Chance to tour Glorianna big draw in Woman's Civic event
      The Kentucky Derby is "the first jewel in the triple crown" of thoroughbred horseracing, and this year the Jewel of the Forest will have a chance to experience the pomp and tradition that surrounds the event right here in Jasper.
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Faces & Places
      JHS Class of 1988 The JHS Class of 1988 20th reunion is in the works. Send contact information to rsoisson@ hughes.net. Catfish Festival Evadale will hold their annual catfish festival March 27-30 at the high school on Hwy. 105. Call 466-2641.
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Military news
      Jessie Solly Army Sgt. Jessie Solly received the Army Commendation Medal, which is awarded to those who have distinguished themselves by acts of heroism, meritorious achievement or service, and the Combat Action Badge. Solly is a cavalry scout team leader who has served in the military for more...
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      Sherra Jones & Derik Claxton of Webster are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Hailey Brooke Claxton on March 12, 2008. Little Hailey was born at 6:56pm, weighing 7lb 3oz and 20" long. Grandparents are Linda Lou Rhodes-Jones & Les Horner of Bleakwood, Martha Burch of Humble, Tina & Ron ...
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Shofner - Yeates plan June wedding
      Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Glynn Shofner of Jasper are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Meagan Shofner to Brooks Yeates, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yeates of Jasper. Meagan is the granddaughter of the late Carol Simmons and Mr. and Mrs. Delton Simmons and Mr. an...
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Bagpiper in Border Patrol Jasper native
      John Alford Letney is the lone bagpiper left in the Laredo south sector of the U. S. Border Patrol. As such, he is often called to play in funerals and at state occasions. Letney is a 1980 Jasper High School graduate who played trumpet in the band. After graduation, he attended Sam Houston State ...
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JHS auto tech students win Skills awards
      Four JHS auto tech students recently qualified for the state Skills USA competition with their automotive projects. Alex Guadian, Chris Guadian, Wilbur McClemore and Lyle Bailey each won a first place blue ribbon in the small category division at the regional contest held at Lamar Institute of Te...
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KCISD students designed Magnolia Festival shirts
      The 23rd annual Magnolia Festival will be held April 18 - 19 in Kirbyville. The theme is "Mardi Gras at the Park." The Wagner Carnival rides will be April 16 - 19. Pre-sale tickets begin April 1. The parade marshall is Kirbyville School District Superintendent and Superintendant of the Year, Dr. ...
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For Jesse Aron, Elvis act is more than entertainment
By KATIE WALDROP Staff Writer
      From dust and memories then back to the stage, Elvis lives again. Jesse Aron, 32, of Wisconsin is a second generation Elvis tribute artist who has returned to Texas. Aron is a live Elvis impersonator who is known around the country for his talent. He performs nationwide and in areas of Canada.
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