October 4, 1975-August 10, 2024 Funeral Services for Dennis “Porkchop” Hamm 48, of Jefferson, Texas will be held Thursday August 15, 2024, at 10:00am in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Bro. Dan Walker officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A time of VisitationContinue Reading
August 12, 1945-August 9, 2024 Memorial Services for Dell McBride, 78, of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Friday August 16, 2024, at 11:00 am in the Cpt Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Father John Himes officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A time ofContinue Reading
August 15, 1930-August 9, 2024 Graveside Memorial services for Mary Jo Roberts, 93, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at a later date. She was born in Mabank, Texas on August 15, 1930, to Jessie Taylor and Vera Roberson Taylor and passed away on Friday August 9, 2024, in Kilgore,Continue Reading
Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 The planets, sun, and moon are constantly moving and influencing each other, and their patterns affect life on Earth. Astrology helps us understand these patterns and how they guide us. The changing seasons are a clear example of thisContinue Reading
David Wall/Contributing Writer The weather this year has played havoc with honeybees. First, way too much rain and lower than normal temperatures. Now, not enough rain and too much heat. Both conditions deter honeybees from foraging. Pollen is solidifying on flowers, making it very difficult to obtain. It’s just not a good time to beContinue Reading
Annual YNOT Awards recognize efforts, contributions of Jefferson organizations, actors Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer An enthusiastic group of theatre members and actors with the Opera House Theatre Players met for the annual membership meeting and acting awards on Saturday at Enoch’s Wine and Coffee in downtown Jefferson. President of the communityContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee/Contributing Writer Let’s get shakin!!! As I see the kiddos returning to school, my social media is flooded with first day back to school pictures; I reminisce. I don’t have children but most of my friends do. I remember back to when I was young when their parentsContinue Reading
August 6, 1981-August 16, 2024 Marybeth Mannies Allen, born Marybeth Mannies was arrived on August 6th 1981 and joined her parents in heaven on August 16th 2024 She was born in Shreveport Louisiana to Benny and Jena Mannies and came home to her brother Hunter Lee Mannies days later. Marybeth,Continue Reading
Tuesday night’s second round of Budget discussion is below. The live stream continues to have connectivity issues which makes it drop in and out. The video below is continuous on audio, but may be “choppy” on video. The video may be processing and, if so, will be available shortly.Continue Reading
Monday night’s City Council meeting and budget workshop is being reposted here as the live stream had video streaming issues. The video is available on YouTube or via the link below: Note: At the time of posting, the video was still processing (11:25p) The meeting kept circling back to MayorContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The removal of over 60 dogs from a Marion County animal shelter created regional attention, and a bit of confusion. Dude’s Second Chance Rescue (DSCR), operating out of the closed Rendezvous Bikini Bar at the intersection of FM1968 and FM726, and owned by KT Pugh,Continue Reading
Mary Jane Wilson traveled from Watkinsville, Ga., to celebrate her 102nd birthday in Jefferson. She stayed at the Excelsior House Hotel. This delightful lady shared her beauty secrets – “laughter and friendship” and her advice for living a long life — “If you don’t like the path you are on,Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Tourism Board recently received news that their advertising agency, Anderson Marketing Group of San Antonio, would not be renewing their contract for the 2024-25 fiscal year. “They have lost employees and are having trouble getting employees with upper level skills to promote, soContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Lunch & Learn The Marion County Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch and Learn from 11:30-12:30 July 29, at the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Center. Day Shelmire, director of the UT Tyler-Longview Small Business Development Center will be the guest speaker. RSVP at 903.665.2672 text ofContinue Reading
By Susan Lindsey/New Boston Citizens Tribune The second teen victim in the Fourth of July weekend shooting in New Boston has died, authorities said. Nicholas Webster, 19, of Jefferson, succumbed to injuries he received in the July 6 shooting outside of Dogwood Plaza apartments in the 300 block of LindseyContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Columnist The twentieth century opened up a new frontier for innovation and adventure: the skies. With the first successful airplane flight of Orville and Wilbur Wright in 1903, airplanes began making rapid advances that would change transportation forever. Aviation had come to stay, and Texas would play an important early role. Two pilots inContinue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist Grace’s roots were in northwestern Louisiana. “I’ll die here,” she said, words firmly planted in her headroom. And it was there, a short drive from her birthplace, she crossed the great divide, having ventured only a couple times to the other Cotton States. I coaxed her to flyContinue Reading
Press Release Texas Eagle Gallery, a proud retailer of Dixie Belle Paint Company and DIY products, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with multiple local school districts to support arts education in our community. As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering creativity and innovation, we’ve donated a selectionContinue Reading
Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, Jefferson 469-994-2295 Weekly Horoscopes and Lucky Numbers (July 26th – August 1st) Aries: This week, you’re urged to take things slow and avoid hasty decisions. Focus on introspection and long-term goals. Expect some challenges in your personal relationships, but communicationContinue Reading
By Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’! Despite the heat last week I made the yearly trek to Memphis, to Graceland. We go about this time every year for a show. Not just any show, my close friends son Tripp goes to performing arts camp at Graceland each year. HeContinue Reading