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All 11 cases indicted by July grand jury

A Jones County Grand Jury convened last week to consider a short list of cases, including aggravated assault, drug charges, burglary and identity fraud.The jury was presented with 11 bills of indictment July 19 and brought back true bills on each case.

college achievements

Middle Tennessee State UniversityThe following local student made Spring 2024 Dean’s List: Cayden Avant of Gray.University of MarylandThe following local student was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List: Leigh Ramsdell of Gray.
Be not unequally yoke

Be not unequally yoke

Be not unequally yoke

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyTherefore “Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you.” “I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, Says the LORD Almighty.

Real Life

Then said the Lord unto me, What seest thou, Jeremiah? And I said, Figs; the good figs, very good; and the evil, very evil, that cannot be eaten, they are so evil.” (Jer 24:3) Good figs. Evil figs.Just like people. And this is what the figs represent.People. Some good; some good for nothing.

Grand Jury Indictments

JULY 19, 2024State v. Tyron Vonterra Volley – cts. 1-2: identity fraud State v. Deladra Antwann Jackson, Samantha Shamar Thomas – ct. 1: burglary in first degree, ct. 2: possession of methamphetamine State v. John Wayne Childers – ct. 1: aggravated assault family violence, ct.

Real Estate Transactions

JULY 19-24, 2024JULY 22Gillian M. Hanania to Maurice Ingram and Marshelia Todd; 866 Nature’s Walk; parcel J45A00152; $275,000.00 JULY 23Russell Joe Anderson to God’s Grace Baptist Church, Inc.; Braswell Lake Rd. Parcel A & B, PB 9/156; 8.63 acres; parcel J4400063; $82,000.

Superior Court Motions

JULY 25, 2024PLEASState vs. April Jawnda Ingram – 12 months ct. 1: DUI alcohol less safe, ct. 2: driving while license suspended. Counts to run concurrently for a total of 12 months with the first 72 hours served in confinement.The remainder of sentence to be served on probation.State vs.
Jennifer Holland speaks to the Jones County Board of Education after being announced as the next principal to lead Gray Elementary School. FILE PHOTO

Jennifer Holland speaks to the Jones County Board of Education after being announced as the next principal to lead Gray Elementary School. FILE PHOTO

Holland takes the reigns at Gray Elementary

The new principal of Gray Elementary School was formally introduced at the July 9 Board of Education meeting, but preparation for school’s new leader has been going on for many years.
gray elementary school

gray elementary school

gray elementary school

Hello GES Parents and Students,It is with great excitement that I introduce myself as the new Principal of Gray Elementary School and welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year!