Commissioners delay purchase of new vehicles
Staff Reports Marion County Commissioners again kicked the can down the road on purchasing new vehicles for the County Constables during their regular Monday meeting. Pct 4 Commissioner Charlie Treadwell proposed the county purchase two 2021 Chevrolet Colorado pickup trucks, at approximately $21,000 each. This would have been about theContinue Reading
New law requires protections for dogs
Staff Reports There’s a new law on the books designed to help protect dogs when they are kept outside. Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bill into law in 2021. He had vetoed an earlier version of the bill, which had passed both legislative chambers with bipartisan support. The bill gotContinue Reading
Former Sheriff David McKnight passes
According to FaceBook posts by his family, former Marion County Sheriff David McKnight passed away early Saturday, February 19, 2022. “Dad went to his Heavenly home this morning!”, wrote son Harris McKnight. “We wasn’t ready but he was! This past year has. been trying for him with the loss ofContinue Reading
Diverging into European History
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer As of this writing, Ukraine and Russia appear on the brink of war. The deployment of thousands of Russian troops along the border of Ukraine has become the most serious crisis facing Europe since the end of the Cold War. If a war were to occur, it couldContinue Reading
Democrats will lose…
To the editor, If Democrats wonder why they are likely to be pulverized the next couple weeks of midterm elections…think about some recent policy decisions…In New York the D.A. from Manhattan Alvin Bragg announced last week jail time for the most egregious crimes…making robberies and assaults, go free…all this goingContinue Reading
NATO needed to maintain peace
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer A round 1755 BCE, the Babylonian King Hammurabi proclaimed a law code. For thousands of years it lay hidden in the ruins of Susa in modern Iran. It revealed the ancient origins of government. The text on the granite stele began with a preamble. Hammurabi claimed theContinue Reading
What is God’s Love?
Rabbi Linda/Temple Beth Fellowship Love has various definitions. Everyone has their definition of love. Psychology explains love as “emotions, behaviors, passion, commitments.” The University of Utah Health writes, “Western tradition is familiar with the Greek explanation of love Eros, Philia, Storge, Agape love.” GQ surveyed 889 people of all ages andContinue Reading
Crowning Achievement
Jimplecute photo by Laura Allen Mayor Rob Baker and Darlene Davis were crowned the 2022 Krewe of Hebe Mardi Gras King and Queen during Saturday’s Mab Ball.Continue Reading
OHTP hosts ‘Sweetest Sunday of the Year’
By Marcia Thomas Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players again produced the “sweetest Sunday of the Year” last Sunday when it presented Food for the Soul at Christ Episcopal Church in Jefferson. The chocolate recipe-making competition was in the Parish Hall of the church where tables were decorated using a Valentine’sContinue Reading
St. Paul FUMC dates to 1867
The St. Paul Church was organized in 1867 by newly freed slaves. Its first edifice being located on Cypress Street. T his plot of land was donated by Mr L.T .Gray and his wife Nancy. As the years progressed the worship has been held in several different locations. TheContinue Reading
Roy’s Rails Reopens, Has New Name
Roy’s Rails is reopening on March 1, but under a new name: Jefferson Golf Carts. Earlier this year, Roy’ Richie’s shop was destroyed in a fire. He’s been operating out of a small building behind the old shop on Polk Street. As he bears the expense of reopening, he’s askingContinue Reading
Gardening: Ashe’s Magnolia
By David Wall Most people looking for trees want something that will quickly grow very fast, get very big & wide, and provide a lot of shade. Yet there are those of us who might like something smaller but yet could provide shade on a smaller scale. Well, there isContinue Reading
Lady Dawg Area Playoff Game Information
Lady Dawg Area Round Playoff Game Information: Jefferson vs. Mineola Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 6:30 PMHallsville High School Tickets Purchased Online ONLY – Please see link attachedhttps://www.hisd.com/domain/637 $3.00 Students – $5.00 Students THSCA, TABC and District Passes will be accepted Jefferson will be the VISITORS – see below for Hallsville Gym ProceduresContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – Feb. 13 – Feb. 19, 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
Judy Wilson Bollman
Funeral Services for Mrs. Judy Wilson Bollman, 73, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday February 13, 2022, at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Rev. James Duncan and Tony Cevik officiating. Interment will follow at Avinger Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 5–7 pmContinue Reading
Jefferson History
Sixty-one die as steamboat burns February 12th, 1869On this day in 1869, sixty-one men, women, and children died when the sidewheel steamboat Mittie Stephens caught fire on Caddo Lake during a run from New Orleans to Jefferson, Texas. The boat had been plying the New Orleans-Red River route since 1866.Continue Reading
‘Windows into History’ is close to fruition
To the editor, Two or three years ago my wife, Pam, and I revisited Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park. We were totally enthralled by thre new see-through glass panels along the walking path upon which were etched the old townsite buildings and streets in their original locations. Where no town exists, theContinue Reading
FREE READ: Jefferson native is a leader in research of diversity in education
Austin Lewter Jeffeson Jimplecute As the nation pauses to celebrate Black History Month, the Jimplecute is behooved to tell the story of African Americans with Marion County ties who are busy creating some history of their own. A hometown success story returned to Jefferson last month to serve as theContinue Reading
JISD board OKs stadium plan, accepts clean audit, renews admin contracts
Jerry Bennett Field to get artificial turf… Staff Reports Stadium repairs, audits and district leadership contracts were all deliberated in a regular session of the Jefferson ISD Board of Trustees Tuesday night. As their first order of business, the board received the annual audit report from Mike Hallum, of Knuckols,Continue Reading