Staff Reports Marion County Commissioners chose to join the Region 16 Education Service Center’s TexBuy pool to help aid in acquiring vehicles as a statewide shortage continues, making it next to impossible to buy cars, trucks. “We can join this additional pool, and have a better shot at finding vehiclesContinue Reading
Francene Rainey/Contributing Writer About 25-30 members of the East Texas Treasure Hunters Association gathered in Jefferson under the Diamond Don RV Park Pavilion to have some coffee, furnished by “The Hive”, as they braved the very wet rainy conditions on Saturday April 20. Nothing would keep them from the treasure.Continue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist People want what is owned them. Cousin Sharon had arranged home delivery of her hometown newspaper. Finances were never her area of specialization, but who doesn’t have an extra $3.75 a month, she asked herself. Well, she didn’t. She immediately started falling behind on payment. The youngster thatContinue Reading
February 8, 1956-April 23, 2024 Steve McDonald, age 68, of Jefferson, Texas, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at his residence. Steve was born February 8, 1956, in Marshall, Texas, to Harry Sr. and Earline McDonald. He was retired from Jefferson Independent School District; and wasContinue Reading
October 12, 1939-April 26, 2024 Funeral services for H. Gene Graham, 84, were held Monday, April 29, 2024, at 3 pm in the First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Ronnie Lunsford officiating, under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home. Gene was born October 12, 1939, in Rodessa, La.Continue Reading
Rabbi Lynnette Ariella, Bethel Temple Fellowship Teshuvah, (repent) for your redemption draweth nigh. “And when these things began to come to pass, then look up, and lift your heads; for you redemption draweth nigh.” —Luke 21:28Since the announcement of the return of the Messiah, many have said, “We areContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee As we inch closer to fresh tomatoes here in the south the more recipes you will see for them. To me they are one of the true blessings of summer Caprese salad? Who doesn’t love it? Well here’s a filling twist on a classic that would evenContinue Reading
Hector Espino/Jefferson Jimplecute Auntie Skinners serves as a staple for the community. Owned By Stan and Michelle Davis, the couple has brought a family welcoming to a popular spot in town. Auntie Skinner was originally opened by Joe and Louis Muller, naming the restaurant after the old Dixie Land songContinue Reading
David Wall/Jefferson Jimplecute My feeble mind says I wrote this article 10+ years ago, but I can’t find it anywhere! So, let’s talk about fire ant control. Fire ants are a great nuisance in our yards and gardens, and there are several ways to control them with numerous dangerous chemicals. There are,Continue Reading
Local Music Corner Micah S. White/ Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music if you feel like lacing up your dancing shoes and hitting the dance floor. If you do go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for differentContinue Reading
By Mark Allen Caddo Lake: The lake is starting to change! A lot of the bass are starting to transition from the spawning phase to their summer time patterns. You can still find some bass around the trees guarding fry. When fishing for these bass, try using a top waterContinue Reading
Note: The Lady Dawgs play tonight, Friday, May 3 at Mount Vernon Staff Reports The Jefferson Lady Dawgs continued their playoff run last week, defeating Daingerfield 9-8 and 11-2 last Thursday. Emma Galey drove in four runs on two hits to lead the Dawgs past Daingerfield. She started the gameContinue Reading
Staff Reports Giving back to the community and working to preserve Caddo’s natural beauty has caused Jeffersonian Stella Smith, a member of the Cypress Basin Texas Master Naturalist, to win the Texas Parks and Wildlife Region 6 Volunteer of the Year award. Since the Master Naturalists chapter was organized 15Continue Reading
By Tim Scallon, MS RDN LD/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist This month reminds us of Cinco de Mayo. Often mistaken as Mexico’s Independence Day, rather it commemorates Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. More popular in the US than in Mexico, Cinco de MayoContinue Reading
Hector Espino/Jefferson Jimplecute The Battle for Jefferson is back again with some exciting new twists. Event Coordinator Jim McIntosh wanted to bring a new and improved event for the attendees to look forward to. This year, attendees will get a chance to engage with the reenactors and are encouraged toContinue Reading
By Bobbie Hardy, Director One of the highlights of Pilgrimage is the annual staging of the Diamond Bessie Murder Trial, an adaptation of the last days of the 1877 trial in Jefferson of Abraham Rothschild for the murder of the Diamond Bessie. The trial captured national attention in its day,Continue Reading
See the Full story on Pilgrimage 2024 events: https://marioncoherald.com/2024/05/03/77th-pilgrimage-takes-place-this-weekend/ The Schluter House/602 E Taylor The Schluter House was built by Frederick Augustus Schluter, one of the first six settlers in Jefferson. The land was purchased in 1847 and construction began in 1850, with completion in 1856. Mrs. Schluter chose theContinue Reading
See the Homes on Tour this weekend: https://marioncoherald.com/2024/05/03/pilgrimage-2024-homes-on-tour/ See About the Diamond Bessie Play: https://marioncoherald.com/2024/05/03/70thannual-diamond-bessie-murder-trial-play-takes-the-stage/ Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club proudly extends a warm invitation to all to join them for the 77th Historic Jefferson Pilgrimage, themed “The Heart of East Texas,” this weekend. As JeffersonContinue Reading
Jimplecute photos by Laura Allen JHS athletes help lift the weight room equipment to a temporary location last week as the floor at the high school field house is being replaced. Athletes moved the equipment to the stadium field house.Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Early voting started Monday but Jefferson’s mayoral candidates answered questions and spoke with about 40 residents last Thursday evening in a forum sponsored by the Jimplecute. As of end of voting on Thursday, only 73 out of over 1400 registered voters had cast a ballot.Continue Reading