JEDCO: Strategic Plan Dominates meeting
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation returned to monthly meetings after a two month hiatus due to City elections. Bob Thomas, owner of Delta Street Inn, gave a 20-minute presentation during public comment on the value of a strategic plan and how JEDCO and the City need to take it seriouslyContinue Reading
HVAC Maintenance Priority for County
Marion County Commissioners continued the work of looking after their investment in county buildings by approving a contact with S&W Filter Service to change the air conditioner filters in all county owned buildings every 8 weeks. The service will cost the county $626 per time, but ensures basic maintenance isContinue Reading
ETPA’s Katelyn Mutai Scholarship Awarded
Ariah Taylor is the first recipient of East Texas Performing Arts Katelyn Mutai Scholarship. Taylor was presented the award on Saturday at Riverport Barbeque. “First giving a thank you to God for this honor but secondly I would like to give a big thank you to Sara Whitaker, Jada Love,Continue Reading
Our Town Jefferson: School Schedules, Chamber Needs,
Wedding Shower Ian Gale and Madison Ho are inviting their church family and the community to attend a couples shower at 5p.m. Sunday at the Jefferson Transportation Center. Football Practice Begins The JHS Football Team will formally begin practice at 8 a.m. Monday, August 2, 2021, at the High SchoolContinue Reading
January 6 Was Reaping What Was Sown in ’80s
By Glen Melancon The January 6 attack on American Democracy grew from seeds planted 40 years earlier. In the 1980s conservative activists created incendiary rhetoric to attack our government. Since the New Deal, conservatives had lost to a wave of progressive legislation. The Federal Government improved the lives ofContinue Reading
Politics is Spoiling the Election
By Michael Reagan I don’t know how long I’ll be able to take the Tokyo Olympics. The Games are barely underway, but I’m already turned off by the annoying political grandstanding. On Wednesday, our cocky women’s soccer team took a knee just before the start of their match against Sweden.Continue Reading
Rose Mary Wise Moore
September 3, 1927-July 26, 2021 Rose Mary Wise Moore passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 in Longview, Texas surrounded by her family. She was born September 3, 1927 to Elbert Allen Wise and Marguerite Boarman Wise. Rose Mary lived a long and blessed life having grown up in Jefferson asContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: Houston’s Miracle Secured Independence
By Dr. Sam Bridges Sam Houston needed a miracle. Thousands of troops were charging into Texas from Mexico, threatening all that Texas settlers had built and all that they attempted to defend. Heartbreaking defeats at the Alamo and Goliad had severely damaged the army and morale. Now on the runContinue Reading
Rob “Hog Head” Webster
July 11, 1959 ~ July 22, 2021 On Thursday, July 22, 2021 Robert James Webster, also known as “Rob” or “Hog Head”, left his earthly home in Lassater, Texas at the age of 62. Rob was born on July 11, 1959 in Clifton Springs, New York to Virgil Earl andContinue Reading
Bruce Wagner
The friends and community of the Wagner family are invited to attend the memorial services of Bruce Wagner to be held at the Jefferson Academy SDA Church at 3000 FM 728, Jefferson, TX 75657 at 2:00PM, Saturday, July 31, 2021. The service will be live streamed on the Jefferson AcademyContinue Reading
Happy 50th Anniversary
Maurice & Joyce Brown July 31, 1971 — Love, Vincent, Adrienne & FamilyContinue Reading
Leon Leonard, Sr.
March 15, 1950 ~ July 20, 2021 Memorial services for Leon Leonard Sr., 71, of Jefferson, Texas are pending at this time with Haggard Funeral Home. https://www.haggardfuneralhome.com/obituary/Leon-LeonardSrContinue Reading
A Moment With the Minister: Shalom Chavera, Mishpacha
By Rabbi Linda, Bethel Temple Fellowship Everyone on this earth is uniquely designed by God. We should use these qualities in building our society. What we contribute depends on how we perceive ourselves. It is our choice to love or hate, but either way we contribute good or evil. How we use or misuse our life is important, not only to self,Continue Reading
Texas Workforce Announces Job Surge
Texas Press, Capital Highlights The Texas Workforce Commission released June employment figures that showed Texas employers added nearly 56,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate dropped to 6.5%.“The Texas economy is booming,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement. “Businesses are investing in the Lone Star State at a record paceContinue Reading
Support Your Local Charity with Insurance Coverage
By Brad Collins, NY Life As Americans, we can take pride in the fact that we are a nation of givers. And as the economy improves, charitable giving is on the rise. In fact, according to the National Philanthropic Trust in 2016 total charitable giving from U.S. individuals, corporations, foundations,Continue Reading
‘Summer Sprint to Coverage’ ends Aug. 15
Texans Have Until Aug. 15 to Sign Up at HealthCare.Gov and Can Save $31 per Month Data shows 293,760 Texans signed up for health coverage during the 2021 Special Enrollment Period and 4,534,900 Texans are eligible for the American Rescue Plan’s savings. The Biden-Harris Administration is encouraging Texans to sign up for health coverage at HealthCare.gov by AugustContinue Reading
County, District Clerks Come to Jefferson
The County and District Clerk’s Association of Texas Region 6 held their Summer Meeting in Jefferson last Friday. The clerks each received five hours of continuing education credit for the meeting. Vendors for the clerks provided dinner at KnightLight Tavern and the Ghost Walk Tour. Approximately 20 clerks spent ThursdayContinue Reading
Magnolia Place Recognizes Achievements
Magnolia Place congratulates Imogene Burrus, 100, for completion of rehabilitation from Magnolia Place. Her successful recovery was due largely in part to her hard work and determination. Pictured are Jennifer Bartlett, Pinky DeJesus, Imogene Burrus, Michelle Greenslate, and Jackie Braley (Imogene’s daughter). Magnolia Place celebrated National Laundry Workers Week lastContinue Reading
Mims VFD Hosts Training
Mims Volunteer Fire Department recently hosted an EMR training course for area volunteer firefighters. Course participants completed the training last Saturday and received their diplomas. Participants were from Mims VFD, Gray VFD, and JISD Police. Cake was provided by Charlene Parr from Cakes by Charlene. Continue Reading
The Tiarella Flower
By David Wall There are many flowers requiring full sun, but most of us have shaded spots where we would like to plant something, anything. The Tiarella flower, known as the pink skyrocket or pink skyrocket foamflower, might be just the thing. Nurseries probably won’t have it, but you canContinue Reading