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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
JAN. 12-18, 2024 JAN. 12 William Jeffery Evans Jr. to McKayla Lynn Maddox and Mason James Lipsey; 176 Lee St.; parcel G0700073; $213,000.00 Bradley Trading Company LLC to James Butler and Monique C. Butler; 1644 Round Oak Juliette Rd.; TR 1-C TR Z, PB 12/206-207; 14.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheri’s Department and Gray Police Department Jan. 12-18, 2024. Jan. 15 My wife’s car Sgt.
The Terrace on Madison has been open since August for outdoor events. The venue can seat up to 70 and features six outdoor patio heaters. CONTRIBUTED

The Terrace on Madison has been open since August for outdoor events. The venue can seat up to 70 and features six outdoor patio heaters. CONTRIBUTED

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Local businessman explains benefits of brewery

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
A Gray businessman is working on the next step for the creation of a brewery for the downtown area with the goal of helping the economic development of the city as well as the success of the business.
Jaden Stanley (5) goes up and over a Union Grove defender for two points last Thursday. The Greyhounds began the week second in the region and host Ola and Dutchtown next week. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jaden Stanley (5) goes up and over a Union Grove defender for two points last Thursday. The Greyhounds began the week second in the region and host Ola and Dutchtown next week. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Crunch time for Hoop Hounds

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
County offices included in 2024 elections

County offices included in 2024 elections

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County offices included in 2024 elections

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
It would be hard not to know that 2024 is a presidential election year, but it is also election year for Jones County elected officials. Those offices include County Commission Districts 1-4 and the chairman of the Board of Commissioners.

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State Senate bill targets cyberbullying

Dave Williams
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
State Sen. Jason Anavitarte introduced legislation this week aimed at protecting teenagers from cyberbullying and other negative effects of social media. Anavitarte, R-Dallas, and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who presides over the Senate, first announced they planned to target social media last summer.
Gray’s premier wedding venue Butler Hall is exceeding all expectations with an income in 2023 of $100,000. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Gray’s premier wedding venue Butler Hall is exceeding all expectations with an income in 2023 of $100,000. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Butler Hall a big success in 2023; DDA looks ahead

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The Gray Downtown Development Authority met for a strategic planning session for Main Street Gray at the conclusion of their first meeting of the year. DDA Chairman Sherri Rollins called the Jan. 8 meeting to order, and the finance report was first.
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