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Little Miss Royal USA Fisher Ann Reynolds is celebrated by commissioners at their Feb. 4 board meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Little Miss Royal USA Fisher Ann Reynolds is celebrated by commissioners at their Feb. 4 board meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Health Department asks BOC for more funds

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Jones County Commissioners began their first February meeting with special recognition for the 2025 Little Miss Royal USA.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the Feb. 4 meeting to order, and the opening prayer and pledge were led by Tim Ingram. All commissioners were in attendance at the meeting.
Remember what’s important – and what’s not

Remember what’s important – and what’s not

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Remember what’s important – and what’s not

Dick Yarbrough
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Have you ever read, seen, or heard something that sticks in your mind like glue and just won’t go away? I have. It was an article that appeared recently in The New York Times. (Yes, I do read The Times, but I don’t inhale.
One of the most famous men I ever knew

One of the most famous men I ever knew

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One of the most famous men I ever knew

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
His name is Calvin. There will never be a monument, a bridge, or dirt road named for him.But in this part of the South, his name, Calvin Stewart, will be engraved in our hearts forever.Calvin was a patrol officer for the local sheriff’s department.

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Letters to the Editor

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Dear Editor,To the liberals, “They are ill discoverers who think there is no land, when they see nothing but sea!”Sincerely, Mary Ann SmithExplanation wanted?Dear Editor,I would like for someone explain to myself and other taxpaying citizens of Jones County what justifies a salary of $62,878.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
FEB. 7, 2025PLEASState vs. Carolee Lachelle Kimbrough – one year for the offense of possession methamphetamine. Sentence to be served on probation.State vs. Tevin Collins – three years for the offense of possession cocaine. Sentence to be served on probation.State vs.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Feb. 2-4, 2025.Feb.
Quavon K. Worthen

Quavon K. Worthen

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Teenage alleged thief arrested

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Jones County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest for entering automobile crimes following the report of multiple vehicles incidents in a south Jones County neighborhood.Quavon Kentae Worthen, 17, was arrested Jan.
Attorney William Noland addresses the Jones County Board of Tax Assessors at their Feb. 6 meeting, the first for the board’s three new members. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Attorney William Noland addresses the Jones County Board of Tax Assessors at their Feb. 6 meeting, the first for the board’s three new members. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Board of Assessors pick chairman from new members

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Jones County Board of Tax Assessors had its first meeting with its three new board members last week, which signaled the beginning of a process to correct numerous problems with the county’s property values as well as issues within the tax assessors department.
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