“Not again,” is all Shawn Malone could say as flood waters rose around his home on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 30. Malone says the onestory white frame has sat beside U.S. Highway 63 for 28 years without flooding, “and now it’s twice in three months. More...
It may be the holiday season, but Texas Department of Public Safety troopers have been quite busy as they have dealt with four fatality accidents in the past week. Two separate accidents claimed the lives of two Jasper County residents this past week. More...
“We’re off and running,” reported Jasper librarian Denise Milton, who has been waiting months for confirmation that Jasper now has land on which to build a new library. The Temple Foundation recently donated the west side acreage on FM 252 across from Jasper High School running from Bulldog Avenue... More...
The city of Jasper endured its second major flood Saturday, Dec. 30 and in true fashion, city workers stepped up and worked hard to keep the floodwaters from reaching area homes. These workers are to be commended for their hard work and diligence during the early morning hours when flooding rains ... More...
Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Marchand of Quebec, Canada, announce the engagement and impending marriage of their daughter, Jenny Marchand of Quebec to Robert Frazier of Jasper. The groom-elect’s parents are Charles and Brenda Frazier of Jasper. His grandparents are Bob and Helen Frazier and Pansy Stowell,... More...
Norman David Bryant Norman David Bryant, 51, of Burkeville died Dec. 22 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Private memorial services will be held Saturday, Jan. 7, in Leesville, La. under the direction of Forest Oaks Funeral Home of Jasper. More...
Luke 2:41-52 Mary and Joseph had to be very disappointed and angry with their son Jesus. He was a good Jewish boy, was being raised in a devoutly religious household, and knew the Torah better than most adults. He knew better than to disrespect his mother and father. More...
August “You wish you had some time in district where you could relax but there really isn’t any in this district,” said Jasper head football coach Danny Lauve of the new District 21-3A. Jasper began preparation for what is being called the best Class 3A district in Texas. The Bulldogs opened two... More...
Jenice Williams, a senior at Jasper High School has been named student of the week for Jan. 2-7. “Jenice is a hard worker. She is a big help in the Jasper High School Guidance Office,” said Jennifer Herrington and Janeta Brewster. “Jenice is always willing to complete any task, no matter how big o... More...
DREW FERGUSON, 8, of Jasper, shows off his seven and a half year old doe that he killed Nov. 18 in Jasper while hunting with his step-dad Brian Durham. More...
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