Jefferson residents braved the wet weather to partake in Christ Episcopal’s annual Spaghetti Supper last Monday. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur was in charge of cooking the noodles. He cooked over 16 pounds in 35 minutes.Continue Reading
Courtesy Photos Congratulations to our High School and Junior High School Winterguard teams. The High School team placed 1st in their division and Junior High placed 3rd! Both groups brought home a trophy for their hard work.Continue Reading
Congratulations to these JHS students who have advanced to the DECA state competition which will be held in Houston February 15-17. Pictured are: Alaysia Durden, Allyssa Willie, Ameerah Roland, Decorian Blanton, Eden Hopes, Hayden Shields, Jayda McNeil, Kali Grogan, Kalina Jeffley, Krina Desai, Maia Cooper, and Xavier Brown-Robinson. Continue Reading
Wendy’s Empowers Entrepreneurs Through Build-to-Suit Development Fund in Jefferson Brand Implements Strategic Expansion Plan that Lowers Costs and Increases Support for Potential Franchise Owners in Jefferson TEXAS – The Wendy’s Company has announced plans for theJefferson market as part of its franchise recruitment initiative, Own Your Opportunity, utilizing its Build-to-Suit development fund to accelerateContinue Reading
Staff Reports “Rain, Sleet, nor Snow” might not stop the U.S. Postal Service, but it put a damper on weekend activites. The three-day weekend for many Marion County residents turned into a cold extra-long holiday as freezing temperatures, combined with a mix of snow and sleet on Sunday and MondayContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer For the adventurers and dreamers of the world, there are no limits. Wiley Hardeman Post was born on his parents’ cotton farm near Canton in November 1898. He was born on a farm with no electricity in a time when airplanes were still just a dream, but within a few years,Continue Reading
Elwood Watson/Columnist Donald Trump is on track to once again secure the Republican presidential nomination, as he did in 2016. No surprise here. Anxiety and weariness are ever-present in the run-up to the November 2024 election. There is intense speculation on how Trump and his cult-like band of sycophantic followersContinue Reading
Michael Reagan/Columnist I heard there was another Republican presidential debate this week. I didn’t watch it – I’ve suffered enough, thanks. I don’t care how few political masochists tuned in to CNN Wednesday night to watch Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis engage in another meaningless debate. I don’t care whoContinue Reading
Margaret C. Hunt, who loved being called “Meme” by her grand- and great-grand children, departed this life on January 13, 2024. She is preceeded by her parents, Maynard R. and Thema A. Knapp and beloved elder brother Donald. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Gary; SonsContinue Reading
First Grade – All A’s Greyson Abernathy, Chole Cloninger, Addilyn Fowler, Karter Grigsby, Ivy Irving-Williams, Charlee Loeffler, Kery Mauldin, Jacob Morrow, Amelia Owens, Conor Schoenthal, Brynleigh Adair, Za’Marion Armington, Korbyn Barnes, Madelyn Biddy, Skylar Byrd, Peyton Harris, Augustus Hitchcock, Deon Hopkins, Jr., Maybreigh Lindley, Camdyn Sapp, Savannah Snead, Trey’Veyonte Swinson,Continue Reading
Kim Shaw/Courtesy Article It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I announce my candidacy for Marion County Republican Chairperson. My husband Steve and I are so proud to call Marion County home. We have a historic home in Jefferson which we have opened up to participate in the CandlelightContinue Reading
David Wall/Contributing Writer If you’re looking for a “different” large (as in huge!) tomato with great flavor, then perhaps the Mortgage Lifter is a plant you should consider. It’s an indeterminate, open-pollinated, heirloom tomato producing fruit weighing up to 2.5 pound that will produce until frost! The plant has a pinkish-red beefsteak-shapedContinue Reading
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Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get Shakin’ We started last week with Easy King Cakes to kick off the Mardi Gras season. As promised, we will keep it rollin’ every week like a float headed down Main Street from now until Fat Tuesday. This week’s Tips and Tales includes one ofContinue Reading
Staff Reports February 15, 16 and 17, Golden Gloves Boxers from all over East Texas and northwest Louisiana will be converging in Longview at the Exhibit Center, 1123 Jaycee Drive. Officially sanctioned by Southwestern Association of USA Boxing, this event series will be three evenings of exciting competitive championships withContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur announced on Facebook all county offices will resume regular office hours tomorrow, Friday, January 19. JISD announced via their ParentSquare app and online that “Classes will resume at Jefferson ISD at regular hours Friday, January 19th. Staff and Students are being notified to return atContinue Reading
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for December at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness. Continue Reading
Staff Reports The 8th Grade Lady Bullpups defeated Arp 51-25, to be the 2023-2024 District Champions. These young ladies and their coaches, Coach McCoy and Coach Vaughn, have worked extremely hard to earn the title 7th Grade Lady Bullpups also defeated the Arp Tigers last week 36-1.Continue Reading
Staff Reports 7th grade boys fought to the very end and lost a very good game against ARP 41-31. Top scorers of the game were: Cameron Thompson with 17 points; S’Josiah Mitchell with 6 points; Gage Morris with 4 points; Collin Hawkins with 2 points; and Richard Linwood Jr. with 2Continue Reading
According to the Parent Square notifications app they use, “Conditions remain very icy on the rural county roads in the district and are dangerous for busses to travel.” Per Coach Allen – Girls Athletic Coordinator, “We have moved our basketball games vs. Tatum to Saturday night. Girls will start atContinue Reading