Jail Report

Bradley Arthur Ard, 46, arrested 5/15/22 – possession of controlled substance (cocaine), suspended registration, no insurance Christy Nichole Bennett, 39, arrested 5/18/22 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge – felony Kiara Talana Brown, 33, arrested 5/17/22 – child seatbelt (x3),...

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

Byron Thompson is the local veteran of the week. He joined the naval reserve while still in high school, February 1955 until December 1959. He volunteered for the U.S. Army draft in January 1960, then completed basic training at Fort Benning and advanced training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

Real Life

“And he said unto them, Where is your faith? ” (Luke 8:25) Jesus told the disciples to get into a boat and cross the lake (Lk 8:22-25). Jesus, being tired, went to sleep in the back of the boat while the disciples sailed the craft.

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William A. Robinson was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. He enlisted into the United States Air Force after graduating high school in 1961.

Student welders certified, ready to get to work

Welding Pathway students at Jones County College and Career Academy received national certification last week that puts them on a productive career path for their lifetimes.

State awards federal grants to help offset economic impacts of pandemic

ATLANTA - Georgia's hotel industry will receive by far the largest chunk of more than $415 million in federal pandemic relief grants announced by Gov. Brian Kemp Monday.

National Garden Clubs Inc. National Garden Week Proclamation

Whereas, Gardeners have a passion for nurturing the beauty and resources of earth through the planting of seeds, the care of all plants and the riches of their efforts; and Whereas, Gardeners see to add beauty, splendor, fragrance and nutrition to our lives through the growing of herbs,...