68th Annual ‘Diamond Bessie Murder Trial’ plays at Pilgrimage
One of the highlights of the Pilgrimage is the annual staging of the Diamond Bessie Murder Trial, a unique adaptation of the last days of the 1877 trial in Jefferson of Abraham Rothschild for the murder of Diamond Bessie. The trial captured national attention in its day, and its re-creationContinue Reading
Pilgrimage features Tour of Homes
The 75th Annual Jefferson Pigraimage clelbration kicks-oof this weekend with the following homes featured on the annual TOur of Homes: The Beard House 212 Vale Street This house was built about the year 1860 by Noble A. Birge and his wife, Anna Sophia Birge, in the style of a GreekContinue Reading
Beat Root Revival Plays The Bowery Stage
Beat Root Revival performs at Winnsboro Center for the Arts (WCA) at 200 Market Street Winnsboro, Texas at 7:30 pm May 14. Beat Root Revival is a multi-instrumentalist roots duo made up of powerhouse harmonic vocalists Andrea Magee and Ben Jones who combine elements of folk, blues, country, and rock to create aContinue Reading
Mayor asks for transparency with proposed church activity center
Jennifer Perry Middleton Jefferson Jimplecute Neither the general public, nor members of the Jefferson City Council will be allowed to attend a meeting about the construction of an activity center for the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. That’s according to Robin Moore, city alderman and member of the church. “The meetingContinue Reading
Jefferson woman accomplishes dream in Boston Marathon
V. Hugh Lewis IIJefferson Jimplecute It all started with a dream. A dream of running in the oldest, and most distinguished marathon in the US: Boston. Jeffersonian Gabby Wennerstrom accomplished her dream of qualifying and running in the Boston Marathon last Monday. “It’s a course to be respected, hands down,”Continue Reading
Local credit unions seek merger
Northeast Texas Credit Union (NETCU) members should have recently received a notice in the mail regarding their upcoming merger with East Texas Professional Credit Union. “We are excited for this partnership, and we hope you are too,” NETCU said a statement earlier this month. “This will bring numerous benefits toContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Thank you First giving honor and praise to God. As most of you know I lost my home of over 50 years to a tornado in March. I’m not the only person—15 families are displaced. Just to let everyone know we are doing great. We are living with our daughterContinue Reading
Texas Tech offers possibilities in Jefferson
B.W. Brooks Contributing writer I hope everyone is enjoying the spring season; all around us flowers and plants are reborn and starting to grow! Spring breaks in Texas are over, and the end of the academic year is right around the corner. This is the time of year when manyContinue Reading
Success garnered by ‘just showing up’
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer I have often heard it said that most of success is showing up. Well, I have shown up to Southeastern for 27 years now and still have a few years left in me. The Faculty Senate recognized my career with a Life Time Achievement Award. My success,Continue Reading
Dalton Gang blazed a path through Texas
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer The 1880s and 1890s saw the rise of some of the most notorious criminals in American History, mostly riding the dusty trails of the West. One of the most infamous was the Dalton Gang, made up of outlaws from Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The Dalton Gang terrorized theContinue Reading
W.H. “Wiley” Roger
Graveside services for Mr. W.H. “Wiley” Rogers, III will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 22, 2022 at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Jefferson, Texas under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. The Rev. Virginia Pevey will officiate. A time of visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday,Continue Reading
My spritual energy
Leroy Richardson/Contributing writer A good battery on a car maintains its charge. Why is that so when simultaneously operating the radio, headlights, air conditioner, dashboard lights, USB ports, and the electric windows and seats? It’s the alternator. Once started, the alternator generates power to run the accessories on the vehicle andContinue Reading
DAR names annual essay winners
The Martha McCraw Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has a long history of organizing an American History Essay Contest. They recently held the 2022 edition of the contest where students grades 5-8 were invited to submit an essay on the topic: “November 11, 2021, marks the 100thContinue Reading
Dawgs advance to Regionals in Track, Field
The Jefferson Dawgs have been off and running this track season with 19 athletes qualifiing for Area competition. Those qualifing for the Area meet included: • 100M: Luke McMullen and Kam Williams • 110M: Hurdles: RJ Garrett • 300M Hurdles: RJ Garrett and Christian McCoy • 4X100 Relay: Kieth Smith,Continue Reading
Track Meet Today Moved
Today’s Area Championship Track Meet has been moved to West Rusk. A number of Jefferson ISD students are competing, including: 100M: Luke McMullen and Kam Williams 110M: Hurdles: RJ Garrett 300M Hurdles: RJ Garrett and Christian McCoy 4X100 Relay: Kieth Smith, Hasheem Ector, Devin Davis, Kam Williams, Luke McMullen, TrevorContinue Reading
What taxpayers should do if they get an identity theft letter from the IRS
When a thief steals someone’s Social Security number, they can use it to file a fraudulent tax return. This is tax-related identity theft. The IRS scans tax returns for possible fraud. If a tax return is flagged as suspicious, the agency will pull it for more review. Then the IRSContinue Reading
Catfish Stocking Returns to Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes in Texas
AUSTIN – Springtime and catfish angling are back at Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes across the state. The program provides friends and families the opportunity to participate in the Texas traditions of outdoor recreation and reeling in catfish close to home. Starting the week of April 15, TPWD willContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – April 17 – April 23, 2022
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway, daytime work in median. Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment pulling onto the interstate I-30 – At Exit 207/Spur 594 westbound, ramp rehabilitation. Exit ramp closed. I-30 westbound lanes in this area restrictedContinue Reading