Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute Now in its 33rd year, Jefferson’s Mardi Gras Upriver has become a staple one of the most recognized Mardi Gras celebrations in East Texas. Presented by Jefferson’s Krewe of Hebe (KOH), this year’s celebration is set this weekend, and is themed “Steam Punk Upriver.” Festivities will kickContinue Reading
Tuesday is Election Day The following are key dates for the 2022 Primary Election on March 1: Early In-Person Voting Continues until Friday, February 25 Primary Election Day Tuesday, March 1 Polls are open 7a-7p So Far in Early In-Person Voting 258 ballots have been cast As of 5p.m. WednesdayContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer I will never forget my childhood trip to Berlin. My dad was stationed in Bamberg, Germany, and my parents wanted their children to see as much as possible. The trip to Berlin was different than others. The trip started with a night train. On most trips, weContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Pat Garrett is another of the legendary figures of the Old West. He always had a taste for adventure and had a career as a distinguished law officer in a time when little law and order was to be found. Wherever Garrett went, trouble always seemed toContinue Reading
Mr “Don” Freeman Densil Horton, 88, of Jefferson, Tx, passed away Thursday morning February 10, 2022 with his beloved family by his side. Mr Horton was born May 14, 1933 deep in the Ozark’s in Snowball, Arkansas to Talmage and Sis Horton. After High School Mr Horton served our countryContinue Reading
Virginia Pevey/First United Methodist Church Luke 9:28-36, (37-43a) Feb. 27 – Transfiguration Sunday In what context do we usually use the word metamorphosis? I remember science class, and we were talking about butterflies – the process of changing from a rather ugly wormlike caterpillar into the fragile but breathtakingly beautifulContinue Reading
Bulldog baseball opens with a win The Jefferson Bulldog varsity baseball won their season opener Monday against Union Grove with an 11-7 final. Senior Caden Whatley was named Player of the Game by the Jefferson coaching staff. The Dawgs set to compete in the Linden-Kildare Tournament this weekend. The willContinue Reading
Jennifer Perry Middleton Jefferson Jimplecute The City of Jefferson’s City Council approved the final street closings for the Krewe of Hebe’s 2022 Mardi Gras Upriver Parades during their regular meeting Tuesday. The Doo-Dah Parade will be held at 7 p.m. February 25, the Grand Parade will be held at 2Continue Reading
Staff Reports HOT receipts continue to be on the rise with December 2021 reporting being 20% above the same month in 2020. Tourism Board President Colleen Taylor said the City received $18,445 in February for visitors in December. HOT is due the 20th day of the month following overnight guests.Continue Reading
Early Voting Underway The following are key dates for the 2022 Primary Election on March 1: Early In-Person Voting Continues until Friday, February 25 Last Day to Return Mail-In Ballot Application Friday, February 18 Primary Election Day Tuesday, March 1 Polls are open 7a-7p So Farin Early In-Person Voting 106Continue Reading
Staff Reports Marion County Commissioners again kicked the can down the road on purchasing new vehicles for the County Constables during their regular Monday meeting. Pct 4 Commissioner Charlie Treadwell proposed the county purchase two 2021 Chevrolet Colorado pickup trucks, at approximately $21,000 each. This would have been about theContinue Reading
Staff Reports There’s a new law on the books designed to help protect dogs when they are kept outside. Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bill into law in 2021. He had vetoed an earlier version of the bill, which had passed both legislative chambers with bipartisan support. The bill gotContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer As of this writing, Ukraine and Russia appear on the brink of war. The deployment of thousands of Russian troops along the border of Ukraine has become the most serious crisis facing Europe since the end of the Cold War. If a war were to occur, it couldContinue Reading
To the editor, If Democrats wonder why they are likely to be pulverized the next couple weeks of midterm elections…think about some recent policy decisions…In New York the D.A. from Manhattan Alvin Bragg announced last week jail time for the most egregious crimes…making robberies and assaults, go free…all this goingContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer A round 1755 BCE, the Babylonian King Hammurabi proclaimed a law code. For thousands of years it lay hidden in the ruins of Susa in modern Iran. It revealed the ancient origins of government. The text on the granite stele began with a preamble. Hammurabi claimed theContinue Reading
Rabbi Linda/Temple Beth Fellowship Love has various definitions. Everyone has their definition of love. Psychology explains love as “emotions, behaviors, passion, commitments.” The University of Utah Health writes, “Western tradition is familiar with the Greek explanation of love Eros, Philia, Storge, Agape love.” GQ surveyed 889 people of all ages andContinue Reading
Jimplecute photo by Laura Allen Mayor Rob Baker and Darlene Davis were crowned the 2022 Krewe of Hebe Mardi Gras King and Queen during Saturday’s Mab Ball.Continue Reading