Murdo Coyote
The Jones County Coyotes played against Lower Brule in the Sacred Hoops/Ambush Basketball Classic in Presho, S.D. on Saturday, January 3. During the Sacred Hoops Classic, a Player of the Game from each team is chosen and recognized.
Jones County played in the first game and the players recognized...
When a group of two dozen economic development leaders gathered in this central South Dakota city in November, they were asked to list the top challenges to growth and prosperity in their communities.
The concerns were as varied as the cities and towns they represent and ranged from pinpointing...
The Murdo Area Chamber meeting was held at the Turner Youth center on Wednesday, December 17. The secretary’s report was reviewed. Jewell Bork informed the chamber that the two bank accounts could not get combined until there is a designated signer. The secretary’s report was approved.
The...
Jones County 7th-12th graders performed a Christmas concert on Monday, December 15. Christmas spirit was shared with tunes like “Jingle Bell Dash” and Swingin’ Bell Carol”. The evening started off with some preludes by Owen Krogman, Jesse Schoon, and Alanna Brink. The 7th and 8th grade choir...
50 women from the community came together to raise funds for Jones County non-profit organizations this fall. They met in a Women’s Gathering on Wednesday, December 3 to vote on the three organizations that would receive the support of $3,000, $1,200, and $1,000. Representatives of the top six...
Smiles and excitement filled the halls of the Jones County Elementary school as students lined up to parade their balloon creations. Large and small, each unique in their own way. The creativity and details showed how much thought was put into each balloon. Congratulations to all the winners and...
Governor Larry Rhoden and the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) are proud to join organizations and communities across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Nov. 20, 2025. Led by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), this annual observance...
All through the town not a creature was stirring, the usual hustle on main street was quiet as businesses took a moment of silence for our Veterans on November 11th.
The Annual Christmas Fair was sponsored by the JC Turner Youth Foundation and held at the auditorium that same day. As you entered...
The Jones County School District put on a Veterans Day program on Monday, November 10. School was closed on Tuesday in honor of Veterans Day.
Visitors were greeted by Avery Martinez and Harper O’Dell, and then welcomed by Superintendent Mrs. O’Reilly, who was the officiator for the night. The...
The MHS-JCHS all school reunion committee is preparing to place a weekly column in the COYOTE ahead of the all school reunion. The committee requests that graduates submit their favorite school stories about teachers, sports, band, study hall, fellow students, etc.
Submit your story to:
James...
