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April 2nd, 2008
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Jasper Police have arrested two individuals in connection with a child abuse allegation at Young Years Day Care in Jasper. George Block, 48 and Julia Block, 47, both of Brookeland, were arrested and charged with endangering a child, a state jail felony, in connection with a March 3 case at the da... More...

When news of this investigation at Young Years Daycare hit the outside media, memories of James Byrd Jr.'s tragic death came flooding back to the press. Two individuals were arrested in connection with endangering a child charges at the daycare. More...

Early voting in the runoff elections has begun in Jasper and Newton counties. Early voting in the Jasper courthouse annex runs Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through April 4. More...
This week, Jasper once again trusted in the public ridicule when the news spread of the arrests of two individuals for endangering a child charges at a local daycare. The story was picked up by the Associated Press and sent out worldwide, television and newspapers in Houston even picked up on the... More...
Bill and Carole Wise chose to embrace Jasper- for retirement they claim- but the two are as busy as ever with the East Texas Art League, their work, classes and hobbies. "We knew Jasper because one of our sons lives here," Carole Wise said. "We had lived in Austin and then Marble Falls, and were ... More...
The following persons were charged but not convicted of the crimes listed. Jasper County Sheriff Ronnie McBride provided this information under the Texas Open Records Act, Article 6252-17 March 16 t Leona McHale Stark, 30, driving while intoxicated; bond $1,000 t Tera Renee Salipot, 22, possessi... More...
John 20:19-31 John does not tell us what the disciples were doing on Easter Sunday night before Jesus appeared to them; however, the context gives us a lot of clues. Mary Magdalene had visited the tomb and found it empty. When she reported the missing body to Peter and the beloved disciple, the... More...
Dorothy Ruth Fickessen (Johnston), 86, of Dallas, TX, died March 17, 2008, at Baylor Specialty Hospital. More...
After two wins over Silsbee and Kirbyville last week, the Bulldogs completed the first round of district play, sitting solidly in second place at 6-1 with Bridge City still in first at 7- 0. Round two began last night with Jasper facing Orangefield on the road. They play Bridge City at home Friday... More...
Liberty University The following Liberty University students have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2007 semester: Jessica Holcombe of Brookeland; Eddie Brown, Fermin Gonzalez, Adam Pickle, David Pickle and William Williford; all five of Jasper. More...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, at its March 26 meeting, adopted changes to hunting and fishing regulations designed to create additional recreational opportunities while effectively managing the state's natural resources. More...
Thursday, April 3 - Chili dogs on a bun, Enlish pea salad, chips, pickles and onions, mixed fruit Friday, April 4 - Fried catfish, baked beans, potato salad, bread, banana pudding with wafers Monday, April 7 - Salisbury steak, mustard greens, speckled butter beans, rolls, More...
Do you feel like you need to know more about how to take care of type 2 diabetes? Whether you were recently diagnosed or you have had diabetes a long time, you can benefit from learning ways to reduce risks of complications such as reduced vision or nerve pain. More...