30William Lucious Lewis to Mela Contisa...

Vehicle Tags

SEPT. 25 – OCT. 1, 2026 Jones County ($6,563.02) City of Gray ($264.65) River North ($64.35) Total tags ($6,892.02)