V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Tuesday night’s City Council meeting was more discussion than actual action, but those discussions were rife with council members expressing their views. Ward 3 Alderman Robin Moore led off the evening by stating that she would be abstaining and “not voting on building permits untilContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Marion County Chamber of Commerce recently announced three new members to their Board of Directors. Board members are elected by the Chamber membership. Zack Baldwin joins the Board this month. According to his profile, Baldwin is a proud Eagle Scout, native of Jefferson, and graduate of JeffersonContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates PAACC Meets The Pyland African American Cemetery Charter (PAACC) will hold it’s Annual Board of Directors meeting Saturday, September 23, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Pyland Cemetery. The Public is welcome. Contact us @ www.thepaacc.org Poinsettias The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club is pre-ordering Poinsettias for the Christmas Holidays. Plants are $18 each this yearContinue Reading
Staff Reports Do you have stuff collecting dust in your attic, garage, spare bedroom, or shed? Well, next weekend you get your chance to de-clutter and, hopefully, move your extra stuff to someone else’s house as the fall Citywide Rummage Sale, sponsored by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce kicksContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Marion County Resource Coalition is seeking volunteers to join their board of directors. “We are excited to announce an opportunity for passionate individuals to join our esteemed organization’s Board of Directors. Serving on our board is a unique chance to make a significant impact on our missionContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Jefferson Bulldogs routed the host Hughes Springs Mustangs, 64-0 in last Thursday’s non-league bout and KYKX Game of the Week. Kamran Williams (#5), Jeramaine Hopkins (#24), Alexzavieor Pryor (#53), and Christian McCoy (#12) were named Players of the Game. Judsen Carter was also awared the KYXK PlayerContinue Reading
There’s a new Ranger in Town. Ranger Lane is the new park interpreter at Caddo Lake State Park. Ranger Lane comes to Caddo from Ray Roberts Lake State Park Isle du Bois – Texas Parks and Wildlife. He enjoys hiking, birding, and getting people excited about nature. Make sure toContinue Reading
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce named Chief Tino Perez the Citizen of the Year during their annual banquet last Friday. Other winners are pictured. A new “James Goolsby Award” was also presented to Sharon Goolsby.Continue Reading
For the Past three years Rotary Club of Jefferson has provided supplies for a Hygiene Closet at the Jr. High and the High School. These supplies are keep in a teachers closet and students are told if they need anything, they may go before or after class. At NO chargeContinue Reading
Rotary Club of Jefferson honored Luis Gomez with Student of the Month. Luis was chosen because of his leadership skills and his outstanding workmanship in school. He is a member of the Jefferson Bulldogs; he is the Jefferson Drum Major; participates in Drama/One Act plays; has attended Texas Boy State;Continue Reading
Staff Reports One of many topics open for discussion during Tuesday night’s JISD Board of Trustees meeting was the possiblity of re-instating random drug testing for extracurricular activities. Trustee Rusty Mauldin mentioned how a drug testing policy could act as a strong deterrent to drug use. The board discussed variousContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Safety Seminar Jefferson First Assembly of God, 605 E Clay, will be holding a Safety Seminar 1-2:30p on Saturday Sept 16th. Chief Perez will be speaking and we will have coffee and desserts. Outdoorsman Oasis Heritage Baptist Church will host the 3rd Annual Outdoorsman Oasis on Saturday atContinue Reading
Staff Reports A Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop will be held on Sept. 29 at Gold Hall, 101 Elm St., Hallsville. This is a multi-county event hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offices in Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Panola, Rusk and Upshur counties. The Sept. 29 Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop in HallsvilleContinue Reading
Despite the rain lay night and projected for today, the burn ban in Marion County remains in effect until enough rain has been received. It will take several days of good soaking rain to allow the ban to be lifted. The Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur will issue a newContinue Reading
Staff Reports Those wanting to recycle in Marion County will have a slightly new process to follow in getting their annual permit. Recycling permits have been required for some time, but, as they do not require being “punched” each time, it’s hard to see when they expire. Each permit isContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates VFW Fish Fry The Jefferson Veterans of Foreign Wars will resume their monthly Fish Fry on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church. The lunch will include fried fish, fries, coleslaw, beans and a drink— all for a $10 donation. DessertContinue Reading
If this race is on your bucket list, start making plans now for Diamond Don’s 21st Annual AHRMA National Vintage Motocross this weekend, at Diamond Don RV Park & Event Center located one mile from Jefferson. Diamond Don Rainey reaches his milestone 80th birthday and will be retiring in 2024,Continue Reading
Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer With temperature still blazing outside in the old riverport town of Jefferson, a really fun hot time was going on inside the city’s tourist center as the Roaring Jazz Age Party got going on Labor Day Saturday. Billed as perceived “party of the century” – this centuryContinue Reading
Staff Reports Downtown Jefferson will be filled with the sounds of hard working machines next Saturday, as more than 100 antique tractors show are on display to show how farming evolved. The usual downtown streets will be closed starting Friday morning and include parts of Austin, Vale, Lafayette, and Walnut.Continue Reading
John Taylor/Contributing Writer It has been a very busy summer for the Jefferson Historical Museum and it looks to be even busier in the fall. First, Angela Davis and her team from Musework, our exhibit renovation design firm, were in Jefferson for three days last month. They worked practically non-stopContinue Reading