Elwood Watson It should probably come as little surprise that a majority of American millennial and Generation Z women identify as liberal. A recent Gallup Poll indicated the ideological gap between men and women across various generations has increased over the past few years, and that young women today areContinue Reading
In January of 2023, Hunter Bonner organized a meeting of Crestwood citizens that sought improvement to the existing water quality in the local system. Historically, even though the water quality met state standards, the water was far below the standards of the local system users. An initial meeting with regionalContinue Reading
The Jefferson Jimplecute recently contacted all of the Marion County GOP candidates in the March 5, 2024 Primary Election to hear what they had to say about the position they’re seeking. While all candidates were contacted, only these responded and agreed to be interviewed: The following, almost hour long videoContinue Reading
Ken Bridges Not everyone is destined to win all the races they race or the fights that they fight. And on some special select occasions, some of those daring souls are recognized for what they do achieve and the importance of the work to which they dedicate their lives. One ofContinue Reading
Ken Bridges He was called “Mr. Sam.” For 48 years, Sam Rayburn was an unforgettable presence in Congress and a devoted servant to the people of Northeast Texas. He served with eight presidents and was Speaker of the House of Representatives on three separate occasions. During his long career, Rayburn helped guide the United States through twoContinue Reading
Ashly Granby Whether you stumbled upon Jefferson serendipitously or proudly call it your birthplace, there’s a unanimous agreement that our town is a special enclave nestled along the tranquil bayou. In an age dominated by fast-paced living and electronic communication, Jefferson stands as an oasis where community, connection, and aContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Columnist In Texas, 76 men have been awarded the Medal of Honor for their courage above and beyond the call of duty since the inception of the medal. Perhaps the most recognizable of those figures from World War II was Audie Murphy. Murphy was born into a desperately poor family in Hunt County in 1925. His father abandonedContinue Reading
Elwood Watson/Columnist In just the latest example of his tendency to employ passive-aggressive racially coded dog whistles, former President Donald Trump referred to Republican presidential rival Nikki Haley by her birth name, Nimarata. Haley is the daughter of Indian immigrants and was born Nimarata Nikki Randhawa. She took her husbandContinue Reading
Michael Reagan/Columnist Let’s go way back to 1976. Gerald Ford was the sitting Republican president. Jimmy Carter was going to beat him in the fall. And Ronald Reagan’s primary campaign to win the Republican Party’s nomination was in deep doodoo. My father had lost seven primaries in a row toContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer For the adventurers and dreamers of the world, there are no limits. Wiley Hardeman Post was born on his parents’ cotton farm near Canton in November 1898. He was born on a farm with no electricity in a time when airplanes were still just a dream, but within a few years,Continue Reading
Elwood Watson/Columnist Donald Trump is on track to once again secure the Republican presidential nomination, as he did in 2016. No surprise here. Anxiety and weariness are ever-present in the run-up to the November 2024 election. There is intense speculation on how Trump and his cult-like band of sycophantic followersContinue Reading
Michael Reagan/Columnist I heard there was another Republican presidential debate this week. I didn’t watch it – I’ve suffered enough, thanks. I don’t care how few political masochists tuned in to CNN Wednesday night to watch Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis engage in another meaningless debate. I don’t care whoContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the land and the last word on the authority and meaning of the Constitution short of an amendment. The court has handed down many decisions affecting American life and law. The justices who preside over the court sometimes becomeContinue Reading
Ashley Granby/Contributing Writer Seven years ago, when I adopted Jack, my sweet, quirky and wildly energetic dog, I was unprepared for the lifelong impact he would have on my heart. Jack has a quirk that will drive even the most saintly human mad: his utter and complete terror of theContinue Reading
Hunter Bonner/Contributing Writer It is hard to believe that 2023 is just days away from fading into the history books. As we look back on this past year, Republicans should take comfort that this was a year of political victories in Texas, and also at home in Marion County. TheContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer In the 1960s, the United States entered a new era of exploration as NASA began sending astronauts into space. It took the combined efforts of thousands of people to make each mission successful. The direction from the ground was critical given the complexity of spaceflight and how the slightestContinue Reading
Note: “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” is a line from an editorial by Francis Pharcellus Church. Written in response to a letter by eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon asking whether Santa Claus was real, the editorial was first published in the New York newspaper The Sun on September 21, 1897.Continue Reading
Have a Merry Christmas Christmas is a time of year which impacts everyone – in one way or another. Many of us celebrate the season with gifts, seeing family, spreading cheer and general holiday fun. But, there are also many of us who dread this time of year. The originalContinue Reading
Florentino Perez/Jefferson Police Department We are reminded of the threat of active shooters/active attack events with the recent UNLV Shooting in Las Vegas on December 6, 2023. It’s not an event that local law enforcement ever looks forward to, but with recent state legislation and mandated training for peace officersContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer Millions of people around the world rejoice as Christmas approaches. It is a time of family, friendship, gifts, and songs. In 2022, Americans spent $178 billion on Christmas. This year, more than 115 million Americans are expected to travel to celebrate the holiday. In the United States, Christmas traditions have changedContinue Reading