Jimplecute photo by Laura Allen Jefferson Coach Jeff Welch sponsored “Meet me at the Pole” at the high school again this year. The regular event allows students to gather at the flag pole before school starts for a moment of prayer.Continue Reading
Jefferson’s Varsity Volleyball team (12-18) had split results this week as they faced off against West Rusk and Elysian Fields. The West Rusk Raiders lived up to their names last Friday defeating the Bulldogs 12-25, 21-25, and 14-25 in district play. But the Lady Dawgs fought back hard against ElysianContinue Reading
Caddo Lake: The spinnerbait and chatterbait bite has really been doing well for us on our guide trips. Fishing in and around the edges of all the vegetation is the key for that bite. We have also been catching a lot of numbers of smaller bass in schooling areas aroundContinue Reading
Texas State Technical College recently welcomed 11 visiting seniors from Jefferson High School in Jefferson, Texas, to the Marshall campus. The students were divided into two groups and given an extensive tour of the campus and all of the programs it has to offer. Students from Jefferson High School haveContinue Reading
Cypress Bend Adventist Elementary School selects a Student of the Week throughout the school year. In September, the school has named Elyse Keller as their first student of the week for September 8. She represented the best character, showing kindness, politeness, and compassion towards others. She showed that she trulyContinue Reading
Graveside Services for Mary “Patsy” Dreesen 73, of Jefferson, Texas will be held Friday, September 29 at 11am at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Cass County with Rev. Sue Sullivan officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. An interment to follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery. A time of visitation willContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur officially lifted the county-wide burn ban at 9a Monday, September 25. The rain received over the weekend provided enough relief to lift the ban, which has been in effect for over a month. LaFleur still urged individuals who are burning to provide extreme care andContinue Reading
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Members of the JHS band, Colorguard, and Strutters went to North Western State University last weekend to participate in Youth Performers Day. They were able to perform with 50 students from other schools and the NWSU band during halftime.Continue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur and Americans for Prosperity Legislative Director Sam Sheets talked about the new $18 billion in property tax relief set to go into effect this year during a Lunch & Learn on Wednesday at 182 on Austin sponsored by AFP.Continue Reading
The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club has chosen the yard of Sharon and Mark Murray on Camp Street as the September Garden of the Month. The flower beds have a colorful display of flowers such as: periwinkles, cone flowers, Rudbeckia, and Abelia. Also, trees such as Magnolia, Red Crepe Myrtle,Continue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Tuesday night’s City Council meeting was more discussion than actual action, but those discussions were rife with council members expressing their views. Ward 3 Alderman Robin Moore led off the evening by stating that she would be abstaining and “not voting on building permits untilContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Marion County Chamber of Commerce recently announced three new members to their Board of Directors. Board members are elected by the Chamber membership. Zack Baldwin joins the Board this month. According to his profile, Baldwin is a proud Eagle Scout, native of Jefferson, and graduate of JeffersonContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates PAACC Meets The Pyland African American Cemetery Charter (PAACC) will hold it’s Annual Board of Directors meeting Saturday, September 23, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Pyland Cemetery. The Public is welcome. Contact us @ www.thepaacc.org Poinsettias The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club is pre-ordering Poinsettias for the Christmas Holidays. Plants are $18 each this yearContinue Reading
Staff Reports Do you have stuff collecting dust in your attic, garage, spare bedroom, or shed? Well, next weekend you get your chance to de-clutter and, hopefully, move your extra stuff to someone else’s house as the fall Citywide Rummage Sale, sponsored by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce kicksContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer It is every parent’s worst nightmare. And it is a tragedy that still haunts a small East Texas town. On one terrible day in 1937, a school building in New London exploded, killing nearly 300 children. The oil industry had transformed Rusk County in a very short time since oil was first discovered in 1930. Oil workersContinue Reading
Tom Purcell/Contributing Writer I suppose it was just a matter of time before casual dress hit the U.S. Senate. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has told the Senate’s sergeant-at-arms to no longer enforce the hallowed chamber’s informal dress code, which had required senators and their staffers to wear business attire.Continue Reading
Michael Reagan/Contributing Writer Thank God for Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana. I wish every major television and radio network in the country had covered what the smart and colorful Republican did in the Senate this week. As part of a hearing looking into the alleged threat to freedom posed byContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Marion County Resource Coalition is seeking volunteers to join their board of directors. “We are excited to announce an opportunity for passionate individuals to join our esteemed organization’s Board of Directors. Serving on our board is a unique chance to make a significant impact on our missionContinue Reading
