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Would You Retain This Employee?
A special called meeting has been posted for Tuesday, February 25. I am praying that the 4 o’clock meeting time is simply due to a…
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17 Years. No Documentation. Still Asking to Be Ratified.
For 17 years, the Jasper Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) has been operating under questionable circumstances. The expansion of their board from 5 to 17 members…
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$8 Million or $25 Million — Someone Pick a Number
We do not need to let any information or news articles distract us from the mission at hand. Do not get this confused. This is…
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They’re Scrambling — and That Tells You Everything
Someone sent me the media piece with ETB and the Provalus executive, but I haven’t wasted my time or energy reading it. It speaks volumes…
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Read Between the Lines: The Jasper United Story
I recently received a message that sheds light on the history of Jasper United and the promises made by former Mayor Gatlin when he ran…
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A quick search on KJAS’s website for January shows JEDCO is…
A quick search on KJAS’s website for January shows JEDCO is consistently in the news, as it has been since its inception. While you might…
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Wayne Dolcefino Has Jasper, Texas in His Sights
Hold onto your hats, folks! The legendary investigative reporter Wayne Dolcefino is back and he’s got Jasper, Texas in his sights. If you don’t know…
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They Drew Straws. Now They Want It Ratified
The conversation on item #10 Just to recap: Mr. Eddie Hopkins wants to ratify the current situation at JEDCO by reinstating the board members and…
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This Is Where Transparency Gets Murky
The agenda for the regular city council meeting on Monday, December 9th at 6:00 pm is out. I have posted the agenda for you to…
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He’s Just the Mayor. He Kisses the Babies and Shakes the Hands
This write up was taken from Councilwoman Angel McCroskey. If you do not follow her you should!! She is going above and beyond to educate…
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How Do You Choose to See the World?
Sometimes life can take a crazy turn and leave you speechless. As I spent time on the Hill this past week, that is how I…
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The Grapevine Doesn’t Disappoint — And Neither Does the Truth
Well… well… well… the grapevine doesn’t disappoint, and it really gets your ol’ thinker to thinking. This whole police chief thing runs deeper than originally…
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Your Voice Matters
Standing up for what you believe in and advocating for fairness and transparency are vital steps toward creating a better community. It’s important to voice…
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This Isn’t Just Procedural Confusion
Councilman Lequin Hilderbrand, at the special called meeting last week, you amended Angel McCroskey’s motion for outside legal counsel regarding the situation at JEDCO. Your…
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Do You Want Transparency — or Do You Even Care?
The candidates for chief of police were never revealed. Renée Harrington requested that information and has yet to receive it. This raises an important question:…
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It’s troubling to hear that the mayor, who also serves on the…
It’s troubling to hear that the mayor, who also serves on the JEDCO board, is meeting with the executive director of JEDCO, the city attorney,…
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Conflict of Interest: Who’s Really Deciding JEDCO’s Fate
It’s troubling to hear that the mayor, who also serves on the JEDCO board, is meeting with the executive director of JEDCO, the city attorney,…
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The List They Won’t Release
Why should the citizens have to continue to request information that should be made public from day one! I've been wondering why the city isn't…
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No Ifs, Ands, or Buts About It
The mayor admitted to questionable spending. Let’s be clear — transparency and accountability are non-negotiable. We deserve full disclosure and honest answers. It’s not about…
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Mr. Mayor, the Message Matters More Than the Messenger
Well, this is taking longer than I expected, but thoroughness is key. Here is the first of several video analyses. Recently, Mayor Land addressed our…
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What Is Jasper United — and Why Is It Getting JEDCO’s Money
Going through some bank records, I noticed a hefty payment made out to Jasper United. Turns out, it’s a partnership between JEDCO and the City…
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The Numbers Game: Population, Funding, and Who Really Benefits
Just an observation, but isn’t it puzzling that despite economic development efforts, the population hasn’t seen significant growth. From what I am reading, some federal…
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The Evil We Overlook: How Everyday Indifference Destroys Communities..
When we think of evil, we often conjure images of heinous crimes like murder, theft, and drug dealing. These are undeniably destructive, but society’s focus…
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21 Applicants, 3 Finalists, and a Mayor With an Agenda
As I was doing all the things on this glorious Friday (TGIF!), I tuned into the conversations around me, and they did not disappoint. One…
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The choice to know will be yours.
The choice to know will be yours. In my studies, I’ve been delving into fraternities, sororities, and secret societies like the Masons, the Jesuits, and…
The Watch
The Jasper Jewel first appeared on Facebook — quietly, without fanfare — where the goal was simply to share what the public record shows. That page is gone now. What survived has been preserved and verified, and it lives here. New coverage will come when there is something worth telling.