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
Koecadee Melton Jr
Koecadee Melton, Jr., 65, of Kendleton, Fort Bend County, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 1 p.m., at Little Zion Missionary Batist Church, 13230 Battle Road, Kendleton, Texas. Interment was in Powell Point Cemetery, 13720Continue Reading
R.D. Moses Model Railroad exhibit celebrates 10 years at local museum
On Saturday morning, May 14, 2022, the Jefferson Historical Society and Museum and the Jefferson & Cypress Bayou Model Railroad Club celebrated the Tenth Anniversary of the Grand Opening of the R.D. Moses T & P Model Railroad at the Depot at the Museum. Attending were Museum Board members andContinue Reading
There’s a New Mural in Town…
Darlene Taylor Murals of Texarkana works on Jefferson’s newest mural on the side of the “Bankers Building” on Walnut Street in downtown. Art on the Bayou had the mural created to add to the artistic flavor to downtown.Continue Reading
Starr Ranch named ‘Trail of the Month’
The Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge (CLNWR) Trail-of-the-Month for May is Starr Ranch Trail. On Saturday, May 28, 9am-1pm, volunteers with the Cypress Basin Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists (CBTMN) will be at the Visitor Center and at Starr Ranch trail to welcome you, give you a map,Continue Reading
Adopt-a-Cop seeks donations for event
Jefferson, Texas Adopt-A-Cop is a 501(c)3 organization in Jefferson with the mission of supporting all Marion County law enforcement officers by assisting with the out-of-pocket expenses for business equipment not covered by their employers. They support the Jefferson Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office and officers dedicated to Marion CountyContinue Reading
JISD, City elect new members
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson ISD School Board and the City of Jefferson will see new faces starting at next week’s meetings after voters made their choices last Saturday. Jason Bonner will continue to represent JISD Place 1. Bonner received 55 absentee votes, 271 in early voting, andContinue Reading
Bulldogs graduate from Panola first…
Ten JHS students walked the stage at Panola College for their Associate of Science last week. They included Brady Burns, Cadee Humphrey, Zoe Scott, Hannah Wales, Avery Keller, Caden Whatley, Caden Rutz, Marleigh Mears, Sarah Smith and Curliyah Jefferson.Continue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Upcoming Meetings • City Council, 5:30 p.m., May 17 • Alzheimer’s Support Group, 6 p.m., May 17 • JISD School Board, 6 p.m., May 18 Upcoming Music Events 1852 on Austin: • May 21: Chris Cain • May 28: Swearingen and Kelli Auntie Skinner’s: • May 14: Slim & TheContinue Reading