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
The Linden office of the Texas A&M Forest Service will head to Kentucky today to help out with the growing number of wildfires in the state. The public is invited to see off the Lone Star State Handcrew as they head off on a 14- to 21-day assignment. The suppressionContinue Reading
The Wiley College men’s basketball team took the lead late in the first half and pulled away in the second of a 71-64 victory over Texas College Tuesday at Alumni Gymnasium. The win is the second straight for the Wildcats and third consecutive over the Steers. They trailed by asContinue Reading
Panic buttons, locked doors for Texas schools Texas public schools would have to install panic buttons in classrooms and ensure all doors and windows are locked and monitored under new proposed safety standards released last week by the Texas Education Agency. The proposal is the latest effort to strengthen school safetyContinue Reading
NEW ORLEANS – The Wiley College volleyball team’s 2022 season ends making its seventh straight appearance in the conference semifinals. It was defeated in three sets by the regular season champion Dillard University (25-18, 25-21, 26-24). The Lady Wildcats (11-19) bested the Bleu Devils on the serve – putting downContinue Reading
Before Saturday’s Homecoming game, the Women’s Basketball team paid tribute to their coach Tiffany Jackson. They honored her afterwards with her first career victory, 68-64 over Arkansas Baptist College at Alumni Gymnasium. The Lady Wildcats (2-0) open with consecutive victories for the first time since 2016-17. They win their HomecomingContinue Reading