JASPER, Texas — Downtown Jasper was buzzing Saturday night as the annual Merry Market and Courthouse Lighting delivered one of the most festive turnouts the city has seen in years. Families, shoppers, and community supporters filled the streets from early afternoon well into the night, officially kicking off Jasper’s holiday season with big energy. Main Street Director Leanna Hopson said this year’s event surpassed expectations. Vendors reported record-breaking sales, with m

Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office wrapped up a full day of Blue Santa events on Saturday, and according to Sheriff Chuck Havard, it was a “huge success” from start to finish. Thousands of Toys Collected at Rayburn Toy Bash The afternoon kicked off at Lake Sam Rayburn with the Toy Bash fishing tournament, where anglers didn’t just cast lines — they showed up ready to give. Sheriff Havard said the turnout was outstanding, with m

JASPER, Texas — One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Jasper shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday, according to authorities. Camden Michael Spadaccini, 18, of Jasper, was driving a Ford pickup north on North Wheeler Street when he ran a red light at Milan Street and struck a white Chevrolet Equinox driven by Summer Duhon. Spadaccini was not injured in the collision. Duhon sustained a wrist injury and was taken by Allegiance EMS to a nearby hospital for evaluation and treat

Two Pitbull dogs were transported to a regional mid-county veterinarian clinic and treated for their wounds, as a result of Operation Pitbull in Newton County Saturday night. According to Sheriff Colton Havard both of the dogs that were actively fighting during the raid have been sent for medical care. A total of 10 dogs were either tied up or caged at the location of Saturday evenings raid. Havard said “A total of 8 dogs remain at the site and will be transported upon the of

Sam Jospeh Lee Marino, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 38 Arrest 1 – Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 12:55 AM • No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed) • Possession of Marijuana <2 oz Warrant/Ref #: T11-1395J2; MISD Sam Jospeh Lee Marino, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 38 Arrest 2 – Texas DPS at 4:40 AM • Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2 <1G Kendale Deshun Sidney, of Jasper, TX – Age 29 Driving While Intoxicated Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 5:42 AM Warrant/Ref