When Feathers Beat a Gun

By John Earp Psalm 91 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” 3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler...
JHS Cheer Places 4th in State

JHS Cheer Places 4th in State

JHS Cheer Places 4th in State By John Earp This past Saturday, the Jal High School Cheer Team traveled to Albuquerque to compete in the NMAA State Cheer Competition, held at The Pit at the University of New Mexico. JHS Cheer has excelled this year, winning numerous...
Active Shooter Training for Jal Schools

Active Shooter Training for Jal Schools

Active Shooter Training for Jal Schools By John Earp This past Monday, staff of the Jal School District went through active shooter training with Global One, a regional security training company which has worked with Jal Schools along with Jal first responders in the...
City Manager Placed on Administrative Leave

City Manager Placed on Administrative Leave

File Photo City Manager Placed on Administrative Leave By John Earp Jal City Manager Wes Hooper was recently placed on administrative leave pending an investigation of complaints filed against him by other staff. Hooper was not present at the March City Council...