The Lazy Draft, relocated recently and opened their doors in their new location on Lafayette Street. Their newly expanded location offers over 3,000 sqft of western wear. They are also offering a “hat bar” where one can make their own hat. They are now located in the former Dr. A.J.Continue Reading
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute On a crisp November Saturday, the bi- annual History, Haunts, and Legends event converged in the Jefferson Visitor Center. Ghost enthusiasts, history buffs and thrill-seekers gathered for a day of lectures as well as accounts of apparitions as told by the scheduled speakers. The night, however, provided spine-tingling experiencesContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get Shakin!!!! Well it’s looking like “maybe” winter is slowly finding it way here. We asked on social media awhile back what recipes would you guys like to see. Y’all had some great ideas and some true southern classics perfect for this time of year. ThisContinue Reading
Local Music Corner Micah S. White/Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music. If you go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for different reasons. Thursday: 11/9 Friday: 11/10 Saturday: 11/11 Sunday: 11/12 Dining SpecialsContinue Reading
Several local law enforcement agencies and prevention advocates from Next Step CommunitySolutions’ coalitions are gearing up for the semi-annual DEA Take Back event to be heldOctober 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various locations across East Texas. “This event is the easiest and safest way to dispose ofContinue Reading
Th Quiet Zone Committee is seeking additional members to help them find all the facts necessary so Council can decide if they want to move forward establishing a railroad quiet zone in town. The Committee’s president Jim Stacey came to Council last week asking permission to expand the group fromContinue Reading
Jimplecute photo by Laura Allen Jayden Jenkins was named Miss East Texas during Saturday evenings festivities and pageant. Other winners include (photo below) Miss East Texas Duchess- J’la Lewis Miss East Texas Princess- Natalie McGriff Petite Miss East Texas- London Lohman Little Miss East Texas- Kailani Coleman Wee MissContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Fall Festivals Loud Noise A private event will be taking place starting at 6p Saturday evening at Diamond Don’s RV park. There will be fireworks and cannon fire, so be sure and keep your pets safe from running during the noise. Bigfoot Calling Johnson’s Ranch at CaddoContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson IS the Bigfoot Capital of Texas. Join this annual event in downtown Jefferson to learn all about the legendary beat that prowls the world. Guest speakers include Mireya Mayor, Daryl Colyer, Sybilla Irwin, Matt Pruitt, Shelly Covington-Montana and Ashlen Brown. According to the Texas Bigfoot Research Center,Continue Reading
Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer “Urkkkk……eeekk………slam!” This is the opening audio to one of radio’s most favorite mystery series, “Inner Sanctum.” Jefferson residents and visiting folks will once again be able to enjoy two of their most famous stories in the medium of live theater. The performances will take place at 7 pmContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer On Oct. 7, Israel was attacked by Hamas terrorists from the Gaza Strip. It was an act that horrified the world. Gunmen gunned down unarmed dozens at an outdoor concert, murdered elderly Holocaust survivors, and broke into homes to kidnap and slaughter civilians. The long list of atrocities committed cannotContinue Reading
Jefferson Rotarians honored senior Kristen Thomas this week as the Rotary Student of the Month. Kristen is a born leader and always strives to do her very best. She has excelled in volleyball and basketball since her Freshman year and has always been a starter, was chosen as student athleteContinue Reading
David Wall Yep, we’re well into the fall: a time when outdoor festivities get interrupted with multiple types of bees, wasps, and other assorted characters. As their food supply dwindles in late summer and early fall, they begin looking for alternative food sources. Additionally, it seems they are even moreContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin!!! I’m sure some of you have heard me say it, I’m no baker. It’s just never been my thing. I have a hand full of staple recipes that have gotten me through, and I’ve stuck to them. This recipe can be traced back toContinue Reading
Local Music Corner Micah S. White Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music. If you go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for different reasons. Thursday: 10/19 Friday: 10/20 Saturday: 10/21 Dining SpecialsContinue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson City Council approved the use of “water barricades” at Monday’s special City Council meeting. “I’m comfortable [with the water barricades],” said Jefferson Police Chief Florentino Perez. “I reviewed the complaint and issue that barricades that hold water pose a safety issue or concernContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Fall Festivals Alley Street Closure North Alley Street at the railroad tracks will be closed on Tuesday as Union Pacific asphalts over some of the older railroad tracks. The tracks will still be there for use, but they will be easier to maintain and create a muchContinue Reading
Jefferson celebrated National Night Out Tuesday at the Jefferson Visitors Center with first reponders and local businesses and organizations creating a family-friendly festival. The annual event, sponsored by Citizens for a Better Community, allows the public to interact with first responders and learn about what they do. There was alsoContinue Reading
The 10th Annual East Texas Burn Run is ready to ride next weekend, Oct. 13-15 in downtown Jefferson. Hosted by the Phoenix Organization of Jefferson and Brothers’ Keepers Motorcycle Club, both 501c3 organizations, the event promises to bring lots of fun to downtown. Come join the crowd for this wonderful cause.Continue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer History knows well the story of John Hancock, the patriot from the American Revolution whose name is featured prominently on the Declaration of Independence. But there is another John Hancock who had his own adventures in war and politics. This John Hancock would travel to Texas, serve as a judgeContinue Reading