That’s a Wrap
2023-06-08
Members of the 2023 Jefferson Dixie Youth Baseball Softball Association wrapped up their year on May 30 and took a moment to say Thank You to all their supporters in the community.Continue Reading
Longview Yacht Club launches U-Make-It, U-Sail-It program
2023-06-08
After a 3+ year hiatus, LYC is re-introducing their popular U-Make-It, U-Sail-it concept and initiative for youth in East Texas. They will be using their popular one-design “LYC-8” drag racing sailboats. This event will be held on Saturday, June 10th, at Longview Yacht Club on Lake O’ the Pines. With overContinue Reading
Our Town: June 2, 2023
2023-06-01
Meetings Save the Date Bees Honeybees are out in full swarm now that summer is almost here. If you have bees, don’t call an exterminator. Instead, call Stamford Brantley at 903-742-2765 and let him help remove and relocate them. Pancakes The Jefferson Masonic Lodge is holding a Pancake Breakfast fromContinue Reading
Completing a dream, building for a future
2023-06-01
Staff Reports Seeing a sailboat is common on lakes like Ray Hubbard, but they also make appearances in Marion County’s Lake O’the Pines thanks to the Longview Yacht Club which has been sailing her waters for over 50 years. And the organization has set sail for another 50 or moreContinue Reading
Free fishing day Saturday
2023-06-01
Texas Parks & Wildlife Each year on the first Saturday in June, anglers across the state pack their tackle boxes and get their fishing poles ready for the Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day. This year, Free Fishing Day lands on June 3 and Texans can fish on any publicContinue Reading
TxDOT to replace FM729 bridge
2023-06-01
ATLANTA -– Construction on the bridge located on SH 155 over Lake O’ The Pines in Marion and Upshur Counties is scheduled to begin this summer, according to plans awarded in May by the Texas Department of Transportation. The 1.4-mile project will include a new bridge and new approaches. ConstructionContinue Reading
TPWD Stresses Importance for Boaters to “Clean, Drain, and Dry”
2023-05-25
AUSTIN – Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner and that means Texans will be heading out to the water for holiday celebrations. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers who enjoy water recreation to do their part to protect the Texas lakes we loveContinue Reading
Woofstock a success
2023-05-19
Last weekend Friends of Jefferson Animals hosted the first annual Woofstock! event complete with a 5K fun run, live music, vendors and silent auction, in downtown Jefferson. FOJA assists with finding homes for stray and abandoned dogs and cats in Marion County. Following are some photos taken by Harold BlairContinue Reading
Double State Champ!
2023-05-19
Jefferson High School senior Luke McMullen (center) prepares to take to the winners’ podium after he placed 1st in the 100m dash with a time of 10.51 and 1st in the 200m dash with a time of 21.23 last weeka the UIL State Track Meet in Austin .Continue Reading
JISD annual fishing day dubbed a ‘success’
2023-05-19
Jefferson ISD students went on their fishing trip last week. The students had an amazing time and, even though the fish weren’t biting too well, had a ton of fun, according to Jefferson ISD. The district offered a special thank you to Texas Game Wardens from Marion, Harrison, and MorrisContinue Reading
Bulldog Angler wins big
2023-05-19
William Baldwin, representing Jefferson ISD, won 2nd place in the Ultimate High School Fishing tournament and brought home a $1000 scholarship this past weekend.Continue Reading
Bulldogs running all the way to Austin
2023-05-04
Staff Report The Jefferson Bulldogs are sending two students to the UIL State Track Meet May 11-13 in Austin. Luke McMullen made State and is still undefeated in the 100-meter dash. He finished at the Regional Meet with a time of 10.58 and in the 200-meter dash with a timeContinue Reading
Getting ready on the gridiron…
2023-05-04
Jefferson ISD continued their 7-on-7 games for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders this month. JISD invites four area schools to participate each year. This year participants include Atlanta, Marshall, Queen City, and Jefferson. The games are every Monday in May. The first games were last Monday and next Monday (MayContinue Reading
Bulldog baseball struggles to get things going this spring
2023-05-04
Toby Rhodes/Jefferson Jimplecute The Dawgs struggled to get any momentum rolling this season as they post just a 3-15 overall record. A handful of those losses this season were decided by two runs or less. When the Bulldogs came out on top, there was no shortage of offensive power. InContinue Reading
Lady Dawgs open season strong, struggle late
2023-05-04
Toby Rhodes/Jefferson Jimplecute The Lady Bulldogs opened the season strong with commanding tournament wins over Mt. Enterprise 8-2 and Waskom 14-2. The Lady Dawgs struggled late in the season earning their single district win over Waskom 15-13. The Lady Dawgs ended the season with an overall record of 7-12, 1-10Continue Reading
JISD Spring Signing Day
2023-05-03
Just received information on the JISD High School Spring Signing Day tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 10:20a in the High School Gym. The following students will be signing:Continue Reading
Texas State Parks Partner with Five Texas Minor League Teams to Create the Ultimate ‘Park’ Experience This Summer
2023-05-02
AUSTIN — Take me out to the park! Texas State Parks and Minor League Baseball teams around the state are teaming up to bring the ultimate day/night doubleheader opportunity for visitors to spend a day at a state park and a night at the ballpark. Five minor league teams willContinue Reading
TPWD Provides Anglers with Best Practices for Catch and Release of Alligator Gar
2023-05-02
AUSTIN — Alligator gar hold a special place in Texans’ hearts as the largest and longest-living freshwater species in the state. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) works to ensure healthy populations remain in Texas for future generations to enjoy. As waters warm and alligator gar fishing heats upContinue Reading
Fishing Report
2023-04-27
Caddo Lake: It is time to move out to the grass and target post spawn bass over hydrilla and mixed grass. Try your chatterbaits and spinnerbaits while fishing these grassy areas. I also like using the 10 inch Kriet Tail Worm by Big Bite Baits for the big bass onContinue Reading