By Jared Cowgill, Bethel Baptist Church I can readily recall my call to ministry. It was Summer after my freshman year at Atlanta High School and my home church just got a new pastor, Claude Crocker. I remember being excited to both return to church and to meet our newContinue Reading
A beautiful double rainbow overlooked the meeting of Jefferson Community Center board members, Jim Finstrom, Elmer Jackson and Gene Williams as they met with Adopt-A-Cop board members, Peggy Walker and Francene DePrez, to discuss the upcoming Jefferson Community Law Enforcement Partnership meet and greet. The event is scheduled atContinue Reading
The Jefferson Carnegie Library recently announced the hiring of Sandra Spencer (center). She will serve as the Youth Services Coordinator. Her responsibilities include initiating, planning, managing and providing services to children and youth in Marion County. Spencer has an extensive background in education at all levels and is eager toContinue Reading
The Jefferson Carnegie Library will author Tamra Bolton on Thursday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. A Blessed Life – One World War II Seabee’s Story was written by veteran Stuart McAnally’s daughter, who conducted 34 interviews to ensure historical accuracy. The book not only gives you little known historical factsContinue Reading
The next Jefferson Historical Museum Quarterly Lecture program is set for Thursday evening, October 21, for what is sure to be an interesting time. Leah Cooper will present the program “The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Texas.” This coincides with a traveling exhibition that will be at the museum this monthContinue Reading
The word “anti” means in opposition to, thus anti-christ would be in opposition to Christ. Is the antichrist a person? The antichrist is an organization, namely, the papacy. The words “eyes of a man” in Daniel 7:8, however, do point to a leader. Revelation 13:18, speaks of a man withContinue Reading
This week the Jimplecute took a call from Mishka, a Bermudian musician and singer/songwriter. He plays Friday night at 1852 on Austin Street. He’s a traveler and sailor at heart; his lyrics and sound are deep reflections of the reggae roots soul and consciousness of the Caribbean culture in whichContinue Reading
The Marion County 4H Club recently voted Marion County Law Enforcement Officers by purchasing a yard sign. They also plan on delivering “goodie boxes” to the Jefferson Police Department and Marion County Sheriff’s Department to show their appreciation. If you or your organization are interested in purchasing a yard signContinue Reading
The Marshall Symphony Orchestra will return to the stage of the Baker Auditorium at East Texas Baptist University on Saturday evening, September 25, 2021 at 7 pm, kicking off its 70th season of music making. The Platinum Season, as it’s called, has dedicated the opening concert to the music of the greatContinue Reading
Taking a stand on vaccine mandates, Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur and Marion County Sheriff David Capps issued a joint statement saying that county employees “will not be required by Marion County to adhere to any vaccine mandate or any other mandate that would infringe on your individual liberties andContinue Reading
By Ken Bridges “An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure,” is a popular English proverb. It has also become an important idea in medicine, to avoid major health crises by preventing them. As part of this, vaccinations have been part of health in the state for manyContinue Reading
The Jefferson Lions Club received the Otstott Distinguished Organization Award during the Marion County Chamber of Commerce’s Golden Nail Gala this past Saturday evening. “Our club is grateful for this honor and pledges to continue serving Jefferson and Marion County.”Continue Reading
By Dan Eakin It was not by coincidence that the the cross of our Redeemer did not stand alone on the hill of Calvary. There were two other crosses also there, to typify two distinct attitudes that all of the world would have toward the cross in the middle. OnContinue Reading
Magnolia Place EOM Named Magnolia Place’s employee of the month for August is Ashley Young, a CNA. Ashley is a very dedicated CNA. She is always willing to help out, she takes excellent care of her residents and goes above and beyond with kindness and care. She always comes toContinue Reading
By Sarah Gale What if homeroom was almost 9,000 miles from your actual home? Three international students from Eastern Central Africa who are studying at Jefferson Christian Academy, are very familiar with that feeling. Whitney Ogwoka is from Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. She boarded a plane, for theContinue Reading
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Workforce Commission are launching a public awareness campaign focusing on the statewide need for personal care attendants who help people with disabilities live independently in their own homes and communities. “These jobs change lives for both the peopleContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/ Contributing writer Gov. Jimmy Allred became governor of Texas in a desperate time for Texas. The Great Depression created many hardships for families and crippled state finances. Though he had met with several defeats and reverses in his life, Allred’s persistence guided Texas in a difficult time andContinue Reading
Seth Buckner/ Heritage Baptist Church Jesus said in Matthew 5:4, “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” This coming Saturday marks 20 years since that fateful day that changed our lives so dramatically. We all remember where we were on 9-11-01. I had just graduated from seminaryContinue Reading
Atticus Upton Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute Being in a rural East Texas town, access to blues and jazz artists is challenging to say the least. The few local bars and restaurants who put on jazz or blues shows in the surrounding area are all also 21 and up facilities, so that isContinue Reading
VFW Fish Fry The Monthly 1st Saturday Fish Fry at the VFW is this weekend from 11a-2p at the VFW bulding on US 59. Plate includes Fried Fish, Fries, coleslaw, beans, and a drink for a $10 donation. Desserts are available for a $1 donation. Dine in or Carry Out.Continue Reading