KJAS lights up Jasper with fireworks Saturday night at Sandy Creek Park
      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...
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Fire Marshal outlines fireworks safety
      The opening of firework sales will be June 24, however it is illegal for fireworks to be discharged in the City until the first of July. With the recent rains, the weeds and grass are growing tall. Taking time to cut grass before shooting fireworks is important, according to Jasper Fire Marshal S...
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Collins clan celebrates 60 years
      SeniorsLeon and Bobbie Collins of Jasper will celebrate their 60th anniversary July 7. Mr. and Mrs. Collins were married in Mt. Vernon, MO, July 7, 1947. Their daughter is Nancy Dickerson Trowbridge of Jasper, along with four grandchildren.
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Seniors Lunch
      Thursday, June 28 - Gumbo, rice, green salad, crackers, fruit Friday, June 29 - Chopped beef, pork and beans, potato salad, bread, pudding Monday, July 2 - Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with white gravy, peas and carrots, bread,
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Faces & Places
      Family Violence The Newton County Family Violence Task Force will meet June 28 at noon at the Newton United Methodist Church. Call Tammy Soileau to RSVP or for more information at 379-8600. Tri Community Barbecue The Tri Community Volunteer Fire Department will sell barbecue lunches June 30 a...
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Sims graduates basic training
      Army Pvt. Marcus M. Sims has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During nine weeks of training, he studied the Army mission and physical fitness. He received instruction and training in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training.
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