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Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 For the Week of August 31 to September 5, 2024 As Mercury goes direct on August 28th, the square between Jupiter and Saturn reminds us that fulfillment doesn’t require greatness. Rather than challenging authority or seeking global change, focusContinue Reading

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Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Jefferson’s busy little community theatre, the Opera House Theatre Players, will kickoff the new 36th season on Saturday, August 31, with a true Las Vegas style evening entitled “Sinatra and Champagne”. Presented as a way to encourage new memberships and renew old ones, the show features theContinue Reading

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Chef Hunter Lee/Tips & Tales Let’s get Shakin’ So we asked on social media what all y’all would like to see and this is one of the first request we got. Also as some of you know my little sister passed away unexpectedly August 16th and so I’m reposting thisContinue Reading

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Tim Scallon/Registered Dietian Nutritionalist Not too many years ago, the only salmon you could find in local grocery stores was canned.  And before salmon was recognized as a healthy fish, believe it or not, canned salmon would sometimes go on sale at ten cans for a dollar.  My mother grewContinue Reading

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Courtesy Photos Staff Reports Congratulations to Avery Ephraim for placing 4th and earning a medal at Saturday’s Cross Country meet at Gilmer. All of these young ladies and young men represented Jefferson well in Gilmer on Saturday! They were looking for improvements in how to compete each week and eachContinue Reading

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Isolated showers or thunderstorms may occur this evening and overnight, particularly south of the Interstate 20 corridor. Otherwise, expect overnight lows to drop into the low to mid-70s under partly to mostly cloudy skies.Continue Reading

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Activity Log 8/28/2024 6a-6p  •06:01 ems, w laurel ln, lift assist only, mims ems  •07:27 reckless driver, fm 729/3 way grocery, unable to locate •07:30 abandoned vehicle, hwy 155/County line, vehicle towed from roadway.  •07:40 suspicious person, hwy 59/vfw building, hitchhiker, courtesy ride given to marshall •09:15 ems, st hwyContinue Reading

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Expect another mild night across the region, with overnight temperatures dipping into the mid-70s. There is a chance of isolated showers or thunderstorms, particularly south of Interstate 20, during the evening and overnight hours.Continue Reading

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Dispatch Date:  08/27/2024    Shift:  6a-6p •6:41, 2-vehicle accident @ Hwy 59, DPS/JPD/MCSO/Wrecker service •10:33, Theft @ FM 1968, Deputy report taken •10:40, EMS @ N Polk, CEMS •11:00, EMS @ Glenview Dr, MEMS transported •11:20, EMS @ Quail Run Rd, CEMS •11:21, EMS @ Terry Dr, CEMS •12:06, Railroad Issue @ 49W/59,Continue Reading

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Another warm night is anticipated, with low temperatures settling in the 70s under partly cloudy skies. Hot weather will persist on Wednesday, along with a chance of rain in some parts of the region.Continue Reading

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Dispatch Date:  08/26/2024    Shift:  6a-6p •5:54, Burglar Alarm @ Hideaway Rd, Deputy checked-all secure •9:14, EMS @ Samples Rd, MEMS •9:44, Criminal Trespass @ MCR 3416, Deputy/Game Warden handled •10:47, EMS @ Wesley, CEMS •13:17, EMS @ FM 729, MEMS •13:21, EMS @ S Line, CEMS •13:42, EMS @ W Clay, CEMSContinue Reading