The Jefferson Bass Club July tournament on Lone Star Lake is in the books. There were 18 members, two guests and two youth that participated. Winners were 4th place James Chisom 8 lb., 10 oz.; 3rd place David Sorrells, 8 lb. 14 oz.; 2nd place David Cherry, 11 lb. 1Continue Reading
Members of the Prayers and Squares Quilting club at Mims Chapel United Methodist Church showed off some of their work on Monday. The group meets every Monday at the Church from 10a-2p. They are forming a beginner’s quilting class. For more information, contact Mary Dales at 903-431-2874. Meetings are openContinue Reading
Mims Chapel United Methodist Church operates the Drydock Food Pantry for residents in the Mims area from 9 a.m. – noon on the first Thursday of each month. Pictured. from left, Ron Keith, Pastor Richard Dowden, Benny Hawkins, Jim Taylor, Allen Dales, Linda Hawkins, Kay Green and Jackie Hall.Continue Reading
Mims Chapel United Methodist Church is seeing a familiar face in the pulpit these days as Richard Dowden returns after 10 years. Dowden first came to Mims UMC about 16 years ago, and saw the church grow to about 80 worshipers each Sunday. He left Mims about 10 years agoContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Jefferson City Council approved hiring of Carson McKnight as a patrol officer, and a handful of building permits during Tuesday’s special meeting before launching into a workshop discussion on the City’s leave policies in the Employee Handbook. McKnight will be joining the Jefferson Police Department at aContinue Reading
Upcoming Music Auntie Skinner’s: • July 9: Lee Mathis • July 16: Tambria Adams • July 23: 8 Track Heat Advisory Please use caution if you are going to be out in the heat this week. Heat indexes will be between 102 to 109. Please drink plenty of water and findContinue Reading
The Green Cousins won first place in the homemade ice cream contest at Jefferson Salute’s America Fourth of July celebration on Monday. Robert Cooper won second place and Forest Porter won third place.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Marion County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. today for their regular mid-month meeting. Commissioners will consider adding additional funding to the JP1 budget in the areas of extra labor and benefits beginning in Oct. 17, 2022 so a replacement clerk can be hired for training purposes. TheyContinue Reading
Moseley Manor on North Soda Street is the home of Kathy Duvall and has been chosen Garden of the Month of July by the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club. Elephant Ears frame the front of the Greek Revival house. Colorful periwinkles, coneflowers and daisies border the sidewalk.Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson and Marion County is a community. We treat each other like family — good and bad. When there’s joy, we all celebrate together. When there’s tragedy, we all mourn together. When there’s pain and loss, we all suffer together. When there’s need, we allContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer The year 312 of the Common Era marked a decisive turning point in world history. A Roman general named Constantine wanted total control of the empire. Constantine waged war against his enemies to establish dominance. Since the time of Julius Caesar (100-44 BCE), Roman generals ruled byContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon in his latest op-ed states that Republicans hate America. They hate America so much, that he stated the following took place at the recent Republican Convention in Houston. “At their convention, they directed Republican officials to prepare for secession. They want a referendum “for the people of TexasContinue Reading
Greetings, This letter is in response to an article that was published July 1, 2022 titled, “Church News”. The owner of the article was LaWanda Wright. The article stated many untrue facts, which is the reason for this correspondent and request for correction. First, M. Phinus Duffie is not theContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Bob Wills was one of the earliest stars of country music in Texas just as radio became popular. Wills was one of the pioneers of western swing and inspired generations of country music artists. James Robert Wills was born in the small community of Kosse, about 45 milesContinue Reading
ATLANTA ¬– The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) would like to announce that Linden native and longtime resident of Atlanta, Texas, Lance W. Simmons, P.E., has been appointed as the agency’s Chief Engineer, effective July 1, 2022. In his new role, Simmons, a 28-year TxDOT veteran, will direct and coordinateContinue Reading
Attention PreK parents! Are you curious about what your child’s day in pre-k looks like? Check out the schedule below! Just a reminder, the deadline for tuition based pre-k payments is July 15th. Payments can be made via credit card at www.jeffersonisd.org/online_store OR in person at the Administration Office withContinue Reading
Staff Reports Houston based alliantgroup is recently announce one of their spring 2022 STEM Scholarship Award winners is Jefferson native Cadee Humphrey. She was chosen among hundreds of applicants nationwide for this prestigious award and as a scholarship winner she is now an ambassador for STEM education, the Blue HeartContinue Reading
The Uncertain Floating Independence Day Parade was by Johnson’s Ranch Monday. Tildon Gillum served as emcee for the parade and judges had difficult decisions to make. Captain Patrick Collins led the parade on the Big Cypress Bayou to Taylor Island, Cypress Drive, Shady Glade and ending at Johnson’s.Continue Reading
After 25 years, Francene DePrez retired from Fidelity National Financial (FNF), the nation’s largest title insurance and real estate closing. FNF family includes Fidelity National Title, Chicago Title and Alamo Title. DePrez was the President of one of FNF’s largest divisions, Fidelity Residential Solutions, Inc. (FRS), leading their growth andContinue Reading
Staff Report The 29th annual Jefferson Salutes America (JSA) Independence Day event is set to kick-off Monday evening at Ottstot Park. Jefferson’s Krewe of Hebe recent took on the role of organizing the event which has become a mainstay of Marion County Tradition. JSA brings together area nonprofits, school organizationsContinue Reading