Off the rails
Memorial Day weekend saw increased traffic in Jefferson – and one train not going anywhere. KCS freight train jumped the tracks near the Clarksville street crossing mid-Saturday afternoon. Part of the train came off the tracks after crossing the bridge and shredded cross ties until the cars flipped. No injuriesContinue Reading
Class of ’22 receives awards
Seniors Were Recognized At The Annual Awards Ceremony Last Week. Seniors Awards And Scholarships Presented Were: American Legion Boys State Recognition , (Attended In 2021): Trevor Runnels, Caden Whatley. American Legion Girls State Recognition, Cadee Humphrey, Iyanna Barnett-Morris, Karen Hannah Wales. H.O.B.Y. (Hugh O’brian Youth Leadership), Avery Keller. Academic MeritContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Upcoming Meetings • Commissioners Court, 9 a.m. May 31 • City Council, 6:30 p.m., May 7 Upcoming Music 1852 on Austin: • May 28: Swearingen and Kelli Auntie Skinner’s: • May 28: Queen of Blues Kim Donnette Loud Noise Notice Friday, Saturday and Sunday of this weekend the Historic JeffersonContinue Reading
Seniors: This is Your Day
To the Seniors of 2022: Today is your day. There will be others in your future too, but today is the completion of that first milestone in a lifetime of achievements. It’s said “Some are called to greatness, and others have it thrust upon them,” but Everyone is “Called toContinue Reading
Letter to the editor…
Why? A year ago Gov. Abott said AR-15 style weapons should be owned by everyone who wants one. In his press conference today he applauded law enforcement and made no mention of his stance a year ago, yet called the shooting “incomprehensible.” Really? It was predictable that another shooting wouldContinue Reading
Letter to the editor…
Final Word One week ago, the Mayor and City Council decided to change/alter my world and my neighbors forever – Why? To allow my neighbor to build a huge (bigger than his house) metal storage unit for his boats, cars, trucks, etc. Private property is a privilage and responsibility. Sadly,Continue Reading
Graham changed the world with Liquid Paper
An obstacle can be an opportunity for an enterprising spirit. This was the case for Texas inventor Bette Nesmith Graham. What had been an annoyance for typists led to the struggling single mother creating a new tool for offices and a multi-million dollar business. A single inspiration led Graham to invent the typing correctionContinue Reading
Another milestone…
JPS Principal Lindsey Whitaker handed out Kindergarten Diploma’s this week at Kindergarten Graduation.Continue Reading
Top Dawgs…
Da’Navia Thomas and Keith Smith were awarded the 2022 JHS Top Athletes awards during the annual Jefferson Booster Club Sports Banquet last Thursday.Continue Reading
Ending on a good note…
JISD held their annual Band Concert last week. The concert, led by JISD Band Director Shannon Hensley, featured both High School and Junior High Bands.Continue Reading
On to the next level…
Former Jefferson Bulldog Tierrani Johnson, now a Marshall Mustang, signed with Northwestern State for track and field. She plans to throw discus, shot put, hammer and javelin. Tierrani plans to major in business. Continue Reading
Democrats to canvas elections
NOICE OF CANVAS The Marion County Democratic Party will canvas the recent 24 May 2022 Election results on 3 June 2022 @ 1600 CST at 604 MLK Drive, Jefferson Texas 75657. All interested parties are welcome to attend For more information contact Jerry Smith, Chairman, Marion County Democratic Party NOICEContinue Reading
Buildings okayed, streets delayed
V. Hugh Lewis Jefferson Jimplecute New buildings will be going up in downtown and the historic district after the Jefferson City Council approved permits for two controversial structures. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church sought approval to construct a 16,000 square foot activity center on the lots adjacent to the church. NumerousContinue Reading
Council pays bills, welcomes new members
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimpecute Several young events are back on track in Jefferson after Council approved payments from the Tourism Board’s Discretionary Funds to help get the events going. Ward 3/1 Alderman Richard Turner had initially pulled the payment requests by the Tourism Board so Council could discussContinue Reading
JISD Board talks paid Pre-K, swears in trustees
Jennifer Perry Middleton Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Independent School District’s Board of trustees swore in new members and considered the creation of a paid pre-K program during their regular meeting Wednesday. Kirstin Johnson, Joey Romano and Jason Bonner were sworn into their respective seats by Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur.Continue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Upcoming Meeting • Tourism Board will meet on Monday at 5:30pin a Special Meeting. Upcoming Music 1852 on Austin: • May 21: Chris Cain • May 28: Swearingen and Kelli Auntie Skinner’s: • May 21: Shelton Band • May 28: Queen of Blues Kim Donnette Order Yearbooks Shirley Phillips, JHSContinue Reading
It will happen again
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer On April 19, 1995 Timothy McVeigh attacked the United States of America. He murdered 168 Americans. Ten children were among the dead. At the time of his arrest, McVeigh had excerpts from the Turner Diaries in his car. This 1978 novel by William Luther Pierce depicts aContinue Reading
Tex Ritter’s roots were in the Piney Woods
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Tex Ritter became one of country music’s most famous stars just as it was becoming known nationwide. He became a beloved character in dozens of appearances in movies, radio, and TV and released dozens of hit songs. He was born Woodward Maurice Ritter in January 1905 onContinue Reading
Yeshua (Jesus) Brings the Community Together
Rabbi Linda/ Bethel Temple Fellowship Shalom, We recently celebrated Passover where we still celebrate the death and resurrection of Yeshua. We are now counting the Omer. The Torah commands us to count the Omer for yourself 7 weeks equaling 49 days. The 50th day is Shavuot. Counting of the Omer leadsContinue Reading