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Wright Barksdale at his desk in the Jones County District Attorney’s Office. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Wright Barksdale at his desk in the Jones County District Attorney’s Office. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Barksdale looks forward to four more years as DA

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
When qualifying ended at noon March 8, the Ocumulgee Judicial Circuit district attorney had no opposition, which means another four years in the office for T. Wright Barksdale III.
Members of Woodmen Life present check for $3,618 to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office March 6 to cover the cost of two tasers and holsters. CONTRIBUTED

Members of Woodmen Life present check for $3,618 to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office March 6 to cover the cost of two tasers and holsters. CONTRIBUTED

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Woodmen support sheriff’s office

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
MARCH 14, 2024PLEASState vs. Jason Eugene Tarte – five years for the offense of theft by receiving. Sentence to be served on probation.State vs. Krishun Markeith Williams – five years for the offense of violation of street gang terrorism and prevention act. Sentence to be served on probation.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department March 6-14 2024.March 6Erratic drivingLt.

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BOE thanks Pitts, approves expenses

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Jones County Board of Education members took an opportunity at their March meeting to express their appreciation to one of their own who will not be running for re-election in May.The March 12 meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Ginger Bailey.

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Schools locked down as four juveniles flee

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
An eventful morning began at 6 a.m. March 12 for Jones County and Gray law enforcement officers and residents who had their vehicles rummaged through, and one stolen, by juveniles who appeared to make bad decisions and have a poor sense of direction.
A father-daughter duo dancing at the Shamrock Ball at Dames Ferry Elementary School. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

A father-daughter duo dancing at the Shamrock Ball at Dames Ferry Elementary School. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Shamrock Ball at DFES

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Dames Ferry Elementary School held a Shamrock Ball, a Saint Patrick’s Day-themed father-daughter dance.
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