Eugene Robinson Marion County Historical Society Before settling in Jefferson, Eugene Robinson served as a medic in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. He met is future wife, Ida M. Robinson, while attending Texas College in Tyler. He earned a Master’s Degree in education and was a teacher for several years.Continue Reading
Election Dates Meetings School Dates Chili Supper The Mims Chapel Methodist Church will hold their Women’s Annual Chili Supper from 5:30-7p on February 23 at the church, 13714 FM 729, Avinger 75630. Bowls are $10. For more information call 903-755-2513 or 903-431-2874. Father Fire The J Spencer Foundation will holdContinue Reading
Staff Reports U.S. Representative Nathaniel Moran took time Wednesday morning to speak to JISD Seniors about the importance of making good decisions instead of average decisions. Moran told students about how he grew up and challenged them to think ahead and about the consequences of the decisions they make today.Continue Reading
In last Friday’s outing, the Tatum Eagles overwhelmed the Jefferson Bulldogs, 63-31, for the District Championship. The Bulldogs faced off against New Diana Eagles for a non-league outing on Tuesday, February 20, outscoring New Diana in almost every quarter. The Bulldogs kept a slight lead ending the game 51-59. The Bulldogs now own aContinue Reading
Ken Bridges It often takes courage to stand up for a principle. Because of people who do, the world starts to change. One Texas dentist, Dr. Lonnie Smith, changed the way Americans vote. A 1944 Supreme Court decision forced Texas and states across the country to change election laws. Dr.Continue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist Editor’s Note: This marks the start of a new weekly column by new Jeffersonian Rick Smith. He’s a rugged and resilient ol’ coot, characterized by toughness and a determination that has earned him the nickname The Kurnell. He lives to the left of our driveway atop our homestead,Continue Reading
Elwood Watson It should probably come as little surprise that a majority of American millennial and Generation Z women identify as liberal. A recent Gallup Poll indicated the ideological gap between men and women across various generations has increased over the past few years, and that young women today areContinue Reading
November 26, 1961-February 12, 2024 Lori Burleson Hall, 62, of Kilgore, Texas, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on February 12, 2024. Lori was born on November 26, 1961, to Sheldon Burleson and Diane Gordon Svacina. Lori was preceeded in death by her father, Sheldon Burleson, formerlyContinue Reading
April 27, 1942-February 19, 2024 A Mass of Christian Burial for Karen J. Cartier, 81 of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Saturday February 24, 2024, at 11am in The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson, Texas with Father Isaac Oviedo officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home.Continue Reading
April 25, 1936-February 10, 2024 Memorial Services for Mrs. Onetta “Nita” Vaughan, age 87 of Jefferson will be held on Saturday February 24, 2024, at 4pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Bro. John Givens officiating. Onetta “Nita” Vaughan was born April 25, 1936, inContinue Reading
Richard Skinner/Jefferson First Assembly of God We have all heard the cliché, patience is a virtue. If we’re honest many of us are lacking in this virtue. Even more than that, this virtue is not desired by many of us. In our flesh, we often value immediacy. We want ourContinue Reading
Staff Reports St. Paul United Methodist Church will celebrate Black History Month with a program starting at 11:30a Sunday. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is the theme for the celebration. A Soul Food Gala will immediately follow the worship service. The church is located at 111 Crawford Street, across theContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee As most of you know it’s CRAWFISH SEASON, most southerner’s favorite season. When you think crawfish surely you think of corn, potatoes, maybe mushrooms, garlic, and lemons. I think of the drinks I’ll be having with them if you know what I mean…all jokes aside, I thinkContinue Reading
David Wall/Contributing Writer Advice on what NOT to plant in your yard! Silver maple. Fast growing shade tree, with weak wood prone to breaking in wind. Roots love sewage pipes. Well known for cracking driveways & sidewalks. Ash trees. Sturdy, tough, well-liked tree, and property value increaser.. Unfortunately, the EmeraldContinue Reading
Removing a Tree Stump David Wall/Contributing Writer Over 60 years ago, the biggest oak tree in our yard came down in a storm, leaving a stump around 40” in diameter. Mechanized tree stump removal was not available, so Dad went shopping and came home with a can of tree stumpContinue Reading
Local Music Corner Micah S. White Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music. If you go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for different reasons. Friday: 2/23 Saturday: 2/24 Thursday: 02/29 Dining Specials Auntie Skinner’s Open till 10 pmContinue Reading
Baseball The Bulldogs were outplayed on Monday, and suffered a 13-3 loss to the Harleton Wildcats. Bulldogs are 1-2 as of Wednesday. Judsen Carter (#3), swings, but misses during the game againstt the Wildcats. Jimplecute photo by Laura Allen Girls Basketball The Lady Dawgs closed out their season following theirContinue Reading
In January of 2023, Hunter Bonner organized a meeting of Crestwood citizens that sought improvement to the existing water quality in the local system. Historically, even though the water quality met state standards, the water was far below the standards of the local system users. An initial meeting with regionalContinue Reading
Ralph Meisenheimer I am Ralph Meisenheimer Marion County Commissioner Precinct 3. I am a 5th generation Jeffersonian and proud to call Marion County home. I have had 21 years of County road experience. I have been a construction business owner for many years. I have held many credentials including CertifiedContinue Reading