FORGET ALL THOSE Easter clothes this year as this weekend chilly temperatures brought back out the winter clothes for the annual egg hunt at the Lions Park. Youngsters braved the cold weather to hunt eggs at the annual event. See additional photos Page 12A. More...
Cub Scout Pack 632 of Jasper needs help. The pack is in danger of fading away if adult volunteer leadership is not found quickly "When you don't have the leadership for these kids, then these kids are in danger of falling through the cracks," said Bobbie Stott, treasurer for the Cub Scout Pack 63... More...
The 22nd annual Magnolia Festival in Kirbyville kicks off with the Wagner Carnival beginning Wednesday, April 18, from 6-10 p.m. Entertainment begins Thursday night, April 19, at 7 p.m. with Shon Branham, country music artist from Bridge City who recently released his fourth CD, "Clearly Country. More...
Last week, the Jasper Independent School District announced they were suspending its search for a new superintendent. The district has been searching for someone to replace Dr. Eddie Dunn, who had resigned to accept a post with the Ennis School District late in 2006. More...
Stanley and Rose Johnson announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Johnson, formerly of Jasper, to Matthew Watson, formerly of Jasper. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Conrad and Melba Corley and Larry and Jeanette Johnson, all of Nacogdoches. More...
Tommy Smith Tommy Smith, 69, died on April 2 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services were held April 5 at Magnolia Springs Cemetery under the direction of Forest Oaks Funeral Home of Jasper. Survivors include his wife Sheila Smith of Jasper; sons Thomas Smith Jr. More...
Upward Basketball, a nation-wide program sponsored by First Baptist Church in Jasper, just finished its first local season in the newlybuilt gym. "We expect the number of participants to double next year," stated director David Bryant. Upward Basketball promotes character and self esteem in every... More...
In his new role as athletic director, Jasper's Thomas Brooks may be busy but his mind is on football. "The last time I was here I was football coach only and didn't have to worry about the other things," Brooks said. "But I welcome the AD duties as well and look forward to it. More...
As I walk the halls of the campus, I often envision the Rowe students becoming productive citizens and making an impact on society. Many of the students I see on a daily basis will become leaders in their perspective fields of study and life-long achievers. More...
Falling snow set the backdrop during the weigh in at the Fisher of Men's April 7 tournament on Toledo Bend as George Anderson and the Reverend Larry Shine hoisted their day's catch, two large bags. One bag contained a 10.39-pound Toledo Bend lunker that anchored their five limit weighing 26.35 pou... More...
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