Welcome to The Jones Journal! This blog is your source for online news for the town of Jones, Oklahoma. We will feature stories and highlights from the community and keep you posted on upcoming events. We hope you enjoy our articles. Please consider supporting us through a $10 monthly contribution by subscribing below. Thank you … Continue reading Welcome to The Jones Journal
New Interim Attorney Hired: Jones Native John Dorman
On Monday, March 20, 2023, the Town of Jones held a Special Joint meeting between the Board of Trustees and the Planning Commission. The Trustees accepted the resignation of the former attorney, Devol and Associates, and approved the contract with John Dorman of Spencer Fane, LLP to serve as interim council. Mr. Dorman is no … Continue reading New Interim Attorney Hired: Jones Native John Dorman
Joint Special Meeting Called on Monday – Resignation of Town Attorney
On Monday, March 20, 2023 at 6:00 pm, the Town of Jones will hold a joint special meeting between the Board of Trustees and the Planning Commission. The first item on the agenda is to accept the resignation of the Town Attorney Valerie Devol and Devol & Associates Law Firm. It was revealed last week … Continue reading Joint Special Meeting Called on Monday – Resignation of Town Attorney
GOLDEN GIRLS: JONES COMPLETES THE THREE-PEAT IN STATE TITLE GAME
For the third year in a row, the Jones Longhorns Girls Basketball Team is the Oklahoma Class 3A State Champion. The Longhorns defeated the #1 Washington Warriors 39-33. The Longhorns are the first Jones team to win three consecutive championships in school history. Jones becomes the 10th program in Oklahoma Girls Basketball to achieve three … Continue reading GOLDEN GIRLS: JONES COMPLETES THE THREE-PEAT IN STATE TITLE GAME
Longhorns Advance To Finals
For the third consecutive year, the Jones Longhorns Girls Basketball team will play for the Gold Ball after the Longhorns took down the #2 Bethel Lady Wildcats 65-54 in the 3A State Semifinals. Boston Berry led the way for the Longhorns with a masterful 28 point performance. Sofi Woodson had 12 while Kasia Hansen finished … Continue reading Longhorns Advance To Finals
Jones Superintendent Accepts Position at Oakdale
Jones Public Schools had a major announcement earlier today. Superintendent Carl Johnson will be submitting his resignation to the School Board on the March 7, 2023 meeting. He has been accepted as the new Superintendent at Oak Dale Public Schools. He started in the Jones School District as principal of Jones High School in the … Continue reading Jones Superintendent Accepts Position at Oakdale
2023 Jones Trustee Candidate Bio’s
Hello Readers, Welcome to the third edition of the Trustee Candidate Bio's brought to you by The Jones Journal. We sent a survey of six questions to all seven Jones Trustee Candidates. Their responses are listed in alphabetical order.
Seven Candidates File for Three Trustee Seats
Three positions are open for the Jones Board of Trustees, with seven candidates running for office. Already campaign signs are filling yards and right of ways advertising names to the public. The election will be on Tuesday, April 4th, and with over a month to go, the campaigning is expected ramp up. Here is the … Continue reading Seven Candidates File for Three Trustee Seats
Commerce Bank Names Kevin Cooper, Jones Alum, as Oklahoma City Market President
Oklahoma City, Okla. – Feb. 3, 2023 – Commerce Bank announced today the appointment of Kevin Cooper as Oklahoma City Market President. A native Oklahoman, Cooper brings 24 years of broad experience in commercial banking, capital markets transactions, treasury solutions and strategic advisory services. Cooper advises mid-market businesses of all sizes on their most important challenges and opportunities … Continue reading Commerce Bank Names Kevin Cooper, Jones Alum, as Oklahoma City Market President
Jones Kids Shine Under the Big Lights
Under the bright lights of the Paycom Center, several Jones little league teams got their chance to shine. Walking in the footsteps of professional athletes, these pint-sized players made their first appearance on an NBA court. This is the stuff that dreams are made of, as a sea of green, gold, and navy colored fans … Continue reading Jones Kids Shine Under the Big Lights
Metropolitan Library System Reaches Record-Breaking Three Million Digital Book Checkouts in 2022
The Metropolitan Library System (MLS) announced today that it reached a record-breaking three million digital book checkouts in 2022. This milestone illustrates the continued growth and importance of library lending of ebooks, audiobooks and other digital content as well as the library’s success in serving all members of the community. Metro Library ranks #21 of all standalone … Continue reading Metropolitan Library System Reaches Record-Breaking Three Million Digital Book Checkouts in 2022
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