While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are some of the more widely known retail holidays, Giving Tuesday is becoming pretty popular in its own right. Celebrated on the Tuesday following American Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday helps raise awareness that charity is an important component of the holiday season. The nonprofit servicesContinue Reading
Austin Lewter Jefferson Jimplecute First Baptist Church Jefferson welcomed a new pastor this month when Dr. Ron Danley was called to serve the congregation. He has 26 years in ministry and comes to Jefferson from Meadow Lane Baptist Church in Arlington where he served for the past 15 years. PriorContinue Reading
Staff Reports Cars will be cruising into Jefferson starting in March and continue all summer after Council approved Big Cypress Corvette’s event application during Tuesday night’s regular meeting. The event, which has been on hold the last couple of years, sets up on the east end of Austin street andContinue Reading
Music 1852 on Austin • Nov. 18: Sultan’s, 8p • Nov. 19: 1852 Austin Street Band, 8p Auntie Skinner’s • Nov. 19: Casey Martin, 9p Knight Light Theater • Nov. 18: Jackson James 5D Cattle Company • Nov. 19: Jake Williams and Pepper Holt, 5:30p Haywood House • Nov. 19:Continue Reading
Citizens for a Better Community of Jefferson will sponsor a blood drive through Carter BloodCare from 2-7p.m. December 17 at the Jefferson Tourism and Visitor Center. Donors can sign up via the internet at ww3.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/128100 For more information, contact Rachelle Vance at 903- 601-2230 Give a lifesaving gift this holidayContinue Reading
Wiley College cross country athletes Christian Brookins and De Lisha Paul were honored by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for their academic achievement as they were named Daktronics Scholar-Athletes Thursday. Brookins and Paul earned the honor by maintaining a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5 while competing inContinue Reading
The Wiley College men’s basketball team will play against two schools from its former conference Friday and Saturday in the 2022 Texas A&M University-Texarkana Classic. At 3 p.m. Friday, the Wildcats will resume the Highway 80 rivalry against Jarvis Christian University. They will face the host Eagles at 6 p.m.Continue Reading
Provisions for J.C., Inc., will hold their 19th Annual Toy Giveaway Saturday, December 17 from noon until 5:00 p.m. at their training center, 1005 N. Franklin St., Marshall. Provisions for J.C. Inc. is a faith-based nonprofit community based organization that provides training and education to individuals at risk of becomingContinue Reading
Varsity Lady Dawgs beat QC The Jefferson High School varsity Lady Bulldog basketball team picked up a 55-52 win over Queen City Tuesday night at home. Kristen Thomas lead the attack with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 steals. Taurria Hood had 14 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 3Continue Reading
Let your jingle bells and join the Jefferson Carnegie Library from 10-11 a.m. December 7, for an hour of fun as you have Breakfast with Rudolph. All pre- and primary school age kids welcome!Continue Reading
Port Jefferson Coffee Roasters is now open for business on Lafayette Street. And while they don’t serve prepared cups of coffee, they do have the roasted beans to make that morning cup of joe. Owner Jarod Hanson said they have both a medium and dark roast, k-cups, and wholesale offerings. Continue Reading
The following students were named to the Jefferson High School Honor Roll for the second nine weeks of the current school year: 9th Grade A Honor Roll Braddock, Brynlie J Grogan, Kali J Irving, Kynedi M Kimble, Payten M Phillips, Annabella R 9th Grade A & B Honor Roll Baldwin,Continue Reading
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute During their regular meeting Tuesday, Jefferson Independent School Board Trustees named Assistant Superintendent Michael Walker as lone finalist for the position of Superintendent, currently held by Rob Barnwell, who announced his retirement last month. Walker began his 24th year of education this fall, and served asContinue Reading
Staff Reports Marion County residents took to the polls on Tuesday with 43.14% of registered voters casting a ballot. On the ballot were state offices as the local elections were all uncontested. Results, which swayed towards Republican candidates, were: • US Representative, District 1: Nathaniel Moran (R) 2,529; Jrmar “JJ”Continue Reading
Staff Reports The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) briefly discussed how an unnamed company is being met with to discuss the possibility of building multi-family housing in the city limits. The brief discussion, led by JEDCO vice president and secretary Raymond Sanders said he had contacted several multi-family housing buildersContinue Reading
Music 1852 on Austin • Nov. 12: Grey Daddies • Nov. 18: Sultan’s • Nov. 19: 1852 Austin Street Band All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s • Nov. 12: Clint and the Cosmic Wake, 9p Knight Light Theater • Nov. 11-12: Mark Carlisle Harrell Meetings • Commissioners Court,Continue Reading
The Marion County Clerk issued the following Marriage Licenses in October 2022. • Hopkins, Deon Derrell and Justice, Nicklesha Latae • Eilander, James Allen and Kightlinger, Stacy Janell • Walford, Richard Monty and Landaiche, Shannon Smith • Montalvo, Jose Manuel and Sims, Christy Marie • Mcdonald, Andrea Levet and Brown,Continue Reading
NETMWD honored Walt Sears, Jr., general manager of the district, with a retirement dinner in Hughes Springs, Texas, on Thursday, November 3rd, celebrating his 25 years of outstanding service to the citizens of Northeast Texas and the district. Walt joined the district as general manager in 1998 having previously servedContinue Reading
