Our Town Jefferson
History, Haunts & Legends History, Haunts & Legends, will kick off at 8pm Friday at the Jefferson Visitor’s Center. For tickets and more information, call Jodi Breckenridge at 903-601-3375. Bingo! November 6 is Bingo Night and BBQ at the Jefferson Carnegie Library, 301 W. Lafayette. For more information, 903-665-8911. AvingerContinue Reading
Veterans: Your service makes ours possible
Jeffrey L. McIntyre/Contributing writer Each year on November 11, we honor military veterans—those in our communities who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Perhaps this year, you will partake in a Veterans Day parade, post something thoughtful to social media and even tell a Veteran you know “thankContinue Reading
Making a mess of our own nest
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Several years ago, we had a surprise visitor set up house on our porch. It was a barn swallow. We were excited to watch it create a new home out of mud. Our boys were still out home at the time, and they had a front row seatContinue Reading
Taylor’s story has strong Texas ties
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer War hero and president are how Zachary Taylor is usually remembered, if at all. Though obscure today, he was at one time one of the most famous figures in the country. A Texas resident for a time, “Old Rough and Ready,” as his troops affectionately called him,Continue Reading
What Shall I Do With Jesus Christ
Leroy Richardson/Local Minister Pilate, Roman governor, asked the question in Matthew 27:22 that very well could be the question of the ages. “What Shall I Do Then With Jesus Christ?” Many don’t want Jesus Christ in their Institutions Of Higher Learning. Some do not want Him in their Government locations. Some don’tContinue Reading
Terry Beth Sims Paredes
Terry Beth Sims Paredes, 71, passed away on October 23, 2021, in Longview, Texas. Terry Beth Sims Paredes was born on August 12, 1950 in Zwolle, LA, to John Lucas Sims and Angie Smith Sims. Terry spent her life always giving to others much more than she ever asked inContinue Reading
Free Entrance to Texas State Parks Nov. 14 in Honor of Veterans Day
In honor of both active and retired military, daily entrance fees at Texas State Parks will be waived for all day-use visitors Sunday, November 14. “The dedication, sacrifice and service displayed by the women and men that serve in our country’s military is unparalleled and is a source of prideContinue Reading
Mrs. Morgan’s class shares a piece of Mexico with JES
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death. On the 1st and 2nd of November, millions of Mexican families come together to make food and create ofrendas, or altars, to remember and show respect to their loved ones who have passed. ThisContinue Reading
Simon & Garfunkel tribute slated for Jefferson later this month at 1852
The Music of Simon and Garfunkel by, Swearingen and Kelli, will be on tap in Jefferson on Nov. 27. Appearing at the The 1852, Swearingen and Kelli will recreate the music, memories and magic of the famous folk-rock duo, Simon and Garfunkel. AJ Swearingen has been performing for twenty yearsContinue Reading
Marion County Assistance District Approved
Marion County residents approved the creation of the Marion County Assistance District and the addition of a 1.5% sales and use tax 324-247. Early voting results had the District being approved by 7%, a margin which increased as results came in, eventually finishing up at 13.48%. “This is about MarionContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
VFW Fish Fry The Monthly 1st Saturday Fish Fry at the VFW is next weekend, November 7, from 11a-2p at the VFW bulding on US 59. Plate includes Fried Fish, Fries, coleslaw, beans, and a drink for a $10 donation. Desserts are available for a $1 donation. Dine in orContinue Reading
Trash time change set for January 1
“The times they are a changing” to dispose of solid waste in Precinct 3 starting January 1. Marion County Commissioners approved the hours of operation of the solid waste dump at Precinct 3 during Monday’s regular meeting. The new hours only affect Precinct 3 Saturday operating hours. The new hoursContinue Reading
Support Creating MC Assistance District
In general, everyone will agree that increasing taxes, of any type, is a bad idea. But, on the November 2 ballot, the creation of the Marion County Assistance District needs to be overwhelmingly approved. The district will add a 1.5% Sales and Use tax to purchases made in the county.Continue Reading
Lutheran layman chimes in on Pastor Ho
Editor I read the dust up between Pastor Ho and Ms. Opiela. I can hopefully write a brief response from a conservative Lutheran layman’s perspective. I add the term conservative because there are Lutheran offshoots that are willing to compromise principal in favor of ecumenicism. Beware of wolves in sheep’sContinue Reading
Death
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer In the 1980s Jack Kevorkian made headlines by advocating for assisted suicide. Kevorkian, a medical doctor, argued that terminally ill patients had the right to die with dignity. When the state of Michigan discovered that he had helped his patients die, he lost his medical license, and prosecutorsContinue Reading
The Meaning Behind Halloween
Rabbi Linda/Bethel Temple Fellowship Shalom, What does the name Halloween really mean? The word “Halloween“ comes from “All Hallows’ Eve’’ and means, “hallowed evening.” Hallowed means, “made holy, consecrated, hallowed ground. Knowing the origins of Halloween is important, because this article is regarding the supernatural hidden dark-side of this “holiday”. Halloween’sContinue Reading