Boykin files to run for District 4 council seat
      Former Jasper City Secretary Tommy Boykin has announced his intentions to run for District 4 Council seat. "Over the years, I have observed many city council meeting and budget workshop sessions. During that time, I have learned a great deal about the operation of the city of Jasper and it's vari...
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Surviving high fertilizer and fuel costs
Ricky Thompson
      Overton - The escalating price of nitrogen fertilizer doesn't just have farmers worried; scientists with Texas AgriLife Research and Texas AgriLife Extension Service are also deeply concerned. So concerned, that they are scheduling an April 18 workshop, "Surviving High Fertilizer and Fuel Costs" ...
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Let the chips fall
      THE SECRET IS IN THE SMOKE - Charlie Faulds of Jasper has a patent pending process to pressure inject flavor into wood chips for a moist, flavorful barbecue. Here Billy Caldwell and Kirk Lacy demonstrate the product at Meig's; www.gourmetsmokinchips.com.
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TCEQ will monitor cleanup of tank fire near Bon Wier
      The pipeline fire that occurred a week ago, March 5 at 2 p.m., caused no injuries or damages beyond the area of the fire, according to Newton County Judge Truman Dougherty. Dougherty, Emergency Management Coordinator Billy Ted Smith and assistant coordinator Joe Wilkerson visited the site the nex...
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Academy hair fair covers careers in cosmetology
      Most people are not aware that there is a cosmetology school in Jasper, according to Terri Parker, owner of the Academy of Hair Design since 2004. The Academy will hold a career day March 15 to answer questions about careers in cosmetology.
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CJMH names Pounders CNO
      Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital recently announced the addition of Christy Pounders as the Chief Nursing Officer for the hospital. Pounders assumed the position as CNO Feb. 18 after spending the past six years working for Lufkin Memorial Hospital.
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