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Burston to serve as interim

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Members of the Jones County Board of Education selected an interim superintendent for Jones County Schools last Friday before announcing the exit of the current superintendent.The board had a called meeting April 18 and released a statement that was to be circulated to JCSS staff members.
JCHS Principal Dennis Woolfolk presents Algebra I teacher Lisa Davis with flowers in honor of the receipt of the High Achievement Award. CONTRIBUTED

JCHS Principal Dennis Woolfolk presents Algebra I teacher Lisa Davis with flowers in honor of the receipt of the High Achievement Award. CONTRIBUTED

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Superintendent not returning next year

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
David named next athletic directorPerhaps the most consequential parts of last week’s meeting of the Jones County Board of Education happened at the meeting’s end.
Jones County Arts members fill the conference room at the commissioners’ April 15 board meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County Arts members fill the conference room at the commissioners’ April 15 board meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County Arts asks for facility improvements

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Jones County Board of Commissioners heard from members of Jones County Arts at their last meeting and the family member of another recreation-related project, asking for a progress report.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the April 15 meeting to order and led the opening prayer and pledge.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMSonrise ServiceSonrise service will be held April 20, at 7 a.m. at the Round Oak Ancestors’ Memory Park in Round Oak.
Martha and Ted Stone at Ted’s retirement reception in 2010. FILE PHOTO

Martha and Ted Stone at Ted’s retirement reception in 2010. FILE PHOTO

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Stone oversaw expansion of schools, birth of recreation

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
If you had to pick one word to describe Ted Stone’s life prior to retirement, it would be an easy choice: busy.Stone, who turns 89 on May 7, over the years has been a member of more than 20 different organizations of various types and held office in close to 10.
Keep Jones Beautiful Cleanup

Keep Jones Beautiful Cleanup

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Keep Jones Beautiful Cleanup

Debbie Luriesmith
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Jones County’s March 29 Cleanup Day brought out a smaller but dedicated crowd and returned the trophy back to its original owner. The group gathered at Carol’s park after the trash was collected to count the bags, enjoy food and drinks and crown the winner.
Les Dames Magnifique initiates new members

Les Dames Magnifique initiates new members

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Les Dames Magnifique initiates new members

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Les Dames Magnifique is very proud to announce that eight talented, professional women became members of this elite organization on March 15. The club has existed since 1961.
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, April 16, 2025
Byron Thompson is the local veteran of the week. He joined the naval reserve while still in high school, February 1955 until December 1959. He volunteered for the U.S. Army draft in January 1960, then completed basic training at Fort Benning and advanced training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
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