Staff Sergeant Sherman Levette is glad to have R&R in Jasper for Christmas. He's home, briefly, from his second tour in Iraq, seven months done and seven to go. His first tour was a year of patrol duty in "TC," tank command, on a Bradley Commander patrolling dangerous routes. He said they had Ir... More...
While many in the city of Jasper complained over this month's late utility bills, Jasper City Manager Alan Grindstaff said the new provider being used for the printing and mailing of utility bills is saving the city more than $23,000 annually. More...
Herman Wright Jr. aims to "wake up a whole generation to find out where they came from." To reach that goal, he presented Jasper Junior High School with a check for $2,500 to buy recording equipment so that students can begin the exploration of Jasper County history. More...
Santa has come and gone for another year and left under your tree presents for you and your family to enjoy. But it is at this time that we take time to reflect on all the "presents" that were enjoyed by the Jasper County community during this past year. We're thankful for Glenn Beatty Jr., who sa... More...
Tammy Dorsey, admin tech for Child Protective Services and The Rainbow Room, said she was worried going into the Christmas season because there were so many children, so much need. Each child made out a wish list, and some of the lists would break your heart. Afive-year-old boy wanted Santa to br... More...
The Jasper County Grand Jury met Dec. 18 and indicted 12 people. Indictment does not mean these defendants are guilty, but that the Grand Jury found sufficient evidence to proceed with trial. Indicted were: Jennelle L. Brooks, 27, of Wiergate; robbery. More...
Isaiah 65:17-25 A word association game: If I say the word "paradise," what image immediately pops into your head? Do you envision a deserted, white sand beach with a crystal blue lagoon? Do you see palm trees swaying in the breeze? Or maybe your idea of paradise is a rustic log cabin situated o... More...
Funeral services for Reverend Archie L. McFarland, 74, of Hemphill were held December 21, 2007 at Trinity Baptist Church in Jasper with burial at North Baptist Cemetery. Rev. McFarland died Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at his residence on Lake Toledo Bend. A native of Port Arthur, and longtime Sout... More...
As the Class 3A playoffs continued, one aspect became perfectly clear. District 21-3A was well represented in the playoffs. Jasper and Kirbyville earned 15 and 11 spots respectfully on the District 21-3A football All-District teams announced after the season. More...
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