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By Hunter Bonner  My name is Hunter Bonner, and I am your newly elected Marion County Republican Chairman.  I was elected in the primary election on March 5, 2024 and my term will last through State Convention in 2026. When I decided to run for County Chairman, I did soContinue Reading

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Meetings Farmers Market The Jefferson Farmers Market is open and are accepting applications for those wanting to participate. The Cost is $25 for the entire season. They meet from 10a-2p every Saturday in downtown Jefferson just off Austin Street across from the Thomas Jefferson Park. For more information, contact DougContinue Reading

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New hardiness zone now in our area Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Gardeners need to double check their plants for the best growing area as the USDA recently announced changes to the Plant Hardiness Zone Map, and Jefferson saw a change in our “Hardiness Zone”. Jefferson moved from 8a to 8b. ThisContinue Reading

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Staff Reports The Jefferson Tourism Board approved funding to assist Don and Francene Rainey’s newest event, the Historic Jefferson Piney Woods Dual Sport Adventure Ride, set for November 1-3. Dual Sport riders are motorcyclists who have bikes outfitted for both off-road and street-legal riding.  “Dual sport is a hybrid bikeContinue Reading

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Rick Smith, Columnist I’m hard pressed to name a favorite color. I like bold, eye-catching colors. But I usually wear black. I like black. Blue jeans. Black shirt. Black boots. I’m good to go.  Black suit, black Oxford dress shoes, white shirt, and the razzle dazzle of a red tie.Continue Reading

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Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin!!! Grits are about as southern as it gets. Originating from native Indians and slowly making its way into the antebellum kitchens of the south.  Grits are made in many different fashions, some as unique as the people that make them and the cultures, theyContinue Reading

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Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players is looking for some young talent to shine the spotlight on during July. Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players is planning to find enough “little Elvises” for an upcoming presentation near to the July 4th celebration. The thespian group generally does a musicalContinue Reading

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David Wall/Contributing Writer Thistles are a great attraction for pollinators.  The flowers are very attractive, have a fuzzy purple bloom, and the plant has several medicinal qualities. On the other hand, they’re as tough a weed as you’ll find anywhere.  Their tap root is known to go down as far asContinue Reading

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Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute On a quiet evening the day after Christmas, a sudden fire broke out at the historic Steamboat Inn in Jefferson, Texas, owned by Lana and Alex Mushik. The inn, known for its charm and hospitality, faced a devastating loss but is now on a path to recoveryContinue Reading

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Rick Smith/Columnist She was a frugal chef. Not by choice though. She managed to put three homemade meals on the table every day. No easy task. She cooked with her soul, using simple ingredients. Her food was delicious, and if it wasn’t, it was because she was working out theContinue Reading

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Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get Shakin!! Let’s face it y’all it’s getting hot. Cooking in the southern kitchen this time of year isn’t the most pleasant BUT with all the fresh garden veggies coming in it’s hard not to enjoy them while we can. Here’s one of my favorites andContinue Reading

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Tim Scallion/Nutritionist With summer upon us, the time for family gatherings and picnics is here. Recently, I shared with you a recipe for German Potato Salad. It seems appropriate then to follow with the style of potato salad with which we Americans are most familiar and which is a traditionalContinue Reading

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Press Release Please come to our Great Benefit Festival with lots of family fun from 11am to 7pm Saturday, June 8 at Ore City Park, Pole Barn and Community Center!  Enjoy lots of Great Food including pulled pork, hot dogs, and more! Don’t miss the Live Music including Joyful Noise,Continue Reading

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Demonstrate and Profess the Good News! Lynnett Arielle Rabbi, Bethel Temple Fellowship “The problem is that they haven’t all paid attention to the Good News and obeyed it. For Isaiah/ Yesha’yahu says, Lord/ Adonai, who has trusted what He has heard from us? So, trust comes from what is heard,Continue Reading

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Big Cypress Corvette Club held their annual Corvette Rally last Saturday in downtown Jefferson. Approximately 80 cars were on full display. Organizer Hollis Shadden said it was fewer than expected, but the weahter most likely impacted some visitors. Saturday things held sunny until mid-afternoon rains appeared.Continue Reading

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Members, deacons, and area pastors came together last weekend to help build the interior of Lake O’the Pines Baptist Church’s new building. They still have lots to do, bu are working every weekend until it’s done. Jimplecute photos by Laura AllenContinue Reading