Progress and rebirth of a community
Hunts plan on taking eyesore, build new sanctuary, center
By SHARON KERR Staff Writer
      The city of Jasper has one less condemned property worry about, Fire Marshal Stephen Williamson reported recently. The Short Stop on East Gibson and the ramshackle buildings behind it were posted last fall as hazardous structures and slated for demolition by city crews when time and weather permit...
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Cleaning up areas takes time
      Progress in cleaning up Jasper and bringing neglected property into compliance comes one step at a time, according to Jasper Fire Marshal Stephen Williamson. The first step is reporting the problem to the fire marshal's office. Dangerous structures, high weeds and hazardous conditions all come und...
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Champs crowned at Winter Bash
      Jasper held its first annual Winter Bash livestock show Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Junior Livestock arena near the airport. "This is the first jackpot show we've had in a long, long time," 4-H adviser Dru Miller said, "and it's such good experience for the kids to practice showing their animals bef...
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Magical motivator
     Courtesy photo TODD MCKINNEY has a few tricks up his sleeve to help Few Primary students become better readers. Magical assistants are JaKrista Hunter, Mykia White, and Alexis Shierry.
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FFA booster club off and running
      The new Future Farmers of America (FFA) booster club held its first fundraiser by running the concession stand at the Winter Bash livestock show this past weekend. Charla James says, "There has always been a band booster and (sports) booster clubs...
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BBB plans Mix Tour
      The Better Business Bureau will kick off its Morning Mix Tour in Jasper March 8 at Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital from 7:30 - 9 a.m. The breakfast meeting, held in the Robert Hall building, gives business leaders the opportunity to learn more about the services of the Better Business Bureau.
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