Jerry James Melancon, 49, of Buna. Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard didn’t have to break a sweat for what he jokingly called the “easiest arrest of his career” Friday afternoon in Buna. Around 2:10 p.m. on November 14, 2025, Sheriff Havard was driving south on SH-62 near Business 96 when he noticed a man pedaling a bicycle northbound. Curious what the bicyclist was up to, Havard turned around to initiate a casual, voluntary c

October 9, 1938 - November 11, 2025 Geneva Catherine Grimes, 87, of Lufkin, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in Lufkin, Texas. A celebration of her life service will be held at a later date. Geneva was born October 9, 1938 to Grady Eugene and Laura Aladee White Fuller in Camden, Texas. A former longtime resident of Diboll and Woodville, she had lived in Lufkin for the past 4 years. A graduate of Chester High School where she was drum major in the band and a basketball

November 27, 1931 - November 13, 2025 Lois LaVerne West, 93 of Call passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Avalon Nursing Home in Kirbyville. Funeral service will be 3 pm, Sunday November 16, 2025 at Call Junction Baptist Church with burial at Trout Creek Cemetery. Visitaion will begin at 2 pm prior to service. She was born November 27, 1931 in Kirbyville to Samuel Busby and Melissa (Moore). She is survived by sons, Howard West and Jane of Old Salem, Horace West of Old

Chicorean Kareem Dill, of Buna, TX – Age 42 Harassment; Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear (Felony) Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 3:02 AM Monte Joseph Rollan, of Jasper, TX – Age 30 Possession of Marijuana <2oz Arresting Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety at 8:36 AM Charles Dylon Love, of Jasper, TX – Age 28 Violate DL Restriction (Vehicle Devices); Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility; Fail to Yield Right-of-Way (Turning on Red Signal); F

Kirbyville High School has selected Senior Carly Nichols as the Student of the Week for November 10–14. Carly is widely known for being deeply involved in school activities. She is an active member of the Spanish Club, serves as a Wildcat in the front office, and maintains a strong academic record through her honors classes. Her dedication to excellence is evident not only in the classroom but in the organizations she pours her time into. One of Carly’s biggest passions is F

Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office JASPER COUNTY, Texas — On November 13, 2025, at approximately 4:26 p.m., Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Calvin Starkie arrested Susanna Mendoza, 26, of Jasper, following a fast-moving criminal investigation involving allegations of illegal communication with a juvenile. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began several days earlier after the victim’s parents discovered inappropriate messages and n