Josephine Thurman Bland

June 17, 1925Happy Heavenly Birthday to our mom on her special day!Forever in our thoughts and hearts.

This Week In the Word

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. Ridley“If you love me, obey my commandments.” And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever.

All 21 cases before grand jury move forward

Jones County’s Grand Jury met earlier this month and true billed 21 indictments presented that included charges of drugs, theft, aggravated assault, incest and child molestation.

BOE approves policy changes; budget reviewed

Jones County’s Board of Education had a marathon Monday last week with virtual training sessions held before a budget workshop that started at 5 p.m. followed by a lengthy business meeting at 6 that ended after 9 p.m.

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.

Jail Report

JUNE 5-12, 2026Yosuany Abreu Gonzalez, 54, arrested 6/10/26 – suspended or revoked license Tracy Lyn Adams, 53, arrested 6/7/26 – possession controlled substance, drugs not in original container misdemeanor, possession controlled substance, affixing materials that reduce or increase light...

Real Estate Transactions

JUNE 8-9, 2026JUNE 8Beola Matthews to Jeffery Greene and Kimberly Barnes; parcel J27000047B; $185,000.00.Alicia Farrell to REI Velocity II LLC; 540 Dusty Lane; parcel M03B00044; land lot 78; Lot 9, Block B; $175,000.00.JUNE 9Caleb J. Shipp to Jacob A.

Grand Jury Indictments

JUNE 5, 2026State v. Alan Cook Purser – ct. 1: entering auto, ct. 2: theft by taking felony State v. Gavin Paul Hedges – ct. 1: criminal damage to property in the second degree, ct.2: obstruction of officer misdemeanor, ct. 3: possession marijuana less than ounce, ct.

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 May 31 - June 3, 2026May 31Frog at largeOfficer Joiner was dispatched to a local residence in reference to a complainant needing help.

Vehicle Tags

JUNE 5-11, 2026Jones County ($3,733.63) City of Gray ($29.49) River North ($96.68) Total tags ($3,859.80)