Leroy Richardson/Contributing writer A good battery on a car maintains its charge. Why is that so when simultaneously operating the radio, headlights, air conditioner, dashboard lights, USB ports, and the electric windows and seats? It’s the alternator. Once started, the alternator generates power to run the accessories on the vehicleContinue Reading
Downtown Jefferson streets were lined with Mazda Miata last weekend as Marion County welcomed the annual Miata Madness Event. Continue Reading
Jefferson Lions assisted Lion Mary Spearmon and her family to salvage some of her belongings from last week’s tornado. The club has applied for and received a grant from the Texas Lions Foundation for disaster relief in Marion County. Some club members will assist with furniture restoration on Tuesday. TheContinue Reading
Press Release KTAL Vice President & General Manager Mark McKay was honored with the 2022 Broadcaster of the Year Award from the Louisiana Association of Broadcaster’s annual Prestige Awards banquet. “I stand here because of all of the reporters and anchors and salespeople and the sales management team and allContinue Reading
Dan Eakin/Contributing writer In just a few weeks, on April 17, we will be celebrating Easter Sunday. Many Christians refer to this as “Resurrection Sunday” because it is a day in which we especially celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Over the years, ministers and othersContinue Reading
In a salute to the Oscar-winning music from the movies, Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players will present well-known percussionist and instructor, Anthony Robinson, in a concert of some of the greatest songs ever composed for films. The concert is fundraiser for the thespian group now in the 33rd season andContinue Reading
Shalom Chaverim If you are pressured with the cares of life, you are not alone! Many people are experiencing the same pressures. Our world has gone through many challenges in the past, and will continue to face challenges in the future. My concern, as a spiritual leader, is along withContinue Reading
Zachary Yeater, 12, of Baytown, Texas, caught this 11.8 lb. bass at Lake O’ the Pines on March 12. Zac was in town visiting relatives during Spring Break. Good job Zac!Continue Reading
Verna D. Matthews Contributing writer The Historic Designation Committee of Bivins, Texas, The Leek Creek Community, announced this week that that the St. Paul Cemetery has been awarded a Historic Designation from The Texas Historical Commission. The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is located in Austin, and Mark Wolfe is theContinue Reading
Leroy Richarson/Local Minister Is there any hope for humanity? War, racism, theft, rape, murder, abuse, genocide, pollution. What atrocities won’t humans execute? Humans have the opportunity to change their stages from birth to death if they desire. A way has been provided. “No man can know his true self, caught betweenContinue Reading
Marion County Chamber of Commerce presents its Wedding Expo from noon to 4 p.m. this Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Jeffersonian Institute, 120 E. Austin St. Wonderful resources/vendors will be available for brides-to-be, and their families to plan and dream about their long-awaited day. Florists, photographers, DJ’s, salon stylists,Continue Reading
Hunter Bonner/IT Professional This article is difficult to write, because it requires using language in a way that likely will offend. However, we as human beings need our little bubbles of false security busted. Why? Because only when that happens, we not only see how we were in fact wrong, butContinue Reading
Amy Montana Hitchcock recently won Best of Show in the Marshall Art League March Madness Art Contest for her “Fish on Ceramic” entry.Continue Reading
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