Men’s Basketball drops GCAC opener against Philander Smith
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Wiley College men’s basketball team fell behind and was unable to recover in an 88-55 loss to Philander Smith College in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference opener Wednesday at Mims Gymnasium. The Wildcats (5-6, 0-1 GCAC) only hit one of its first seven shot attempts,Continue Reading
Women’s Basketball falls to Philander Smith in GCAC Opener
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Wiley College women’s basketball team struggled to hit shots and keep possession in a 99-64 loss to Philander Smith College Wednesday in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference opener at Mims Gymnasium. The loss snaps a four-game winning streak. It’s the first time since 2017 thatContinue Reading
This Week in Texas History: Dec 17
Mexican governor born in San Antonio On this day in 1778, Juan Martín de Veramendi, future Mexican governor of Coahuila and Texas, was born in San Fernando de Béxar (San Antonio). Veramendi, an early friend to Anglo-American colonists, and Juan José Erasmo Seguín met Stephen F. Austin at Natchitoches, Louisiana,Continue Reading
Worm Castings for Indoor Plants
By David Wall We’ve all heard about the benefits of using worm castings (much more refined than saying worm poop!) in our gardens. Well, that should go double for indoor plants. Actually, worm castings can be a game-changer for growth and production. Similar to animal manure, worm castings provide bacteriaContinue Reading
Town Hall talks railroad Quiet Zone
Jefferson City Council members and the public learned more about what is involved in establishing a Railroad Quiet Zone in Jefferson following an hour-long own hall meeting on Tuesday evening. U.S. Federal Railroad Administration’s Richard Washington was on hand to discuss quiet zones and the types of things which needContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Meetings • Commissioners Court, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. • Tourism, Dec. 12: 5:30 p.m. • JEDCO, Dec. 13, 5:30 p.m. • JISD reception for Rob Barnwell, Dec. 13, 5:15 p.m. • JISD School Board, Dec. 13, 6 p.m. • Blessing of Grace Food Pantry, Produce Dec. 13, 9 a.m. •Continue Reading
Character Counts…
JJHS Character Counts students went to Lion’s Park on Wednesday to help cleanup debris and other trash which accumulated over the event weekends. Students involved in the program learn how their actions affect the people around them, how they are perceived, as well as what an impact they can haveContinue Reading
Committee chaired by Hughes subpoenas Wall Street firm to hearing in Marshall
A state Senate committee has issued a subpoena, requesting BlackRock Inc. to provide specific documents related to the world’s largest money manager’s environmental, social and governance practices and for its executives to testify. The Committee is chaired by Senator Bryan Hughes and the hearing has been set for Dec. 15Continue Reading
I know my choice
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer As a kid I didn’t “go to the movies” with adults. On special occasions my Aunt Barbara would round up her nieces and nephews and take us to see classics like “Herby the Love Bug.” In Bamberg Germany, my friends and I would walk together to theContinue Reading
Connally left his mark on the World Stage
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer The twentieth century transformed the United States from a moderate power only loosely involved in world affairs into a superpower where most questions of foreign relations revolved around American goals and intentions. Much of this transition began taking place during the period just before and just after WorldContinue Reading
Seven Wonders of Jesus Christ
Dan Eakin/ Contributing writer W. Herschel Ford was pastor of First Baptist Church of El Paso, Texas for many years. During the 1960s, he preached a sermon titled “Seven Wonders of Jesus Christ.” Note it was not THE seven wonders of Jesus Christ. There are many, many wonders about JesusContinue Reading
Bulldogs unbeat on the hardwood
The Jefferson Bulldog basketball team is undefeated since starting the 2022-23 campaign on Nov. 18. Most recently, they trounced New Boston 79-52 at home Tuesday night. Luke Elder and Christian Love led the attack with 20 points apiece. Chris Bowman chipped in 14 points. Kenneth Ross had 13 points andContinue Reading
Lady Dawgs up over the past week
The Jefferson Lady Bulldog varsity basketball team went 4-2 over the past week after a positive showing in the McLeod Tournament. Most recently, they topped Beckville on the road Tuesday night with a 43-35 final. Jaida Bray led the attack with nine points and 13 rebounds. Tauria Hood also scoredContinue Reading
Jefferson Junior High teams win big
JH boys roll over EF Both Jefferson Junior High boys A-teams picked up wins Monday against Elysian Fields. The seventh grade Bullpups beat the Yellowjackets 64-13. Individual scorers included: Jakyi Williams- 21 points. Xander Kile- 15 points. Braiden Ventimiglia- 6 points. Kayden Grigsby- 6 points . Jeremiah Burton- 6Continue Reading
This snowman won’t melt…
This week’s warmer temps couldn’t affect the Carriage House’s Christmas Tree in the Lions Club Enchanted Forest in Lion’s Park. Warmer temps brought lots of sunshine this week, but there’s a chance of rain over the weekend.Continue Reading
JPD training…
On Tuesday, Officer’s of the Jefferson Police Department received the necessary training regarding their newly acquired Stop Sticks, a pursuit termination and pursuit prevention valued equipment. Texas Department of Public Safety, Sgt. Droddy and Sgt. Stewart provided the team with the necessary training to safely and most effectively deploy theContinue Reading
Your Gardens in 2023
By David Wall Well, your 2022 vegetable gardens are put to bed now, so it’s time to relax: right? Perhaps, but some of you are already thinking about what you might want to plant in 2023. Unfortunately, most of your local feed, hardware, and nursery garden stores have removed allContinue Reading
Walter Alexander Nichols
June 7, 1938 – November 28, 2022 Graveside services for Walter Alexander Nichols 84 of Jefferson, Texas will be held Friday, December 2, 2022 at Kildare Cemetery in Kildare, Texas. Walter A. Nichols “Jack” 84 years old formerly of Toledo, Ohio and longtime resident of Jefferson, Texas passed away NovemberContinue Reading