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

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

City of Jefferson

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

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 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