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JISD students returned to the classroom on Wednesday. Some last minute announced changes to parent pickup and drop off procedures caused some concerns for parents but school started on schedule. Photos are courtesy submissions. Be sure and watch for school zones while traveling.Continue Reading

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The Jefferson High School Class of 1969 celebrated their 55th Reunion recently at Joseph’s Riverport BBQ. Attending the reunion were: Front row L-R: Sandra McMahon, Marsha Henson, Diana West, Jerri Mullins, Dickie Bockman, Lonnie Koontz, Don Walters; 2nd Row L-R: Tom Haggard, Bruce Bradley, Gay Thompson, Gary Fant, Jimmy Durrum,Continue Reading

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Ken Bridges/Columnist Success is never a straight line. Gail Borden’s story is how an Indiana farmboy with almost no formal schooling went from being a Texas revolutionary and editor to a celebrated inventor and wildly successful New York factory owner.  The calm and curious man nurtured not only revolution in Texas but a revolutionContinue Reading

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Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 The planets, sun, and moon are constantly moving and influencing each other, and their patterns affect life on Earth.  Astrology helps us understand these patterns and how they guide us. The changing seasons are a clear example of thisContinue Reading

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David Wall/Contributing Writer The weather this year has played havoc with honeybees. First, way too much rain and lower than normal temperatures.  Now, not enough rain and too much heat.  Both conditions deter honeybees from foraging.  Pollen is solidifying on flowers, making it very difficult to obtain. It’s just not a good time to beContinue Reading

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Annual YNOT Awards recognize efforts, contributions of Jefferson organizations, actors Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer An enthusiastic group of theatre members and actors with the Opera House Theatre Players met for the annual membership meeting and acting awards on Saturday at Enoch’s Wine and Coffee in downtown Jefferson. President of the communityContinue Reading

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Chef Hunter Lee/Contributing Writer Let’s get shakin!!! As I see the kiddos returning to school, my social media is flooded with first day back to school pictures; I reminisce. I don’t have children but most of my friends do. I remember back to when I was young when their parentsContinue Reading