Athletes work hard during summer

Athletes work hard during summer

Athletes work hard during summer By John Earp Often, when summer break comes, athletes’ athletic skills take a back seat to summer vacations and summer fun in general. Coach Billy Laminack has been working hard this summer to help those who are willing to stay in...
Community Services monthly report

Community Services monthly report

At the June 19th meeting of the Jal City Council, Community Services Director Chuck Miller gave his monthly report to the council. “Mr. Mayor and Council, here is the Monthly Report for May 2023. We have been preparing for 4th of July festivities, painting and major...
Community Services monthly report

City revenues trending upward

By John Earp The most recent Treasurer’s Report for the City of Jal shows that that city brought in $2,607,786.08 in gross receipts tax revenue (GRT) for the month of May. This is an increase by almost $1 million over the previous month’s GRT. The city’s GRT has been...
Let Freedom Ring

Let Freedom Ring

The Independence Day Parade through Jal was colorful and festive this year, with plenty of candy being tossed to children who eagerly picked up every last piece. Winding down Main St. to Panther, then down Third to the lake, the entire parade lasted al- most 20...
Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day!

A prayer for Independence Day: Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn:Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our...