Last Friday, the JHS Cross Country Team competed in the Mike Darby Pine Tree Invitational at Lear Park in Longview. The following had their best time of the year: Jenny Bautista, Xavier Biddle, Makenna Erler, Kinsley Powell, Toby Pulce, and Kayla Thomas. Others that improved their time from the previousContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Jefferson Bulldogs routed the host Hughes Springs Mustangs, 64-0 in last Thursday’s non-league bout and KYKX Game of the Week. Kamran Williams (#5), Jeramaine Hopkins (#24), Alexzavieor Pryor (#53), and Christian McCoy (#12) were named Players of the Game. Judsen Carter was also awared the KYXK PlayerContinue Reading
There’s a new Ranger in Town. Ranger Lane is the new park interpreter at Caddo Lake State Park. Ranger Lane comes to Caddo from Ray Roberts Lake State Park Isle du Bois – Texas Parks and Wildlife. He enjoys hiking, birding, and getting people excited about nature. Make sure toContinue Reading
The Marion County Youth Football kicked off their season in White Oak on September 16 with decisive wins. The 3/4th grade team defeated White Oak 33-13; 5/6th grade trounced White Oak 56-6, and Flag was 32-7. 5/6th grader CoreyMo Hopkins (#24) had 6 touchdowns. Last weekend they played Hallsville withContinue Reading
Francene Rainey/Contributing Writer The 21st Annual Diamond Don AHRMA National Motocross is in the books. As everyone knows, Diamond Don and Moto Mama are heading off into the sunset and this was our last race. “The words ‘Thank You’ do not adequately express our genuine appreciation for all theContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Becca Anderson Memorial Rodeo began in 2019 as a fundraiser for the scholarship program established in 2004 in Becca’s memory. From the beginning, the rodeo committee has strived to include events for the youth along with the normal rodeo events. Stick horse races for kids 5 andContinue Reading
The JHS Cross Country team competed in the Hallsville Cross Country Invitational this past Friday and completed very well against some tough competition and on a very tough course. Strong performances were had by Vanesa Bautista, Avery Ephraim, Cayley Christy, Alex Aviles, Gus Snowden and Dyllan Boyd. The JHS CrossContinue Reading
Before lightning caused the game to be called, the varsity Bulldogs were leading DeKalb 7-0 last Friday night in DeKalb.Continue Reading
The Lady Dawg Varsity volleyball team secured their first district win against Waskom Tuesday night. Kristen Thomas had 10 service points and 4 blocks, Ava Phillips contributed 10 service points and Kourtlyn Dowell added 9 kills and 4 blocks! The next home game is Tuesday, September 26th against Elysian Fields. Continue Reading
Devin Mathis/JJHS Coach 7th grade played a great game but ended with a tie 8-8. Cameron Thompson connected with James Haskins Jr. on a 13 yard TD pass. 2 point conversion by Cameron Thompson. 8th grade won with an opening scoop and score from Jeremiah Burton. Brayln Blackshear continued theContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates VFW Fish Fry The Jefferson Veterans of Foreign Wars will resume their monthly Fish Fry on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church. The lunch will include fried fish, fries, coleslaw, beans and a drink— all for a $10 donation. DessertContinue Reading
If this race is on your bucket list, start making plans now for Diamond Don’s 21st Annual AHRMA National Vintage Motocross this weekend, at Diamond Don RV Park & Event Center located one mile from Jefferson. Diamond Don Rainey reaches his milestone 80th birthday and will be retiring in 2024,Continue Reading
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Staff Reports Jefferson took a hearbreaker loss to Timpson last week 48-29 in their second game of the season. Jefferson played an impressive passing game against Timpson with Tihmyus Taylor passing to Chris Love for over 100 yards and two touchdowns. Kamran Williams ran for 31-yards and 64-yards for touchdownsContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Jefferson High School Cross Country team is hoping to continue their trend of time improvements week over week today as they travel to Hallsville for the Hallsville Invitational. Last weekend the team were at the Yellowjacket Invitational in Mineola where both boys and girls runners showed improvedContinue Reading
Devin Mathis/Contributing Writer/Coach 7th grade Lost 14-6 with a great passing TD from Cameron Thompson to Collin Hawkins. 8th Grade Won 20-0 with a great defensive shutout. Scores were Kayden Grigsby 1 Rushing TD & a 2 point conversion , Demetrius Carr 1 Rushing TD, & Braiden Ventimiglia 1 RushingContinue Reading
The 3rd Annual Robert E. Lee Memorial Dual Sport Adventure Ride is set for Thursday as a part of the 21st Annual Diamond Don’s Vintage Motor Cross this weekend in Jefferson at Diamond Don’s RV Park off Hwy 49E. The ride will kick-off at 8 a.m. with a breakfast andContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Save the Date Cap & Gowns Parents of the Class of 2024, it’s time to order Caps and Gowns for graduation. See the Jefferson ISD FaceBook page for more details. VFW Fish Fry The Jefferson Veterans of Foreign Wars will resume their monthly Fish Fry on Saturday,Continue Reading
Jimplecute photo by Laura Allen Jefferson Lady Dawgs handily defeated Center Roughriders Tuesday night 3-1 (15-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-19) at home. The Lady Dawgs are 10-13 so far this season. See the story recap online at Jimplecute.comContinue Reading
Mark Allen Caddo Lake: Well, we finally are starting to get a little touch of fall weather, and the bass are feeling it too. The bass are active in the Big Cypress Bayou schooling areas that are close to intersections of the river. My bait of choice is still theContinue Reading