Three spots up for November election

Three spots up for November election

Three spots up for November election By John Earp Near the end of the July 24th meeting of the Jal School Board, Superintendent Brian Snider gave his monthly report. He began by noting the local election calendar, with three present board members’ seats (Mrs. Jaime...
White retires, Hooper under scrutiny

White retires, Hooper under scrutiny

White retires, Hooper under scrutiny By John Earp At last Monday night’s meeting of the Jal City Council, retiring City Manager Matt White mentioned that the meeting would be his final one as city manager of Jal. During his city manager’s report, White began by saying...
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...