The annual Jefferson Jeep Show returns to downtown this weekend. Set for March 11 – 12, 2022, the event will kick-off Friday with Meet & Greet at 6 p.m. and Diamond Don’s RV Park. Car Entry Fee is $30 and all proceeds benefit local charities. Show & Shine is setContinue Reading
A new tradition comes back to downtown Jefferson next weekend. Texas Bigfoot Conference founder Craig Woolheater changed lanes last year and launched a brand new annual event in downtown Jefferson— the March Miata Madness. The Texas Miata Roundup has been hosted in alternating cites across Texas, but like many otherContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer The Old West became notorious for the violence that befell communities and individuals. Some individuals, however, acted as peacemakers. Jesse Chisolm, a merchant who developed a network of trading posts from Texas up to Kansas, became known for his mediation efforts and his efforts to expand commerce in the area. He was neverContinue Reading
Seth Buckner/Heritage Baptist Church A Dallas Cowboy fan was standing near the top row at AT&T stadium in Arlington, Texas. He was barely able to see the field from where he was, and all he could afford was in the standing room only section. Far below he noticed a vacant seatContinue Reading
2022 Mardi Gras Upriver Grand Parade Winners Best Mardi Gras Spirit Award (Non-Krewe Entry): Big T Construction – Steampunk Circus Howard Howard Artistic Award (Most Artistic Entry): Krewe of Friends – Steampunk Train/Hot Air Balloon Sam Bell Memorial Award for Best in Show (Overall Winner): Krewe of Fuquau – SteampunkContinue Reading
First United Methodist Church’s Annual Pancake Supper will be from 5-7p today at the Church Fellowship Hall. An Adult plate are $8 and Children under 12 are $4. Plates can be dine in or take out.Continue Reading
Virginia Pevey/First United Methodist Church Luke 9:28-36, (37-43a) Feb. 27 – Transfiguration Sunday In what context do we usually use the word metamorphosis? I remember science class, and we were talking about butterflies – the process of changing from a rather ugly wormlike caterpillar into the fragile but breathtakingly beautifulContinue Reading
By David Wall Our spring/summers for several years have given us heavy spring rains followed by flash droughts starting in June or July, and many yards are now in drought stratus even though it’s winter. Current patterns indicate a similar drought can be expected in this summer. While we tryContinue Reading
From Joey Romano, Edward Jones This year, you have until April 18 to file your taxes. So, you may want to meet with your tax professional soon to discuss changes that could affect you. For starters, if you took a coronavirus-related withdrawal from your 401(k) or IRA in 2020, youContinue Reading
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is restarting their “Ambassador Club” program and needs your help. Members of the group: Greet Visitors Promote Local Businesses Participate in Special Events Welcome New Chamber Members Attend Ribbon Cuttings Network with Chamber Members The program started several years ago and had members dressedContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer As of this writing, Ukraine and Russia appear on the brink of war. The deployment of thousands of Russian troops along the border of Ukraine has become the most serious crisis facing Europe since the end of the Cold War. If a war were to occur, it couldContinue Reading
Rabbi Linda/Temple Beth Fellowship Love has various definitions. Everyone has their definition of love. Psychology explains love as “emotions, behaviors, passion, commitments.” The University of Utah Health writes, “Western tradition is familiar with the Greek explanation of love Eros, Philia, Storge, Agape love.” GQ surveyed 889 people of all ages andContinue Reading
Jimplecute photo by Laura Allen Mayor Rob Baker and Darlene Davis were crowned the 2022 Krewe of Hebe Mardi Gras King and Queen during Saturday’s Mab Ball.Continue Reading
By Marcia Thomas Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players again produced the “sweetest Sunday of the Year” last Sunday when it presented Food for the Soul at Christ Episcopal Church in Jefferson. The chocolate recipe-making competition was in the Parish Hall of the church where tables were decorated using a Valentine’sContinue Reading
The St. Paul Church was organized in 1867 by newly freed slaves. Its first edifice being located on Cypress Street. T his plot of land was donated by Mr L.T .Gray and his wife Nancy. As the years progressed the worship has been held in several different locations. TheContinue Reading
Roy’s Rails is reopening on March 1, but under a new name: Jefferson Golf Carts. Earlier this year, Roy’ Richie’s shop was destroyed in a fire. He’s been operating out of a small building behind the old shop on Polk Street. As he bears the expense of reopening, he’s askingContinue Reading
By David Wall Most people looking for trees want something that will quickly grow very fast, get very big & wide, and provide a lot of shade. Yet there are those of us who might like something smaller but yet could provide shade on a smaller scale. Well, there isContinue Reading
Sixty-one die as steamboat burns February 12th, 1869On this day in 1869, sixty-one men, women, and children died when the sidewheel steamboat Mittie Stephens caught fire on Caddo Lake during a run from New Orleans to Jefferson, Texas. The boat had been plying the New Orleans-Red River route since 1866.Continue Reading
Austin Lewter Jeffeson Jimplecute As the nation pauses to celebrate Black History Month, the Jimplecute is behooved to tell the story of African Americans with Marion County ties who are busy creating some history of their own. A hometown success story returned to Jefferson last month to serve as theContinue Reading
Staff Reports Texas Sounds International Country Music Awards is moving to Marshall. The annual event, produced by East Texas Performing Arts (ETPA), has been held in Jefferson, Texas since inception. Now, as it approaches its decade anniversary, the decision has been made to move the 4-day event to Marshall’s newlyContinue Reading