By Marcia Thomas Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players again produced the “sweetest Sunday of the Year” last Sunday when it presented Food for the Soul at Christ Episcopal Church in Jefferson. The chocolate recipe-making competition was in the Parish Hall of the church where tables were decorated using a Valentine’sContinue Reading
The St. Paul Church was organized in 1867 by newly freed slaves. Its first edifice being located on Cypress Street. T his plot of land was donated by Mr L.T .Gray and his wife Nancy. As the years progressed the worship has been held in several different locations. TheContinue Reading
To the editor, Two or three years ago my wife, Pam, and I revisited Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park. We were totally enthralled by thre new see-through glass panels along the walking path upon which were etched the old townsite buildings and streets in their original locations. Where no town exists, theContinue Reading
Austin Lewter Jeffeson Jimplecute As the nation pauses to celebrate Black History Month, the Jimplecute is behooved to tell the story of African Americans with Marion County ties who are busy creating some history of their own. A hometown success story returned to Jefferson last month to serve as theContinue Reading
Jerry Bennett Field to get artificial turf… Staff Reports Stadium repairs, audits and district leadership contracts were all deliberated in a regular session of the Jefferson ISD Board of Trustees Tuesday night. As their first order of business, the board received the annual audit report from Mike Hallum, of Knuckols,Continue Reading
Staff Reports Texas Sounds International Country Music Awards is moving to Marshall. The annual event, produced by East Texas Performing Arts (ETPA), has been held in Jefferson, Texas since inception. Now, as it approaches its decade anniversary, the decision has been made to move the 4-day event to Marshall’s newlyContinue Reading
Staff Reports A Pine Harbor resident was the victim of a dog attack on Sunday afternoon that left her airlifted first to Marshall then Longview hospitals. Kelsey Griffin, 26, sustained serious injuries but was able to return home on Monday. Facebook posts indicated Griffin was walking along Woodside Drive whenContinue Reading
Early Voting Starts Monday The following are key dates for the 2022 Primary Election on March 1: Early In-Person Voting Begins Monday, February 14 Last Day to Return Mail-In Ballot Application Friday, February 18 Early In-Person Voting Ends Friday, February 25 Primary Election Day Tuesday, March 1 Polls are openContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell couldn’t have been any clearer about Jan. 6. “It was a violent insurrection with the purpose of trying to prevent a peaceful transfer of power after a legitimately certified election. … That’s what it was.” McConnell made this statement in response toContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Cities are often known by the newspapers they support and the opportunities that their residents find. When one English immigrant arrived in Dallas in 1885, he became known for both. George Dealey became the driving force behind The Dallas Morning News from its founding and became an importantContinue Reading
Students at Jefferson Primary School celebrated the 100th day of school this week by dressing like 100-year olds. Continue Reading
The City Map Project (a joint effort on behalf of Tourism and the Chamber) is moving right along having held several working committee meetings gathering data for existing businesses (categories) and getting things ready for printing proposals. Included in this project are cost estimates for downtown signage color coded locationsContinue Reading
The Jefferson Lady Bulldogs ended the regular season at home Tuesday with a 43-39 win over West Rusk. The kick-off for post season play is Monday against Sabine at Lobo Coliseum in Longview. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. Continue Reading
In the mid-1800s, Jefferson, Texas was the endpoint of a steamboat route extending northward from the Gulf. As the steamboats came up from New Orleans, they brought the customs and traditions of the Crescent City. Stories had been coming upriver about the lavish Mardi Gras celebrations for years, so inContinue Reading
By BW Brooks This monthly column will outline the current offerings and events happening at the Texas Tech Jefferson office located in downtown Jefferson at 120 E. Austin St. Happy 2022 to everyone from Texas Tech University’s Office of Professional Education & Academic Advising! The Jefferson office has several onlineContinue Reading
Staff Reports After 38 years, the wait is over. Jefferson City Council approved new Alderman Ward maps following a public hearing Tuesday evening. According to the notice, and read at the beginning of the hearing by Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker, on January 21, the Council: • established criteria for theContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson Police Chief Tino Perez will be getting a raise along with his other officers after Council approved a $6,000 immediate lift in salary and an additional $1,000 a year raise, with annual review, for the next five years. “I called several towns in our population range,” saidContinue Reading
Key Voting Dates The following are key dates for the 2022 Primary Election on March 1: Early In-Person Voting Begins Monday, February 14 Last Day to Return Mail-In Ballot Application Friday, February 18 Early In-Person Voting Ends Friday, February 25 Primary Election Day Tuesday, March 1 Polls are open 7a-7pContinue Reading
Staff Reports Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country’s history. Critics have long argued that Black history should be taughtContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer In Matthew Chapter 13, Jesus told a parable about a sower. Since farming was a common occupation, it wasn’t hard to understand. Seeds, like words, require fertile soil to grow. Teachers can only do so much. Anyone familiar with growing plants knows, however, that with a littleContinue Reading