Local School

JNEC - Jasper Newton Electric CO-Operative is the electrical company in Southeast Texas

ADVANCED PLUS HOMECARE - is a Home Care Provider in the Southeast Texas Region. The do in-home care.

Kirbyville High School Honors Senior Brianna Chandler as Student of the Week

Kirbyville High School has selected Senior Brianna Chandler as the Student of the Week for January 20-23, 2026. Brianna is widely known at Kirbyville High School for her positive attitude, kind spirit, and commitment to excellence. She is actively involved in numerous student organizations, including National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Yearbook, and Student Council, where she serves as Secretary. She also competes in UIL Editorial Writing, showcasing her academic strengths

Kirbyville ISD

Rita Shipp

Jan 24

Friday Night Lights: Overtime Thrillers and Homecoming Wins Across East Texas

EAST TEXAS — Week 8 of high school football brought drama, grit, and plenty of hometown pride across the Pineywoods — including three homecoming celebrations and one rivalry showdown that stretched into double overtime. Evadale 44, Deweyville 36 (2OT) It doesn’t get more East Texas than this. The 10th River Bowl between Evadale and Deweyville was one for the record books — a slugfest that went not one, but two overtimes before the Rebels came out on top. Deweyville’s powerfu

Local School

Rita Shipp

Oct 18, 2025

Jasper VFW Post 6380 Invites Students to Enter National Youth Essay Competitions

Students across East Texas are encouraged to enter the VFW’s 2025–2026 Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contests, celebrating patriotism and civic pride. JASPER, Texas — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6380 in Jasper is calling on all middle and high school students to show their patriotism — and possibly win thousands of dollars in scholarship money. The VFW’s annual Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay competitions are now open for entries for the 2025–20

Local School

Rita Shipp

Oct 15, 2025

Kirbyville High School Announces 2025 Homecoming Court

Photo Courtesy of Kirbyville CISD Kirbyville High School has officially announced its 2025 Homecoming Court. Students across all grade...

Kirbyville

Rita Shipp

Sep 18, 2025

Texas House Bill 1481 to Ban Student Cell Phone Use During School Hours Starting in 2025

A new Texas law, House Bill 1481 , signed by Governor Greg Abbott, will soon change the way students across the state use personal...

Local School

Rita Shipp

Jul 7, 2025

East Texas Students Excel at UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest

East Texas student musicians proved their talent and dedication at the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest, bringing home top honors in...

Local School

Rita Shipp

May 26, 2025

Local Students Commit to SFA During DETCCA Decision Day Ceremony

Photo courtesy of Deep East Texas College & Career Academy On Tuesday, Deep East Texas College & Career Academy (DETCCA) celebrated SFA...

Local School

Rita Shipp

May 7, 2025

Local Students Shine at UIL Regional Academic Competitions, Several Advance to State

Students across East Texas made their communities proud with outstanding performances at the recent University Interscholastic League...

Local School

Rita Shipp

Apr 27, 2025

Obituaries

Obituary of Ivison Read

August 22, 1933 - January 29, 2026 U.S. Veteran Ivison Clarence Read, 92, of Warren, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Houston Methodist Baytown in Baytown, Texas. Ivison was born August 22, 1933, in Warren, Texas, to William Neal Read and Inez Glenn Read. A lifelong resident of Warren, he graduated from Warren High School in 1951, where he excelled in multiple sports and played on the only male basketball team to make it to the state playoffs. He served in the Unite

Obituary of Johnny Ray Perkins, Sr

October 16, 1955 - January 27, 2026 Johnny Ray Perkins, Sr. 70 of Kirbyville passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was born October 16, 1955 to Clyde Perkins and Elizabeth (Devielle) in Lafayette, LA. He is survived by wife, Tammy Perkins; sons, Scotty Perkins, Johnny Ray Perkins, Jr. and Mila; sister, Carolyn Perkins, Cremation is under the direction of Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville.

