Josh Larkin, missing since November 17, 2022. Authorities have increased the reward for information leading to the recovery of his remains to $15,000. JASPER COUNTY / NEWTON COUNTY — The reward for information leading to the recovery of Josh Larkin’s remains has been increased to $15,000, according to an announcement made Wednesday by Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard, and Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard. Larkin has been missing since November 17, 2022. While four indiv

🔗 UPDATED: Multiple East Texas school districts have now announced closures and schedule changes due to Winter Storm Fern. We’re continuing to track confirmed closures and updates as they are announced. School districts are closely monitoring an approaching winter weather system expected to impact the region this weekend, with the potential for freezing rain, sleet, and snow. Onalaska ISD: will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to winter weather concerns. Big Sandy ISD: will be

Joseph Dewayne Arnold, of Jasper, TX – Age 62 Possession of a Controlled Substance, PG 1, under 1 gram Arrested by Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 9:43 AM Briar Gage Brister, of Buna, TX – Age 21 Possession of a Controlled Substance, PG 1/1-B, under 1 gram Theft of a Firearm Evading Arrest or Detention Arrested by Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 2:49 PM Alex Gordon-Townsend, of Newton, TX – Age 25 Order of Commitment Arrested by Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 7:01 PM J

Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office JASPER COUNTY, Texas — Former Texas Parks & Wildlife Game Warden and Lone Star Law television personality Justin Charles Eddins, 47, turned himself in to authorities at the Jasper County Jail early Wednesday morning, according to Chuck Havard. Sheriff Havard confirmed that on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Eddins surrendered at the jail in connection with recently returned felony indictments. Eddins i

Photo Courtesy of Newton County Sheriff's Office NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — A Deweyville man was arrested Monday morning after a stolen trailer was recovered during an investigation into a suspicious person call, according to Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard. Sheriff Havard stated that on Monday, January 19, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Sergeant Cagle was dispatched to the 3000 block of State Highway 12 in Deweyville in reference to a suspicious person. Upon arrival, Se

Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office JASPER COUNTY, Texas — A 21-year-old Buna man was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after attempting to evade Jasper County deputies during a patrol in the Call area. According to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard, on January 20, 2026, at approximately 1 p.m., Deputies Harrell and Gray were on patrol in the 2600 block of U.S. Highway 96 near Call when Deputy Harrell observed Briar Brister, 21, standing in a driveway. Deput