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Key Voting Dates The following are key dates for the 2022 Primary Election on March 1: Voter Registration Deadline Monday, January 31 Early In-Person  Voting Begins Monday, February 14 Last Day to Return Mail-In Ballot Application Friday, February 18 Early In-Person  Voting Ends Friday, February 25 Primary Election Day Tuesday,Continue Reading

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By Glenn Melancon Some of the most tragic war stories involve friendly fire. There is nothing friendly about guns firing during war. The adjective friendly is added to indicate that the bullet hit an ally instead of an enemy.  During the last legislative session, Republicans crafted one of the mostContinue Reading

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By Austin Lewter William Faulkner has often been cited as one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century. He was born Sept. 25, 1897, in New Albany, Mississippi. His publishing career began in 1919, but he was most prolific in the 1920s and 1930s. Faulkner was awarded theContinue Reading

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By Sarah Gale, Contributing Writer “Are we there yet?” has been a frequently asked question since last Thursday, when Jefferson Christian Academy started its journey to the West Coast.  The students’ final destination is the Adventist Association of Agriculture’s Annual Conference, approximately 1,700 miles away in Fresno, California.  Students andContinue Reading

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May 31, 1934-January 25, 2022 Funeral Services for Mr. Carl Gene Talley, 87, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the Capt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home, Jefferson, Texas with Bro. John Givens officiating under the direction of Haggard FuneralContinue Reading

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Congratulations to the 7th grade Lady Bullpup basketball team as they defeated Carthage earlier this week.  Scorers were: Mariyah Johnson- 4 points Avery Ephraim- 4 points Maddie Cooner- 4 points Jasmine Luster- 2 points Karly Long- 3 points The 8th Grade Lady Pups defeated Tatum and Carthage to capture 2ndContinue Reading

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Max Marquez, 15 (JHS 10th) and Abel Marquez, 13 (JJHS 8th) competed in The Texas Open National Martial Arts Championships on January 15, 2022, held in Tyler. Each won 1st place in their respective age group for Black Belt Traditional Weapon category using a whip chain. Max and Abel areContinue Reading

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Staff Reports  City employees will have fewer paid holidays in the 2022 Calendar year, and the City set a $150 deposit requirement to have new service in a resident’s name after the their marathon 4.5 hour City Council Tuesday night meeting.  “I’m stating for the record that I feel badContinue Reading

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“United We Stand… We’re Still Here” resounded through the evening Monday night at MCDCSCO’s 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday Celebration at the Jefferson Community Center. “We, the members of Marion County Diversified Social and Concern Organization (MCDCSCO) appreciate your time, participation and donations that will allowContinue Reading

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Last week’s Commissioner’s Court story incorrectly stated that Commissioners denied a proposed move of the Pct 2 JP and Constable’s offices. Commissioners tabled the request to do further investigation. The story reported Commissioners had denied the request. The story also said that Moon Lake Road was renamed. However, Commissioners alsoContinue Reading

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Dozens of school districts close due to COVID-19 outbreaks Several dozen school districts across the state were forced to close last week due to the omicron variant of COVID-19 sending home students, staff and teachers. Most school districts planned to reopen on Tuesday following the MLK holiday. “Every superintendent wantsContinue Reading