Darla McCorkle When I was 19 I got married. I was not pregnant. It was much worse, I was in love. He wasn’t even my first love, but I sure thought he was The Love of my Life at the time. So, we got married. Not only did we getContinue Reading
Darla McCorkle/Columnist Now that I upgraded Hugh from boyfriend to husband, I’m excited to introduce ya’ll to my new boyfriend from afar. That just means I like him, he doesn’t know my name. See, I’m the type that’ll make a husband, but I also love just having a man onContinue Reading
Darla McCorkle/Columnist We have a lot of new folks in town. Folks that don’t know about that time I almost killed Hugh when I did a juice cleanse. People who don’t know about my stuffed Yorkie that used to sit in the foyer. People who missed Hugh hanging off theContinue Reading
That’s a phrase that’s only applicable in certain, limited, situations. It’s NOT one anyone wants to hear when their home or business or field is on fire. This week JEDCO put an end to the long-standing search for funding for a new fire station for Jefferson. It only took twoContinue Reading
We need a City Hall, a Fire Station, improved Streets, better Water/Sewer, new Street Signs, Park maintenance, and the list goes on and on. But, we’ve been kicking the can down the road to the “next council” for years. And it’s time to stop. Last month, Aldermen chose to tellContinue Reading
Darla McCorkle/Contributing Writer Fire Chief Rod Rodriguez and others went before JEDCO Tuesday night. The Jimplecute asked for money to buy a printer so print jobs they perform can stop going to neighboring cities. The Krewe and Phoenix asked for money to purchase better barricades to use during events forContinue Reading
Kelley Shannon/FOI Foundation of TexasSunlight is starting to break through at the Capitol in the final month of the Texas legislative session. Open government measures have won passage in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, and more House votes are scheduled on legislation championed by the broad-based Texas Sunshine Coalition.Continue Reading
Created by Caddo Moon 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 This week invites gentle reflection, quiet shifts, and meaningful connection. It’s not a time for forcing outcomes but for noticing what unfolds when you slow down and listen. There’s magic in the subtleties—shared laughter, a gut feeling, a well-timed pause. Whether you’reContinue Reading
In 2016 the City purchased land for a new fire station, claiming it was urgent. Now, almost a decade later, the station may be built – if JEDCO provides the funding. Tuesday nights “debate” over the station was another example of government gone wrong. The current station was built inContinue Reading
Remarks prepared for the NETMWD Directors by David Simpson of Avinger, March 24, 2025 Walking around Jefferson last week with my wife and grandson, we stopped at a bust of Thomas Jefferson and read his words: “When a man assumes a public trust, he should consider himself as a publicContinue Reading
Hunter Bonner Since December of 2024, the main topic of discussion in Jefferson/Marion County and around the region is about a possible water rights sale to the communities north of Dallas County. Since then, city council and commissioner’s court meetings have been heavily attended all over the water district area,Continue Reading
Ken Bridges/Columnist Gov. Jimmy Allred became governor of Texas in a desperate time for Texas. The Great Depression created many hardships for families and crippled state finances. Though he had met with several defeats and reverses in his life, Allred’s persistence guided Texas in a difficult time and cemented lastingContinue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist A book requires an author – like a program requires a programmer – like a poem requires a poet – like a design requires a designer – like an invention requires an inventor – like creation requires a Creator. – Author Unknown In a mother’s womb were twoContinue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist Reconnecting with white-haired friends is like opening a time capsule. Or uncorking a magnum of seasoned stories. Stories that awaken emotions and entice us to look upward, reflect inward, take in a deep breath, exhale, and say things like, “Lord, have mercy. I haven’t thought about that since,Continue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist Isaiah, a renowned counter culturist, spoke of a young girl, but never mentioned her name. He also gave voice to the miraculous conception and birth of this teenaged girl’s son, yet never recorded the child’s given name. Fast forward 700 years. Matthew, known to some as Levi, wasContinue Reading
Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute At right you’ll find the story of one of my favorite Christmas specials. Actually, I love all the Peanuts holiday specials, but I always take the time on Christmas Eve to watch this one. Charles Shultz’s A Peanuts Christmas let’s us focus on what’s important this seasonContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Columnist Charles M. Schulz created a comic strip that captured the hearts of millions in the nearly 50 years that Peanuts ran in thousands of newspapers around the world. Schulz, an amiable and soft-spoken Minnesota native and World War II veteran, had been drawing the daily strip since 1950. Fifteen yearsContinue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist I first met Sally Sue as a nursing colleague. We became friends and within a couple years, she was as good as family. Friend to family is a cultural thing dear to us Southerners. Sally Sue was kindhearted and compassionate. Her ability to connect with others and trulyContinue Reading
Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 For the Week of December 20-26, 2024 This week brings a mix of introspection, growth, and opportunities as Capricorn season takes hold. Each sign is encouraged to take a closer look at what truly matters, whether it’s career goals,Continue Reading
The Jimplecute asked Jefferson Primary and Jefferson Elementary (grades 1 & 2) for copies of their student’s Letters to Santa. Following are some of their letters. Merry Christmas! Pre-K Ms. Wagner’s Class My name is Nolan Police. I am 4 years old. I have been good all the time. IContinue Reading