Both varsity and JV Lady Bulldog basketball teams pulled decisive wins against Paul Pewitt Monday night at home in Jefferson.. The varsity squad defeated topped the Brahmas 44-25. Kristen Thomas led the attack for Jefferson with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Taurria Hood scored 10 points and had seven rebounds.Continue Reading

Christmas Season officially kicks off on Saturday with the Marion County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Hometown Christmas Parade and the lighting of the Enchanted Forest in Lions Club Park. The Parade will begin at 6 p.m. downtown at Walnut and Austin streets and go to Market and on to Lion’sContinue Reading

Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur has been honored by the Texas Association of Counties’ (TAC) Texas Judicial Academy for going the extra mile.  The academy recognizes county judges who attain significant judicial education beyond state requirements as Fellows. The academy inducted a number of county judges as Fellows during itsContinue Reading

Meetings • City Hall and County Offices will be closed on Thursday & Friday, Nov. 24-25 • Commissioners Court, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. Parade The Marion County Chamber is now taking applications to be in the 2022 Jefferson Christmas Parade. The Parade will be Saturday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m.Continue Reading

Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Cartoons have captivated and delighted children – and the young at heart — for generations.  As the motion picture industry emerged, cartoons became a staple feature of the matinee.  As television later emerged, they became normal fare on Saturday mornings and late afternoons after school.   Even inContinue Reading

Thank you to the Marion County 4H for supporting our Marion County Sherriff’s Office and Jefferson Police Dept. by participating in Feed the Force You, too, can show your support by bringing food or snacks to both departments. For more information, email jaac75657@gmail.com.Continue Reading

While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are some of the more widely known retail holidays, Giving Tuesday is becoming pretty popular in its own right. Celebrated on the Tuesday following American Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday helps raise awareness that charity is an important component of the holiday season. The nonprofit servicesContinue Reading