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Oscar “Ricky Lynn” Buxton, age 72 of Starks, Louisiana, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. A memorial service to honor his life will be held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Dorman Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Shields officiating. Family and friends will gather for a visitation from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Dorman Funeral Home.

The new owners of Jasper’s historic Belle Jim Hotel have set up shop and on Friday they cut the ribbon to officially begin a new era of the 122-year-old landmark on the northeast corner of the Courthouse Square. The Jasper-Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce and others gathered on Friday for the ribbon cutting ceremony with new owners, Ed and Sujey Guizar.

Mr. George Lester Tudmon was born to the late Mr. Lincoln Tudmon Sr. and Mrs. Pearl Larkin Tudmon on June 13, 1948 in Jasper, Texas. He received Christ at an early age. On June 28, 2022, George was visited by the angel of death and entered into eternal rest. His father, mother, brother, Lincoln Tudmon Jr., Sisters Mary Lee Cox, Hattie Lee Smith, Geneva Scott, and Ernestine Smith, all preceded him in death.

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department says an early Wednesday morning traffic stop resulted in two arrests after deputies found drugs and a stolen weapon. The department says the traffic stop occurred at about 2:00 a.m. at the intersection of County Roads 725 and 731 near Buna, where deputies found Jake Tyrone Neal, 40, and Jaclyn Connally Cogar, 39, both of Buna, in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, prescription pills, drug paraphernalia, and a gun that was reported stolen in Orange County.

The Kirbyville July 4th Celebration will be Friday, July 1st at Magnolia Park on Highway 96. Organizers say LIVE music and activities will begin at 6:00 p.m. with FREE hot dogs, chips, and water furnished by the Magnolia Festival Committee, followed by the fireworks show at 9:00. ~. The Angelina...

It's all about learning and children gaining more knowledge about their world; It's The Summer Reading Program at the Jasper Public Library on Water Street. In recent weeks children who attended learned about the ocean and it's magnificent science of nature along with rehabilitating animals. On Tuesday, Carlin, the well...

Dave’s Diner is the old but remodeled favorite spot at 4346 LA 12 in Starks. Dave’s Diner will have its Grand Opening and Shelton Wayne Ashworth Appreciation Day” on Sunday, July 3. David Wallace, diner owner, was raised in Starks by his grandparents, Myrtle Stanley Bass and...

It's all about learning. The summer reading program at the Jasper Public Library not only encourages children to read, but also allows them to learn about different topics and expand their horizons. On Tuesday, Pam Jordan with the S.E Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Silsbee presented a program about the...

The summer season is here — and so are the snakes. With temperatures hitting triple digits across the state, Texans might just stumble across the critters in their yards or while hitting the trails. Summer, also known as “snake season,” is the perfect time for snakes to slither out...

You want to avoid these animals and insects in Texas. Contact can potentially put you in a world of hurt.

Jasper VFW Post 6380 will hold a fish fry on Friday, June 24th from 10:30 a.m. until sold out. The event will be at the VFW Hall at 251 North Main Street in Jasper. Plates will consist of fried fish, potato salad, beans, and hush puppies.

The Texas heat isn’t the only harmful thing residents have to worry about when stepping out of their homes. There are critters out there, large and small, that can put you in a world of hurt. Texas is home to some of the deadliest creatures in the country. Most...

This summer finding things to see and do can become an expensive proposition. However, if your kids love animals, a new attraction in Dam B could be a great place to see and touch some unique animals. The Castillo Family Farm is located on Highway 190 in Dam B just before you reach the Farm to Market Road 92 intersection coming from Jasper.

The DeQuincy Community ACTS Foundation is looking for “Boss of the Sauce’ Sauce Piquante Cook-off contestants and vendors for their event slated for Saturday, June 25, at the DeQuincy Railroad Museum. The deadline to register is Monday, June 20. Send a private message on their Facebook page with...

DeRidder, LA (KPLC) - You can join “Emerald the Mermaid” and her pirate friends hunting for sunken treasure at the West Park Pool in DeRidder on Saturday, June 11, 2022. The special event allows swimmers to turn in any gems you find at the concession stand for credit.