

Deadly Shooting Outside Dallas Walmart Leaves Two Injured; Suspect Found Dead in Vehicle
Photo by WFAA DALLAS, Texas — A deadly shooting unfolded outside the Forest Lane Walmart in Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, leaving two women injured and the suspected gunman dead from what authorities believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred around 3:20 p.m. in the heavily trafficked parking lot as shoppers filled the store and surrounding area. According to Dallas Police, a man reportedly tracked his romantic partner to the Walmart, confronted her in

Rita Shipp
Nov 19


Obituary of Frank B Roberts
June 26, 1957 - November 17, 2025 Frank B. Roberts, 68 of Newton passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 at Harbor Hospice in Jasper. Graveside committal service will be 11 am, Monday, November 24, 2025 at Trout Creek Cemetery under the pavillon. Born June 26, 1957 to Charles Roberts and Anna Lois (Richard) in Pineville, Lousiana, he worked as a mechanic in chemical plants. He is survived by his sisters, Julie Culpepper and Nora Roberts. He was preceded in death by parents;

Rita Shipp
Nov 19


Affidavits Detail Events Leading to Joshua Larkin’s Death; Four Men Now Charged
Photos of the four men charged in connection with the disappearance of Joshua Larkin were displayed at Monday’s joint press conference in Newton. Photo by East Texas Banner Newton, Texas — Newly released probable cause affidavits reveal disturbing details surrounding the 2022 disappearance and death of Joshua Ian Larkin, leading to criminal charges against four men in a case that has spanned three years, multiple agencies, and an exhaustive investigation across Newton and Ja

Rita Shipp
Nov 19


Coach V - Why educate? By Brady Moss
There will always be impactful educators we can think back on. For me, there is one who has had an influence on me already. Coach Vaifanua wasn't just my 9th-grade biology teacher; he is someone who wants to make a difference in student’s lives. He teaches science, as well as coaches volleyball and softball at Jasper High School, but that is not all that makes him special. He has this remarkable way of making every student feel recognized, appreciated, and capable of doing mu

J Sharp
Nov 19


Jasper County Arrest Report – Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Tamon Jardai Leach, of Jasper, TX – Age 33 Criminal Trespass: Habitation/Shelter/Superfund/Infrastructure Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 9:54 AM Warrant/Ref#: 25-10751 Ashley Baldwin, of Liberty, TX – Age 44 Parole Violation Arresting Agency: Out of County Hold at 4:15 PM Norman Donald Shubert, Jr., of Jasper, TX – Age 62 False Report to Induce Emergency Response Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 5:34 PM Warrant/Ref#: 25-01147 All subjects are

Rita Shipp
Nov 19


Obituary of Hattie Biley-Daugherty
September 6, 1941 - November 17, 2025 Hattie Biley-Daugherty., 84, of Beaumont, Texas passed away Monday, November 17, 2025. The Obituary for Hattie Biley-Daugherty is currently pending. Service details for Hattie Biley-Daugherty are forthcoming. Services for Hattie Biley-Daugherty are under the Professional Care of Coleman's Family Mortuary 409 South Magnolia Woodville, Texas 75979 and CFM Jasper Funeral Home and Cremations 601 W. Gibson St. Jasper, Texas 75951 / (409) 283-3

Rita Shipp
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