Texas Sounds names Award winners
Press Release ANNOUNCING! 2021 Texas Sounds International Country Music Awards results. Entertainer of the Year – Peter Donegan – United Kingdom Virtual Entertainer of the Year – Lyia Meta – Malaysia Female Vocalist of the Year – Lyia Meta – Malaysia Male Vocalist of the Year – Peter Donegan –Continue Reading
In memoriam
At right, Jefferson 4-H members plant a tree in memory of Joe McKnight on the grounds of the Kellyville Community Center. McKnight, who passed away earlier this year, was an avid supporter of the 4-H program.Continue Reading
Community group resumes meetings…
Jefferson residents resumed their monthly meetings for Citizen Action and Diversity Committees on Monday at the Jefferson Transportation Center. Mayor Rob Baker created the groups to get citizen involvement an input on things to do and improve Jefferson. Baker has decided to combine the two Committees into one group asContinue Reading
Homecoming royalty…
Teje Taylor was crowned the 2021 Jefferson High School Homecoming Queen during the coronation ceremony last week. She was escorted by Dylan Washington. They were joined on the field by youngsters Willow McClendon and Bronx Byrd. Continue Reading
Our Town
Meetings resume Jefferson Citizen Action & Diversity Committee meetings will resume Monday, October 18. They group will meet from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Transportation Building. Visitors are encouraged to bring ideas, friends, issues and solutions. The committee will also discuss city beautification, issues, process improvements and needed initiatives.Continue Reading
Garden on the Month…
The Northeast Texas Credit Union on Broadway has been chosen as Garden of the Month for October by the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club. The Credit Union’s colorful garden contributes to the beautification of the city of Jefferson. Photo by Hollis ShaddenContinue Reading
JISD applauds food service department
By Jennifer Middleton, Jimplecute Jefferson Independent School District’s Food Service Personnel were recognized during the Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday. Food Service Director Stephanie Holman thanked the food staff at the high school, primary, elementary and junior high campuses for their exemplary service and called them the “shining stars”Continue Reading
Tourism Board affirms support of visitor’s guide
The Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau took no formal action during their monthly meeting on Monday, but board president Colleen Taylor updated the board and community on rumors and misinformation regarding the board’s involvement with the Discover Jefferson & Marion County visitor’s guide in partnership with Marion County Media. “WeContinue Reading
Truth
By Glenn Melanconn Justice requires the truth. As Americans we require anyone testifying to do it under oath. Oath breakers face penalties for perjury. The truth is no less important in other aspects of life. Both Civil Law and the Bible made bearing false witness a crime. Civil law callsContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: Quanah Parker: a true Texas legend
By Ken Bridges Quanah Parker became a respected leader of the Comanche Nation at the end of the Plains Indian Wars. He spent much of his life caught between two worlds. He was the son of a white settler and a Comanche chief. And he had to lead his tribeContinue Reading
Adrienne Nigia Trammell
November 1, 1967-October 1, 2021 Adrienne Nigia Trammell was born to James Edward Trammell and Dorothy Jean Lang, November 1, 1967, in Lynwood, Calif. She was called home October 1, 2021, unexpectedly to us but not unto God. Adrienne attended school in the Compton Unified School Districts until the familyContinue Reading
Nevilledeen Crofford Smith
October 20. 1933 – October 12, 2021 Nevilledeen Crofford Smith, 87, of Jefferson, Texas, passed away Tuesday morning, October 12, 2021 in Atlanta, Texas. She was born October 20, 1933 in Taylor, Texas to the late John Beverly and Alma Monteen House Crofford. Nevilledeen was raised in Quitman, Texas andContinue Reading
JEDCO hears community ideas
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) took no action during Tuesday nights regular monthly meeting, but heard presentations by Bob Thomas and Robin Moore on potential activities. Thomas presented an informal request to the board for a commitment to funding for historical photo signs to be placed around town. ThomasContinue Reading
A Moment With the Minister: You’re A Minister Too!
By Jared Cowgill, Bethel Baptist Church I can readily recall my call to ministry. It was Summer after my freshman year at Atlanta High School and my home church just got a new pastor, Claude Crocker. I remember being excited to both return to church and to meet our newContinue Reading
Jefferson Adopt-A-Cop plans Community Meet & Greet
A beautiful double rainbow overlooked the meeting of Jefferson Community Center board members, Jim Finstrom, Elmer Jackson and Gene Williams as they met with Adopt-A-Cop board members, Peggy Walker and Francene DePrez, to discuss the upcoming Jefferson Community Law Enforcement Partnership meet and greet. The event is scheduled atContinue Reading
Library welcomes new staffer…
The Jefferson Carnegie Library recently announced the hiring of Sandra Spencer (center). She will serve as the Youth Services Coordinator. Her responsibilities include initiating, planning, managing and providing services to children and youth in Marion County. Spencer has an extensive background in education at all levels and is eager toContinue Reading
Library set to host East Texas Author
The Jefferson Carnegie Library will author Tamra Bolton on Thursday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. A Blessed Life – One World War II Seabee’s Story was written by veteran Stuart McAnally’s daughter, who conducted 34 interviews to ensure historical accuracy. The book not only gives you little known historical factsContinue Reading
Museum to recall the Women’s Suffrage Movement in Texas
The next Jefferson Historical Museum Quarterly Lecture program is set for Thursday evening, October 21, for what is sure to be an interesting time. Leah Cooper will present the program “The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Texas.” This coincides with a traveling exhibition that will be at the museum this monthContinue Reading