City passes LOST resolution, changes meeting date

Gray’s City Council meeting began on a positive note with the mayor relaying compliments he received about the appearance of the city. Mayor Ed Barbee called the Aug. 1 meeting to order and in his mayor’s report noted that he was glad to pass along comments about how good the city streets look.

Commissioners agree to LOST split passed by city

Jones County commissioners came to an agreement with Gray’s City Council for a tax distribution rate and worked toward a new water rate schedule at their first August meeting. The Aug.

Personality of the deer rifle

In this age of technology, wizardry, and lasers it seems we have but one throwback to the days of old left. The deer rifle.

LADY HOUNDS

Shayla Pennington is among a group of senior Lady Hounds who are aiming at a fourth consecutive trip to the Elite Eight. >> Don’t miss this week’s special section included in this week’s edition!    

Manslaughter among 12 Grand Jury indictments

Jones County’s Grand Jury considered 12 bills of indictment Aug. 1 and true billed every count of the charges presented. Those charges ranged from driving violations to drugs, aggravated assault, armed robbery and manslaughter.

Jail Report

Caity Ann Blackwell, 30, arrested 7/22/22 – possession methamphetamine Michelle Dainton, 53, arrested 7/25/22 – holding/ supporting wireless telecommunications device, expired driver’s license Robert Daniels, 45, arrested 7/23/22 – suspended or revoked license, suspended registration Reegence...

Building Permits

7/22/22 – Mathis Reeves $150.00 7/25/22 – Tony Butler $519.00

Marriage Licenses

JULY 22 Demario Rondrell Young to Jessica Doris Biggins Johnny Christopher Ford to Chandra Dionne Daniely JULY 26 Dondrae Ellashaun Coleman to Natasha Marie Jones JULY 27 Desz Maurice Hill to Tomekia Nicole Farmer JULY 28 Alfonso Pounds to Jacquanna Keyonta Usry

Traffic Citations

Driving with suspended license 1st (1) Driving with suspended license 2nd (1) No insurance (1) Operating Mv approaching Operating Mv approaching Emergency Vehicle (1) Speeding (30) Passing in no passing zone – no accident (3) Safety belt violation (adult) (1)