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 May 30 – June 11, 2024.

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court June 7-13, 2024 JUNE 11Ngoc H. Tran to Nu Nha Lu Tran

Building Permits

JUNE 613, 20246/11/24 Cedar Creek Land & Development $325.006/11/24 Cedar Creek Land & Development $341.006/11/24 Jeffrey Tanner $899.72

Vehicle Tags

JUNE 714, 2024Jones County ($6,545.26) City of Gray ($938.79) River North ($94.09)Total tags ($7,578.14)

Traffic Citations

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for June 7-13, 2024VGCSA less than 1 oz.

Fridays on Main switches up dates for summer

Fridays on Main, a popular event held in downtown Gray will have entertainment for the whole family this summer.Ashley Roberson, Main Street Gray director, said she’s always excited for the Fridays on Main events. She said the next ‘Fridays on Main’ is June 21 starting at 5 p.m. in downtown Gray.

Board of Health to increase fees to keep up with costs

The Jones County Board of Health approved its budget for the new fiscal year and considered increasing fees for environmental services at its second quarterly meeting of 2024.The June 5 meeting was called to order by chairman Ed Barbee.Approval of the 2025 budget was the first item of business.

Burglary suspects nabbed, drug charges added

Deiadre Jackson, 42, and Samantha Shamar Thomas, 33, were arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and burglary in the first degree the day after the burglary of a Jones County residence occurred.

Terrace on Madison part of downtown Gray success

The Gray Downtown Development Authority members discussed property repairs, property updates and term limits at their June meeting.DDA Chairman Sherri Rollins called the June 10 meeting to order.

Flock cameras aid in arrest after car flees at 105 mph

Driving at speeds in excess of 100 mph within the city limits of Gray is never a good idea, but running from law enforcement elevates what could have been a speeding ticket into an arrest.