***Update: A GoFundMe page has been verified, and is accepting donations for Sue Lawson's family.*** Early on Wednesday afternoon, a grass fire started near the NW corner of 63rd Street and Hiwassee Road, at the home of Sue Lawson. A friend of the homeowner was hitching a trailer to the back of his pickup, when … Continue reading Grass Fire Destroys Home
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Jones Sales Tax Report – December 2021
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Updated: Town of Jones Sued for Open Records Violations
**This article was updated on December 23, 2021 with information provided by the Town attorney. See below in the section titled "Update from Town Attorney." ** A lawsuit was filed on December 14, 2021 by Christopher K. Templeton against the Town of Jones for violating the Oklahoma Open Records Act. The Act is a series … Continue reading Updated: Town of Jones Sued for Open Records Violations
Miracle On Main Street: Children’s Choir to Perform Sunday
A group of kids gathered in the sanctuary at the First Baptist Church of Jones this morning. Excitement buzzes through the air as angels get fitted for wings, and the shepherds are gently reminded to not to hook their friends with their staff. These children, led by their wonderful choir director, Mrs. Gloria O'Dell, have … Continue reading Miracle On Main Street: Children’s Choir to Perform Sunday
Ways to Worship This Christmas
As we usher in this wonderful time of year, our hearts are turned to the reason for the season. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of shopping, decorations, parties, parades, and all of the other exciting activities, my prayer for you today is that you would also make time to worship. I've contacted … Continue reading Ways to Worship This Christmas
Nate the Great Spreads Holiday Cheer: Gathering Donations for Communities Foster Children
Local celebrity, Nate the Great, is at it again. For the last three years, Nate, with the help of his mom, Amanda Jeffries, has been spreading Christmas cheer to those in need during the holiday season. Two years ago, Nate won the Channel 4 Pay It Forward award for his work to raise funds for … Continue reading Nate the Great Spreads Holiday Cheer: Gathering Donations for Communities Foster Children
Kiwanis Hometown Christmas Rescheduled to Sunday, December 5th
This will be an exciting and fun-filled weekend ahead for the community of Jones. On Saturday, December 4th, little league basketball will kick off the season with games played throughout the EOC. These little league coaches and players have already been working hard on the court, and we can't wait to see their progress throughout … Continue reading Kiwanis Hometown Christmas Rescheduled to Sunday, December 5th
Obituary for Dave Rasmussen
David E. (Dave) Rasmussen ended his journey on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Dave was born June 8, 1949 in Stafford, KS, to Pete and Kathy Rasmussen. He spent his formative years in Topeka, KS,, as big brother to Dawn, Jon, and Norman. Dave’s entrepreneurial spirit was born in Topeka, where he sold zinnia seeds from … Continue reading Obituary for Dave Rasmussen
Hometown Christmas (RESCHEDULED)
*****PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT WAS RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5TH!!!**** The Jones Kiwanis Club is hosting a Hometown Christmas celebration on Sunday, December 5th. Starting at 6 pm, there will be a lighted Christmas parade, that starts at Jones High School and ends at Beatty Mulhausen Park on the East end of town. At 7 … Continue reading Hometown Christmas (RESCHEDULED)
Jones Little League Hosts the Red Dirt Super Bowl
On Saturday, November 13th, three Jones Little League teams made it into the Red Dirt Super Bowl. Teams competed on the gridiron for the top title of Super Bowl Champs. Of the Jones Little League Football Teams, the 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, and 6th Grade students competed for those top honors. The 2nd and 4th … Continue reading Jones Little League Hosts the Red Dirt Super Bowl