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
Our Town
Music 1852 on Austin • Oct. 21: Grey Daddies • Oct. 29: Paul Thorn All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s • Oct. 22: Rewind Band 9p-1a • Oct 29: Monster Mash with 8 Track, Costume Contest Haywood House • Oct. 21: John Ford Coley, 7p Meetings • ChamberContinue Reading
Planning and Zoning selects officers
They newly reformed Jefferson Planning and Zoning Commission held their first meeting in five years Tuesday night prior to the regular meeting of the City Council. The P&Z meeting was chaired by Mayor Rob Baker who explained he was there long enough for the board to elect officers. “Going forward,Continue Reading
Council okays Vale Street townhouse
Staff Reports Another new building is going up in downtown Jefferson after Council approved a building permit for Joe and Carmen McDonnell. The three story townhouse will be built next to their property on Vale Street. McDonnell said the building will not be any taller than the Jefferson Hotel, locatedContinue Reading
Slave quarters to be moved in Jefferson
Submitted story A group of volunteers came together Saturday to protect and preserve a little bit of history from Jefferson’s past. Listed with the Library of Congress as the “Rowell Deware Dependency, 202 Dixon Street, Jefferson, Marion County, Texas” the structure had been vacant for decades when owners JerryContinue Reading
From the Right: Consider Voting Early
By Hunter Bonner It is hard to believe, but Monday, October 24, 2022 is the first day of early voting in-person. The last day to vote early in-person is Friday, November 4, 2022. If you think you may not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day,Continue Reading
From the Left: The lives of Texans are at risk
By Glenn Melancon Texas Republicans want you to prepare for the next schools shooting. Greg Abbott is sending school children home with fingerprint and DNA kits. Abbott wants to make it easier for you to identify your child’s dead body. Republicans have controlled Texas Government for the past two decades. Continue Reading
Texas History Minute: Lubbock brothers loomed large in early years of Texas
By Ken Bridges Two orphaned brothers headed west in search of adventure and a new life. The story is common in the annals of the frontier. In the case of brothers Francis and Thomas Lubbock of South Carolina, their story would play an important role in Texas History. Francis RichardContinue Reading
Hope (Harkins) D’Asto
October 1, 1950 ~ October 13, 2022 A Celebration of Life for Margaret Hope Harkins D’Asto, 72, of Marshall, Texas will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 1pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Father John Himes officiating and under the direction ofContinue Reading
Messiah’s Mansion exhibit comes to Jefferson in November
Jefferson Central Church announced this week that several churches in the Northeast Texas area have joined together to bring the 200th exhibit of Messiah’s Mansion to Jefferson. Messiah’s Mansion is a traveling exhibit offering free tours in English and Spanish, of a full-scale model of Moses’ Sanctuary, bringing to lifeContinue Reading
Grant Available to Small Farmers
The Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) Cooperative Extension Program (CEP) Agriculture and Natural Resources (AgNR) Unit is providing mini-grants to provide financial assistance to minority landowners with short-term cash needs. CEP and AgNR realize the limited assets and challenges many minority landowners face. As a result, many have less accessContinue Reading
2022-23 JHS Class Officers
Senior class officers were announced at the ‘hunt the rabbits’/camo pep rally on October 14th.Ashton Williams/treasurer, Rachae Williams/secretary, Kenya Ross/president, Braylon Fortson/vice president.Continue Reading
JISD Honor Rolls
1st Nine Weeks All “A’s’” First Grade Tyler Biddy, Luna Bennett, Braxton Breckenridge, William Dobbs, Ryder Gabriel, Kain Harmon, Catcher (Levi) Hitchcock, Madison Horan, E’Lexha Jones, London Lohman, Jacob Long, Christopher Madden, Madelyn Mears, Skylar Mireles, Melodie Moore, Wesley Morris, Peyton Munoz, Bristol Neuville, Carter Petersen, Dahla, Quada, Charlotte Randolph,Continue Reading
Women’s Center of East Texas partners with National Network to End Domestic Violence
Each year, advocates, survivors, and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This fall, the Women’s Center of East Texas (WCET) is partnering with the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and other programs across the country in a national campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).Continue Reading
2023 Mardi Gras Royalty
The Krewe of Hebe announced their 2023 Mardi Gras Upriver Royalty this week. Queen Gina Davis (left) will represent the Krewe of Friends. King Richard Turner will represent the Krewe of Procrastination. With Turner is 2022 Queen Darlene Keith.Continue Reading