The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

Thad G. Childs Jr. is the local veteran of the week. He served in the U.S. Navy from Aug. 1, 1969 - July 31, 1973. He did his recruit training in Orlando, Florida, then was assigned as a radioman 3rd class to the U.S. Naval Air Facility in Sigonella, Sicily, from Dec.

250 years of America

People involved in the establishment of the new country of America are known as patriots of the American Revolution.

City reaches water deal with local developer

City council members appear to have come to an agreement with a local developer that will help with Gray’s water supply for years to come.The May 4 meeting was called to order by Mayor Ed Barbee.

Sheep know The Shepherd voice

This Week In the WordVerily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

Real Life

–George Sheffield “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34) While hanging on the cross, Jesus spoke what is known as “The Last Seven Words”; that is the last seven sayings of His. The first saying that He spoke was a prayer of forgiveness.

Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

Great people meet challenges with innovative solutions, and we’ve been there. Whatever your food service opportunity, we’ve likely seen it—and solved it—before. At Manning Brothers, you are served by people with real-world, frontline experience.

OLD CLINTON WAR DAYS 2026

OLD CLINTON WAR DAYS 2026

Jail Report

MAY 1-8, 2026Timothy Urain Bell, 31, arrested 5/3/26 – battery family violence, probation violation for fingerprintable charge felonyJoseph Lynn Bellflower, 36, arrested 5/4/26 - probation violation for fingerprintable charge felonyBenjamin Horace Boutwell, 46, arrested 5/5/26 - probation violation...

Real Estate Transactions

MAY 1-7, 2026MAY 1Ashley Scott Spires to Barron’s Turn LLC; Shoal Creek Rd., Parcels A, B, C & D; 116 acres; parcel J1700052; $438,134.00 Susan Thomas to Lloyd D. Ruis and Diana L. Ruis; 114 Doe Ct., Lot 22, Blk. B, High-Low Farm Subd., 3.14 acres; parcel J5200271; $25,000.

Superior Court Motions

MAY 7, 2026PLEASState vs. Alyssa Nicole Ramsey – 10 years for the offense of aggravated assault with the first three years in confinement. The remainder of sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served 2/17/26 – 3/20/26.State vs. Alyssa Nicole Ramsey – three years ct.