Our Town Jefferson
Upcoming Music Events 1852 on Austin: • March 4th. The Fab5 Beatles tribute band • March 12th. Flashback 50’s & 60’s Rock and Roll Review. Auntie Skinner’s: All bands 9p-1a • March 5: Pepper Holt Gunslingers • March 12: The Syndicate • March 19: WTW & St. Patrick’s Day BashContinue Reading
It starts with us
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplceute Charles Baum was a friend of mine. He was born in 1917. He was the grandfather of a childhood friend and a lifelong public servant. Charlie was in the Philippines when Bataan fell. Subsequently, he was captured and spent the majority of World War II as a prisonerContinue Reading
Escalators are Like Life
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Escalators are a modern marvel. The English word is derived from the word, escalade, meaning to climb. An escalator actually takes the effort out of climbing. They are a welcome sight in a mall or a subway station. Unfortunately, there are times in life when an escalatorContinue Reading
Jesse Chisolm Sought Peace
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer The Old West became notorious for the violence that befell communities and individuals. Some individuals, however, acted as peacemakers. Jesse Chisolm, a merchant who developed a network of trading posts from Texas up to Kansas, became known for his mediation efforts and his efforts to expand commerce in the area. He was neverContinue Reading
Robert “Bob” DeSpain
Robert “Bob” Wallace DeSpain, 67, was laid to rest on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the Avinger Cemetery. Services will be held at the Captain Wm Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home, Jefferson, Texas at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. –Continue Reading
A Need For Dedication
Seth Buckner/Heritage Baptist Church A Dallas Cowboy fan was standing near the top row at AT&T stadium in Arlington, Texas. He was barely able to see the field from where he was, and all he could afford was in the standing room only section. Far below he noticed a vacant seatContinue Reading
Breaking ground…
Dollar General has begun construction on their new store on US 59 in Jefferson, located next to Riverside Bank. The current store will be relocated once construction is complete.Continue Reading
… And filling it back up…
The sink hole in the parking lot behind the Marion County Courthouse dropped to new lows during Mardi Gras weekend. Marion County Commissioners have been assisting the City in repairing the situation. The hole extended nearly 20 feet deep to a separated drainage culvert. No one, and no property wasContinue Reading
2022-23 Strutters Named
The 2022-2023 Jefferson High School Strutter Line was announced earlier this week. Returning line members are Tawny Foster, Eden Hopes, Christiana Justice, Aysha Tucker and Tori Webster. They will be joined by new line members Shelby Armstrong, Adrianna Blanton, Carly Bolick, Carson Bolick, Carmen Bradley, Brooke Burns, Madison Davidson, SofiaContinue Reading
NHS Inductees…
This year’s inducttees to the Jefferson High School Chapter of the National Honor Socitey were welcomed to membership Tuesday night in a ceremony at Jefferson HIgh School. Continue Reading
OHTP ready to plan Pioneer Days
The Opera House Theatre Players will meet at 1:45 pm on Saturday, March 5, with persons interested in volunteering for the upcoming Pioneer Days celebration that will be held on Labor Weekend, Sept. 3,4, and 5. The event was first staged last year with success in bringing back Jefferson’s earliestContinue Reading
2022 Mardi Gras Upriver Grand Parade Winners
2022 Mardi Gras Upriver Grand Parade Winners Best Mardi Gras Spirit Award (Non-Krewe Entry): Big T Construction – Steampunk Circus Howard Howard Artistic Award (Most Artistic Entry): Krewe of Friends – Steampunk Train/Hot Air Balloon Sam Bell Memorial Award for Best in Show (Overall Winner): Krewe of Fuquau – SteampunkContinue Reading
Bulldogs fall to ETHS
ELYSIAN FIELDS TOURNAMENT – The Jefferson Bulldogs held a 4-0 lead entering the top of the 7th inning in the Brandon Goyne Elysian Fields Tournament, but ETHS came storming back with the help of timely hits & a costly Bulldog error – scoring 5 runs to snatch a 5-4 victory. ETHS Continue Reading
Baseball Win 1, Lose 1 at EF Tournament
From Coach Koesel ELYSIAN FIELDS TOURNAMENT, Thursday 3/3/22: The Jefferson Bulldogs beat the Queen City by a score of 2-1 in Game 1 of The Elysian Fields Brandon Goyne Tournament. WP – So. Bryce Clark (1-0)Complete game; 2 Hits;10 Ks; 4 BBs.LP – Logan Ogs (0-1)Jefferson Sr. Catcher Ryan YeaterContinue Reading
Jefferson to face Dallas Madison on Friday
Jefferson Boys Bulldog Basketball Team will face off against Dallas Madison in Game 2 on Friday at Prosper High School. Game #1 Tatum vs. Commerce JEFFERSON BULLDOGS WILL BE THE VISITING TEAM Game #2 Dallas Madison vs. Jefferson WHEN:March 4, 20226:00 PM * Game #17:30 PM * Game #2 WHERE:ProsperContinue Reading
FUMC Pancake Supper Tonight!
First United Methodist Church’s Annual Pancake Supper will be from 5-7p today at the Church Fellowship Hall. An Adult plate are $8 and Children under 12 are $4. Plates can be dine in or take out.Continue Reading
New Discover Jefferson & Marion County Visitor’s Guide Released
The Q2 2022 Discover Jefferson & Marion County visitor’s guide was delivered late last week. It’s not available and being distributed. A flipbook is also available for anyone to use or post on their website. It is available at: https://issuu.com/foxlitho/docs/6024_-_discover_jefferson_2022_q2-fb?fr=sZTVkNzM3Njc3OTA If you haven’t received any yet and would like toContinue Reading
Council to Meet Tuesday, March 1
The Jefferson City Council will meet at 6:30p on Tuesday, March 1, to discuss: renewing George Otstott at City of Jefferson NETWM approving extension of contract with MuniServices LLC for Sales Tax Compliance and HOT audit and administration building permit for Ben Bode at 207 Friou request for Shirley LathamContinue Reading
Commissioners to Meet Monday
Marion County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday morning for their regular end of the month meeting. Agenda items include: Law Enforcement Liability and Public Officials Liability renewals Interlocal Cooperation Contract (Failure to Appear Program) with DPS enrollment in Cybersecurity Training final Line Item Transfers for 2021 Budget issuingContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – Feb. 27 – March 5, 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