by John Earp | Feb 12, 2026 | Jal News, School News
Panther Powerlifters Improving By John Earp The Jal Panthers Powerlifting Team hosted the Eunice Cardinals in its first-ever powerlifting meet this past Saturday morning in the Panther Weight room. Most of the Panther Powerlifters improved on their lifts over the...
by jalwebsite1 | Jan 22, 2026 | Jal News
Chloe Earp Departs for Three-Month Mission Trip By John Earp This past Tuesday, Chloe Earp embarked on an overseas missions trip, first flying across the country to Atlanta, Georgia, and then on to Seoul, South Korea before landing in Manila, Philippines. She is...
by John Earp | Jan 15, 2026 | Jal News
Earp Wins Lea County Spelling Bee By John Earp This past Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Tydings Auditorium on the campus of Hobbs High School, the 2026 Lea County Spelling Bee was held. Jal Elementary was represented well by Kairi Ehrenfelt, who placed 5th...
by John Earp | Jan 15, 2026 | Jal News
Fire Dept Conducts Fire Inspections By John Earp Wednesday, the Jal Fire/EMS Department conducted free fire inspections of the physical buildings owned by Calvary Baptist Church and of those owned by the Church of God. Fire Captain Joe Cole set up the inspections,...
by John Earp | Jan 8, 2026 | Jal News
City Manager Says City Gym 82% Complete By John Earp At the December 22nd meeting of the Jal City Council, City Manager Wes Cooper gave his report. He began by stating that January 13th and 14th an orientation for newly elected officials would take place in Santa Fe....
by John Earp | Dec 31, 2025 | Jal News
Council Contracts with Outgoing Mayor and Fire Chief By John Earp At the December 21st meeting of the Jal City Council, the council voted 3-1 (with Councilors Richard and Trevino not being present for the meeting) to give contracts to outgoing mayor, Mr. Stephen...