Tri-CoGo presents availability of fiber internet for downtown businesses

The May meeting of the Gray Downtown Development Authority started with a presentation of a company also working to help downtown businesses.The May 11 meeting was called to order by DDA Chairman Sherri Rollins. The agenda began with a brief finance report.

Jones County May 19 Election Results

Board of Education Chair Ginger Bailey was elected to a fifth term Tuesday night, defeating challenger Marilyn Norfleet in the nonpartisan contest 3,523 to 2,132. Two other members of the board were up for re-election but were not opposed, meaning leadership is set to stay the same until 2029.

Transplanted Yankee has enjoyed serving community

Deloras Moon is one of those Yankees who came south, but the 82-year old Michigan transplant blended into Jones County’s culture with no problem more than 40 years ago.Moon, whose husband, Dr.

County vendor nearly done with property revaluation

The monthly meeting of the Jones County Board of Tax Assessors took care of what is now routine business leading up to the adoption of the county’s 2026 tax digest that is by all indications back on track.Board Chairman Dr.

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

Thad G. Childs Jr. is the local veteran of the week. He served in the U.S. Navy from Aug. 1, 1969 - July 31, 1973. He did his recruit training in Orlando, Florida, then was assigned as a radioman 3rd class to the U.S. Naval Air Facility in Sigonella, Sicily, from Dec.

250 years of America

People involved in the establishment of the new country of America are known as patriots of the American Revolution.

City reaches water deal with local developer

City council members appear to have come to an agreement with a local developer that will help with Gray’s water supply for years to come.The May 4 meeting was called to order by Mayor Ed Barbee.

Sheep know The Shepherd voice

This Week In the WordVerily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

Real Life

–George Sheffield “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34) While hanging on the cross, Jesus spoke what is known as “The Last Seven Words”; that is the last seven sayings of His. The first saying that He spoke was a prayer of forgiveness.