V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Mother Nature was the real “outlaw” last weekend as regional storms, including some small hail on Saturday, keep participants, visitors away from the weekend’s activities. The annual Outlaw Nationals car show had it’s lowest turn out in many years, with only about 60 cars bravingContinue Reading
Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players will present the staged reading of a comedy in a specially arranged Dessert Theatre at Taste of Caddo Restaurant on Saturday, April 27, for one performance only at 7:30 pm. According to theatre president, Marcia Thomas, the theatre is continually looking for locationsContinue Reading
Elections are key to our government and way of life. But lately, elections are ugly. They’re doing more to divide people than brining them together. A common phrase these days is: “I don’t like either candidate, so I just won’t vote.” Voter turnout is already at an historic low ofContinue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist “Live! Live! Live! Life’s a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death.” – Auntie Mame Time flew the day a jilted Juliet threw an alarm clock from a balcony at her phony-baloney Romeo moments after catching him in the arms of the nurse. Time flew onceContinue Reading
January 24, 1946-April 20, 2024 Graveside Services for Coach Howard Thomas, 78, of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Wednesday April 24, 2024, at 2:00Pm in Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Mark Crimm officiatinag and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Leslie Howard Thomas was the only childContinue Reading
December 7, 1942-February 15, 2024 Gerald (Jerry) F. Cavalier came into this world on December 7, 1942. He left this life peacefully on February 15, 2024, surrounded by family. Jerry was born to Clarence Joseph Cavalier and Beatrice McKenzie Cavalier and spent his childhood growing up in Pontiac, Michigan, alongContinue 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
Chef Hunter Lee Well it looks like summer is finally hitting the south, or as I write this it sure feels that way. This weeks recipe embodies all that summer goodness and also in true southern fashion they are dressed to impress. No matter if for a cocktail party orContinue Reading
David Wall/Contributing Writer For those who, for whatever reason, choose to cut the corn off the cob after cooking and before eating, holding on without burning or scalding you hand is always a problem. Fortunately, a simple, easy, and mess-free solution is to use an angel food cake pan. Simply place theContinue Reading
Marion County AARP met recently and Extension Agent Doug Weir talked about spring gardens and the importance of doing soil samples in order to fertilize plants properly. The group meets monthly and hosts discussions on a variety of topics.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Despite the weekend weather running across the region, JHS students competed and placed at the Regional Track Meet. Josh Bittle placed 3rd in the 200 Meter, and was part of the team which took 5th Place in the 4×200. Other team members in the 4×200 included Ameron Bruce,Continue Reading
Jena (Candy) Kirkley Stennett Engle, 71, of Jefferson, Texas, passed away on March 15, 2024, in Jefferson, Texas, after complications of long-term health issues. Preceded in death by husband of 35 years, Steve Engle, 63, who died on February 5, 2024, after a year-long battle with cancer. She was bornContinue Reading
Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Despite a cloudy sky that held on for over an hour, the Great Jefferson Eclipse Watch got off to a good start with about 20 watchers who showed up at Jefferson’s Lions Club Park at Noon. By 1pm the clouds begin to move away and certified eclipseContinue Reading
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Salutes America July 4 events are back on track thanks to the Jefferson Tourism Board and Jefferson Economic Development Board (JEDCO) agreed to provide the necessary funding to replace the tables and tents which were recently stolen. Both entities met separately earlier this week. The KreweContinue Reading
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson has some new coaches joining the staff as Athletic Director Ty Taylor introduced Kevin Reaves, Stan Kimble, Kenneth Simmons, Blayden Reaves, and Tra Carson during Tuesday night’s school board meeting. “I’m excited about their contributions to the Jefferson athletic program,” said Taylor. “Students have already madeContinue Reading
Election Dates Meetings School Dates Birding Caddo Lake State Park is celebrating Birding Month with tours every Friday at 9a and 1p. Learn the basics of birding, search for common and rare birds, and play bird bingo. The location may vary, but Saw Mill Pond and Day Use areas willContinue Reading
Press Release The 24th Annual Outlaw Nationals Car Show is set for next weekend, April 19- 20 in dowtown Jefferson. The annual event is sponsored by the Phoenix Organization of Jefferson, a 501c3. “We want to thank the City of Jefferson, Members of the Council, and all business owners forContinue Reading
Rick Smith “The older I get, the more clearly I remember things that never happened.” Mark Twain I remember very well a conversation with Ms. Ellie twenty years ago. But before I wade into the deep end of that pool, you need a snippet of backstory. Born in the mid-50s,Continue Reading
Ken Bridges John Wesley Hardin was one of the most violent figures of a violent age. Born in Bonham to a Methodist preacher in 1853, he quickly moved to a life of crime. By the time he was 18, he killed perhaps eight people. This was only the beginning of a bloodyContinue Reading
Elwood Watson Thanks to the so-called culture wars, debates about events on college campuses are being employed as useful weapons for attacking the gradual democratization that has occurred in higher education since the 1950s. Those of us who are academics and see education as crucial should be alarmed at theContinue Reading