The Annual Patriotic Celebration at Martin Dies Jr. State Park will be held June 30 at 1 p.m. Kids and adults can bring their bikes (or rent one) to the Covered Canopy, where bike decorations will be available. When all bikes are decorated, the kids will participate in a Patriotic Parade. More...

Jasper's true fighting spirit is being tested this week as city and county officials are working hard in wake of Tiger Truck's announcement to close action on its proposed Jasper plant. There was a collective "groan" in Jasper last week when it was reported that Tiger Truck was pulling its propos... More...

Jasper's Independence Day Celebration, sponsored by KJAS and friends, will be held June 30 at Sandy Creek Park in Jasper, on Marvin Hancock Drive, from 4 - 10 p.m. Local charities and food vendors will sell cotton candy, barbeque, hamburgers, funnel cakes and more. Activities include a watermelo... More...

William Jefferson Brown Steve and Christina Brown Jr. of Colmesneil announce the birth of their son, William Jefferson, born June 21 at 9:38 p.m. at Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds 5 1/2 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. More...

Ben Shofner is the 2007 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) champion steer wrestler, and he's got the saddle and belt buckle to prove it. According to his father, Charles Shofner Jr., Ben is just upholding the family tradition. More...

Lamar University Several local students were among a total of 655 Lamar University students who earned places on the deans' list for the 2007 spring semester. To qualify for the deans' list, a student must carry a full course load of 12 semester hours or more. Freshmen and sophomores must earn ... More...

Four days of tough fishing against the best of the best on Toledo Bend July 20- 23 at the FLW Stren Series tournament. The full field of Pro's and Co-anglers fished the first three days, accumulating weight to make the top 10 cut for the final day. More...