By Rabbi Linda Chag Sameach! Happy Passover! It’s time to celebrate Passover; the biblical feast of the Lord. I would like to share a brief message of what Passover is about for the world. It is the greatest love story done for mankind. Our Creator loved us so much, that he sent his onlyContinue Reading
Contributed Story Five Marion County students have been named this year’s winners in the annual American History Essay Contest sponsored by the Martha McCraw Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Students were recently presented their award certificates and medals at their respective schools by Chapter Regent Meriam Blair. Continue Reading
This year’s City-Wide Rummage Sale will be Thursday, April 1st thru Saturday April 3rd from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day sponsored by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce. This is a FREE event this Spring, Open to local residents and business. The Chamber will be putting out a mapContinue Reading
By Joseph Byrum, Piney Woods Substance Abuse Coalition March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day; a time filled with parades, shamrocks, green clothing, and plenty of alcohol. But how did this centuries-old holiday evolve from a day to commemorate the patron saint of Ireland to the biggest beer-drinking holiday in theContinue Reading
By Alden Ho, Wheel Salt Ministries There are certain days that we are not supposed to forget, such as our own birthday, our spouses birthday, our children’s birthday, anniversaries and many others, but try as some might, many do forget these dates. But, what if I told you that thereContinue Reading
The Jefferson Tourism indicated they are willing to make Jefferson a State of Texas Certified Music Friendly Community as part of a program offered through the Texas Governor’s Office. Preston Taylor presented the program to the board and outlined the steps required to join. “When you read through the initialContinue Reading
By Poynter News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention disappointed a lot of people when it issued its new guidelines on what fully vaccinated people can now do safely. The CDC did not change its guidelines on travel, meaning the new guidelines are not a green light for youContinue Reading
Jefferson’s fundraising for charitable causes got a big boost this week, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Phoenix Organization of Jefferson, Rockhouse Productions, and Brother’s Keepers Motorcycle Club donated slightly over $85,000 to Camp I’m Still Me on Sunday, thanks to their events and the generous support of Jeffersonians andContinue Reading
Bruce Henry found a fun way of letting his daughters be creative and cleaning up the environment – one piece of iron at a time. The Marshall resident was in Jefferson on Wednesday to scout out the bayou for possible things he and his daughters can “mine” from the bottom.Continue Reading
Chocolate Sunday pushed to April The popular fundraiser for Jefferson’s community theatre, Chocolate Sunday, has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 18, at the city’s newest tourist attraction, the Hotel Jefferson beginning at 2 pm. The Opera House Theatre Players will have the entry blanks ready soon for the eventContinue Reading
By Sirrah Sprady There’s always a hopeful anticipation during the new year. The calendar changes, new resolutions and healthy habits commence, and we begin this process of “starting over,” pushing our proverbial “reset” button. However, 2021, much like 2020, seems to have brought with it some of the same troublesContinue Reading
By the Rev Leroy Richardson Covid-19 pandemic taught us the importance of physical touch as a part of the human experience. Loved ones died alone in hospitals and nursing homes. Sick parents and siblings experienced the isolation from family presence. Social distancing separated us from hugs, kisses, handshakes and otherContinue Reading
By Jeffrey L. McIntyre, President of Texas Utilities at SouthWest Water Company Note: SouthWest Water Company serves part of our readership. During a severe weather event when power systems and utilities are overwhelmed, you may experience disruptions in the reliability of your water service and potentially ruptured plumbing. While yourContinue Reading
By Rabbi Linda Many people will be celebrating Valentine’s Day, and the symbol the world sees is a heart for love. Movies and other entertainment fascinate the mind by psychological techniques such as Disney fantasy, Cinderella, and Prince Charming. It is easy to think one day I will grow up, fall in love, andContinue Reading
Mims VFD ladies auxiliary is sponsoring a Drive Through-Carry out only Fish Fry.Friday February 26, 2021, from 4 to 7pm or until sold out. Cost-by donation to support the Mims VFD.We are locate in the Mims community center 12727 Fm729, Avinger, Texas. on the north side of Lake o theContinue Reading
W/Photos Ok guys I’m totally late posting but we wanted to share our wonderful winners for our Mardi Gras contests!!! Mardi Gras Costume contest- Kyle & Elsie Mayden 
Best Mardi Gras Puppy costume- Laura Goldman & her precious pup
Best Mardi Gras Ride- Josh Qualls (y’all he made aContinue Reading
Team Bristow t-shirts for sale A t-shirt fundraiser is currently underway for Jefferson High School softball coach Robert Bristow. Bristow is currently hospitalized fighting COVID-19. The t-shirt sales are geared to help his family offset the incurring medical expenses. Bristow is the head softball coach at Jefferson High School. Shirts Continue Reading
