Bulldog Life and Legacy By Paige Gaston
By Paige Gaston Sophomore at JHS At our school, being a Bulldog is more than just wearing the colors or cheering from the sidelines — it’s a way of life. The Bulldog symbolizes strength, determination, and true loyalty; these values are shown in everything we do, from the classroom to the field. Every student who walks through our halls becomes part of a proud legacy built over generations. For many, being a Bulldog runs deep in families. Parents, siblings, and even grandpare
J Sharp
Nov 10
Senate Approves Deal to End 40-Day Shutdown; Democratic Rift Exposed as Millions Face Delays
Airports backed up, SNAP benefits delayed for 42 million Americans, and federal projects stalled across East Texas as Congress races to reopen the government. After 40 days of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the Senate voted 60–40 late Sunday night to advance a bipartisan agreement that would reopen the federal government through January 30. The deal — hammered out by Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Independent Senator Angus King (ME) — m
Rita Shipp
Nov 10
Blue Santa Toy Drive Brings in Over $1,000 and a Boatload of Toys at Jasper Walmart
Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office JASPER, Texas — Jasper County showed up in full force Saturday as the Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Blue Santa “Fill the Boat” toy drive at Wal-Mart, and the community didn’t just fill the boat— they overflowed it. Throughout the day, families, shoppers, and local employees stopped by to drop off toys of every shape and size. Stuffed animals, action figures, dolls, sports equipment, police-themed toys—if a kid could dream
Rita Shipp
Nov 9
Obituary of Linda Darnell Hamilton
March 27, 1942 - November 9, 2025 Linda Darnell Hamilton, 83, of departed this life Sunday November 9, 2025. Obituary for Linda Darnell Hamilton, is currently pending. Services for Linda Darnell Hamilton, are forthcoming. Services for Linda Darnell Hamilton, 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) 283-3031 / www.colemansfamily
Rita Shipp
Nov 9
Obituary of Jewel Inman
August 15, 1927 - November 6, 2025 Jewel Inman, 98, of Warren, Texas passed away on November 6, 2025 at Dogwood Trails Manor in Woodville, Texas. A graveside service will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Allison Cemetery in Warren, Texas. Jewel was born on August 15, 1927 to David Archie and Hester Yawn Spurlock in Fred, Texas and was a longtime resident of Warren, Texas. She was a graduate of Warren High School. A long-time homemaker, she worked briefly as a po
Rita Shipp
Nov 9
Obituary of Crystal Sade Levette
October 17, 1985 - November 6, 2025 Crystal Sade Levette , 40, of Jasper, Texas passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025. The Obituary for Crystal Sade Levette, is currently pending. Service details for Crystal Sade Levette, are as follows: Saturday November 15, 2025 Viewing: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Celebration of Life Service 1:00pm First Church of God in Christ 1425 Rowe Street Jasper, Texas 75951 Interment: Indian Creek Cemetery Services for Crystal Sade Levette, are under the Prof
Rita Shipp
Nov 9
