Police Chief Fired

On Tuesday, May 25th, the Jones Board of Trustees held a special meeting to terminate the Police Chief Robert Williams. The meeting was scheduled on Friday, May 21st at 5:09 pm, and the agenda was first posted on Monday, May 24th at 6 pm. During the two and a half hour meeting, the Trustees spent … Continue reading Police Chief Fired

Jones Historical Society Spaghetti Dinner

The Jones Historical Society is hosting a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, May 29th from 5-7 pm at the I.O.O.F. Lodge. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. All proceeds benenfit the historical society. The Jones Historical Society operates a museum located at 145 NW 1st St, Jones, OK 73049. The funds raised … Continue reading Jones Historical Society Spaghetti Dinner

Scouts Host Flag Retirement Ceremony

On Friday evening, May 28th at 7 pm, the BSA Troop 6357 of Jones will host a flag retirement ceremony at Beatty-Mulhausen Park in Jones. This ceremony will provide the proper disposal of the American flag in a dignified manner. Troop 6357 invites members of the Jones community to relinquish their unserviceable flags at this … Continue reading Scouts Host Flag Retirement Ceremony

Britton Road is Open

After a 3 week road closure due to a sinkhole, Britton Road is open again. A special thanks goes out to OKC staff for keeping The Jones Journal updated throughout the process. As always, if you see any road damage on OKC streets, please report it to the City’s Action Center. You can visit their … Continue reading Britton Road is Open

Graduation Live Stream

In case you missed it, here is the link for our live stream presentation of the 2021 Jones High School Graduation. The festivities start at 7:30 pm tonight, May 21, 2021. https://m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR1m35GfmLNC7Bz6aNiZEOM1vFiybdAoeShRXwSs9y4Vq4Q27lnp89oTXdM&v=f4_1OUh28lw&feature=youtu.be

Sinkhole Update: Final Pour Today

In the midst of heavy rainfall this week, OKC Crews have continued their work repairing the sinkhole on Britton Road. The final stage of concrete pouring happened on Tuesday afternoon. Weather permitting, OKC officials are anticipating that the road will be ready to reopen by Friday, May 21st. In other news, OKC crews have also … Continue reading Sinkhole Update: Final Pour Today

2021 FFA Banquet Photo Gallery

In an outstanding display of the blue and gold jackets, the Jones FFA Chapter presented an epic banquet on May 7th. Hosted at the beautiful Ranch of the Saints, this event set the bar high for future chapters. Beyond just an agricultural education, FFA Members receive top-notch training in leadership, public speaking, and community service. … Continue reading 2021 FFA Banquet Photo Gallery

Editorial: In a Year Like No Other, The Jones School District Deserves Recognition

If you have a moment, Google the phrase "The Lost Year in Education." What you will find is hundreds of articles that lament the 2020-2021 school year. Articles of defeat and depression, of despair and dismay. A year that is lost, and nowhere to be found. John Steinbeck once said that "Time is the only … Continue reading Editorial: In a Year Like No Other, The Jones School District Deserves Recognition

Complete Audio from Public Forum

Here is the audio from the public forum on May 11, 2021. I have noted several time frames below that were referenced in the article yesterday. 1:45 Sarah Boggs Speaking 1:54:58 Brett Ramsey’s Question regarding a blended approach to financing. 1:56:33 Missy Wilkinson states that rates will go up. 1:57:00 Mayor Poland clarifies the wording … Continue reading Complete Audio from Public Forum