Former longtime Daily News publisher John Paul Jones dies at age 100
John Paul “Jack” Jones served as publisher of The Daily News for 34 years, from 1960 to 1994. The paper has been in his family since it began in 1886. (Daily Memphian file)
Known to friends as “Jack,” Jones served as publisher of The Daily News for 34 years, the same publication his family has owned and operated for 134 years. He was also known for starting a basketball camp and for his philanthropic efforts.
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Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.
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