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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department April 26 - May 1, 2024.APRIL 26Entering autoDeputy Shurley was dispatched to a residence in reference to an entering auto.

Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
MAY 2, 2024PLEASState vs. Alexis Danae Howard-Khan – seven days for the lesser included offense of theft by taking misdemeanor. Defendant is to receive credit for time served from 4/25/24. State vs. Geneo Lavell Taylor – three years ct.

Traffic Citations

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for April 26 – May 2, 2024Driving without a tag (2) Operating vehicle without valid tag/decal (4) Driving with suspended license – 1st (1) Operating commercial vehicle without valid license (1) Instruction or restricted temporary permit...

Vehicle Tags

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
APRIL 26 – MAY 1, 2024 Jones County ($11,199.56) City of Gray ($354.07) River North ($229.20) Total tags ($11,782.83)

Building Permits

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
APRIL 26 – MAY 2, 20244/26/24 Jay Barnes $1,453.824/29/24 Michael Nestler $542.004/29/24 Cedar Creek Land & Development LLC $392.00
Senior citizens educated on ways to avoid theft, fraud

Senior citizens educated on ways to avoid theft, fraud

Senior citizens educated on ways to avoid theft, fraud

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Jones County seniors received important information about their financial safety and security during a recent presentation about financial fraud and scams.Jeremy Cook, a security officer with Exchange Bank, gave the presentation to the Jones County Senior Center April 17.
Journalism students win first at SkillsUSA competition

Journalism students win first at SkillsUSA competition

Journalism students win first at SkillsUSA competition

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Journalism students from the Jones County High School attended the SkillsUSA competition in video news production and won first place in regionals and will now be competing again in June at nationals.Adam Gillhouse, broadcast journalism teacher, said he is very proud of his students.
Man gets 10-year sentence for aggravated assault

Man gets 10-year sentence for aggravated assault

Man gets 10-year sentence for aggravated assault

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
A Jones County defendant entered a guilty plea to the charge of aggravated assault and received a 10-year sentence for the offense.Jameson Tyler Keys was arrested on the charges of aggravated assault, simple battery and criminal trespass March 13, all under the family violence act.
Jones County celebrated Arbor Day April 26 with the planting of an Eastern Redbud tree in memory of former school superintendent Linton Jordan. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County celebrated Arbor Day April 26 with the planting of an Eastern Redbud tree in memory of former school superintendent Linton Jordan. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Longtime educator honored with tree on Arbor Day

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Jones County celebrated Arbor Day by recognizing a local icon who served the Jones County School System for 30 years.The April 26 event was organized by Keep Jones Beautiful Executive Director Hailey Robinson and was held at the Board of Education office on Stewart Avenue.
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