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7-Day Burn Ban Issued for Newton County Amid Extreme Fire Danger

NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — Citing dangerously dry conditions and an increased wildfire threat, Newton County Judge Ronald J. Cochran has...

Newton

Rita Shipp

Oct 12

Deputies Recover Stolen ATV, Arrest Kirbyville Man

KIRBYVILLE, Texas — Jasper County Sheriff’s deputies have recovered a stolen ATV and arrested a Kirbyville man in connection with the...

Kirbyville

Rita Shipp

Oct 12

Good Turn Out for the 3rd Annual VFW Trade Days

Article by Wyatt Winters JASPER, TEXAS- Today the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6380 hosted their 3rd annual Trade Days, a swap...

Jasper

J Sharp

Oct 12

Obituary of Susan Fern Black

SUSAN FERN BLACK April 21, 1947 - October 10, 2025 Susan Fern Black, 78, of Buna, died Friday, October 10, 2025. She was born on April 21, 1947, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Marion Fern Pearson Parker and Gladwin “Bud” Parker. Susan worked for Evadale Independent School District for over twenty years. She was a member of New Beginnings Assembly of God Church in Evadale, where she had a passion for children’s ministry. Survivors include her loving husband, Bill Black; children, K

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Administrator

Oct 12

New Ordinance Bans “Eight Liner” Machines Within Jasper City Limits

JASPER, Texas — The Jasper Police Department is reminding all business owners that beginning October 13, 2025, a new city ordinance...

Jasper

Rita Shipp

Oct 11

Wildcat Spotlight: Junior Violet Inman is Student of the Week

KIRBYVILLE, Texas – Kirbyville High School is proud to recognize Junior Violet Inman as the Student of the Week for October 6–10, 2025....

Kirbyville ISD

Rita Shipp

Oct 11

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Obituaries

Obituary of Jason John Miller

November 26, 1974 - December 13, 2025 Jason John Miller, 51 of Navasoto, previously of Kirbyville passed away in his home December 13, 2025 Funeral service will be 1 pm, Friday, January 2, 2026 at Call Junction Baptist Church in Kirbyville with burial at Magnolia Springs Cemetery. Viisitaion will begin at 12 pm, prior to service. Following the interment, everyone is invited back to Call Junction Baptist Church for food and fellowship and to share their memories of Jason. J

Obituary of Noah Nichols

April 1, 2003 — December 13, 2025 Noah Jacob Nichols, age 22, of Jasper, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at First Methodist Church in Jasper with interment to follow at Bellwood Cemetery in Bellwood, Louisiana. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. Noah was the beloved son of Niles and

Obituary of Joseph E. Griggs

July 16, 1950 - December 11, 2025 A Celebration of Life for Joseph E. Griggs, age 75 , of Jasper, Texas, will be Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home Chapel in Jasper, Texas with burial following at Kirbyville City Cemetery in Kirbyville, Texas. Visitation is 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Obituary of Fred Smith, Jr.

December 21, 1936 - December 3, 2025 Fred Smith, Jr., 88,of Huntsville, Texas, formerly of Buna, died Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Huntsville Memorial Hospital. Graveside funeral service will be 1:00 pm Sunday, December 21, at Morse Cemetery in Buna under the direction of Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna. Dr. Fred Smith was born December 21, 1936 in Port Arthur, Texas to Fred Smith and Nola (Curry) Smith. He was a retired school counselor from Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

Obituary of Ernest David Collins

November 3, 1965 - December 10, 2025 Ernest David Collins, 60, of Zavalla, passed away on December 10, 2025. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, to Cecil and Myrtis Collins, he lived in Zavalla for many years. He retired from the oil and gas industry as a boilermaker. He enjoyed fishing on the pontoon boat and riding his golf cart. Ernest was a people person who never met a stranger and was ready to help at a moment's notice. But one of his favorite things to do was play poker a

Obituary of Robert Earl Callahan

December 18, 1947 - December 3, 2025 Robert leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 50 years, Betty Callahan; three daughters, Lilly (Terry) Gilder, Jessica (Cody) High and Detra (Zell) Haynes; two brothers, Willie Callahan and Tommy (Mary) Callahan; four grandchildren, Jessica Gilder, Janea’ Garrett, Xena Haynes, Danzell (Victoria) Haynes and a special friend, Coy Burney Jr. Memorial tributes and messages of comfort for the family are welcomed and may be posted at...

Obituary of Brenda Kay Black Shaw

October 22, 1961 - December 10, 2025 A Celebration of Brenda Kay Black Shaw’s Life, age 64, of Evadale, Texas, will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Jasper, Texas with burial to follow at the Black Family Cemetery in the Browndale Community of Jasper County, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Funeral Home. Brenda Kay passed away at her home in Evadale, Texas surrounded by her loving f

Obituary of David Lee Warren

July 30, 1949 - December 7, 2025 David Lee Warren, 76, of Kountze, Texas passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025. The obituary for David Lee Warren is currently pending. Service details for David Lee Warren are as follows: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Viewing: 10:00am-11:00am Celebration of Life Service: 11:00 am Greater Mt. Corinth Missionary Baptist Church 111 East 5th St. KOUNTZE, TX 77625 Interment: Trinity Valley Cemetery Kountze, Texas Services for David Lee Warren, are und

Obituary of Valerie Lee Hollis

May 4, 1957 - December 7, 2025 Valerie Lee Hollis, 68, of Colmesneil, Texas passed away on Sunday, December, 7, 2025. The obituary for Valerie Lee Hollis is currently pending. Cremation Services for Valerie Lee Hollis 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.colemansfamilymortuary.com

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7-Day Burn Ban Issued for Newton County Amid Extreme Fire Danger

Deputies Recover Stolen ATV, Arrest Kirbyville Man

Good Turn Out for the 3rd Annual VFW Trade Days

Obituary of Susan Fern Black

New Ordinance Bans “Eight Liner” Machines Within Jasper City Limits

Wildcat Spotlight: Junior Violet Inman is Student of the Week

Obituaries

Obituary of Jason John Miller

Obituary of Noah Nichols

Obituary of Joseph E. Griggs

Obituary of Fred Smith, Jr.

Obituary of Ernest David Collins

Obituary of Robert Earl Callahan

Obituary of Brenda Kay Black Shaw

Obituary of David Lee Warren

Obituary of Valerie Lee Hollis