Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Musicians and songwriters paint a picture of the world with their sounds, telling stories of joy and heartbreak and of beauty or sorrow. Country music is especially famous for sometimes combining all of those elements into one song as it has evolved over the decades. The ups andContinue Reading
In recent days, with all the suffering and dying around us mostly due to COVID and other diseases, I have spent a lot of time reading and thinking about Job in the Bible, and what we can learn from him. I realized that the book of Job has an amazingContinue Reading
Curtis Williams caught a 10.13lb Bass below the spillway at Lake O’ the Pines earlier this month. Williams regularly fishes below the spillway, and, according to Williams, it was the largest bass caught so far this year below the damContinue Reading
By David Wall You all know of the arch at St Louis, Missouri. Have you ever considered such an arch or arbor, albeit, just a teensy bit smaller, for the entrance to your flower or vegetable garden? Well, a simple or fancy plant you can use is the climbing rose,Continue Reading
WINNSBORO, TX – Winnsboro Center for the Arts presents Swedish musician Sofia Talvik at 7:30 pm March 16 at 200 Market St. Winnsboro, Texas. Talvik grew up in Sweden and her Scandinavian heritage has always influenced her music. Her 16-month tour across 37 states has moved her music closer toContinue Reading
Some of the entertainers for the Opera House Theatre Players fund-raiser, Chocolate Sunday, will be the local singing group. The Gospel Girls. Headed by Mary Spearmon, the group is composed of friends who all like to sing gospel in their churches and at other functions throughout the city. The ladiesContinue Reading
Consider these types of tax-smart contributions This year’s tax-filing deadline of April 18 is not that far off, but you still have time to make some moves that could favorably affect your tax returns. So, you may want to consider some tax-smart contributions. For starters, you have until the AprilContinue Reading
The Texas A&M University Wind Symphony, under the direction of DeKalb, TX native Dr. Timothy Rhea, will perform a free concert in Carthage High School’s new 2,100 seat Performing Arts Center on Sunday, February 26 at 2:00 p.m. The repertoire is an exciting mix of new and old compositions and willContinue Reading
Key Voting Dates The following are key dates for the 2022 Primary Election on March 1: Voter Registration Deadline Monday, January 31 Early In-Person Voting Begins Monday, February 14 Last Day to Return Mail-In Ballot Application Friday, February 18 Early In-Person Voting Ends Friday, February 25 Primary Election Day Tuesday,Continue Reading
Jeffersonians Joey Romano and Cynthia Simmons tied the knot this week in Las Vegas! According to a Facebook post, they were married at the “Little White Wedding Chapel.” Continue Reading
Rabbi Linda/Bethel Temple Fellowship Shalom and Happy New Year! New Years is a tradition about many things. For many people it is mostly a new start. To the Jewish people, the letter “Chet” is also the number 8 meaning life(new beginning). It is letting go of the past mistakes and rebellionContinue Reading
Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players (OHTP) are lining up gospel musicians, singers and superlative cooks for their annual Chocolate Sunday fundraiser set for Sunday, Feb. 13, at Christ Episcopal Church in Jefferson. The “Sweetest Sunday of the year” event is the only fundraiser that the thespian group holds each seasonContinue Reading
City Administrator Eric Kuykendall spoke to the Jefferson Rotary Club last week about what’s going on within the city government. Do you know of a street that needs repair? Plans are being made. Call your alderman and let them know where repairs need to occur. Kuykendall is picutred here withContinue Reading
It’s time once again for the Jefferson Historical Museum’s quarterly lecture series, and this time we have something very special in store for you. Several students from Pine Tree High School in Longview have been researching leaders from the African-American community in Jefferson over the years, and on Thursday 1/20,Continue Reading
By Ken Bridges The Civil War was a time of great chaos and terrible destruction. Hundreds of thousands of men fought on both sides. In Texas, the commander of one of the most famous Confederate divisions was John George Walker. Walker’s adventures, however, would take him far from Texas. WalkerContinue Reading
By Ken Bridges She grew up in a time when women almost never attended college, almost never spoke out on the issues, and certainly never voted. But one woman did all of them, and in the process, “Ma” Ferguson became one of the most unforgettable women in Texas political history. Miriam A. Wallace wasContinue Reading
Hollis Shadden, with assistance from the Big Cypress Corvette Club, donated 40 teddy bears to the Jefferson Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office to give out to children displaced due to tragedy. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur will present the gift to the County Commissioners for formal acceptanceContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Many great cities have risen or fallen in the United States. Some have prospered and grown to become huge metropolises while others never came into focus or just faded away. In many cases, the future success of these cities was the result of the work of oneContinue Reading
Shalom Chaverim There is a true story about God giving the world the greatest gift ever. God gave us His Son Yeshua the Messiah; redeemer of our souls. How do I know it is true? Yeshua is truth. I had a personal experience with Him when I was lost, lonely,Continue Reading
Volunteers from the Krewe of Hebe and Jefferson High School met at Walmart in Marshall earlier this week at shopped for hours to benefit Toys for Tots. The toys bought were transported back to Marion County where they were bagged for local kids in need. Volunteer shoppers in Rosanne Bumgarner,Continue Reading