The following area students received degrees during the 2024 Summer semester at Sam Houston State University. Joshua Whitaker, of Avinger, received his Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, graduating Cum Laude.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Congratulations to the team of Vanesa Bautista and Avery Ephraim for earning 2nd place at the Cross Country Relay meet hosted by Elysian Fields at the Marshall City Arena last Friday. The Bulldog Cross Country team will participate in the Gilmer Buckeye Invitational Cross Country meet on SaturdayContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson volleyball started off their season with a 3rd place win in the Big Sandy tournament last week. The Lady Dawgs split day 1 with a win over Union Hill (25-12, 25-18) and a loss to Quitman (23-25, 18-25). Kourtlyn Dowell led with 5 kills and 2 acesContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson City Council will hold a special meeting tonight (Monday, August 19) to continue discussions on the 2024-25 fiscal budget. Tuesday night’s meeting will handle regular business but no budget discussions will occur. Special Meeting Monday Starting at 6:30p Monday at the Jefferson Convention and Visitor Center, CouncilContinue Reading
JISD students returned to the classroom on Wednesday. Some last minute announced changes to parent pickup and drop off procedures caused some concerns for parents but school started on schedule. Photos are courtesy submissions. Be sure and watch for school zones while traveling.Continue Reading
Jefferson residents and ministers held a “Prayer Walk” last Sunday at each of the JISD campuses to pray for students, teachers, and administrators as they return to school this week.Continue Reading
The Jefferson High School Class of 1969 celebrated their 55th Reunion recently at Joseph’s Riverport BBQ. Attending the reunion were: Front row L-R: Sandra McMahon, Marsha Henson, Diana West, Jerri Mullins, Dickie Bockman, Lonnie Koontz, Don Walters; 2nd Row L-R: Tom Haggard, Bruce Bradley, Gay Thompson, Gary Fant, Jimmy Durrum,Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson residents turned out in mass Monday and Tuesday nights and didn’t mince words over Mayor Patricia Finstrom’s proposed budget cuts. Over an hour of public comment, mostly focused on the reduction of Friends of Jefferson Animals allocation from $16,000 to $500, let the MayorContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Whether or not Marion County becomes completely “wet” is now in the hands of JP #2 voters on November 5. Brookshire’s anticipated move to the intersection of FM2208 and US59 prompted the need for the Local Option Election as voting precincts 6 and 7, aContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates • Scrimmage at Tyler Grace, Aug. 22 Bible Study Cumberland Presbyterian Church is hosting a weekly bible study every Wednesday night. The evening starts with a 6p supper, and bible study from 6:30-7:30p led by Shane Shaddix. All are welcome. The group is currently starting Book ofContinue Reading
This week, the “will of the people” was more than evident. Jefferson residents attended Monday and Tuesday nights Budget Workshop in large numbers and expressed their views over a proposed 2024-25 budget cut to Friends of Jefferson Animals made by Mayor Patricia Finstrom. Finstrom, who’s responsibility includes providing the CityContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Columnist Success is never a straight line. Gail Borden’s story is how an Indiana farmboy with almost no formal schooling went from being a Texas revolutionary and editor to a celebrated inventor and wildly successful New York factory owner. The calm and curious man nurtured not only revolution in Texas but a revolutionContinue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist Listen up, fellow wisecracks, Friday, August 16, 2024, is National Tell a Joke Day. It’s a day that the world celebrates the art of telling tales. Now, I know that humor is deeply subjective. Not all jokes are funny. One person’s knee-slapper is another’s eye-rolling grizzle. Sometimes IContinue Reading
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