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Dean the right fit for JISD right now
      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.
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Guest Commentary
Nearer, my dust mop, to thee
Mack Hall
      When a ship goes down one seldom thinks of blaming the housekeeper for it, yet that has happened in Greece. Last week the Greek passenger ship Sea Diamond cruised into some submerged rocks off the island of Santorini, and sank after fifteen hours, probably heeled over by the downdrafts of all the ...
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Letters to the Editor
      Volunteers play vital role in city By KEVIN KIPP Jasper I would like to thank the many volunteers who give of their time so that the youth of our community can have a productive baseball and softball season.
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Capital Highlights
Senator proposes increase in state college funding
Ed Sterling Texas Press Association
      A USTIN - Higher education continues as a top issue for Texas. State Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, said he wants more state funding to help more kids from low and middle income families get into college. In an April 8 Houston Chronicle copyright story, Ellis said he wants to double state fundi...
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