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Jones County May 19 Election Results

Jones County May 19 Election Results

Jones County May 19 Election Results

News Staff
Monday, May 18, 2026
Board of Education Chair Ginger Bailey was elected to a fifth term Tuesday night, defeating challenger Marilyn Norfleet in the nonpartisan contest 3,523 to 2,132. Two other members of the board were up for re-election but were not opposed, meaning leadership is set to stay the same until 2029.
The Moon family (couples l-r): Allison and Will Duncan, Deloras and Bob, and Rob and Abi Moon in 2011. CONTRIBUTED

The Moon family (couples l-r): Allison and Will Duncan, Deloras and Bob, and Rob and Abi Moon in 2011. CONTRIBUTED

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Transplanted Yankee has enjoyed serving community

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Deloras Moon is one of those Yankees who came south, but the 82-year old Michigan transplant blended into Jones County’s culture with no problem more than 40 years ago.Moon, whose husband, Dr.
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Thad G. Childs Jr. is the local veteran of the week. He served in the U.S. Navy from Aug. 1, 1969 - July 31, 1973. He did his recruit training in Orlando, Florida, then was assigned as a radioman 3rd class to the U.S. Naval Air Facility in Sigonella, Sicily, from Dec.
Sheep know The Shepherd voice

Sheep know The Shepherd voice

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Sheep know The Shepherd voice

Pastor & Mrs.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
This Week In the WordVerily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

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Real Life

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
–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

Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

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Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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.
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