Don’t Mess With Texas ® Launches Reusable Bag Art Contest for K-12 Students
Deadline to submit artwork is March 25, 2022 ATLANTA – Young Texans will get a chance to create the latest design for the official reusable bag for the iconic Don’t mess with Texas campaign. New in 2022, the Don’t mess with Texas Reusable Bag Art Contest is aimed at inspiring younger generationsContinue Reading
County mourns the loss of former Sheriff David McKnight
Staff Reports Marion County laid to rest retired sheriff Morgan “David” McKnight on Wednesday. Sheriff McKnight passed away February 19 following a brief illness. Services were at 10 a.m. at the Captain Wm Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home. Burial was in Savannah Cemetery in Smithland. “Sheriff McKnight was aContinue Reading
Bi-district champs…
The Jefferson Bulldog basketball team advanced to the Area Round of the playoffs with a 58-56 final over Daingerfield in the bi-district round on Tuesday. The game came down to the wire and the victory was secured with a three pointer by Jakardan Davidson with seven seconds left in regulation.Continue Reading
Candidate makes stop in Jefferson…
Texas GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Allen West was in Jefferson Wednesday morning stumping for votes before the primary election on March 1. West addressed, and answered questions from, a crowd of about 50 people at Auntie Skinner’s before heading off to Marshall. Prior to speaking, Alderman candidates Michelle Fox-Davis (for WardContinue Reading
Mardi Gras Upriver set for this weekend
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute Now in its 33rd year, Jefferson’s Mardi Gras Upriver has become a staple one of the most recognized Mardi Gras celebrations in East Texas. Presented by Jefferson’s Krewe of Hebe (KOH), this year’s celebration is set this weekend, and is themed “Steam Punk Upriver.” Festivities will kickContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Tuesday is Election Day The following are key dates for the 2022 Primary Election on March 1: Early In-Person Voting Continues until Friday, February 25 Primary Election Day Tuesday, March 1 Polls are open 7a-7p So Far in Early In-Person Voting 258 ballots have been cast As of 5p.m. WednesdayContinue Reading
Memories of Berlin
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer I will never forget my childhood trip to Berlin. My dad was stationed in Bamberg, Germany, and my parents wanted their children to see as much as possible. The trip to Berlin was different than others. The trip started with a night train. On most trips, weContinue Reading
Garrett looms large in Old West History
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Pat Garrett is another of the legendary figures of the Old West. He always had a taste for adventure and had a career as a distinguished law officer in a time when little law and order was to be found. Wherever Garrett went, trouble always seemed toContinue Reading
“Don” Freeman Densil Horton
Mr “Don” Freeman Densil Horton, 88, of Jefferson, Tx, passed away Thursday morning February 10, 2022 with his beloved family by his side. Mr Horton was born May 14, 1933 deep in the Ozark’s in Snowball, Arkansas to Talmage and Sis Horton. After High School Mr Horton served our countryContinue Reading
Seeing the Glory
Virginia Pevey/First United Methodist Church Luke 9:28-36, (37-43a) Feb. 27 – Transfiguration Sunday In what context do we usually use the word metamorphosis? I remember science class, and we were talking about butterflies – the process of changing from a rather ugly wormlike caterpillar into the fragile but breathtakingly beautifulContinue Reading
Sports Shorts
Bulldog baseball opens with a win The Jefferson Bulldog varsity baseball won their season opener Monday against Union Grove with an 11-7 final. Senior Caden Whatley was named Player of the Game by the Jefferson coaching staff. The Dawgs set to compete in the Linden-Kildare Tournament this weekend. The willContinue Reading
TxDOT Crews Pretreating Bridges Tdoay & Tomorrow as Wintery Mix Possible This Week
On Thursday, crews in all 9 counties that comprise the Atlanta District will be spraying brine on all bridges and overpasses. TxDOT crews in all counties will be on standby Thursday night, as well. Motorists are asked to stay a safe distance away from mobile convoys spreading brine on theContinue Reading
Gardening: Yard Trees During a Drought
By David Wall Our spring/summers for several years have given us heavy spring rains followed by flash droughts starting in June or July, and many yards are now in drought stratus even though it’s winter. Current patterns indicate a similar drought can be expected in this summer. While we tryContinue Reading
Courthouse offices closed Wednesday Morning
The offices of the Marion County Courthouse will be closed until 1 pm tomorrow for the late Sheriff David McKnight’s funeral service.Continue Reading
Financial Focus: Watch for changes when filing taxes
From Joey Romano, Edward Jones This year, you have until April 18 to file your taxes. So, you may want to meet with your tax professional soon to discuss changes that could affect you. For starters, if you took a coronavirus-related withdrawal from your 401(k) or IRA in 2020, youContinue Reading
Bulldog Boys Playoffs Tonight
JISD Athletic Director Antwain Jimmerson wants to remind everyone that the Varsity Boys Basketball team plays Daingerfield at 7:30p tonight at Pine Tree High School Gym. Jefferson will be the HOME team! Doors open at 6p Tickets are $3 for students, $5 for adults. District 16AAA, THSCA, JISD Senior Citizen,Continue Reading
RV Space Available
RV Space for short-term rental (10 day maximum). Full Hookups. RV’s up to 45 ft. Private Lot; quiet neighborhood. Two day minimum. Pets welcome(clean up after). BBQ pit. Picnic Table. No Wifi. No campfire. Checkout by 1:pm. $30 nightly. Venmo or Cashapp. 903-407-2248Continue Reading
Capitol Highlights
Mail-in ballot applications rejected at high rate Mail-in ballot applications for the March 1 primary are being rejected by almost 40% — largely because of a missing ID number, which is now required after a new voting bill passed the Legislature last year.The Houston Chronicle reported that nearly four in 10 HarrisContinue Reading