Koecadee Melton Jr
Koecadee Melton, Jr., 65, of Kendleton, Fort Bend County, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at…
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Koecadee Melton, Jr., 65, of Kendleton, Fort Bend County, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at…
On Saturday morning, May 14, 2022, the Jefferson Historical Society and Museum and the Jefferson & Cypress Bayou Model Railroad Club celebrated the Tenth Anniversary of the Grand Opening of…
Darlene Taylor Murals of Texarkana works on Jefferson’s newest mural on the side of the “Bankers Building” on Walnut Street in downtown. Art on the Bayou had the mural created…
The Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge (CLNWR) Trail-of-the-Month for May is Starr Ranch Trail. On Saturday, May 28, 9am-1pm, volunteers with the Cypress Basin Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists (CBTMN)…
Jefferson, Texas Adopt-A-Cop is a 501(c)3 organization in Jefferson with the mission of supporting all Marion County law enforcement officers by assisting with the out-of-pocket expenses for business equipment not…
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson ISD School Board and the City of Jefferson will see new faces starting at next week’s meetings after voters made their choices last…
Ten JHS students walked the stage at Panola College for their Associate of Science last week. They included Brady Burns, Cadee Humphrey, Zoe Scott, Hannah Wales, Avery Keller, Caden Whatley,…
Upcoming Meetings • City Council, 5:30 p.m., May 17 • Alzheimer’s Support Group, 6 p.m., May 17 • JISD School Board, 6 p.m., May 18 Upcoming Music Events 1852 on…
Staff Reports The Jefferson Tourism Board reported they have their financial statements from the City and reported $99,714 in revenue as of April 22, but does not including a $18,515…
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Constables will be cruising in style after Commissioners approved the purchase of two new pickup trucks during Monday’s regular meeting. Commissioners approved…
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer If the last two years showed us anything at all, it is the notion that “local elections don’t really matter” is 100% false. Of course, as a…
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer One year and four months after Donald Trump took occupancy of the White House, gas price averages rose from $2.46 to $2.99 per gallon. Two years later,…
To the Editor, Jefferson please stand up! 305 S. Alley wants to build an industrial metal building with a covered parking lot and driveway to accommodate large trucks. This atrocity…
Dear Editor, The members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul would like to clarify information regarding the future plans of Immaculate Conception Church. St. Vincent de Paul food…
Sarah Cockrell was Dallas’ first millionaire Ken Bridges Contributing writer Success sometimes comes from the most unlikely places. Those intrepid souls willing to take a chance are the ones who…
April 16, 1930 – April 23, 2022 Mr. Ruel Young, was born April 16, 1930, in Texarkana, Texas to Eunice and Elmer Young. He passed away on April 23, 2022…
The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening a field office in Gilmer today to help area residents affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 21. Director…
Quarterly Lecture Series Our next Quarterly Lecture Series presentation will be “Growing Up Jefferson” by John Taylor. John, a native Jeffersonian, will be telling stories about being a child in…
“Chris Cain? Now that boy can PLAY the guitar!” –B.B. King “Chris Cain is a hot-shot guitarist and a singer with the maturity of blues masters like Bobby Bland and…