

Recognize This Truck? Suspect Seen Using Red and Blue Lights in Burkeville Area
BURKEVILLE, Texas — The Burkeville Volunteer Fire Department is warning residents to be on the lookout for a gray pickup truck reportedly seen multiple times using red and blue emergency-style lights in and around the Burkeville area. The alert comes after Burkeville VFD Fire Chief Charles Duckworth shared a post on Facebook Friday morning asking the public for help identifying the driver. According to Duckworth, a white male driving a gray pickup has been observed at least

Rita Shipp
Oct 25


Jasper County Arrest Report – Friday, October 24, 2025
Corbin Jack Condron, of Newton, TX – Age 30 Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension Without Financial Responsibility Arresting Agency: DPS at 11:05 AM Olivia Kay Prince, of Orange, TX – Age 63 Failure to Appear / Theft of Property ≥$100 < $750 Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 11:44 AM Logan Halsey Dixon, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 36 Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension Without Financial Responsibility Arr

Rita Shipp
Oct 25


Obituary of Ottis Lambright, Jr
October 16, 1948 - October 23, 2025 Ottis Lambright, Jr., of Buna, Texas, passed away surrounded by family and love. He was born on October 16, 1948, and raised in Elizabeth, Louisiana. Ottis made Buna his home for the past 50 years, where he built a life rooted in hard work, kindness, and a love for simple joys. A retired carpenter and barber, Ottis had a gift for fixing just about anything-mechanical, electrical, or otherwise. He loved taking on projects big and small, al

Rita Shipp
Oct 25


Saturday Weather Update: Round 2 of Storms Expected Tonight Across Deep East Texas
After a strong line of storms moved through early this morning, bringing gusty winds and heavy rain across Jasper, Newton, and Tyler Counties, the National Weather Service (Lake Charles) is warning that another round of severe weather is likely later tonight into early Sunday morning. Round 2 Expected Tonight The next wave of storms is expected to develop late this evening and move east overnight. 6 PM – 9 PM: Western Tyler County and areas near Woodville 8 PM – 1 AM: Jasper,

Rita Shipp
Oct 25


Community Tip Helps Jasper County Deputies Arrest Wanted Felon
Booking photo courtesy of the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office JASPER COUNTY, Texas – Jasper County deputies arrested a wanted fugitive Friday evening following an investigation into a felony weapons charge. According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies Noel and Daigle were notified on October 24 of a wanted person believed to be staying at a residence in the city of Jasper. The suspect, identified as Mureia Napoleon, 47, of Jasper, had an active felony warrant fo

Rita Shipp
Oct 25


1st Annual Newton & Jasper County - YOUTH Big Buck Contest
OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES

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