Book signing for ‘Go Light the World’ planned Saturday

The author of a book inspired by the annual Gray Methodist Church live Nativity will be at the Jones County Library Saturday for a book signing.The latest southern fiction novel by Katie Hart Smith is “Go Light the World.” Smith will be at the library, located at 146 Railroad St. in Gray, Nov.

City awaits news on funds from DOT

Gray’s City Council members wrapped up their monthly business meeting in five minutes on the eve of Tuesday’s election.Mayor Ed Barbee called the Nov. 3 meeting to order and led the opening prayer. Councilman David Tufts led the pledge.

250 years of America

People involved in the establishment of the new country of America are known as patriots of the American Revolution.

Real Life

“But he went out, and began to publish it much” (Mk 1:45) A leper man came to Jesus to be healed. Jesus healed him and told him not to tell anyone, but rather go and present himself to the priests as prescribed by Moses in the law. The priests would declare him clean and restore him to society.

This Week In the Word

“Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

Jail Report

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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 Nov. 7-10, 2025.Nov. 7Moped on the highwaySgt. Walker conducted a traffic stop with a moped on Gray Hwy. that was getting passed by motorist.

Superior Court Motions

NOV. 13, 2025PROBATION MODIFICATIONSState vs. Joshua Michael Dukes – defendant’s balance revoked to the Jones County Jail with credit for time served. Modification shall run concurrent with all existing sentences. The defendant’s case shall terminate court docket number 2024-CR 275.State vs.

Real Estate Transactions

NOV. 6-12, 2025NOV. 6Mantrell Blount to G&T Cochran Family LLC; Hwy 18; parcel J3800041; $10,000.00NOV. 7Steven Lee to Stephen Lee Pierson, Jr.; 605 River North Blvd.; parcel J57A00005; $285,000.00 NOV. 10Rafael Orge and Flore M.

Veterans interviewed as part of annual event

The 25th Veterans Appreciation Day is now history, but it will be remembered as bringing back the interviews with local veterans and showing an inspiring example of the reason Jones County veterans are respected and beloved by the community.Ret. Col.