Civil War re-enactors made their way back to Jefferson for the first time in several years last weekend. The inaugural Battle of Big Cypress Bayou resumed and recultivated and Jefferson traditions. Re-enactors camped near the bayou and brought history to life for visitors during the course of the three-day event.Continue Reading
AG Candidate to visit Jefferson The public will have a chance to get-to-know Joe Jaworski this weekend in Jefferson Jaworski is a third-generation Texas trial attorney and former mayor of Galveston, Texas. He has filed to run in the Democratic Primary for Attorney General of Texas Jarworski will make aContinue Reading
Jefferson High School recently released Honor Rolls for the final nine-weeks of the 20-21 school year. Students honored were: A Honor Roll 9th Grade Akilah Brasher Payton Burkett Alicia Carter Taurria Hood Asher Phillips I’tasia Rainge Caroline Wilson 10th Grade Charlene Moore Kenya Ross 11th Grade Cadee Humphrey Trevor RunnelsContinue Reading
Since 1971, a special group of law enforcement officers have been responsible for the safety, security and protection of the natural jewels in Texas and those who visit them. In 2021, Texas State Park Police celebrate a half-century of serving these special places and the 10 million state park annualContinue Reading
Southern Arkansas University has announced that 514 students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher for the spring 2021 semester and have been named to its’ Dean’s List. Mason Rayne McNeely is a sophomore Pre-Health Professional Biochemistry major from Jefferson, Texas. Maggie Raine St. Denis is a senior Nursing (BSN) majorContinue Reading
The Pioneer Days Committee will meet again on Tuesday, June 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Taste of Caddo restaurant The group is an offshoot composed of Opera House Theatre Players board members as well as business owners and individuals in Jefferson and Marshall. They continue to plan for the first-ever Old PioneerContinue Reading
This 1957 Chevrolet Corvette was one of 100 entries in last weekends Big Cypress Corvette Weekend in downtown Jefferson. Event chairman Hollis Shadden said 100 was a record number and, had it not rained, they could have hosted up to 140 cars. Continue Reading
Jefferson City Council will hold a special meeting at 5:30p today at the Transportation Center to discuss the Marion Central Appraisal District 2022 Operating Budget. This is the only item on the agenda. Council tabled the budget proposal at their meeting in May, however, after review, determined any action shortContinue Reading
Marion County Veterans, their families, and other residents took time out of their Memorial Day to pay tribute to the men and women of the American Armed Forces at Oakwood Cemetery. Paulette Cooper read “From Flanders Field” and Jim Finstrom read off the names of Marion County residents who lostContinue Reading
Marion County Democrats are in need of a new Party Chair after the resignation of Ricky Harrington late last month. Harrington has been the party chair for the last 16-years. “I’ve had it for so long and I’m looking for something else to do,” said Harrington. “I’m thinking about whatContinue Reading
The Jefferson Carnegie Library will re-open its doors on Monday, June 14. The hours of operation will be: Monday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday , 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Continue Reading
by V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners approved a budget amendment for $70,480 to fund the recent repairs to the Marion County Jail elevator their meeting last Friday. The project involved the placement of piers underneath the structure as it was leaning towards the street and separating fromContinue Reading
AG Candidate to visit Jefferson The public will have a chance to get-to-know Joe Jaworski on Sunday, June 13 in Jefferson Jaworski is a third-generation Texas trial attorney and former mayor of Galveston, Texas. He has filed to run in the Democratic Primary for Attorney General of Texas Jaworski’s termContinue Reading
Marion County Clerk Vickie Smith issued the following Marriage Licenses during the month of May: • Kimball, Jesse Allan to Underwood, Kelsey Dawn • Harrah, Nathan Keith to Maertins, Jaci GraceContinue Reading
Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Jefferson, Texas will sponsor a special, free concert by the Marshall Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 3 pm. The concert, called “Spring Strings – the French Connection” will feature well known organist Charles Gilbert in a performance of French Composer Francis Poulenc’sContinue Reading
Jefferson Primary School said goodbye to a long time employee with the close of the 2020-2021 school year. Reva Duffie retired from the JPS Cafeteria last Thursday after lamost 33-years of service to Jefferson school children. A reception honoring Duffie was held at the end of the school day. PicturedContinue Reading
All ”A” Honor Roll 1st Grade Sage Anderson, Keighan Benton, Skylar Biddy, Lillian Brown, William Carstens, Brayden Collins, Mileena Dandy, Addison Duck, Jayce Gober, Leevi Goynes, Paige Goynes, Aria Holzer, Aubree Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Lawson Knight, Zaylon McDonald, Tailey Moss, Jackson Munoz, Kammie Nixon, London Thomas, Carlee Warren, Carter Warren,Continue Reading
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Allen West will be speaking at the night-fire battle at the Battle of Big Cypress Friday night. The event is part of this weekends re-enactment activities. Entrance fees are required to the event. Happing just across the river from downtown. West is an American politician, and retiredContinue Reading
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. Eastbound traffic moved to the outside lanes. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, replacing bridge. All traffic restricted to one lane with signal lights controllingContinue Reading
After two decades and $5.7 million dollars, the newly renovated Marion County Courthouse opened its doors to the public on Saturday. Dozens of guests and dignitaries assembled to celebrate and dedicate the grand re-opening of the historic house of county government. Judges, commissioners were on hand along with guests fromContinue Reading