Making a mess of our own nest
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Several years ago, we had a surprise visitor set up house on our porch. It was a barn swallow. We were excited to watch it create a…
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Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Several years ago, we had a surprise visitor set up house on our porch. It was a barn swallow. We were excited to watch it create a…
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer War hero and president are how Zachary Taylor is usually remembered, if at all. Though obscure today, he was at one time one of the most famous…
Leroy Richardson/Local Minister Pilate, Roman governor, asked the question in Matthew 27:22 that very well could be the question of the ages. “What Shall I Do Then With Jesus Christ?”…
Terry Beth Sims Paredes, 71, passed away on October 23, 2021, in Longview, Texas. Terry Beth Sims Paredes was born on August 12, 1950 in Zwolle, LA, to John Lucas…
In honor of both active and retired military, daily entrance fees at Texas State Parks will be waived for all day-use visitors Sunday, November 14. “The dedication, sacrifice and service…
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death. On the 1st and 2nd of November, millions of Mexican families come together to…
The Music of Simon and Garfunkel by, Swearingen and Kelli, will be on tap in Jefferson on Nov. 27. Appearing at the The 1852, Swearingen and Kelli will recreate the…
Marion County residents approved the creation of the Marion County Assistance District and the addition of a 1.5% sales and use tax 324-247. Early voting results had the District being…
VFW Fish Fry The Monthly 1st Saturday Fish Fry at the VFW is next weekend, November 7, from 11a-2p at the VFW bulding on US 59. Plate includes Fried Fish,…
“The times they are a changing” to dispose of solid waste in Precinct 3 starting January 1. Marion County Commissioners approved the hours of operation of the solid waste dump…
In general, everyone will agree that increasing taxes, of any type, is a bad idea. But, on the November 2 ballot, the creation of the Marion County Assistance District needs…
Editor I read the dust up between Pastor Ho and Ms. Opiela. I can hopefully write a brief response from a conservative Lutheran layman’s perspective. I add the term conservative…
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer In the 1980s Jack Kevorkian made headlines by advocating for assisted suicide. Kevorkian, a medical doctor, argued that terminally ill patients had the right to die with…
Rabbi Linda/Bethel Temple Fellowship Shalom, What does the name Halloween really mean? The word “Halloween“ comes from “All Hallows’ Eve’’ and means, “hallowed evening.” Hallowed means, “made holy, consecrated, hallowed…
Memorial services for Donnie Smith, 63 of Jefferson have been scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Sunday October 24, 2021 at Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home with Rev. Kern Railsback officiating. Donnie passed…