We’ve lost Bill Lawrence, Jr. The longtime Angelina River Fire Department firefighter and truck driver passed away suddenly, and unexpectedly, on Wednesday, just six days after he was diagnosed with cancer.

Cooper Davis’s wife, Kaitlyn Davis, says the 2016 World Champion bullrider is expected to be back in competition in as little as 4 to 8 weeks.

Daily News & More is reporting that a Hemphill man is undergoing treatment after he was involved in a collision with a dump truck early Friday afternoon.

*KJAS News allows a political candidate for local office the opportunity to make a political statement. The following is that of Cynthia Hall, Newton County Chief Deputy seeking election as Sheriff:

A Tyler County jury has sentenced 35-year-old Christopher Paulette to life in prison without the possibility of parole following his conviction for the capital murder of 64-year-old Susan Morris, of Onalaska. It happened at a home on County Road 4289 in the Hillister Community.

The Texas Commission for Environmental Quality has levied a $12,000.00 fine against German Pellets Company after a 2017 fire that lasted for several months in a storage bin in Port Arthur.

Christus Southeast Texas has announced that they will have armed security guards, including Jasper Memorial Hospital.

If you have an outstanding warrant or unpaid fine at the Jasper Municipal Court, you might want to brace yourself for an arrest.