My Death Sentence
Dr. Jeff Taylor/First Baptist, Jefferson Many in town are aware of my battle with COVID this year. On December 30th, 2020, the doctor called my wife and told her that I wasn’t going to make it. He recommended “compassionate care,” where she and my daughter could come and say theirContinue Reading
Michael Luther Walker
October 12, 1955-August 23, 2021 Memorial services for Mr. