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
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin!!! Well, here we are y’all, summers dying down and the shorter cooler days and crisp cool nights are on their way.. Here in the south, I’m seeing trucks headed to the woods, the last hay being brought in from the fields, fall decor goingContinue Reading
David Wall NOTE: This article written for vegetable gardens, not pasture-land. Several years ago, a local land owned was showing his 200 acres of pasture land and mentioned he wanted to invest in a goat herd because of all the goat weed on the property. He wasn’t happy to learn that goatsContinue Reading
Stanford Brantley, left, shows the “Queen Bee” to Brianna McAlister and Matty Duncan last week. A small swarm of honeybees had stopped over in front of Auntie Skinnners. Brantley moved the bees to a new hive and location. McAlister and Duncan both work for Auntie Skinners. Continue 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: 10/5 Friday: 10/6 Saturday: 10/7 Sunday: 10/8 Dining SpecialsContinue Reading
Tourism Board President Colleen Taylor and Sherry Mask worked last week to put out new trashcans around downtown earlier this week.Continue Reading
Susan Anderson/Contributing Writer The fourth annual Becca Anderson Memorial Rodeo, held this past weekend, delivered on entertainment, kid participation and rodeo action. The pro rodeo, the major fundraiser for the Becca Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program, brought in contestants from Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Each year, the riderless horse tributeContinue Reading
ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is excited to announce the 2024 Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest is open for submissions. The Fish Art Contest, which is accepting entries until Feb. 28, is part of an international conservation education program designed to foster youth interestContinue Reading
Courtesy Photo New Miss MARION County Krina Desai is crowned by 2022 Kylie Neuville. Continue Reading
Meetings School Dates Coat Drive The Jefferson Rotary Club will be holding a Coat Drive starting October 1. Last year the group provided 50 coats for kids in the area and they are hoping to double that number this year. The drive will run through December 1. National Night OutContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Becca Anderson Memorial Rodeo Committee are very excited and proud to announce Miss Maybreigh Lindley of Jefferson has been crowned their very first Jr. Princess. The six-year-old, daughter of Shelby and Morgan Lindley, will be present this weekend at the 4th annual memorial rodeo to assist withContinue Reading
Jefferson and Marion County will join neighborhoods throughout the state to celebrate National Night Out, Tuesday, October 3. The annual event invites everyone to come meet and interact with the first responders who help protect and serve our community. The event will run from 5:30-8p at the Jefferson Tourism andContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer David G. Burnet became the President of the Republic of Texas on March 17, 1836, days after the new nation’s birth. His position was only an interim position, but the 47-year-old New Jersey native was overwhelmed with reports of military defeats and retreats. The newborn republic may not have survived. Burnet had not been electedContinue Reading
Kristi Bullock, owner of The Hive, opens a present she received during the local coffee, scones and lunch spot’s 1-year Birthday celebration on Tuesday.Continue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’ and head to the woods!! My favorite time of year growing up, squirrel season! I got to spend quality time with my dad, he would even surprise me at school to check me out early for an afternoon hunt. As bad as I was,Continue Reading
The Marshall Symphony Orchestra will kick off its 2023-2024 Season with Voices 4.0 Reunion Concert Rewind that will take place on Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. at the Dewey Dossett Woodlawn Arena, in Marshall and three Jeffersonians are headlining. Miriam Black, Tim Goff, and Wes Hamilton are all set to perform.Continue Reading
David Wall/Contributing Writer Twelve or so years ago, a local rancher brought in a small twig and had a question. He couldn’t figure out how the twig, had a girdling circle cut nearly all the way through it. Further examination confirmed the perfect girdling circle. Finally, someone with more experienceContinue 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: 9/28 Friday: 9/29 Saturday: 9/30 Sunday: 10/1 Dining SpecialsContinue Reading
