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The Greyhounds defensive backs look on during last week’s on-field work. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds defensive backs look on during last week’s on-field work. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Mix of activity encompasses Hounds in return from break

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Greyhounds’ return from their second dead week of the summer was filled with a little bit of everything last week. JCHS stretched its collective legs out, being scheduled to travel south to Houston County for a joint workout with Veterans, but the week was not all work.
The Greyhounds were exposed to elite competetion during their time at NC State’s camp, going 8-2 overall. CONTRIBUTED

The Greyhounds were exposed to elite competetion during their time at NC State’s camp, going 8-2 overall. CONTRIBUTED

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Greyhounds grow off and on mat at NC State camp

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Greyhound wrestlers’ summer workouts took them out of state last week as they competed at NC State’s camp, going 8-2 as a team during a span in which they were exposed to new techniques against diverse competition and put that into use with multiple Greyhounds going unbeaten and Carson Lumley,...
Jordy Nipper whips his car ariund the track during a recent race at Cochran Motor Speedway. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jordy Nipper whips his car ariund the track during a recent race at Cochran Motor Speedway. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Continuing Legacy

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Nipper carries on family’s love of racing “They can’t put it in you, and they can’t take it out.” - J.K. Simmons, portraying Ralph Earnhardt in “3, The Dale Earnhardt Story” —— Over time, families pass down many things from one generation to the next.

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Buy-in apparent for Lady Hounds following first month of workouts

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The proverbial green light went on Monday with the GHSA’s second dead week of the summer coming to an end, and the Lady Greyhounds were among those eager to get going. Following a busy month of June, Monday’s voluntary workouts saw around 15 Lady Hounds getting work in.

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Ravens win 20-0 in season debut

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The Georgia Ravens debuted with a win on the road Saturday, blanking the Winchester Ducks 20-0. The Ravens took control early, leading 12-0 at the half on the way to the victory.

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Angling for catfish? DNR offers summer tips

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The summer months are filled with activities to enjoy outside, and angling for catfish is among them as there are plenty of locations statewide to do so, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division.

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YOUTH SIGN-UPS

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Football, Cheerleading Registrations are still being accepted for youth football and cheerleading for this fall’s season in Jones County. Registration is $130 per person and is open through Aug. 1. There will be a mandatory uniform fitting, and a birth certificate should be brought when signing up.
Meteoric growth of pickleball continues

Meteoric growth of pickleball continues

Meteoric growth of pickleball continues

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Last summer, the commitment of Jones County to the sport of pickleball was front and center when the ribbon cutting for the six pickleball courts at the Morris Bank Recreation Complex was held. The result since then has been a significant return on investment.
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