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Traffic Citations

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for Dec. 1-7, 2023 VGCSA less than 1 oz.

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Vehicle Tags

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
DEC. 1-6, 2023 Jones County ($5,963.57) City of Gray ($782.35) River North ($392,83) Total tags ($7,138.75)
The Dec. 4 accident at the intersection of Gray Highway and Homer Roberts Road claimed two lives. CONTRIBUTED

The Dec. 4 accident at the intersection of Gray Highway and Homer Roberts Road claimed two lives. CONTRIBUTED

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Two die in wreck at dangerous intersection

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
A mother and daughter from Wilcox County lost their lives crossing Gray Highway last week. The deceased are listed as Rhonda Lynn Kennedy, 59, and Hazel Wallace, 75, both from Pitts. The accident happened just before 6 p.m., Dec. 5, at the intersection of Homer Roberts Road and Gray Highway.
Families at the Jones County Public Library making Christmas placemats for their tables at home. CONTRIBUTED

Families at the Jones County Public Library making Christmas placemats for their tables at home. CONTRIBUTED

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Christmas comes to the Jones County Library

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Jones County Public Library is ready for patrons this holiday season with displays, activities and events to get everyone in Jones County into the Christmas spirit.
Anthony V. Whisler

Anthony V. Whisler

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GUILTY:

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Man to serve 25 years for rape A Jones County Jury found the defendant guilty in a trial for the crime of rape last week, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years to serve in prison. Anthony Vijay Whisler, 26, was arrested March 14 and charged with rape.
Historic steps created by Jacob Hutchins, located at the corner of Randolph and Pulaski streets in Clinton, are being chipped away by speeders. Contributed

Historic steps created by Jacob Hutchins, located at the corner of Randolph and Pulaski streets in Clinton, are being chipped away by speeders. Contributed

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Commissioners approve zoning for new sanctuary

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Applause broke out at the December Board of Commissioners meeting when a local church received the green light to construct a new building. More good news was shared at the end of the meeting pertaining to ambulance service. Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the Dec.
The Dec. 4 accident at the intersection of Gray Highway and Homer Roberts Road claimed two lives. CONTRIBUTED

The Dec. 4 accident at the intersection of Gray Highway and Homer Roberts Road claimed two lives. CONTRIBUTED

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Two die in wreck at dangerous intersection

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
A mother and daughter from Wilcox County lost their lives crossing Gray Highway last week. The deceased are listed as Rhonda Lynn Kennedy, 59, and Hazel Wallace, 75, both from Pitts. The accident happened just before 6 p.m., Dec. 5, at the intersection of Homer Roberts Road and Gray Highway.
Families at the Jones County Public Library making Christmas placemats for their tables at home. CONTRIBUTED

Families at the Jones County Public Library making Christmas placemats for their tables at home. CONTRIBUTED

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Christmas comes to the Jones County Library

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Jones County Public Library is ready for patrons this holiday season with displays, activities and events to get everyone in Jones County into the Christmas spirit.
Anthony V. Whisler

Anthony V. Whisler

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GUILTY: Man to serve 25 years for rape

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Man to serve 25 years for rape A Jones County Jury found the defendant guilty in a trial for the crime of rape last week, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years to serve in prison. Anthony Vijay Whisler, 26, was arrested March 14 and charged with rape.
Historic steps created by Jacob Hutchins, located at the corner of Randolph and Pulaski streets in Clinton, are being chipped away by speeders. Contributed

Historic steps created by Jacob Hutchins, located at the corner of Randolph and Pulaski streets in Clinton, are being chipped away by speeders. Contributed

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Commissioners approve zoning for new sanctuary

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Applause broke out at the December Board of Commissioners meeting when a local church received the green light to construct a new building. More good news was shared at the end of the meeting pertaining to ambulance service. Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the Dec.
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