Two Quirky Gatlinburg Museums Sep 24, 2008
Ben Jones played Cooter, Hazzard County s mechanic and Duke clan ally. Following The Dukes of Hazzard, Jones served two terms as a U.S. Congressman in Georgia. (Suite101.com)
Virgin to become Absolute Radio Sep 2, 2008
Drivetime is expanded by an hour, from 4pm until 8pm - it previously finished at 7pm - with Ben Jones hosting weeknight evenings from 8pm until midnight. Shaw will host the Friday and Saturday evening shows from 10pm until 1am. (guardian.co.uk)
The art of seduction Jun 24, 2008
In fact, researcher Dr Ben Jones said that making eye contact also indicates interest in a woman, but only if it is genuine. "Smiling can make you more attractive but it is worth bearing in mind that faking a smile is quite tricky," the Telegraph quoted Jones, as saying. (India Times, India)
Players getting a head start Apr 16, 2008
More high school stars enrolling early - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Edwards' Parents Still Proud Feb 1, 2008
Former U.S. Congressman Ben Jones -- an actor better known as "Cooter" from the part he played in the television hit show "the Dukes of Hazzard" -- campaigned for him and filmed campaign commercials in Wallace and Bobbie Edwards' home on Emma Lane. Jones was back in Moore County a couple of days before the South Carolina primary, in which Edwards placed a disappointing third behind two well-heeled "rock stars" -- as campaign workers dubbed Hillary Clinton and Barrack Obama. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Students’ promise brings Edwards to Exira High School Oct 20, 2007
That sentence got Edwards attention, and on Wednesday, Oct. 17, he did so, along with Ben Jones, best known as Cooter from the television show Dukes of Hazzard, but also known as congressman from Georgia. Both spoke to students, school officials and members of the public that afternoon. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
John Howard's son scores a century at Rudd Park Sep 23, 2007
Opposing captain Ben Jones said it was a "swashbuckling innings" but not enough to win the game. "He was dropped on 99, at first slip," Jones said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Doctor Who Series 2: Episodes 8 &9 Jul 19, 2007
Doctor Who Series 2: Episodes 8 &9: The Impossible Planet / The Satan Pit by Ben Jones ... The Impossible Planet / The Satan Pit by Ben Jones. (Suite101.com)
Ros commits to Georgia Jun 18, 2007
So, with Ross now comitted, and Ben Jones on the horizon, I m wondering how many scholarships Georgia has left to offer ... So, with Ross now comitted, and Ben Jones on the horizon, I m wondering how many scholarships Georgia has left to offer ... I m waiting on Ben Jones to come to A-town, the other A-town that is, not Atl. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DukesFest Is a Family Tradition Jun 5, 2007
In addition to the cars and camaraderie, the fans flocked to Nashville for the chance to see most of the stars of The Dukes of Hazzard, including John Schneider (Bo Duke), Catherine Bach (Daisy Duke), Ben Jones (Cooter Davenport), James Best (Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane), Rick Hurst (Deputy Cletus Hogg) and came Sonny Shroyer (Deputy Enos Strate). Fans travel across the U.S. and Canada to celebrate their love of -- or perhaps their -- obsession with -- the classic television show. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
CMT DukesFest Heading Back to Music City Jan 11, 2007
Ben Jones, who played "Cooter" on the show, and his wife Alma created the show eight years ago in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. "It has grown enormously since we started it," says Jones. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Three for a Show Jul 30, 2006
"They had some great, great teams," said Ben Jones, who played with the New York Black Yankees. "Everyone wanted to see Pittsburgh because they had Josh Gibson, the greatest power hitter of all time, and Satchel Paige, the greatest one-game pitcher of all time. Buck Leonard's Grays always won, and, you know, the Monarchs had some great teams.". (Los Angeles Times)
Hazzard Fans Head for Music City May 25, 2006
"It is by far the largest gathering of fans for any television show ever," says Ben Jones, the former Georgia congressman who played the sidekick mechanic "Cooter" on the show. "Last year we drew about 40,000 folks to Bristol Motor Speedway and we could possibly top that this year because our entire cast is coming for the first time ever.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dukes of Music City May 10, 2006
Todd Stringer, Nashville Business Journal Finding a warm reception, actor and musician Ben Jones is expanding his museum dedicated to The Dukes of Hazzard ... Last year, actor and musician Ben Jones and his wife, Alma, tested the waters for in a 1,600-square-foot space at Music Valley Village, across from. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
A homeless beauty and the beast, heroin Mar 26, 2006
three other brothers, Billy Davis of San Diego and Sol and Cyrus Davis, both of Washington state; mother and stepfather, Phyllis and Ben Jones of Colorado; and her father, Bill Davis of Washington state. Bye's family intends to have her cremated and her ashes flown to Washington state to her children. (San Francisco Chronicle)
