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Meetings School Dates Spaghetti Christ Episcopal Church will hold their annual Spaghetti Supper from 5-7:30p January 6 at the church. The $15 meal includes spaghetti and meat sauce, salad, garlic bread and dessert. Children under 8 are free. Proceeds will benefit the Blessings of Grace Food Pantry, the backpack program,Continue Reading

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Story updated to include comment from James Driver with Gray VFD. Staff Reports The various volunteer fire departments  in Marion County got a welcome Christmas gift from the Marion County Commisioners Court. Smithland, South Shore, Jackson, Mims, and Jefferson Volunteer Fire Departments will each receive $17,280. The Gray VFD declinedContinue Reading

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Rick Smith/Columnist Isaiah, a renowned counter culturist, spoke of a young girl, but never mentioned her name.  He also gave voice to the miraculous conception and birth of this teenaged girl’s son, yet never recorded the child’s given name. Fast forward 700 years. Matthew, known to some as Levi, wasContinue Reading

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Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’ Prosperity, luck, money!!!! Ever since I was a child, I’ve never missed a New Year’s Day meal! Here in the south most people make some version of this traditional meal. Growing up for me it was black eye peas, smothered cabbage, cornbread and ham.Continue Reading

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Note: This is the last regular column from David Wall. David Wall Many gardeners have grown okra never thinking past Clemson Spinless which are good out to 4”. While they can grow to 8”, flavor goes down and toughness goes up, making pods tough to chew and swallow! Other varietiesContinue Reading

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Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 Week of December 27, 2024-January 2, 2025 This week invites reflection and connection as you navigate life’s opportunities and challenges. Staying present and embracing what comes your way will help you find balance. Whether it’s making plans, tackling tasks,Continue Reading

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Staff Reports Jefferson Dawgs are now 11-2 for the season following their 71-45 win over  Grace Community last Friday.  Individual stats have not been received for any Boys Basketball games this season. Lady Dawgs are now 12-10 for the season following their 65-44 win over Christian Heritage last Friday. J.Continue Reading

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Join us on a guided hike through the diverse habitats of Caddo Lake State Park! Accessibility: Parking will be available at Pine Ridge Trailhead. Restroom is available at HQ. Drinking water is available at HQ and nearby water spigot. Trail consists of moderate terrain including: trip hazards, steep elevation changes, multipleContinue Reading

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Local Jeffersonian Ian took some time last weekend to play in the “snow” created by Darla McCorkle in front of the Jimplecute offices on Polk Street. The “snow” was a mixture of alcohol, dish detergent, and distilled water and was created through a machine mounted on her balcony. She plansContinue Reading

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Sophie Bunn/Jefferson Jimplecute Tensions between the City and Public Works Department Director Alan Whatley were back on display during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Whatley stated he felt there was a target on his back during the meeting as Council heard updates on three public works matters. It began as,Continue Reading

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Staff Reports The Marion County Chamber of Commerce will start off 2025 with a new home. They will be moving their offices to 205 N Walnut Street in January, vacating the former police station, which is owned by the City of Jefferson, on Austin Street. The Chamber gave the CityContinue Reading

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Meetings School Dates Musical Events Grand Opening The Midnight House, 116 N Vale, will hold their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at 6p Friday, December 20.  Spaghetti Christ Episcopal Church will hold their annual Spaghetti Supper from 5-7:30p January 6 at the church. The $15 meal includes spaghetti and meatContinue Reading

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Ken Bridges/Columnist Charles M. Schulz created a comic strip that captured the hearts of millions in the nearly 50 years that Peanuts ran in thousands of newspapers around the world. Schulz, an amiable and soft-spoken Minnesota native and World War II veteran, had been drawing the daily strip since 1950. Fifteen yearsContinue Reading

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Rick Smith/Columnist I first met Sally Sue as a nursing colleague. We became friends and within a couple years, she was as good as family. Friend to family is a cultural thing dear to us Southerners. Sally Sue was kindhearted and compassionate. Her ability to connect with others and trulyContinue Reading

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Services for Mrs Jeanette Taylor, 84, of Longview, formerly from Jefferson will be held 11 am Saturday. December 21, 2024 at Hughes Chapel C.M.E. Church, 307 Avenue B Longview,TX.Burial will be in Lewis Chapel Cemetery,Longview,TX A public viewing will take place from 1-5p Friday, December 20, 2024 at Burton FamilyContinue Reading

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Friends and family are invited to pay their respects during a public viewing at the Jefferson Community Center from 10:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2024, prior to the commencement of the service for Lois Edna Hunter, 98, of Jefferson. We welcome you to share memories and offer condolences during this time. Continue Reading

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Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 For the Week of December 20-26, 2024 This week brings a mix of introspection, growth, and opportunities as Capricorn season takes hold. Each sign is encouraged to take a closer look at what truly matters, whether it’s career goals,Continue Reading