NEWTON, TX — A fatal shooting early Sunday morning in the City of Newton is under investigation, according to Newton Police Chief Will Jackson. Chief Jackson said officers were called to a location commonly known as “The Hill” on the north side of town after a dispute at a party reportedly escalated into gunfire. One woman, who was reported to be from DeRidder, Louisiana, was transported by ambulance to Jasper Memorial Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. In additi

Oranda Gaika Davis, of Jasper, TX – Age 49 Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 5:09 AM Chelsea Sams, of Lumberton, TX – Age 30 Driving While Intoxicated Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 6:38 AM Ashley Sawyer Wales, of Buna, TX – Age 42 Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 12:50 PM Sarah Renae Risley, of Natchitoches, LA – Age 34 Possession

Photo Credit: Jace Roden Kirbyville High School’s cheer squad proved once again why they are a force to be reckoned with, bringing home multiple top honors from the Grapevine Mustang Invitational over the weekend. The Wildcats captured the 3A Championship and went on to earn the Overall Grand Champion title across Classes 2A–5A, outperforming teams from much larger schools. Kirbyville also took home Overall Crowd Leading, finishing first among all competing divisions. Adding

September 12, 1944 — January 7, 2026 Frances Nimmo, 81, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at her home in New Caney. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home with interment to follow at Kyle Hill Cemetery in Roganville, Texas. The family will greet friends from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Frances was born on September 12, 1944 in Bon Wier, Texas to Ocie and Inez Durand. She is sur

March 4, 1936 - January 9, 2026 Sybil Howard Mitchell, 89, of Woodville, Texas, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 at Dogwood Trails Manor in Woodville. Visitation will begin 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. service time on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Shady Grove Cemetery, all in Woodville. Officiating will be Brother Mark Tolar and Brother Noah Jackson. Serving as pallbearers will be Howard Cook, Ricky Heady, Lance Hopson

Mitchell Knight, of Jasper, TX – Age 55 Motion to Revoke Probation Arrested by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 7:01 a.m. on January 9, 2026. Heath Ray Baker, of Silsbee, TX – Age 39 Driving While License Invalid Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1/1-B (≥4g <200g) Arrested by Texas DPS at 5:17 p.m. on January 9, 2026. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.