Homecoming Queen…
2022-09-17
JHS senior Rachae Williams was named 2022 Homecoming Queen at Friday’s coronation. She was escorted by Ashton Williams. Continue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
2022-09-17
Music 1852 on Austin • Sept. 24: Jerrod Sterrett All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s • Sept. 17: Teazur All Bands start at 9 p.m. Meetings • City Council – Budget Hearing Sept 19 • City Council, 5:30 p.m. Sept 20 • Commissioners Court 9 a.m. Sept 26Continue Reading
People vs. monarchs
2022-09-17
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer The death of Queen Elizabeth II reminds me how lucky we are as Americans. We don’t have a monarchy. We have a Republic. The American Republic belongs to all the people, not a single person. Our Republic, however, owes much to the history of the English monarchy.Continue Reading
Gainesville struggles with the history of the Great Hanging
2022-09-17
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer It was a cool morning in Gainesville on October 4, 1862. A hushed silence fell as witnesses gazed at the man a lonely tree. They saw the rope tighten and the man fall to his death. He was accused of treason, but there was no evidenceContinue Reading
Ke’Asia Ke’Amber Martin
2022-09-16
Funeral services for Baby Ke’Asia Ke’Amber Martin, 5 weeks, of Longview, Texas are PRIVATE under the direction of Lewis & Walker Funeral Home. Ke’Asia was born August 06, 2022 and transitioned September 11, 2022Continue Reading
Lorenza Andrews
2022-09-16
Graveside Service for Mr. Lorenza D. Andrews will be 12 Noon Saturday, September 17, 2022 At Pine Crest Cemetery, Atlanta, TX Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 From 4:00p until 6:00p at Hendrix Temple Church of God In Christ, 618 Wade Street, Atlanta.Continue Reading
Rodolfo “ Rudy” Alvarez
2022-09-16
Rudy Alvarez was called home on September 09, 2022. Rodolfo lovingly known as “Rudy” was born to jesse and gloria Alvarez on January 31, 1948. He is proceeded in death by his two brothers jesse and john Alvarez and his first wife and the mother to his children peggy bickelContinue Reading
Edna Jean Dorgan Perot
2022-09-16
Edna Jean Dorgan Perot passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022 in Jefferson, Texas, at the age of 90. She was born February 5, 1932 in Marion County to Edward and Ora Lee Dorgan. Edna married Alphonse Love Perot, Jr., in Newton, Texas on January 12, 1946 and they wereContinue Reading
Bennett rededicates Jerry Bennett Field…
2022-09-16
Jimplecute Photo by Laura Allen The Jefferson High School Bulldogs celebrated homecoming Friday by playing at the newly renovated W.F. Lockett Bulldog Stadium for the first time since its update. Former Jefferson Bulldog head coach Jerry Bennett was on hand to rededicate the field named in his honor. Coach BennettContinue Reading
Motorcross event hosts record crowd
2022-09-16
The Diamond Don National AHRMA Vintage Motocross race was the biggest in the U.S. with more than 700 racers and 1100 people visiting our small town of Jefferson over the weekend. Who’s who was here – legends everywhere you looked. Trampas Parker, Steve Wise, Brad Lackey, Brandon Glenn, Blake Wharton,Continue Reading
Additional charges filed against Faulk over shooting at JP Pope
2022-09-16
Staff Reports Joseph Faulk was served a warrant this week for additional charges related to his allegedly shooting at JP Lena Pope last week. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur signed the warrant for charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon , a 2nd Degree Felony. LaFleur arraigned Faulk afterContinue Reading
Chamber Happenings
2022-09-16
Sept. 15, 2022 Congratulations to the winners of Jefferson’s Dessert Contest! Best Overall Dessert: Haywood House Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, Healthiest Choice: Mrs. Ellen Taylor, Most Creative: Mrs. Lynette Bonner and Most Decadent: Haywood House Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. Thank you to our judges, participants and our gracious host, ChristContinue Reading
Tourism Board ends fiscal year on track, budget-wise
2022-09-16
Staff Reports Tourism held their last meeting of the fiscal year this week and determined they are right on track on expected revenue growth over last year. According to financial reports provided by City Hall, Tourism has received $186,627.96 or 88.87% of budgeted revenue at the end of August. BoardContinue Reading
Garden of the Month
2022-09-16
McGarity’s Restaurant and Saloon has been chosen Garden of the Month of September by the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club. The grounds are planted with colorful periwinkles, roses, cannas and elephant ears.Continue Reading
Jefferson VFW Post 10373 hosts student art contest
2022-09-16
Each year VFW Post 10373 offers students to enter several contests for monetary awards. These students can range from 6th to 12th grade. This year Zoe Scott’s, recent Jefferson High graduate, portrait received national recognition at the National Patriotic Arts Contest. Unfortunately, there are no money awards forContinue Reading
Jefferson Adopt-a-Cop supports officers
2022-09-16
The Jefferson Adopt-A-Cop organization recently (and happily) reimbursed some of city and county Law Enforcement Officers for equipment that is required, but not paid for by their departments. Our organization was formed to assist our city and county Law Enforcement Officers with their out-of-pocket required expenses. These expenses can createContinue Reading
Sports Shorts
2022-09-16
Junior high volleyball picks up wins Three of the four Jefferson Junior High Volleyball teams won their matches against Carlisle on Monday. The 7B team split the night winning one set 25-14 before losing the next set 11-13. The 8B team won in two sets, 25-14, 12-9 The 7A teamContinue Reading
Paddlefish distinction made official
2022-09-10
Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson and Marion County has a new mascot – of sorts. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur, County Commissioners, and Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker all proclaimed the Paddlefish as the official fish of Marion County and the City of Jefferson during their regular meetings the last week inContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
2022-09-10
Music 1852 on Austin • Sept 17: Grey Daddies • Sept. 24: Jerrod Sterrett All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s • Sept 10: Rewind • Sept. 17: Teazur All Bands start at 9 p.m. Meetings • Commissioners Court 9 a.m. Sept 12 • Tourism Board, 5:30 p.m. SeptContinue Reading
Council OKs new event
2022-09-10
Staff Reports Football, Food Trucks and Cornhole is coming to Jefferson on September 24 after council approved the special event application during Tuesday night’s brief meeting. The Krewe of Hebe sponsored event will start at 10 a.m. and go until 10 p.m.in the private parking lot near Auntie Skinner’s, commonlyContinue Reading