Dixie Youth 8U takes Tourney…
2022-04-28
8U Jefferson Shockwave took the Championship in Jefferson Dixie Youth’s home tournament over the weekend.Continue Reading
Jefferson woman accomplishes dream in Boston Marathon
2022-04-23
V. Hugh Lewis IIJefferson Jimplecute It all started with a dream. A dream of running in the oldest, and most distinguished marathon in the US: Boston. Jeffersonian Gabby Wennerstrom accomplished her dream of qualifying and running in the Boston Marathon last Monday. “It’s a course to be respected, hands down,”Continue Reading
Dawgs advance to Regionals in Track, Field
2022-04-20
The Jefferson Dawgs have been off and running this track season with 19 athletes qualifiing for Area competition. Those qualifing for the Area meet included: • 100M: Luke McMullen and Kam Williams • 110M: Hurdles: RJ Garrett • 300M Hurdles: RJ Garrett and Christian McCoy • 4X100 Relay: Kieth Smith,Continue Reading
Track Meet Today Moved
2022-04-20
Today’s Area Championship Track Meet has been moved to West Rusk. A number of Jefferson ISD students are competing, including: 100M: Luke McMullen and Kam Williams 110M: Hurdles: RJ Garrett 300M Hurdles: RJ Garrett and Christian McCoy 4X100 Relay: Kieth Smith, Hasheem Ector, Devin Davis, Kam Williams, Luke McMullen, TrevorContinue Reading
Catfish Stocking Returns to Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes in Texas
2022-04-19
AUSTIN – Springtime and catfish angling are back at Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes across the state. The program provides friends and families the opportunity to participate in the Texas traditions of outdoor recreation and reeling in catfish close to home. Starting the week of April 15, TPWD willContinue Reading
Library Golf Tourney deemed a success…
2022-04-09
The Friends of the Jefferson Carnegie Library recently hosted their annual Golf Tournament on March 26. The beautiful weather brought golfers from all around East Texas to the Wood Hollow Golf Club in Longview to join in the fun and friendly competition. Players enjoyed lunch and raffle items were awardedContinue Reading
Opening Day set, includes games, fun for all ages
2022-04-01
Staff Reports “Take me out to the ballgame…” takes on special meaning at Saturday as the Jefferson Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball Association holds opening ceremonies at Kellyville park. The introduction of teams and players kicks it all off at 10 a.m. and is followed by the opening games atContinue Reading
Bulldog softball
2022-04-01
The Jefferson High School softball team fell to Harleton 16-4 on March 22 and again, 15-5, against West Rusk on Friday. They lost 16-10 against Tuesday on the road. They are 2-11 on the year and look to bounce back tonight at home against Elysian Fields.The 2022 Jefferson Bulldog SoftballContinue Reading
Rounding the bases
2022-04-01
The Jefferson High School baseball team lost 9-5 at home against Harleton on March 24, 13-3 against West Rusk on Friday and 13-3 Tuesday agsint Arp. They are 3-11 overall and look to bounce back tonight at home aginst Elysian Fields.Continue Reading
Game Warden Field Notes
2022-03-30
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. How do you Solve a Problem Like Maria? A landowner called Texas Game Wardens when a group of quail hunters requested assistance rescuing a dog that had fallen into an abandoned grain silo-turned well.Continue Reading
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Hunting Regulations Changes for 2022-23
2022-03-27
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved hunting regulations for the 2022-23 season at its public meeting held March 24 in Austin. Commissioners adopted the following modifications and clarifications to the 2022-23 Statewide Hunting Proclamation: Establish mandatory buck and antlerless white-tailed deer harvest reporting in Collin, Dallas, GraysonContinue Reading
Ballpark renovations…
2022-03-25
Above, the JISD Football Stadium isn’t the only thing getting renovated! Spring work has begun at the Jefferson Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball Association fields at Kellyville Park. Opening Day is April 2. All Dixie Youth facilities are maintained by donated funds and volunteer labor.Continue Reading
Next year’s cheerleaders…
2022-03-17
The 2022-2023 Jefferson High School Cheerleaders are Brynlie Braddock, Danija Smith, Maia Cooper, Alyssa Williams, Emma Galey, Amirie Prior, Abbigayle Deville, Haiden Shields, Harlie Shields, Rachae Williams , Carlmajz Nicholas, Presley Mauldin, Amiya Jackson, Carsyn Thomas, Brooklyn Shelton and Janayah Taylor. Next year’s Mascot will be performed by Kinsley Powell. Continue Reading
Lady Dawg track tops LK Meet
2022-03-17
The Jefferson High School Varsity Girls’ Track Team took op honors at the Bill Hines Relays at Linden Kildare High School last week. The Lady Dawg team took 1st place with a total of 142 points. Individual results were as follows: 100M Dash (2nd) Rachae Williams 13.52 (4th) Keyasia BlackContinue Reading
Jefferson softball beats Waskom
2022-03-17
The Jefferson High School Softball teams both topped Waskom at home on Friday, March 11. The JV squad won 12-11 and varsity won 17-2. The wins over Waskom came after a 3-16 varsity loss to Elysian Fields on Tuesday, March 8. Individual stats against Elysain Fields included: Marleigh Mears- twoContinue Reading
Bulldog sluggers go 1-2 in EF Tourney
2022-03-10
The Jefferson Bulldog baseball team topped Queen City by a score of 2-1 last week in Game One of The Brandon Goyne Tournament in Elysian Fields. Winning pitcher was sophomore Bryce Clark. The had a complete game allowing only two hits with10 strikeouts and four walks. Jefferson senior catcher RyanContinue Reading
Bulldogs Shine
2022-03-10
Lady Bulldog catcher and pitcher Tawny Foster was named to the All-Tournament Team for the 3rd Annual Melinda “Mamaw” Smith Tournament at Union Grove last weekend. Continue Reading
Record setting weight…
2022-03-10
Jefferson High School powerlifter Bryce Clark has become the Regional Champion in his weight division. Bryce also broke some records along the way including: Squat 605 (Previous record of 520) Bench 365 (Previous record of 330) Total for the meet of 1505 Previous record of 1425 total) Records are madeContinue Reading
Baseball, Softball teams lose heartbreakers
2022-03-10
From Staff Reports Wednesday was not in the cards for Jefferson baseball and softball teams at Elysian Fields. Both teams lost their games. Jefferson Softball lost 3-16 to EF Highlights of the game include: Marleigh Mears with 2 hits Tawny Foster with an RBI Falicia Craver with 2 Vanesa BautistaContinue Reading
2022-23 Strutters Named
2022-03-05
The 2022-2023 Jefferson High School Strutter Line was announced earlier this week. Returning line members are Tawny Foster, Eden Hopes, Christiana Justice, Aysha Tucker and Tori Webster. They will be joined by new line members Shelby Armstrong, Adrianna Blanton, Carly Bolick, Carson Bolick, Carmen Bradley, Brooke Burns, Madison Davidson, SofiaContinue Reading