Francene Rainey/Contributing Writer About 25-30 members of the East Texas Treasure Hunters Association gathered in Jefferson under the Diamond Don RV Park Pavilion to have some coffee, furnished by “The Hive”, as they braved the very wet rainy conditions on Saturday April 20. Nothing would keep them from the treasure.Continue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist People want what is owned them. Cousin Sharon had arranged home delivery of her hometown newspaper. Finances were never her area of specialization, but who doesn’t have an extra $3.75 a month, she asked herself. Well, she didn’t. She immediately started falling behind on payment. The youngster thatContinue Reading
Rabbi Lynnette Ariella, Bethel Temple Fellowship Teshuvah, (repent) for your redemption draweth nigh. “And when these things began to come to pass, then look up, and lift your heads; for you redemption draweth nigh.” —Luke 21:28Since the announcement of the return of the Messiah, many have said, “We areContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee As we inch closer to fresh tomatoes here in the south the more recipes you will see for them. To me they are one of the true blessings of summer Caprese salad? Who doesn’t love it? Well here’s a filling twist on a classic that would evenContinue Reading
Hector Espino/Jefferson Jimplecute Auntie Skinners serves as a staple for the community. Owned By Stan and Michelle Davis, the couple has brought a family welcoming to a popular spot in town. Auntie Skinner was originally opened by Joe and Louis Muller, naming the restaurant after the old Dixie Land songContinue Reading
David Wall/Jefferson Jimplecute My feeble mind says I wrote this article 10+ years ago, but I can’t find it anywhere! So, let’s talk about fire ant control. Fire ants are a great nuisance in our yards and gardens, and there are several ways to control them with numerous dangerous chemicals. There are,Continue Reading
Local Music Corner Micah S. White/ Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music if you feel like lacing up your dancing shoes and hitting the dance floor. If you do go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for differentContinue Reading
By Mark Allen Caddo Lake: The lake is starting to change! A lot of the bass are starting to transition from the spawning phase to their summer time patterns. You can still find some bass around the trees guarding fry. When fishing for these bass, try using a top waterContinue Reading
Staff Reports Giving back to the community and working to preserve Caddo’s natural beauty has caused Jeffersonian Stella Smith, a member of the Cypress Basin Texas Master Naturalist, to win the Texas Parks and Wildlife Region 6 Volunteer of the Year award. Since the Master Naturalists chapter was organized 15Continue Reading
By Tim Scallon, MS RDN LD/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist This month reminds us of Cinco de Mayo. Often mistaken as Mexico’s Independence Day, rather it commemorates Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. More popular in the US than in Mexico, Cinco de MayoContinue Reading
Hector Espino/Jefferson Jimplecute The Battle for Jefferson is back again with some exciting new twists. Event Coordinator Jim McIntosh wanted to bring a new and improved event for the attendees to look forward to. This year, attendees will get a chance to engage with the reenactors and are encouraged toContinue Reading
By Bobbie Hardy, Director One of the highlights of Pilgrimage is the annual staging of the Diamond Bessie Murder Trial, an adaptation of the last days of the 1877 trial in Jefferson of Abraham Rothschild for the murder of the Diamond Bessie. The trial captured national attention in its day,Continue Reading
See the Full story on Pilgrimage 2024 events: https://marioncoherald.com/2024/05/03/77th-pilgrimage-takes-place-this-weekend/ The Schluter House/602 E Taylor The Schluter House was built by Frederick Augustus Schluter, one of the first six settlers in Jefferson. The land was purchased in 1847 and construction began in 1850, with completion in 1856. Mrs. Schluter chose theContinue Reading
See the Homes on Tour this weekend: https://marioncoherald.com/2024/05/03/pilgrimage-2024-homes-on-tour/ See About the Diamond Bessie Play: https://marioncoherald.com/2024/05/03/70thannual-diamond-bessie-murder-trial-play-takes-the-stage/ Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club proudly extends a warm invitation to all to join them for the 77th Historic Jefferson Pilgrimage, themed “The Heart of East Texas,” this weekend. As JeffersonContinue Reading
Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players will present the staged reading of a comedy in a specially arranged Dessert Theatre at Taste of Caddo Restaurant on Saturday, April 27, for one performance only at 7:30 pm. According to theatre president, Marcia Thomas, the theatre is continually looking for locationsContinue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist “Live! Live! Live! Life’s a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death.” – Auntie Mame Time flew the day a jilted Juliet threw an alarm clock from a balcony at her phony-baloney Romeo moments after catching him in the arms of the nurse. Time flew onceContinue Reading
Local Music Corner Micah S. White Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music if you feel like lacing up your dancing shoes and hitting the dance floor. If you do go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for differentContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee Well it looks like summer is finally hitting the south, or as I write this it sure feels that way. This weeks recipe embodies all that summer goodness and also in true southern fashion they are dressed to impress. No matter if for a cocktail party orContinue Reading
David Wall/Contributing Writer For those who, for whatever reason, choose to cut the corn off the cob after cooking and before eating, holding on without burning or scalding you hand is always a problem. Fortunately, a simple, easy, and mess-free solution is to use an angel food cake pan. Simply place theContinue Reading
Marion County AARP met recently and Extension Agent Doug Weir talked about spring gardens and the importance of doing soil samples in order to fertilize plants properly. The group meets monthly and hosts discussions on a variety of topics.Continue Reading