Lucy Alfia
2022-11-04
August 17, 1938 ~ November 3, 2022 ervices for Lucy Alfia, 84, of Jefferson are pending at this time with Haggard Funeral Home.Continue Reading
Men’s Basketball hosts Arkansas Baptist for Homecoming
2022-11-04
The Wiley College men’s basketball team will play its 2022 Homecoming game against Arkansas Baptist College at 4 p.m. Saturday in Alumni Gymnasium. Live statistics will be available. Wiley College students can get in at no charge. Admission for everyone else is $10. This will be the Wildcats first homeContinue Reading
Women’s Basketball hosts Arkansas Baptist for Homecoming
2022-11-04
The Wiley College women’s basketball team opens its 2022-23 home schedule with its Homecoming game against Arkansas Baptist College at 2 p.m. Saturday in Alumni Gymnasium. Doors will open at 1 p.m. Admission is free for Wiley College students and $10 for everyone else. Live statistics will be available. TheContinue Reading
Today in Texas History: November 4
2022-11-04
1906: Dance Queen is Born On this day in 1906, Gussie Nell Davis was born in Farmersville, Texas. She went on to gain fame as the organizer and leader of the Kilgore Rangerettes, the innovative dance-drill team at Kilgore College. First performing in 1940, the group achieved international recognition underContinue Reading
Gardening News: This and That for November
2022-11-04
By David Wall When mums finish blooming and start turning brown, there’s always the question of what to do with them during winter. Well, take a look at the shrub base. There should be shoots emerging at the base of each flowering stalk. These are next year’s stems. So, leaveContinue Reading
JANICE FULTON
2022-11-03
Janice Rose Fulton went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2022. She passed away quietly at home from heart failure, with her family gathered to say goodbye. Jan was the daughter of Carl and Opal Clayton. She was born July 2 1935 in Linden, TX. She was theContinue Reading
Men’s Basketball falls to Central Baptist
2022-11-03
CONWAY, Ark. – The Wiley College men’s basketball team had a field goal drought at the inopportune time as it fell 78-62 to Central Baptist College Monday at A.R. Reddin Fieldhouse. The Wildcats (0-1) drop their season opener for the second straight season. They were outshot 47-40.3 percent. Wiley CollegeContinue Reading
Volleyball vies for first GCAC Championship
2022-11-03
The Wiley College volleyball team heads to New Orleans to compete for its first Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Championship beginning with a first round matchup against Rust College at 7 p.m. Friday in Dillard University’s Dent Hall. The games will be broadcast on HBCU League Plus which is free toContinue Reading
Davis wins GCAC Player of the Week
2022-11-03
After leading the Wiley College women’s basketball team to its first season-opening victory since 2018, Kaitlyn Davis was voted Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Week for October 24-30. Davis scored a career-high 26 points to help the Lady Wildcats to a 75-60 victory over Jarvis Christian University. It’sContinue Reading
Today in Texas History: November 3
2022-11-03
1891: High bridge sees its dawn over the Sunset Route On this day in 1891, construction began on the Pecos High Bridge in Val Verde County. Completed in early 1892, this structure was actually the second bridge built to serve trains traveling on the Southern Pacific’s Sunset Route, and theContinue Reading
Texas Dept of Insurance: Tips to buying a health plan—and getting what you want
2022-11-02
Are you looking for health insurance for your family? Some timely shopping tips: If you’re using HealthCare.gov, note these deadlines: You have until December 15 to sign up for coverage that starts January 1. You have until January 15 to sign up for coverage that starts February 1. If you areContinue Reading
Today in Texas History: November 2
2022-11-02
1940: Cowboy poet goes home On this day in 1940, the cowboy “poet laureate,” Lysius Gough, was found dead at his home in Amarillo. His latest poem, still scrolled in the typewriter, was appropriately titled “Gone.” Gough, born in Lamar County in 1862, was a man of diverse talents andContinue Reading
Today in Texas History – November 1
2022-11-01
1866: Like joins like as Belle Starr marries horse thief Jim Reed On this day in 1866, Myra Maybelle (or Belle) Shirley, better known as Belle Starr, married outlaw Jim Reed. Reed eventually became involved with the Younger, James, and Starr gangs, which killed and looted throughout Texas, Arkansas, andContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – October 30 –November 5, 2022
2022-10-31
Bowie County Camp County Cass County Harrison County Panola County Titus County Upshur County Editor’s note: This is a schedule of work being planned for the dates noted above. Weather conditions and unforeseen problems can cause delays or cancelation of work. For more information about construction projects,Continue Reading
Downtown Trunk or Treat Postponed
2022-10-27
Sharon Goolsby let the Jimplecute know that due to an 80% chance of rain on Saturday, the Trunk or Treat on the Bayou has been postponed until November 5. “The kids will still have a chance of dress up again and have fun,” Goolsby said.Continue Reading
Capital Highlights
2022-10-24
Early voting begins Oct. 24 Early voting in the Nov. 8 general election begins Oct. 24 and runs through Nov. 4. Applications for voting by mail must be received by Oct. 28, according to the secretary of state’s office. Texans are eligible to vote by mail if they are 65 or older; sick or disabled; are expected to give birthContinue Reading
WOJO to have fall social
2022-10-23
The Women of Jefferson will hold a social from 5-7p at the Black Swan. Admission is $20 and covers appetizers, entertainment and complimentary beverages.Continue Reading
Fall Fest Fun
2022-10-22
Local youth enjoyed Fall Fest on October 15 at the Jefferson High School practice field.Continue Reading
Our Town
2022-10-22
Music 1852 on Austin • Oct. 21: Grey Daddies • Oct. 29: Paul Thorn All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s • Oct. 22: Rewind Band 9p-1a • Oct 29: Monster Mash with 8 Track, Costume Contest Haywood House • Oct. 21: John Ford Coley, 7p Meetings • ChamberContinue Reading
Planning and Zoning selects officers
2022-10-22
They newly reformed Jefferson Planning and Zoning Commission held their first meeting in five years Tuesday night prior to the regular meeting of the City Council. The P&Z meeting was chaired by Mayor Rob Baker who explained he was there long enough for the board to elect officers. “Going forward,Continue Reading