Storms Ravage Western Marion County, Disaster Declared
Spring thunderstorms raked across Marion County last night soaking residents with heavy rain while the Western end of the county also suffered tornados. Widespread rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches have already fallen across portions of the region through 2:40 a.m. this morning according to the National Weather Service out ofContinue Reading
Ad: Part-Time Housekeeper Wanted
Part-time housekeeper needed at Delta Street Inn. Must be available to work weekends. Starting pay $12.00 per hour. Please call 903-665-2929 for interview.Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – March 20 – March 26, 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 SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, bridge replacement. Traffic restricted toContinue Reading
Council airs impasse between Public Works Director and City Administrator
Staff Reports After two executive sessions, the Jefferson City Council held a public hearing on a personnel matter between City Administrator Eric Kuykendall and Public Works Director Allen Whatley on Monday morning. Yet, they did not take any action on the matter. The two-and-a-half hour meeting opened with Whatley requestingContinue Reading
New retreat seeks logo submissions
Staff Reports A new retreat opening in Jefferson is looking marketing help before they open their doors. Lacewing Creative Retreat will open in Jefferson this summer. Women crafting groups will soon have a new place to rejuvenate, laugh with the gals, be inspired, shop, and finally finish or start thatContinue Reading
Annual Flotilla planned
The 10th Annual Earth Day Paddling Flotilla is set for Saturday, April 23, at Shady Glade Resort in Karnack. Put in your canoe or kayak for a beautiful morning on one of three paddling trails that leave from Uncertain, Texas, on the shores of Caddo Lake. The area is knownContinue Reading
Tourism Board partners with Dallas based radio station
Staff Reports Now’s the chance to be on the radio as KBDT 1160 in Dallas is starting a six-week campaign featuring a “Historic Salute to Jefferson” program each week. Businesses in Jefferson are invited to participate in sponsoring the program, and will receive one 60-second promo on the air everyContinue Reading
Oil Markets
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result. The first oil shock happened in 1973. Energy prices are set by “the market. The global energy market keeps failing us. We have known the market is failing us for 49 years. We knowContinue Reading
Winston was an early leader at UT
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer The University of Texas has been in operation for nearly 140 years. Since that time, tens of thousands of UT graduates have enjoyed careers in all fields that have shaped both the state and the world alike. In its early years, it struggled as it had difficultyContinue Reading
Trust God in these troubling times
Shalom Chaverim If you are pressured with the cares of life, you are not alone! Many people are experiencing the same pressures. Our world has gone through many challenges in the past, and will continue to face challenges in the future. My concern, as a spiritual leader, is along withContinue Reading
Spring is about to bloom at Caddo Lake NWR
Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge (CLNWR), formerly Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant, at Karnack has over 8000 acres of beauty, diversity and historic interest. There are five established trails varying in lengths and habitats. You will see both how nature restores itself and how humans can help with restoringContinue Reading
Next year’s cheerleaders…
The 2022-2023 Jefferson High School Cheerleaders are Brynlie Braddock, Danija Smith, Maia Cooper, Alyssa Williams, Emma Galey, Amirie Prior, Abbigayle Deville, Haiden Shields, Harlie Shields, Rachae Williams , Carlmajz Nicholas, Presley Mauldin, Amiya Jackson, Carsyn Thomas, Brooklyn Shelton and Janayah Taylor. Next year’s Mascot will be performed by Kinsley Powell. Continue Reading
Lady Dawg track tops LK Meet
The Jefferson High School Varsity Girls’ Track Team took op honors at the Bill Hines Relays at Linden Kildare High School last week. The Lady Dawg team took 1st place with a total of 142 points. Individual results were as follows: 100M Dash (2nd) Rachae Williams 13.52 (4th) Keyasia BlackContinue Reading
Jefferson softball beats Waskom
The Jefferson High School Softball teams both topped Waskom at home on Friday, March 11. The JV squad won 12-11 and varsity won 17-2. The wins over Waskom came after a 3-16 varsity loss to Elysian Fields on Tuesday, March 8. Individual stats against Elysain Fields included: Marleigh Mears- twoContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Upcoming Meetings • Jefferson City Council at 5:30 p.m. on March 22. • Jefferson Adopt-A-Cop at 5:30p.m. on March 23 at the Historic Jefferson Railway Depot. • Marion County Commissioners Court 9 a.m. March 28. Upcoming Music Events Auntie Skinner’s: All bands 9 p.m – 1 a.m. • March 19:Continue Reading
A Lot is Going On
By Paul Moore Chamber Director This week is a busy week in Jefferson for the Chamber. We just finished the Wedding Expo this past weekend. Here are a series of events for this month. SHAMROCKS & SHENANIGANS This Saturday, March 19th, is our annual St. Patrick’s Shamrocks & Shenanigans ShoppingContinue Reading
Really Big Fish
Zachary Yeater, 12, of Baytown, Texas, caught this 11.8 lb. bass at Lake O’ the Pines on March 12. Zac was in town visiting relatives during Spring Break. Good job Zac!Continue Reading
Bulldog One Act Play…
The Jefferson High School One Act Play troup competed at Zone ask week. Congrats to Aiden Cooner for being named All Star Cast; Nickolas Anderson for All Star Cast Honorable Mention; and Kylee McGregor who earned the tech award.Continue Reading
DAR Winners…
Recent winners of the Daughters of the American Revolution Essay contest winners at Jefferson ISD were 6th grader Kimberly Ball, 7th grader Eli Kendrick, 8th grader Natalie Peralta and 9th grader Braydon Thomas.Continue Reading