Fifth-graders bring Black history to life through living museum

Mattie Wells Elementary School fifth graders presented a “Living Museum” for Black History Month, featuring presentations on historic and modern African American figures brought to life through student-led exhibits.Fifth-grade teacher Stephanie Shi explained the project.

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

Otis Broaddrick is the local veteran of the week. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1954, serving as a boatswain’s mate aboard the USS Philippine Sea (CV-47), in Korea.Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.com or call 478-986-3929.

Play smart, play safe, protect your brain

Play smart, play safe, protect your brain

Board of Health hears reports at quarterly meeting

The Jones County Board of Health had its quarterly meeting March 4 with a new chairman and board member.The meeting was called to order by new Board of Health Chairman Leslie Coleman, who previously served as vice chairman.

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 March 7-25, 2026March 20You’re not homeDep. Steib was responding to a trespassing call on Upper River Rd.

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court March 20-26, 2026MARCH 20Darrell Roan Grimes to Michelle C. Womble Dawson Peyton Ezzell to Sarah Skyler Thomas Dennis Jason Bryant to Julie Anna BurkhalterMARCH 25Patrick Ryan Bowen to Traci Lynn Cohen

Jail Report

MARCH 2027, 2026Christopher Lee Avery, 28, arrested 3/20/26 – DUI, failure to maintain lane, aggressive driving, reckless driving, lighted headlights/ other lights required, too fast for conditions, obstruction of law enforcement officers misdemeanor, DUI refusalDevonta Brayon Baker, 24, arrested...

Real Estate Transactions

MARCH 1319, 2026MARCH 13Caleb Steven Olson to DBeatrice Hill-Riggins and Edith B. Hill; parcel J50D00174; $354,900.00 Cheryl Marie Kitchens Spires as Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Mary Dillard Kitchens to Charles A. Fordham; parcel J5100356; $250,000.00MARCH 16William Raven to Cody D.

Building Permits

MARCH 2026, 20263/20/26 Judson McNeal $459.003/20/26 Judson McNeal $1,386.673/20/26 Ivey Lee Wright Sr. $901.003/20/26 Timothy Love $1,750.223/23/26 Four Winds Construction LLC $1,482.723/23/26 Four Winds Construction LLC $1,482.723/23/26 Four Winds Construction LLC $1,482.

Vehicle Tags

MARCH 2026, 2026Jones County ($4,234.17) City of Gray ($262.06) River North ($33.52)Total tags ($4,529.75)