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Greyhounds finish rebuilding season with experience at state
The finish wasn’t what coach Dennis Lewis was hoping for, but he was pleased with the effort from his wrestlers and the experience they gained in a rebuilding season.
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Jones A-Sun player of week
Former Jones County High School basketball star Brandi Jones has been named the Atlantic Sun Conference player of the week after helping to lead the Kennesaw State women’s basketball team to back-...
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Gray PD meets with business owners about keeping crime low
Local business owners and managers met with Gray’s police chief last week to discuss how to make their businesses safer.
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2010 census still seeking local job applicants
Census 2010 officials are still seeking job applicants in Jones County to help with the upcoming census.
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Robinson reflects on first year on board
Thomas Albert Robinson Jr. took his oath of office a year ago and he says he has enjoyed every minute of being a Jones County commissioner.
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APNewsBreak: Cadmium probe causes jewelry recall (AP)
AP - Federal regulators are recalling more children's jewelry due to high levels of the toxic metal cadmium.
Thu Mar 11 11:20:37 -0600 2010
Man convicted in slaying of Denver Broncos player (AP)

FILE - This April 24, 2005, file photo shows Darrent Williams smiling as he holds a Denver Broncos' jersey bearing his name during a news conference at the team's headquarters in Denver. Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of a man charged with murdering Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams. The decision was expected to be read in court shortly. Defendant Willie Clark was taken to the courtroom Thursday, March 11, 2010, to hear the decision. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File)AP - Suspected gang member Willie Clark was found guilty of murder Thursday in the drive-by shooting death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams.


Thu Mar 11 13:34:02 -0600 2010
Yemen holds NJ man after al-Qaida sweep, shootout (AP)

This frame grab made from video provided by NBC.40 television shows Charles Mobley, father of Sharif Mobley, on Thursday March 11, 2010 outside his home in Buena, N.J. The FBI is investigating the case of Sharif Mobley, an alleged al-Qaida member from New Jersey who's accused of trying to shoot his way out of a hospital in Yemen. 'I can tell you this: He's no terrorist,' Charles Mobley said. (AP Photo/NBC.40) MANDATORY CREDITAP - Yemen counterterrorism authorities captured a U.S. citizen of Somali origin after he shot his way out of a hospital in the Middle Eastern country, where he was being held after a sweep of al-Qaida members, authorities said Thursday.


Thu Mar 11 13:30:54 -0600 2010
Calif. boy who called 911 thanks dispatcher (AP)

Carlos, a 7-year-old boy who called 911 during a home invasion robbery as armed robbers threatened his parents poses with the dispatcher, Monique Patino, who took his call at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's dispatch center, Wednesday March 10, 2010 in Norwalk, Calif. At a news conference Wednesday, the boy, identified only as Carlos, told reporters he remained calm during the ordeal because his mother used to make him practice dialing 911 in case of emergencies. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)AP - A 7-year-old boy who called 911 from a locked bathroom while armed robbers threatened his parents hugged and high-fived on Wednesday the sheriff's dispatcher who took his call.


Thu Mar 11 07:11:33 -0600 2010