MIDWEST CITY - The Oklahoma Department of Libraries awarded Literacy Link, Inc. a $ 9600 grant to support their local adult literacy efforts. The Oklahoma Legislators who represent Eastern Oklahoma County arean integral part in the funding for the longevity of this literacy program and those who support it. Did you know that Oklahoma ranks … Continue reading Literacy Grant Supports Literacy Link
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Oklahoma County Commissioners Make Offer to Airport Trust to Acquire Land for New County Jail
Oklahoma County – Oklahoma County Commissioners have made an offer to purchase approximately 51.41 acres of land near Will Rogers World Airport. The property was submitted by the Airport Trust Authority in response to the county’s request for possible locations for the new Oklahoma County Jail. Commissioners offered the Airport Trust $2.5 million for the property. The offer … Continue reading Oklahoma County Commissioners Make Offer to Airport Trust to Acquire Land for New County Jail
2023 Jones Old Timers Day
Families and friends gathered today at State and Main in downtown Jones for the annual Old Timers Day celebration. Mayor Wilkinson mc’d the festivities, while Linda Harcum kept things rolling behind the scenes. The First Baptist Church setup a tent giving away free balloons and waters, while a few tents down, the new Superintendent shared … Continue reading 2023 Jones Old Timers Day
2023 Preliminary Election Results
Today, residents of the Town of Jones cast their ballots for the Board of Trustees. There were seven candidates running for three open seats. The Jones School Board had an election as well, with one open seat with two candidates running for office. As of 7:53 pm, here are the preliminary election results. Final results … Continue reading 2023 Preliminary Election Results
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
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
Life, Lubbock and a Legacy in Jones: Derrick Smith Interviews Dave Martin
Derrick Smith got an opportunity to chat with former Jones Athletic Director and Football Coach Dave Martin about life, Lubbock and the legacy he left in Jones. Derrick: First off, on behalf of myself and everyone in the Jones school system, town, student body, and all your former players I wanted to say thank you. … Continue reading Life, Lubbock and a Legacy in Jones: Derrick Smith Interviews Dave Martin
Summer Reading Program
Hurry! Your last chance to participate in the Jones Metropolitan Library's summer reading program is this week. Big prizes will be given away, including Chrome Books and iPads.