Alden Ho, Wheel Salt Ministries Everywhere you look today, you hear and read of everyones opinion. Some believe this, while others believe that, some say do this, while others say do that. Facebook is loaded with it, and if you’re like me, you may research things before you purchase toContinue Reading
To the Editor, The 38th Candlelight Tour of Homes® has come to its conclusion. What a year of variations around deep traditions! It was a very favored event and compliments were plentiful. The Historic Jefferson Foundation has every reason to be proud of this success! To James and Sharon GoolsbyContinue Reading
Austin Lewter, Jefferson Jimplecute When I first arrived in Jefferson 10 years ago, I was given a list of people to go meet on day one. At the top of that list was a lady named Mary Edmond. I was told if I needed to get anything done in Jefferson,Continue Reading
2020 took it’s last swing at Jefferson for the year as the Krewe of Hebe decided to postpone Mardi Gras in an emergency board meeting Wednesday evening. The annual even, this year scheduled for February 5-7, 2021, was pushed to 2022 by the Board of Directors in an emergency meetingContinue Reading
TxDOT’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign reminds drivers and passengers about the importance of wearing seat belts From TxDOT AUSTIN–With health and safety a top priority for millions of Texans, TxDOT reminds motorists of one of the simplest and easiest precautions everyone can take to protect themselves and their lovedContinue Reading
The KEEP ’EM SAFE, TEXAS initiative will consist of public education, outreach and public involvement activities to promote gun storage safety statewide. From TxDPS AUSTIN — The Department of Public Safety recently launched KEEP ’EM SAFE, TEXAS, a $1 million, two-year statewide campaign encouraging safe gun storage. According to theContinue Reading
TxDOT’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign reminds drivers and passengers about the importance of wearing seat belts From TxDOT AUSTIN–With health and safety a top priority for millions of Texans, TxDOT reminds motorists of one of the simplest and easiest precautions everyone can take to protect themselves and their lovedContinue Reading
Jett Forrest Dawson was born on November 10, 2020, to Ciera Thompson and D.J. Dawson. Jett weighed 6lbs 5oz and was 20 inches long.Continue Reading
Press Release from Big 7 Travel Global travel site Big 7 Travel has released the official list of the ‘25 Most Charming Southern Small Towns 2020‘. They discovered which towns across are the shining gems of the south. Jefferson came in at No.25, so we thought it might be ofContinue Reading
From Staff Reports On Saturday Marion County crowned Dymond Mitchell the 2020 Miss Marion County. Other crowned Royalty included: Tiny Miss Bristol Neuville, Little Miss Isabella Powell, Junior Miss Layla Neuville and Teen Miss Amirie Prior. Congratulations to all these young ladies. Other Photos from the EventContinue Reading
Photos from the 2020 Marion County Chamber of Commerce Taste of Jefferson. Photos by Laura AllenContinue Reading
The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club has chosen The Kennedy Manor as the Garden of the Month. Owners are Tommy and Tracey Engel. The spacious yard, along with the water garden is immaculate; filled with a variety of colorful flowers and Fall decorations.Continue Reading
The Jefferson Hotel held it’s Grand Opening Thursday afternoon by doing the traditional Ribbon Cutting with the Marion County Chamber of Commerce and then inviting attendees to tour the restored hotel. Over 50 people were present for the Ribbon Cutting, making this one of the largest turnouts in recent months.Continue Reading
The 53rd Annual Grubbs Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at The Golden Corral in Marshall, Texas – located on Highway 59 South before I-20. Lunch will be at 1 P.M Please call relatives out of town about the reunion.Continue Reading
Texans may think they know how to correctly install and use their children’s car seats, but nearly 60 percent of the time they’re used incorrectly. That’s why TxDOT is helping drivers keep their children safe on the road. TxDOT’s annual “Save Me With a Seat” campaign is hitting Texas airwaysContinue Reading
Your Jefferson Lions Club in action manning the concession stand for the Jefferson Homecoming game!!!! ROAR!!! Photo provided by Jefferson Lions Club.Continue Reading
A joint publication between the Marion County Herald and the Jefferson Visitor and Convention Bureau Board called Discover Jefferson & Marion County is now available! The 44 page booklet is being distributed to area merchants, bed and breakfasts and hotels now. The JCVB will be distributing it to the areaContinue Reading
By Shelia Langbartels, O.D. If you’re social distancing at one of the many beautiful lakes, rivers or bayous in East Texas, you may have noticed something – it is HOT! While we all enjoy getting our daily dose of vitamin D naturally from the sun, it is also important toContinue Reading