Jessie Mae Johnson Walker
March 30, 1931-October 13, 2021 Jessie Mae Johnson Walker was born on March 30, 1931 in Harrison County, Texas and reared in Marion County Texas. She was the first daughter and fourth of fifteen children (nine sons and six daughters) born to Jesse Johnson and Lucile Buchanan. She attended schoolContinue Reading
Jerry L. Lynn, Sr.
February 11, 1946-September 26, 2021 Jerry L. Lynn Sr. was born on February 11, 1946 in Marshall, Texas. He passed away on September 26, 2021 in Kingwood, Texas. He is preceeded in death by his parents, Marshall W. Lynn and Lois Lynn. Jerry is survived by his wife of 58Continue Reading
Treasure Worth Finding
Seth Buckner/Heritage Baptist Church A treasure chest full of gold, jewelry, and other valuables worth $1 million was found in the Rocky Mountains, according to the late author and art dealer Forrest Fenn, who hid it more than a decade ago. An estimated 350,000 treasure hunters were inspired to look for the valuable chest.Continue Reading
Texas Sounds names Award winners
Press Release ANNOUNCING! 2021 Texas Sounds International Country Music Awards results. Entertainer of the Year – Peter Donegan – United Kingdom Virtual Entertainer of the Year – Lyia Meta – Malaysia Female Vocalist of the Year – Lyia Meta – Malaysia Male Vocalist of the Year – Peter Donegan –Continue Reading
In memoriam
At right, Jefferson 4-H members plant a tree in memory of Joe McKnight on the grounds of the Kellyville Community Center. McKnight, who passed away earlier this year, was an avid supporter of the 4-H program.Continue Reading
Community group resumes meetings…
Jefferson residents resumed their monthly meetings for Citizen Action and Diversity Committees on Monday at the Jefferson Transportation Center. Mayor Rob Baker created the groups to get citizen involvement an input on things to do and improve Jefferson. Baker has decided to combine the two Committees into one group asContinue Reading
Homecoming royalty…
Teje Taylor was crowned the 2021 Jefferson High School Homecoming Queen during the coronation ceremony last week. She was escorted by Dylan Washington. They were joined on the field by youngsters Willow McClendon and Bronx Byrd. Continue Reading
Our Town
Meetings resume Jefferson Citizen Action & Diversity Committee meetings will resume Monday, October 18. They group will meet from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Transportation Building. Visitors are encouraged to bring ideas, friends, issues and solutions. The committee will also discuss city beautification, issues, process improvements and needed initiatives.Continue Reading
Garden on the Month…
The Northeast Texas Credit Union on Broadway has been chosen as Garden of the Month for October by the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club. The Credit Union’s colorful garden contributes to the beautification of the city of Jefferson. Photo by Hollis ShaddenContinue Reading
JISD applauds food service department
By Jennifer Middleton, Jimplecute Jefferson Independent School District’s Food Service Personnel were recognized during the Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday. Food Service Director Stephanie Holman thanked the food staff at the high school, primary, elementary and junior high campuses for their exemplary service and called them the “shining stars”Continue Reading
Tourism Board affirms support of visitor’s guide
The Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau took no formal action during their monthly meeting on Monday, but board president Colleen Taylor updated the board and community on rumors and misinformation regarding the board’s involvement with the Discover Jefferson & Marion County visitor’s guide in partnership with Marion County Media. “WeContinue Reading
Truth
By Glenn Melanconn Justice requires the truth. As Americans we require anyone testifying to do it under oath. Oath breakers face penalties for perjury. The truth is no less important in other aspects of life. Both Civil Law and the Bible made bearing false witness a crime. Civil law callsContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: Quanah Parker: a true Texas legend
By Ken Bridges Quanah Parker became a respected leader of the Comanche Nation at the end of the Plains Indian Wars. He spent much of his life caught between two worlds. He was the son of a white settler and a Comanche chief. And he had to lead his tribeContinue Reading
Adrienne Nigia Trammell
November 1, 1967-October 1, 2021 Adrienne Nigia Trammell was born to James Edward Trammell and Dorothy Jean Lang, November 1, 1967, in Lynwood, Calif. She was called home October 1, 2021, unexpectedly to us but not unto God. Adrienne attended school in the Compton Unified School Districts until the familyContinue Reading
Nevilledeen Crofford Smith
October 20. 1933 – October 12, 2021 Nevilledeen Crofford Smith, 87, of Jefferson, Texas, passed away Tuesday morning, October 12, 2021 in Atlanta, Texas. She was born October 20, 1933 in Taylor, Texas to the late John Beverly and Alma Monteen House Crofford. Nevilledeen was raised in Quitman, Texas andContinue Reading
JEDCO hears community ideas
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) took no action during Tuesday nights regular monthly meeting, but heard presentations by Bob Thomas and Robin Moore on potential activities. Thomas presented an informal request to the board for a commitment to funding for historical photo signs to be placed around town. ThomasContinue Reading
A Moment With the Minister: You’re A Minister Too!
By Jared Cowgill, Bethel Baptist Church I can readily recall my call to ministry. It was Summer after my freshman year at Atlanta High School and my home church just got a new pastor, Claude Crocker. I remember being excited to both return to church and to meet our newContinue Reading
Jefferson Adopt-A-Cop plans Community Meet & Greet
A beautiful double rainbow overlooked the meeting of Jefferson Community Center board members, Jim Finstrom, Elmer Jackson and Gene Williams as they met with Adopt-A-Cop board members, Peggy Walker and Francene DePrez, to discuss the upcoming Jefferson Community Law Enforcement Partnership meet and greet. The event is scheduled atContinue Reading
