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Citizens for a Better Community of Jefferson will sponsor a blood drive through Carter BloodCare from 2-7p.m. December 17 at the Jefferson Tourism and Visitor Center. Donors can sign up via the internet at ww3.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/128100 For more information, contact Rachelle Vance at 903- 601-2230 Give a lifesaving gift this holidayContinue Reading

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Wiley College cross country athletes Christian Brookins and De Lisha Paul were honored by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for their academic achievement as they were named Daktronics Scholar-Athletes Thursday. Brookins and Paul earned the honor by maintaining a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5 while competing inContinue Reading

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By David Wall Sweet potatoes come from South America, and while regular potatoes are tubers or underground stems, sweet potatoes are actually roots. For any recipe that calls for apples, white potatoes or squash, you can substitute sweet potatoes. They have a 5,000-year history. White potatoes also come from SouthContinue Reading

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Varsity Lady Dawgs beat QC The Jefferson High School varsity Lady Bulldog basketball team picked up a 55-52 win over Queen City Tuesday night at home. Kristen Thomas lead the attack with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 steals. Taurria Hood had 14 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 3Continue Reading

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Port Jefferson Coffee Roasters is now open for business on Lafayette Street. And while they don’t serve prepared cups of coffee, they do have the roasted beans to make that morning cup of joe. Owner Jarod Hanson said they have both a medium and dark roast, k-cups, and wholesale offerings. Continue Reading

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Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players are holding one more audition to complete casting for the upcoming presentation of a “live” radio show of the holiday classic “It’s A Wonderful Life.”  Auditions will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at Parish Hall of the Episcopal church located on Main Street near theContinue Reading

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Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute During their regular meeting Tuesday, Jefferson Independent School Board Trustees named Assistant Superintendent Michael Walker as lone finalist for the position of Superintendent, currently held by Rob Barnwell, who announced his retirement last month. Walker began his 24th year of education this fall, and served asContinue Reading

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Staff Reports Marion County residents took to the polls on Tuesday with 43.14% of registered voters casting a ballot. On the ballot were state offices as the local elections were all uncontested. Results, which swayed towards Republican candidates, were: • US Representative, District 1: Nathaniel Moran (R) 2,529; Jrmar “JJ”Continue Reading

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Staff Reports The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) briefly discussed how an unnamed company is being met with to discuss the possibility of building multi-family housing in the city limits. The brief discussion, led by JEDCO vice president and secretary Raymond Sanders said he had contacted several multi-family housing buildersContinue Reading

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Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer It is a truism that elections have consequences.  No doubt this Tuesday’s election will also, but it will not change much.  All across the country voters dug into familiar patterns rather than alter course.  Nationally, President Joe Biden can lock in his legislative victories.  Here to stayContinue Reading