Accepted into Lyndon Baines Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas
 Johnie L. Jones, III, will pursue a Masters of Public Affairs with an assistantship in the Office of the Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement. You may ask ‘what’s in the future for this son of Hope?” Texas’ Governor Rick Perry, Jones’ commencement speaker was so impressed with Jones leadership and involvement that he offered him a position in his office. Jones plans to earn a Ph.D. and Law Degree and become a public servant. When Johnie L. Jones, III was growing up in Hope, Arkansas, the community knew he was destined to be a star. Well, now everybody knows because Johnie recently added two stars to his crown, having been awarded the 2009 Humanitarian Award. He has a Bachelors degree in Agricultural Economics with honors from Prairie View A&M University (PVMAU) in Texas. Johnie is the son of Bishop Johnie L. Jones, II and Minister Juanita Jones-Jackson.