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Defendant pleads guilty to burglary, to serve probation

Defendant pleads guilty to burglary, to serve probation

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Defendant pleads guilty to burglary, to serve probation

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
A homeless man entered a guilty plea to burglary in Jones County Superior Court and received a sentence of 10 years on probation.Anthony Upshaw was in court July 11 to enter his plea to burglary in the first degree.
Manning Brothers: Over a half-century of innovative food service

Manning Brothers: Over a half-century of innovative food service

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Manning Brothers: Over a half-century of innovative food service

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Great people meet challenges with innovative solutions, and we’ve been there.Whatever your food service opportunity, we’ve likely seen it—and solved it— before. At Manning Brothers, you are served by people with real-world, frontline experience.
BOE names Holland next principal of Gray Elementary

BOE names Holland next principal of Gray Elementary

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BOE names Holland next principal of Gray Elementary

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Jones County’s newest school principal was introduced at July’s Board of Education meeting, which was the last meeting before the beginning of a new school year.The July 9 meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Ginger Bailey. All board members were present except Dr. Nancy Nash.
Young man completes Rite of Passage program

Young man completes Rite of Passage program

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Young man completes Rite of Passage program

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Members of a local church recently came together to celebrate and support one of its own and usher him into manhood.St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Clinton held a Rites of Passage Ceremony June 23 for Caleb Bush.
This year’s event hosted by Clifton Ridge Monday

This year’s event hosted by Clifton Ridge Monday

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This year’s event hosted by Clifton Ridge Monday

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The Back to School Bash will be held at Clifton Ridge Middle School on July 22 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m., so students can get school supplies and resources needed before school starts.
The Jones County Kiwanis club donated $1,500 to the Jesus’ Hands Ministry recently. Charles Newberry, president of the Kiwanis Club, presented the gift to Trish Ash. The ministry feeds children during the summer when their parents work or are otherwise unable to provide meals for them and school lunches and breakfasts are not available. Ash previously spoke to the club concerning the ministry, which is entirely volunteer.

The Jones County Kiwanis club donated $1,500 to the Jesus’ Hands Ministry recently. Charles Newberry, president of the Kiwanis Club, presented the gift to Trish Ash. The ministry feeds children during the summer when their parents work or are otherwise unable to provide meals for them and school lunches and breakfasts are not available. Ash previously spoke to the club concerning the ministry, which is entirely volunteer.

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Kiwanis donates to local ministry

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Kiwanis donates to local ministry
Pilot of the Year

Pilot of the Year

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Pilot of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Pilot Club Members of Jones County wish to extend a thank you to Beth Coon, who has served as our club President for the past two years.
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