SCHOOL IS BACK IN as new and old students return to classes this week. New students at Few Primary had the opportunity to experience school life while seasoned veterans in first, second and third grades settled in for another, in their minds, long school year. Newsboy photos/Sharon Kerr More...
The Jasper County Commissioners' Court hearing and vote on the 2008 proposed budget and property tax rate has been postponed until Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. according to county auditor Dru Miller. More...
The good news for the summer of 2007 is that the Jasper County Emergency Corps has had few emergency call-outs this year, according to Billy Williford, head of the all-volunteer search and recovery team. More...
All our local entities are in the budget process at this moment. Most have approved a proposed budget for the upcoming year. It's time now for the citizens of the county to let their voices be heard. If you disagree with something in the school district's budget, speak up now. After the board ap... More...
Adults attending open house at Few Primary School last week also had a chance to look into advancing their own education. Representatives of the Region 5 Adult Education Center set up a table to let parents know they offer ESL (English as a second language), U.S. citizenship classes, and adult ba... More...
Brysan JaVon Cheatam Dejuan Cheatham and Katrina McBride of Jamestown announce the birth of their son, Brysan JaVon, born Aug. 22 at 12:52 p.m. at Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. More...
Once upon a time, there was congregation that started in a high school gymnasium. As they grew in size, they came to realize that they needed their own church building. After many meetings, fund raisings, heated discussions, plans and re-plans, they agreed upon and built a magnificent structure th... More...
David Andrew Pierce Graveside services for David Andrew "Andy" Pierce, 51, of Jasper will be 2:00 P. M. Thursday, August 30, 2007 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Marlin, TX. Visitation will be 5:00 until 8:00 P. M., Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Jasper. More...
Last year, the Livingston Lions came into the 2006 season opener on a mission. They wanted to do away with a 51-game losing streak. They did just that. This year, the Bulldogs of Jasper want to start a new one for the Lions. More...
Even clean homes have pest problems. Pest activity can come in many forms and sizes. We are talking about everything from the small roaches to rats and even snakes. They enter in boxes, grocery bags, cartons and through loose fitting doors and windows, around pipes and with firewood. More...
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