Signs of pipeline problems
      One of the themes of the recent pipeline safety meeting in Jasper was "be a good neighbor," and that includes recognizing, reporting and reacting to potential problems.
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Homeless Duke
      DUKE NEEDS a friendly home. Call the Jasper Lakes Area Humane Society at 381-8488 or visit www.jas.net/~jar.
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Training for seniors
      Seniors age 55+ who are having difficulty finding a job may be eligible for free training while they work at paid part-time positions, according to Sandy Abshire at Experience Works. The program matches seniors who need to learn or update skills with organizations that need temporary part-time ...
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Common Ground Alliance says, before digging call 811
By SHARON KERR Staff Writer
      Charlie Street probably knows the back roads of Jasper, Newton, Tyler and Sabine counties better than almost anyone. He's one of the technicians from Tennessee Gas who responds to every single call that comes in questioning pipeline safety.
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County looks at defensive driving classes for employees
      The Jasper County Commissioners' Court met in special session last Thursday, Dec. 27, to finish year-end business. After a year in which three sheriff's patrol cars were wrecked, the court decided to appoint a committee to look into defensive driving classes for all county employees who operate g...
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Today - last day to file
      Today, Jan. 2, is the last day for a candidate to file for a place on the ballot for the March election, according to Jasper County Clerk Debbie Newman. The county clerk's office in the courthouse will remain open an extra hour, until 6 p.m., for any late filers.
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