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Crime Watch

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department April 14 - May 7, 2022. April 14 Lt. Hunnicutt was on patrol when he received a be on the lookout for a vehicle that was running off the road.

BOE hears reports as school year comes to an end

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The last Board of Education meeting before students ended their school year considered accomplishments and goals for students, teachers and administrators. The May 10 meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Ginger Bailey, and she was first to present her report.

Extension Service

Brennan Jackson
Thursday, May 19, 2022
We’ve all heard the idiom that someone eats like a horse before, and the underlying connotation is entirely correct because horses eat so much. In part one of this series we discussed housing horses, and here we will look broadly into nutrition.
Reagan Hicks (left), salutatorian for the graduating class of 2022, and Jalisa Williams, valedictorian for the graduating class of 2022, at Jones County High School. ALAINA CLARKE/Contributed

Reagan Hicks (left), salutatorian for the graduating class of 2022, and Jalisa Williams, valedictorian for the graduating class of 2022, at Jones County High School. ALAINA CLARKE/Contributed

Valedictorian, salutatorian focus on careers in medicine, engineering

Alaina Clarke
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Jalisa Williams is the valedictorian for the 2022 graduating class of Jones County High School, and Reagan Hicks is this year’s salutatorian. Both students said they were surprised by the news.
The cows at Stone Gable Farm are allowed to roam, and Weidner believes this makes the meat taste better because the cows are happier.

The cows at Stone Gable Farm are allowed to roam, and Weidner believes this makes the meat taste better because the cows are happier.

Stone Gable Farm offers variety of meats

Story And Photos By Alaina Clarke
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Stone Gable Farm, a local beef farm, sells to residents around the area, and keeps their cows happy while doing so. Chris Weidner, the farm owner, said he’s lived in Jones County since the late 1960s. He said he came to Jones County from Indiana, because his father bought land and was transferred.
Board Chairman Chris Weidner (left) presents the Proclamation for Law Enforcement Appreciation Week to JCSO Capt. Travis Douglas. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff mation for Law

Board Chairman Chris Weidner (left) presents the Proclamation for Law Enforcement Appreciation Week to JCSO Capt. Travis Douglas. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff mation for Law

BOC approves request for quarry expansion

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Jones County Board of Commissioners covered a lot of territory at their first May meeting with zoning, health insurance and spending excess funds main topics of discussion.
The driver of this Dodge Ram pickup had to be extricated, following a May 3 accident on Joycliff Road. CONTRIBUTED

The driver of this Dodge Ram pickup had to be extricated, following a May 3 accident on Joycliff Road. CONTRIBUTED

Man pulled from truck after striking home

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Thursday, May 12, 2022
A morning accident off Joycliff Road involved a pickup truck, tree and a house before the vehicle came to rest. The report of the accident by Jones County Sheriff Department Deputy Kevin Harden states the accident took place May 3 at 8:11 a.m. on Joycliff Road at Bakers Acres Mobile Home Park.
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Early voting off to strong start; ends May 20

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Early voting in Jones County is averaging approximately 90 voters a day with more than a week to go before the May 24 election. The number of voters as of Friday was more than 450. Elections Superintendent Marion Hatton said Early Voting will continue Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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