Real Life

“hating even the garment spotted by the flesh--Jude 1:23 Jude warns us to hate even our garments being “spotted by the flesh“--stained with sin. During so called pride month, some major league baseball players were forced to wear uniforms promoting homosexuality.

Jones County participating in Worldwide Bible Reading

Jones County will be participating in what is now being called a Worldwide Bible Reading event that will take place in every time zone next week.The Bible reading will take place in front of the Jones County Courthouse July 14 at 7:14 a.m., once again led by Debra Hall.

Jail Report

JUNE 25 – JULY 3, 2026Michael Andrew Abney, 41, arrested 6/26/26 – contempt of courtMichelle Marie Bowen, 49, arrested 6/26/26 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felonyShaboyd Pierre Cannon, 43, arrested 6/26/26 – contempt of courtJason Randall Dunn, 50, arrested 6/29/26 - probation...

Real Estate Transactions

JUNE 26 – JULY 1, 2026JUNE 26Charles K. Houston to John Morgan Deal and Brittany Deal; 253 Eagle Dr., Lot 19, Eagle Crest Subd.; pacel J50C00030; $385,000.00 JUNE 29Lubwela Lubenjo to Tommy Wilbord; 153 Wheehaw Rd.; parcel J58A00059; $209,900.

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 June 10-13, 2026 June 20Open and empty containersOfficer Jones was dispatched to a local residence in reference to a possible verbal dispute.

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court June 26 – July 1, 2026 JUNE 29Shane Allan Hasty to Savana Nicole Sexton JUNE 30Jerry Espinoza Ortega to Jessie Delores Godfrey

Traffic Citations

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for June 26 – July 1, 2026Operating Commercial vehicle without valid license – 1 Speeding – 4 Failure to secure load on vehicle – 1 Passing in no passing zone – no accident – 1

Vehicle Tags

JUNE 26 – JULY 1, 2026 Jones County ($6,654.57) City of Gray ($383.03) River North ($706.97) Total tags ($7,744.57)

Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

A family-owned business built on perseverance, opportunity and community connection is continuing to make its mark in Jones County.Marco’s Pizza, located at 198 W.

Meet the full slate of Jones County Teachers of the Year

The Jones County School System is proud to recognize eight educators who have been selected as Teachers of the Year for the 2026–2027 school year at their respective schools across the district.The Jones County High School Teacher of the Year is Audie Newsome.