By Ken Bridges Two orphaned brothers headed west in search of adventure and a new life. The story is common in the annals of the frontier. In the case of brothers Francis and Thomas Lubbock of South Carolina, their story would play an important role in Texas History. Francis RichardContinue Reading
October 1, 1950 ~ October 13, 2022 A Celebration of Life for Margaret Hope Harkins D’Asto, 72, of Marshall, Texas will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 1pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Father John Himes officiating and under the direction ofContinue Reading
Jefferson Central Church announced this week that several churches in the Northeast Texas area have joined together to bring the 200th exhibit of Messiah’s Mansion to Jefferson. Messiah’s Mansion is a traveling exhibit offering free tours in English and Spanish, of a full-scale model of Moses’ Sanctuary, bringing to lifeContinue Reading
The Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) Cooperative Extension Program (CEP) Agriculture and Natural Resources (AgNR) Unit is providing mini-grants to provide financial assistance to minority landowners with short-term cash needs. CEP and AgNR realize the limited assets and challenges many minority landowners face. As a result, many have less accessContinue Reading
Senior class officers were announced at the ‘hunt the rabbits’/camo pep rally on October 14th.Ashton Williams/treasurer, Rachae Williams/secretary, Kenya Ross/president, Braylon Fortson/vice president.Continue Reading
1st Nine Weeks All “A’s’” First Grade Tyler Biddy, Luna Bennett, Braxton Breckenridge, William Dobbs, Ryder Gabriel, Kain Harmon, Catcher (Levi) Hitchcock, Madison Horan, E’Lexha Jones, London Lohman, Jacob Long, Christopher Madden, Madelyn Mears, Skylar Mireles, Melodie Moore, Wesley Morris, Peyton Munoz, Bristol Neuville, Carter Petersen, Dahla, Quada, Charlotte Randolph,Continue Reading
Each year, advocates, survivors, and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This fall, the Women’s Center of East Texas (WCET) is partnering with the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and other programs across the country in a national campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).Continue Reading
The Krewe of Hebe announced their 2023 Mardi Gras Upriver Royalty this week. Queen Gina Davis (left) will represent the Krewe of Friends. King Richard Turner will represent the Krewe of Procrastination. With Turner is 2022 Queen Darlene Keith.Continue Reading
On Tuesday, the Marion County Chamber of Commerce and Heritage Baptist Church hosted a roundtable discussion with invited citizens about the needs of Jefferson and Marion County with US Congressional candidate Judge Nathaniel Moran. Early voting begins on Monday.Continue Reading
Volunteers at the Gray community are installing a new shelter at the Gray Volunteer Fire Department. Continue Reading
Students at Country Day School enjoyed a visit this week from Smokey the Bear.Continue Reading
1852 on Austin took top honors at the 2022 Taste of Jefferson. Magnolia Place came in second. The annual event was delayed about an hour as participants waited for the much needed rain to clear out. Despite a smaller crowd, Chamber President/Director Paul Moore declared the event a success andContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur issued a burn ban for all of Marion County Thursday afternoon. Following Tuesdays Commissioners Court meeting LaFleur indicated that unless significant rainfall occurred a ban would be coming soon. The ban is in effect immediately and carries a $500 fine for violations.Continue Reading
Ernie Foust has 60 years of cooking This is a republication of a story which appeared in the Jimplecute on March 27, 2014 By Carla Bass Most people do well to stick with the same job for 25-30 years before retiring, but Ernest L. Foust of the Johnson Creek areaContinue Reading
Ernest Leonard Foust Jr, better known as Mr. Ernie, the beloved “BBQ Man” passed away at age 91, Tuesday September 20, 2022, peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones. Ernie was born December 17, 1930, in Sweetwater, TX to Ernest Leonard Foust Sr and Eloise Allen Foust. Mr. Ernie lovedContinue Reading
Pedestrian traffic deaths increase in Texas during fall and winter months AUSTIN – It will be more challenging to see pedestrians as days get shorter during the fall and winter months. That’s why TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” pedestrian safety campaign is kicking off National Pedestrian Safety Month today, remindingContinue Reading
There will be a free voucher spay/neuter event in the Visitor’s Center parking lot Thursday, October 6 from 5:00-7:30. Continue Reading
1856: First Polish church in America consecrated On this day in 1856, Father Leopold Moczygemba consecrated the first Polish Catholic church in the United States at Panna Maria, Texas. Father Moczygemba, a native of Silesia born in 1824, came to Texas in 1852 and began urging his fellow countrymen toContinue Reading
Happy Hippopotamus Daycare Academy-Jefferson Center, 1107 N. Walcott St., Jefferson, TX 75657, will hold an Open House from 5-7p.m. Friday. Take a look at their center and meet their staff. We will be a licensed Childcare center accepting Ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, and will be open Monday-FridayContinue Reading
1917: Rebel wife and diarist dies On this day in 1917, diarist Elizabeth Scott Neblett died in Anderson, Texas. “Lizzie,” born in Mississippi in 1833, grew up a southern belle in Grimes County and married William H. Neblett, a planter and aspiring attorney, in 1852. From 1852 until 1863 sheContinue Reading