Obituary of Jo Nell Adams

December 31, 1942 - January 30, 2026 Jo Nell Adams, 83, of Kirbyville died Friday, January 30, 2026 at Silsbee Oaks Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Jo was born December 31, 1942 in Shelbyville, Texas to G.A. and Faye (Dry) Wheeler. In January 1959 she married Ted Adams and they moved to Kirbyville in July 1966. Jo worked as a Kindergarten Teacher at First Baptist Church in Kirbyville and then as the office manager for E.E. Stringer Funeral Home for many years. She is

Obituary of John Washington Bostick, III

February 13, 1976 - January 29, 2026 John Washington Bostick, III passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at his home in Buna. Funeral service will be 11 am Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Call Junction Baptist Church in Kirbyville with burial at Magnolia Cemetery in Woodville, Tx. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday, February 2, 2026 at the church. Born February 13, 1976 to John Washington Bostick, Jr. and Wanda (Brown) in Silsbee, Texas, John worked as a heavy equipment operat

Obituary of Grace Arleen Bruton

June 29, 1941 - January 30, 2026 Grace Arleen Bruton, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2026, surrounded by love and the assurance of eternal life. A faithful servant of God, Grace lived a life rooted in prayer, kindness, and unwavering devotion to the Lord. Born on June 29th, 1941, in Joaquin, Texas, Grace was a living example of Christ’s love. Her faith was not only spoken but lived daily—through generosity, humility, and a heart always willing to serve others

Obituary of Ramona Diane Kelley Bishop

May 29, 1956 - January 18, 2026 Ramona Diana Kelley Bishop, 69 of Kirbyville passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at St Luke Medical Center in Houston. Graveside service will be 2 pm, Friday, January 30, 2026 at Bean Cemetery. She was born May 29, 1956 in Call, Texas to Raymond Kelley and Cecil Delores. She grew up in the Call/ Kirbyville but mainly in “Allisonville” at Call. She was such a large part of the Kelley family and will be missed so much. “Monie” is survived by h

Obituary of Billy James McCarty

October 4, 1931 - December 2, 2025 U.S. Veteran Billy James McCarty passed away December 2, 2025 at 10:05 p.m. He was 94 years old and lived in Katy, Texas at the time of his passing. Bill was born on September 4, 1931 in Brownwood, Texas to parents Martin Winston McCarty and Eula Arizona Baggett. He grew up in Lubbock attending and graduating from Lubbock High School in 1948. After graduating High School he enrolled at Texas Tech but then joined the Navy in 1951, serving du

Obituary of Willie Anderson

August 2, 1951 - January 26, 2026 Funeral Service Saturday, January 31, 2026 2:30 PM Biloxi CME Church 566 County Road 4065 Bon Wier, TX 75928 Visitation will be prior to the service from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Biloxi Evergreen Cemetery.

Obituary of Noncie Ashworth

August 2, 1933 - January 26, 2026 Noncie Ashworth, 92, of Woodville, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at Woodville Health & Rehab Center in Woodville, Texas. A private family graveside service was held in Magnolia Cemetery in Woodville, Texas. Noncie was born August 2, 1933 to Johnny and Elouise Hodge Yazell in Lampasas Texas as their only child. She was a longtime resident of Woodville and had worked in bookkeeping for Woodville I.S.D. Noncie loved reading, making stai

NECHESRIVERRADIO

SUBMIT YOUR DEER

Sam Rayburn

Jasper

Kirbyville

Buna

Evadale

Kirbyville High School Honors Senior Brianna Chandler as Student of the Week

Friday Night Lights: Overtime Thrillers and Homecoming Wins Across East Texas

Jasper VFW Post 6380 Invites Students to Enter National Youth Essay Competitions

Kirbyville High School Announces 2025 Homecoming Court

Texas House Bill 1481 to Ban Student Cell Phone Use During School Hours Starting in 2025

East Texas Students Excel at UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest

Local Students Commit to SFA During DETCCA Decision Day Ceremony

Local Students Shine at UIL Regional Academic Competitions, Several Advance to State

Obituaries

Obituary of Ivison Read

Obituary of Johnny Ray Perkins, Sr

Obituary of Jo Nell Adams

Obituary of John Washington Bostick, III

Obituary of Grace Arleen Bruton

Obituary of Ramona Diane Kelley Bishop

Obituary of Billy James McCarty

Obituary of Willie Anderson

Obituary of Noncie Ashworth