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Rick Smith/Columnist Listen up, fellow wisecracks, Friday, August 16, 2024, is National Tell a Joke Day. It’s a day that the world celebrates the art of telling tales.  Now, I know that humor is deeply subjective. Not all jokes are funny. One person’s knee-slapper is another’s eye-rolling grizzle. Sometimes IContinue Reading

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October 4, 1975-August 10, 2024 Funeral Services for Dennis “Porkchop” Hamm 48, of Jefferson, Texas will be held Thursday August 15, 2024, at 10:00am in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Bro. Dan Walker officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A time of VisitationContinue Reading

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August 12, 1945-August 9, 2024 Memorial Services for Dell McBride, 78, of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Friday August 16, 2024, at 11:00 am in the Cpt Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Father John Himes officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A time ofContinue Reading

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August 15, 1930-August 9, 2024 Graveside Memorial services for Mary Jo Roberts, 93, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at a later date. She was born in Mabank, Texas on August 15, 1930, to Jessie Taylor and Vera Roberson Taylor and passed away on Friday August 9, 2024, in Kilgore,Continue Reading

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Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 The planets, sun, and moon are constantly moving and influencing each other, and their patterns affect life on Earth.  Astrology helps us understand these patterns and how they guide us. The changing seasons are a clear example of thisContinue Reading

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David Wall/Contributing Writer The weather this year has played havoc with honeybees. First, way too much rain and lower than normal temperatures.  Now, not enough rain and too much heat.  Both conditions deter honeybees from foraging.  Pollen is solidifying on flowers, making it very difficult to obtain. It’s just not a good time to beContinue Reading

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Annual YNOT Awards recognize efforts, contributions of Jefferson organizations, actors Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer An enthusiastic group of theatre members and actors with the Opera House Theatre Players met for the annual membership meeting and acting awards on Saturday at Enoch’s Wine and Coffee in downtown Jefferson. President of the communityContinue Reading

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Chef Hunter Lee/Contributing Writer Let’s get shakin!!! As I see the kiddos returning to school, my social media is flooded with first day back to school pictures; I reminisce. I don’t have children but most of my friends do. I remember back to when I was young when their parentsContinue Reading

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August 6, 1981-August 16, 2024 Marybeth Mannies Allen, born Marybeth Mannies was arrived on August 6th 1981 and joined her parents in heaven on August 16th 2024 She was born in Shreveport Louisiana to Benny and Jena Mannies and came home to her brother Hunter Lee Mannies days later.  Marybeth,Continue Reading

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It’s time for our kids to sharpen those pencils and head back to school! The entire team at the Jefferson Jimplecute wishes all students, teachers, and parents a successful and exciting new school year. Here’s to a year full of learning, growth, and unforgettable memories!Continue Reading