Today in Texas History: November 2
1940: Cowboy poet goes home On this day in 1940, the cowboy “poet laureate,” Lysius Gough, was found dead at his home in Amarillo. His latest poem, still scrolled in the typewriter, was appropriately titled “Gone.” Gough, born in Lamar County in 1862, was a man of diverse talents andContinue Reading
Today in Texas History – November 1
1866: Like joins like as Belle Starr marries horse thief Jim Reed On this day in 1866, Myra Maybelle (or Belle) Shirley, better known as Belle Starr, married outlaw Jim Reed. Reed eventually became involved with the Younger, James, and Starr gangs, which killed and looted throughout Texas, Arkansas, andContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – October 30 –November 5, 2022
Bowie County Camp County Cass County Harrison County Panola County Titus County Upshur County Editor’s note: This is a schedule of work being planned for the dates noted above. Weather conditions and unforeseen problems can cause delays or cancelation of work. For more information about construction projects,Continue Reading
State Champion Central High School ’69-70 Football Team Honored, Remembered for Their Accomplishments
Austin Lewter Jefferson Jimplecute Much has been celebrated about the 1984 State Champion Jefferson Bulldog football team. But 25 years before that squad, Jefferson produced another State Championship. The Central High School Lions went undefeated in 1969 en route to a State Championship. Central was the all-black segregated high school. Continue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Music 1852 on Austin • Oct. 29: Paul Thorn All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s • Oct. 28: Scary Karaoke 8:30p-12:30a • Oct 29: Monster Mash with 8 Track, Costume Contest Haywood House • Costume Contest, Oct. 31 5p-12a 5D Cattle Company Celebrate their 25th Anniversary in costume!Continue Reading
OHTP cancels October performance
By Marcia Thomas The Opera House Theatre Players have canceled the scheduled October production of the Poe radio script due to unexpected circumstances but will likely mount another production during the holiday period in early December. Theatre president and artistic-managing director Marcia Thomas said that the group is sorry theContinue Reading
They are getting the goldmine, we are getting the shaft
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer I used to love listening to country music in my dad’s pickup. He had an eight track that played all of his favorites. Dad also knew where to find all his country stations on the radio. I had a steady diet of 60s, 70s and 80s countryContinue Reading
Melancon goes all in on fear, fallacies
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer Glenn Melancon’s article, “The Lives Of Texans Are At Risk”, was an emotionally charged Op-Ed designed to do one thing. Play on the fears of people, and all of it for political gain. In typical Melancon fashion, it was loaded with hyperbole, and embellished rhetoric. So what aboutContinue Reading
‘Accident’ Flies Corrigan into History
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Accidents happen. People make wrong turns. Sometimes these end badly, sometimes not. One supposed wrong turn became part of an aviation legend. And with it, Texan Douglas Corrigan became known for one of the most bizarre feats in aviation history–the transatlantic flight going the wrong way. Corrigan wasContinue Reading
It’s not a solo endeavor
Devlyn Brooks/Lutheran minister There is a reason that the Apostle Paul spends so much time writing about believers being the body of Christ. For instance, in 1 Corinthians 12:27, he writes: “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” And IContinue Reading
Death Notices
Robert Smith, Sr. September 12, 1941 – October 23, 2022 Funeral services for Mr. Robert Smith, Sr., 81,of Jefferson, Texas, will be held 12:00 noon Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Kellyville Community Center in Jefferson, Texas under the direction of Lewis & Walker Funeral Home. There will be a public visitationContinue Reading
Going the Extra Mile
At last Friday night’s game, the Jefferson Athletic Department led by Athletic Director Antwain Jimmerson recognized kinesiology teacher LaTrisha McCurry, for GOING THE EXTRA YARD. Extra Yard for Teachers is sponsored by the College Football Playoff Foundation. This year Jefferson ISD implemented a Kinesiology (Sports Education) class. The students areContinue Reading
Cross Country Regionals
Toby Pulce represented Jefferson High School very well Tuesday at Regional Cross Country. He finished 117 out of 183. Continue Reading
Showing at Texas State Fair
Congratulations to Madison Hamilton who ended her first UPRA Finals with sitting 2nd in the 5th perf.Continue Reading
Senior Night
JHS volleyball came to a close Tuesday evening as seniors were honored and the teams faced off against Arp. The JHS Lady Bulldogs ended the season 8-31.Continue Reading
Lady Bullpups end season defeating Arp
Staff Reports The Lady Bullpups defeated Arp in play this week, finishing out the season. 7th grade “B” team split with Arp losing the first set 12-25 but battled back for the win the second set 20-12. Leading in service points was Ta’Nazia Alexander with 11. 8th grade “B” team also splitContinue Reading
Downtown Trunk or Treat Postponed
Sharon Goolsby let the Jimplecute know that due to an 80% chance of rain on Saturday, the Trunk or Treat on the Bayou has been postponed until November 5. “The kids will still have a chance of dress up again and have fun,” Goolsby said.Continue Reading
Capital Highlights
Early voting begins Oct. 24 Early voting in the Nov. 8 general election begins Oct. 24 and runs through Nov. 4. Applications for voting by mail must be received by Oct. 28, according to the secretary of state’s office. Texans are eligible to vote by mail if they are 65 or older; sick or disabled; are expected to give birthContinue Reading
WOJO to have fall social
The Women of Jefferson will hold a social from 5-7p at the Black Swan. Admission is $20 and covers appetizers, entertainment and complimentary beverages.Continue Reading
Fall Fest Fun
Local youth enjoyed Fall Fest on October 15 at the Jefferson High School practice field.Continue Reading