THIS YOUNG GIRL takes a close look at a pink flamingo display at the 20th annual Azalea Festival held Saturday on the Jasper County Courthouse square. Residents came from all around to visit the festival this year which displayed great weather for the annual event. More...
Contrary to public perception, crime rates in the city of Jasper have fallen 21 percent in the past year. According to index crime totals from the state for the city, Jasper reported 790 offenses in 2006 and 624 were reported in 2007. More...
Tommy Street has announced his candidacy for the Jasper Independent School Board of Trustees. "I am a proud resident of Jasper and I am excited about the future of our community and school system," Street said. "I have made many friendships with local people from past job opportunities. More...
Just the thought of an assailant in one of our local schools sends shivers down the spine of any parent, educator or student. Unfortunately, it is a reality that we all must face as more and more schoolrelated shootings are making the headlines across the country. A place that was once considere... More...
Mildred Taylor Munden will turn 100 this Saturday, March 22. She was born San Augustine County in 1908, and was married to Carroll Munden for 76 years, and lived 74 of those years in Mt. Pleasant. She currently lives at the Rosewood II assisted living home in Jasper. Her only child, Carolyn and ... More...
Tamesha Shukael Adams James and Julia Adams of Jasper announce the birth of their daughter, Tamesha Shukael, born Feb. 28 at 10:06 p.m. at Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 21 inches long. More...
No red carpet, no rituals, no bells and whistles- that's how pastor Brady Barnett describes his new Jasper Cowboy Church, which will hold its first service Easter Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at the Junior Livestock Arena across from the airport in Jasper. More...
Lorena Martindale Owens, 98, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at her home. She was a native and lifelong resident of Jasper County. On August 8, 1909 she was the first born to Florence Goode Martindale and Henry F. Martindale. In 1927, she married Willie Owens, who preceded her in death in 1969.... More...
With only three games into district play, the Jasper Bulldogs are finding that every team is revved up to beat last year's 3A state champions. At Bridge City last Tuesday night, intensity was like a play-off game, Coach Shawn Mixon said, and the Cardinals walked away with a 4-3 win. More...
Crystal Jahayra Astello, Kolby Layne Babock,Tameiah Shutonia Beatty, Savanna Madison Billingsley, Lisa Marie Biscamp, Jordan Dion Bluitt, Karmel Luann Bootie, Ricky Alan Boyles, Gavin Bobby Brush,Trent Michael Bryant,Alyssa Beth Coker, Jessica Rovesha Collins, More...
Robert ("Bob") Taylor of Sam Rayburn caught Budweiser ShareLunker No. 449 from Sam Rayburn Reservoir shortly before noon March 13. The fish weighed 13.25 pounds. It was 27.25 inches long and 19.5 inches around. Taylor was fishing in five feet of water with a red lizard. More...
Senior Menu Thursday, March 20 - Cheeseburgers, pickles and onions, lettuce and tomatoes, chips, mixed fruit Friday, March 21 - Fried catfish, baked beans, coleslaw, white or wheat bread, vanilla pudding Monday, March 24 - Beef tips and gravy over egg noodles, More...
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