Press Release The Cemetery Sista, led by Dr. Jennifer R. Blanks, is proud to share findings from their dissertation, Centering Cemeteries in Environmental Justice: Observing Community Connectivity in Historic Texas Black Cemeteries, which explored the preservation of African American cemeteries, with a focus on the Pyland African American Cemetery andContinue Reading
Feb 6, 1959 to Sept 18, 2024 Survived by: husband David Lee Applewhite, daughters Leigh Anne Applewhite and Tebora Sherriger, son Chris Stowe, sisters Rebecca Thornberry and Danica Moreland.Continue Reading
Press Release Longview, Texas – The Marlena Cooper for Texas House campaignannounced today that the campaign will be holding a media availability andpress conference. All members of the media and public are invited toattend.The availability will be held at 1113 N. Walcott St, Jefferson, TX at 10:00amthis coming Thursday, 17Continue Reading
Eastern Europe is coming to Jefferson in a special concert sponsored by Razom for Ukraine, a U.S. non-profit providing medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and the top advocate for the U.S.-Ukraine bilateral relationship. The group has partnered with the Friends of the Jefferson Arts and Cumberland Presbyterian Church toContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward laFleur issued a BURN BAN for all of Marion County at 2:36p October 9, 2024, and remains in effect until terminated by either the Texas Forest Service or the Commissioners Court. “Please note any outdoor cooking with charcoal grills will be above the ground, and/or enclosed.Continue Reading
Kenneth was born September 16, 1958 to Leon and Earlene Noiel in Jefferson, Texas. Kenneth accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. Luke Baptist Church. Later in life he attended Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Kenneth belonged to the Liberty Eylau High School Class of 1976. His professional careerContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson’s annual celebration of National Night Out on Tuesday drew record crowds again this year as the event moved to W.F. Lockett Stadium. Event Organizers Billy Ramsey, and Jefferson Police Department Chief Tino Perez were extremely pleased with the evenings success. The event has been held at theContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners got an updated look at the proposed spay and neuter voucher program proposed by Friends of Jefferson Animals along with a suggested “Intact Pet Permit” ordinance during Mondays regular meeting. FOJA representative Dina Carroll presented a voucher application designed to check forContinue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist He graduated from Santa Fe High School in Alma, MO, home of the Chiefs, the summer of 1981, a member of the National Honor Society and “one of the smartest kids in school.” He played football, basketball and sat in the first chair of the saxophone section. HeContinue Reading
Since the election of Patricia Finstrom as Mayor of Jefferson, her administration nearly from day one has been plagued with controversy. However, after a recent council meeting on Tuesday, September 24, is it abundantly clear that something must be done to end this reign of nonsense. Jeffersonians, and yes, evenContinue Reading
Dan Police was born on February 8, 1967, in Hughes Spring, Texas. He was the beloved son of Pinkie Lee and Edward Police. On September 24, 2024, at the age of 57, Dan was peacefully called home while at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He received his education at JeffersonContinue Reading
Staff Reports For a quarter-century, Metropolitan Jeffersonian Club (MJC) has been dedicated to serving the Jefferson community with unwavering commitment and passion. Their journey has been marked by meaningful contributions and lasting impact, from providing scholarships (Bernice McCurry Burton Memorial Scholarship) and school supplies to the students of Jefferson ISDContinue Reading
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Caddo Lake is a place filled with beauty, mystery, and memories for many families who have lived along its shores for generations. It’s also the setting for a delightful new children’s book called Caddo Lake: The Man They Call Paw Bear and the Brim Queen, written byContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’ and head to the woods… My favorite time of year growing up, squirrel season! I got to spend quality time with my dad, he would even surprise me at school to check me out early for an afternoon hunt. As bad as I was,Continue Reading
Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 For the Week of October 4-10 Aries: This week, relationships take center stage for Aries, encouraging meaningful conversations with those close to you. A desire for deeper connections may arise, especially with someone who shares your values and futureContinue Reading
Mark Koehn from Upsala, Minn., dropped by Jefferson on Monday evening on his way to High Point Island, Texas. Mark is driving his father’s 1940 Farmall M tractor from the Canadian border to the Gulf to raise money for Future Farmers of America Alumni organizations. He rides at about 16mphContinue Reading
Haley Stringfellow of Harleton has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Summer 2024 Dean’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time statusContinue Reading
Senior Student of the Month Rotary Club of Jefferson honored Aiden Cooner as the Senior Student of the Month for September. Aiden is a Senior at JHS and is the son of Justin and Summer Cooner. Aiden strives every day to be an example for others in and outside ofContinue Reading
Tim Scallon, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist As we approach the holidays or as I have often referred to them, “The Eating Season,” I find myself looking for something different; something classic; tasty yet quick and easy to make; a dish that is both rustic and upscale to serve guests or family. Continue Reading
George Otstott, far right, talks with Jacque Jovic, of KTAL Channel, on Tuesday as he presents the Geaux 4 Kids program a check for $8,250 raised in Marion County. The program provides a duffle bag filled with blanket, pillow, and other items children entering the foster care system can useContinue Reading