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–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.

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 April 30 – May 5, 2026April 30Two tickets in two weeksSgt. Humphries was patrolling the area of Hwy.

Healthcare costs again hit county budget hard due to high claims

Health care for county employees was the overriding topic of last week’s Board of Commissioners meeting with very little good news found in the presentation.The May 5 meeting was called to order by Chairman Chris Weidner, who also led the opening prayer and pledge. The 6 p.m.