JPA commended for Toys for Tots work
Roses and thorns
      Roses go to…. t Jasper Police Association for their work on the Toys for Tots campaign. This year, the JPA delivered gifts to 106 families and passed out 260 toys to children in the Jasper area to help all have a Merry Christmas. t Becky Wilson and Diane Pace for paperless classrooms.
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New year’s revolutions
Mack Hall
      Imagine the innermost thoughts of celebrities and government entities as they contemplate making their new year’s resolutions: Rosie O’Donnell: “Let’s face it, I really am fat, ugly, and mean. Donald Trump: “Y’know, you’d think a guy worth billions could keep a steady girlfriend. And get a decent...
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Letters to editor criteria outlined
      Letters to the editor of The Jasper Newsboy must meet the following criteria:  Should be of general or specific interest to the readership of The Jasper Newsboy  Should be limited to about 300 words  Must contain a valid signature, a valid mailing address and valid day and evening teleph...
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Governor grants Christmas season pardons
Ed Sterling
      A USTIN - Gov. Rick Perry on Dec. 20 pardoned Billy Wayne Miller of Dallas after DNA testing proved his innocence and the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles recommended his case for clemency. Miller, who was released from the prison system seven months ago after having served 22 years, was conv...
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