Deputy Jim Thornhill has been selected as the Jones County Sheriff's Department Employee of the Month for August. "Deputy Jim Thornhill is a tremendous asset to our department and in particular to the Court Services Division," Sheriff Joe Berlin said. "He is a hard worker and brings a wealth of law enforcement experience to the job. He is certainly very deserving of this award."

Deputy Thornhill, left, is shown receiving his certificate from Deputy Clerk Christa McLain and Sheriff Joe Berlin.