News Literacy is more important than ever
Editorial Do you know how to read the news? We don’t just mean reading, but do you know how to discern what is legitimate news and what is not? Do you know the difference between news stories and opinions? Is this even important? To answer our own question, yes, it’sContinue Reading
Is it time to remove your doorknob?
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
JCA students make West Coast Trip
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
Carl Gene Talley
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
JJHS lady hoops on a roll
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
Martial Arts Masters
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
Powerlifting Takes 3rd
Courtesy Photo Your Jefferson Bulldogs competed at the FCA LIFT POWERLIFTING MEET last Saturday in Texarkana against some impressive teams today. They placed 3rd out of 23 teams. Bringing home some medals. Great job Bulldogs Powerlifting. Continue Reading
City to Hold Public Hearing on Redistricting
The City of Jefferson will hold a public hearing at 6:30p.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the Jefferson Transportation Center, to receive public comment, and possibly take action adopting a new City Ward map. The proposed, and public notice follows:Continue Reading
Council cuts city employee holidays
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
Marion County celebrates MLK Day
“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
Our Town Jefferson
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
Science saves lives
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Just over a year ago, I took a call from my cardiologist, Nikhil Joshi. My general practitioner had referred me to this heart specialist because I had a couple of unexplained fainting spells. I thought that I was healthy, but I still decided listened to my doctor.Continue Reading
Capital Highlights
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
Past, Present, and Future
Rabbi Linda/Bethel Temple Fellowship Shalom and Happy New Year! New Years is a tradition about many things. For many people it is mostly a new start. To the Jewish people, the letter “Chet” is also the number 8 meaning life(new beginning). It is letting go of the past mistakes and rebellionContinue Reading
Priscilla Jane Fox Thomas
Funeral Services for Mrs. Priscilla Jane Fox Thomas, 82, of Jefferson, Texas were held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Jefferson, Texas with Pastor Tim Dye Officiating. A time of visitation was held from 1-2 PM Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at First Baptist ChurchContinue Reading
Lera Ann Holley Wisdom
Lera Ann Wisdom, age 68, of Mabank, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021. Lera was born December 9, 1952, to parents, Gordon and Bobbie Holley of Jefferson. On May 6, 1972, Lera married the love of her life, Dan Wisdom and soon had two wonderful sons, Matt andContinue Reading
OHTP’s Chocolate Sunday set for Feb. 13
Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players (OHTP) are lining up gospel musicians, singers and superlative cooks for their annual Chocolate Sunday fundraiser set for Sunday, Feb. 13, at Christ Episcopal Church in Jefferson. The “Sweetest Sunday of the year” event is the only fundraiser that the thespian group holds each seasonContinue Reading
Jefferson ISD HONOR ROLL
2nd NINE WEEKS REPORTING PERIOD All ”A” Honor Roll 1st Grade Temperance Anderson, Marisol Aveja, Cash Benedict, Kinslee Byrd, Zacharias Campos-Sorrells, Bolden Carter, Kriya Desai, Alexis Durden, Caydence Galeazzi, Coraline Gonzalez, Kash Grigsby, Rorie Haskins, Caleb Henry, Joli Hickman, Astrid Hidlebaugh, McKenzi Holt, King Irving, Jason Keasler, JaQuan King, EmmaContinue Reading