The term ‘States’ Rights’ can be deceptive
Glenn Melancon/ Contributing Writer Big Government conservatives like to hide behind the slogan States’ Rights. They want you to believe they are standing up for you against the mean federal government. They have relied on this deception since the beginning of the Republic. Southern planters knew America’s revolutionary rhetoric threatened their vastContinue Reading
Summers among Texas congressional giants
Ken Bridges/ Contributing writer Texas has produced many powerful political figures in its long history. In the 1930s, Texas had one of the most influential congressional delegations in the nation, including Sen. Morris Sheppard, the Senate Minority Whip, House Speaker John Nance Garner, and other congressmen such as future House Speaker Sam Rayburn andContinue Reading
Karen A. Clampitt Vandenburg
Funeral services for Karen A. Clampitt Vandenburg, 59, of Beckville, Texas were help 11 a.m. Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Hawthorn Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dale Walker officiating. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Hawthorn Funeral Home.Karen Ann Clampitt Vandenburg was born July 9, 1962 in a military base inContinue Reading
Backing the Blue…
The Marion County 4H Club recently voted Marion County Law Enforcement Officers by purchasing a yard sign. They also plan on delivering “goodie boxes” to the Jefferson Police Department and Marion County Sheriff’s Department to show their appreciation. If you or your organization are interested in purchasing a yard signContinue Reading
Marshall Symphony Launches Platinum Season
The Marshall Symphony Orchestra will return to the stage of the Baker Auditorium at East Texas Baptist University on Saturday evening, September 25, 2021 at 7 pm, kicking off its 70th season of music making. The Platinum Season, as it’s called, has dedicated the opening concert to the music of the greatContinue Reading
Library board kicks-off their fundraising season
The Friends Board of the Jefferson Carnegie Library hosted their End-of-Year Get-Together and Business meeting on September 16. It is a yearly event hosted by the Friends Board to thank their membership and supporters of the library. It is also the time when a check is presented to the libraryContinue Reading
Godfrey indicted for felony child injury
Staff Reports JISD Board Trustee Kevin Godfrey was arrested late Tuesday afternoon following the issuance of a Grand Jury Indictment late last week. Godfrey was charged with two counts of felony three, injury to a child. The first indictment states “on or about the 18th day of April, 2020, ….Continue Reading
JEDCO cites wrong loan forgiveness amount on agenda
Staff Reports JEDCO forgave $35,330 in principal and interest for Queen Wood Products for the year 2020 as per the agreement which has certain employment requirements in exchange for loan forgiveness. Board member Lynn Daughrity asked who approved and verified that Queen Wood Products had complied with the terms ofContinue Reading
JISD gets $8k donation from NETCU
By Jennifer Middleton, Jimplecute Jefferson Independent School District’s Board of Trustees heard a presentation on a student trip to Boston, approved a teaching permit for law enforcement classes at the high school and received a check for $8,000 from a local bank during their regular meeting Tuesday. Hannah Wales, aContinue Reading
Marion County employees not bound to wear masks
Taking a stand on vaccine mandates, Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur and Marion County Sheriff David Capps issued a joint statement saying that county employees “will not be required by Marion County to adhere to any vaccine mandate or any other mandate that would infringe on your individual liberties andContinue Reading
Letter to the Editor
To the Citizens of Marion County: Thank you for the honor of being named Marion County Citizen of the Year! It certainly came as a BIG surprise!! Yes, I burst into tears! I am honored to be in the company of many citizens who have done so much for thisContinue Reading
From The Left: Time…
By Glenn Melancon The terrorist attacks on 9/11 ignited the rise of Big Government Conservatism. Just a few months before, George W. Bush had won a razor thin election by presenting himself as a compassionate conservative. Within days of the September attacks his mask fell off. Bush started toContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: Mandatory vaccines abound in Texas history
By Ken Bridges “An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure,” is a popular English proverb. It has also become an important idea in medicine, to avoid major health crises by preventing them. As part of this, vaccinations have been part of health in the state for manyContinue Reading
Glenn Edward Powell
July 6, 1944 – September 18, 2021 Graveside services for Mr. Glenn Edward Powell, 77, of West Columbia, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Ebenezer Cemetery in Pittsburg, Texas, under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home of Jefferson. A time of visitation willContinue Reading
Brandon Cole Mauldin
May 20, 1999 – September 12, 2021 Brandon Cole Mauldin, 22, of Jefferson, Texas passed away September 12, 2021. Mr. Mauldin was born May 20, 1999 in Marshall, Texas to Rusty Cole Mauldin and Amanda Williams. He leaves to cherish his memory, parents, Rusty and Afton Mauldin, Amanda and RomeoContinue Reading
Chamber award…
The Jefferson Lions Club received the Otstott Distinguished Organization Award during the Marion County Chamber of Commerce’s Golden Nail Gala this past Saturday evening. “Our club is grateful for this honor and pledges to continue serving Jefferson and Marion County.”Continue Reading
A Moment With the Minister: Which side of the cross are you on?
By Dan Eakin It was not by coincidence that the the cross of our Redeemer did not stand alone on the hill of Calvary. There were two other crosses also there, to typify two distinct attitudes that all of the world would have toward the cross in the middle. OnContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Magnolia Place EOM Named Magnolia Place’s employee of the month for August is Ashley Young, a CNA. Ashley is a very dedicated CNA. She is always willing to help out, she takes excellent care of her residents and goes above and beyond with kindness and care. She always comes toContinue Reading