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Traffic Citations

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for June 26 – July 1, 2026Operating Commercial vehicle without valid license – 1 Speeding – 4 Failure to secure load on vehicle – 1 Passing in no passing zone – no accident – 1

Vehicle Tags

JUNE 26 – JULY 1, 2026 Jones County ($6,654.57) City of Gray ($383.03) River North ($706.97) Total tags ($7,744.57)
Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

A family-owned business built on perseverance, opportunity and community connection is continuing to make its mark in Jones County.Marco’s Pizza, located at 198 W. Clinton Street in Gray, opened its doors in June 2023, expanding from a successful operation in Madison that was purchased by Ryan...
Summer reading activities included a dinosaur program that was both educational and fun presented by Bright Star Theatre last week. CONTRIBUTED

Summer reading activities included a dinosaur program that was both educational and fun presented by Bright Star Theatre last week. CONTRIBUTED

Summer Reading

The summer reading program at the Jones County Library begins its second half with excitement for another month of fun and learning ahead.The theme of this year’s program is “Unearth A Story” about dinosaurs, and Branch Manger Julie King said the library has been turned into a dinosaur wonderland.
Steven A. Jones

Steven A. Jones

18-year-old pleads guilty to child molestation charges

An 18-year-old Jones County man recently received a 20-year sentence for charges including child molestation, obstruction and giving a false name to a law enforcement officer.Steven Allen Jones was in Superior Court June 25 to enter a negotiated plea to the charges.
Tyler Marshall and Lilly Palmer

Tyler Marshall and Lilly Palmer

Graduates prepare to serve missions

Two recent Jones County High School graduates are preparing to spend the next chapter of their lives serving others across the globe, guided by their faith and a shared commitment to spreading the gospel.Lilly Palmer and Tyler Marshall, both members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Real Life

“After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. (John 19:28) The Fifth Word from the cross. Jesus, the creator of water, now said I thirst.