Above, the JISD Football Stadium isn’t the only thing getting renovated! Spring work has begun at the Jefferson Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball Association fields at Kellyville Park. Opening Day is April 2. All Dixie Youth facilities are maintained by donated funds and volunteer labor.Continue Reading
Sneaking around in the background, the Jefferson High School Band recently went to the UIL Region 4 Concert and Sightreading Contest today in Gilmer. The band had an awesome performance on stage and even more awesome performance in the sightreading room. They were awarded a 2 (excellent) on their stageContinue Reading
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce cordially invites the public to attend a ribbon cutting for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). The event will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at the Marion County Courthouse. “Please join us as we hear from our featured guest speakers inContinue Reading
In a salute to the Oscar-winning music from the movies, Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players will present well-known percussionist and instructor, Anthony Robinson, in a concert of some of the greatest songs ever composed for films. The concert is fundraiser for the thespian group now in the 33rd season andContinue Reading
Staff Reports After two executive sessions, the Jefferson City Council held a public hearing on a personnel matter between City Administrator Eric Kuykendall and Public Works Director Allen Whatley on Monday morning. Yet, they did not take any action on the matter. The two-and-a-half hour meeting opened with Whatley requestingContinue Reading
Staff Reports A new retreat opening in Jefferson is looking marketing help before they open their doors. Lacewing Creative Retreat will open in Jefferson this summer. Women crafting groups will soon have a new place to rejuvenate, laugh with the gals, be inspired, shop, and finally finish or start thatContinue Reading
The 10th Annual Earth Day Paddling Flotilla is set for Saturday, April 23, at Shady Glade Resort in Karnack. Put in your canoe or kayak for a beautiful morning on one of three paddling trails that leave from Uncertain, Texas, on the shores of Caddo Lake. The area is knownContinue Reading
Staff Reports Now’s the chance to be on the radio as KBDT 1160 in Dallas is starting a six-week campaign featuring a “Historic Salute to Jefferson” program each week. Businesses in Jefferson are invited to participate in sponsoring the program, and will receive one 60-second promo on the air everyContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result. The first oil shock happened in 1973. Energy prices are set by “the market. The global energy market keeps failing us. We have known the market is failing us for 49 years. We knowContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer The University of Texas has been in operation for nearly 140 years. Since that time, tens of thousands of UT graduates have enjoyed careers in all fields that have shaped both the state and the world alike. In its early years, it struggled as it had difficultyContinue Reading
Shalom Chaverim If you are pressured with the cares of life, you are not alone! Many people are experiencing the same pressures. Our world has gone through many challenges in the past, and will continue to face challenges in the future. My concern, as a spiritual leader, is along withContinue Reading
Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge (CLNWR), formerly Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant, at Karnack has over 8000 acres of beauty, diversity and historic interest. There are five established trails varying in lengths and habitats. You will see both how nature restores itself and how humans can help with restoringContinue Reading
The 2022-2023 Jefferson High School Cheerleaders are Brynlie Braddock, Danija Smith, Maia Cooper, Alyssa Williams, Emma Galey, Amirie Prior, Abbigayle Deville, Haiden Shields, Harlie Shields, Rachae Williams , Carlmajz Nicholas, Presley Mauldin, Amiya Jackson, Carsyn Thomas, Brooklyn Shelton and Janayah Taylor. Next year’s Mascot will be performed by Kinsley Powell. Continue Reading
The Jefferson High School Varsity Girls’ Track Team took op honors at the Bill Hines Relays at Linden Kildare High School last week. The Lady Dawg team took 1st place with a total of 142 points. Individual results were as follows: 100M Dash (2nd) Rachae Williams 13.52 (4th) Keyasia BlackContinue Reading
The Jefferson High School Softball teams both topped Waskom at home on Friday, March 11. The JV squad won 12-11 and varsity won 17-2. The wins over Waskom came after a 3-16 varsity loss to Elysian Fields on Tuesday, March 8. Individual stats against Elysain Fields included: Marleigh Mears- twoContinue Reading
Upcoming Meetings • Jefferson City Council at 5:30 p.m. on March 22. • Jefferson Adopt-A-Cop at 5:30p.m. on March 23 at the Historic Jefferson Railway Depot. • Marion County Commissioners Court 9 a.m. March 28. Upcoming Music Events Auntie Skinner’s: All bands 9 p.m – 1 a.m. • March 19:Continue Reading
By Paul Moore Chamber Director This week is a busy week in Jefferson for the Chamber. We just finished the Wedding Expo this past weekend. Here are a series of events for this month. SHAMROCKS & SHENANIGANS This Saturday, March 19th, is our annual St. Patrick’s Shamrocks & Shenanigans ShoppingContinue Reading
Zachary Yeater, 12, of Baytown, Texas, caught this 11.8 lb. bass at Lake O’ the Pines on March 12. Zac was in town visiting relatives during Spring Break. Good job Zac!Continue Reading