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Paraprofessional Ann Pitts works with students. CONTRIBUTED

Paraprofessional Ann Pitts works with students. CONTRIBUTED

Frog Classroom engages in fall activities

Teacher Audrey Stoudemire and Paraprofessional Ann Pitts’ Frog Classroom have engaged in many fall-themed learning activities.Pitts read Inch by Inch to students in a small group session written and illustrated by Leo Lionni.
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

Russell C. Curry served in the U. S. Navy from 1963-1967. He received his basic training in San Diego, CA. He served aboard the USS Alfred A. Cunningham (DD752) with two deployments to Vietnam.
Haskins (front) with his brother and sister, Stuart and Ann. CONTRIBUTED

Haskins (front) with his brother and sister, Stuart and Ann. CONTRIBUTED

Haskins continues business, community service

There may be many phrases to describe Larry Haskins, but probably none would be more accurate than to say he is not afraid to work.Haskins, now 80 and still working every day, started early and has never quit.“I have basically worked since I was 12 years old,” he shared last week.
Thankful for God’s Forgiveness

Thankful for God’s Forgiveness

Thankful for God’s Forgiveness

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyBlessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit.

Real Life

“My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.” (Ex 33:14).Too many people are restless in their souls.God wants to give your soul rest; relief, repose.Ps 23:2 tells us Jesus wants us to lie down in green pastures…beside the still waters.

Superior Court Motions

NOV. 14, 2024PLEASState vs. Shallee C. Bond – 12 months ct. 1: giving false information to law enforcement officer, three years ct. 2: possession schedule I controlled substance. Counts to run concurrently for a total of three years.Sentence to be served on probation.State vs.

Crime Watch

The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Nov. 8-9, 2024.Nov. 8Probation violationSgt.

Real Estate Transactions

NOV. 8-14, 2024NOV. 12Brandi Inez Goodson to Anthony L. Pike; Morris Stevens Rd.; parcel J6100190; $52,000.00 Bonobo Investments, LLC to Karen Crowley and Sean Crowley; 623 Whispering Pines Dr.; parcel J50D00132; $414,900.00NOV. 13Scott A. Powell to Britton Noland and Brandi Nolan; 136 Parker Dr.