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Former city councilman Benny Gray

Former city councilman Benny Gray

Gray dies after more than three decades of service to city

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Benny Gray Jr. will go on record as the longest-serving councilman in the City of Gray’s history. He served the city’s District 2 for 35 years. The councilman served continuously since he took office Jan. 1, 1990, until he resigned Feb. 14, 2025. He was re-elected eight times.
High heels and dresses

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High heels and dresses

Dixie Divas
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Several years ago, I was returning from a speaking engagement at the historic Greenbrier Hotel, flying from Roanoke on a small Delta jet into the Atlanta airport.
Alexa Williams, owner of Award Winning Halters and Supplies, was the first young entrepreneur to speak to DDA members at their April 14 meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Alexa Williams, owner of Award Winning Halters and Supplies, was the first young entrepreneur to speak to DDA members at their April 14 meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

DDA hears from coach, student entrepreneurs

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Gray Downton Development Authority members had several visitors at their April meeting, and their presentations were first on the agenda.Brian Wall was the first speaker.
The Jones County Board of Education

The Jones County Board of Education

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Spin draws attention to superintendent’s departure

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
A decision made by Jones County Board of Education members at a March 19 called meeting was recorded in a simple document consisting of four sentences and signed by all five board members.After being approved by the board members, it became an open record.
Confederate soldiers prepare for battle during War Days. FILE PHOTO

Confederate soldiers prepare for battle during War Days. FILE PHOTO

Sounds and sights of war return to Clinton

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Jones Countians have the opportunity this weekend to be a part of a living history in the historic town of Clinton that features a glimpse into the daily lives people of the 1800s and the reenactment of two Civil War battles.

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Pre-disaster Mitigation Plan update meetings begin

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Jones County has been fortunate recently with dangerous storms dissipating or changing course before causing severe damage.In September of2024, Jones County was in the bullseye of the rapidly approaching Helene until it took a turn toward South Carolina, where it wreaked havoc for hundreds of miles.
Edward J. Broadus Jr.

Edward J. Broadus Jr.

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Pair indicted for attempt to influence witnesses

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Two individuals were indicted by a Jones County Grand Jury last week for the charge of influencing a witness, which was the direct result of a theft case from the previous month.Edward Jerome Broadus Jr. and Chamikka Latrica Goodman were indicted on the charge April 8.
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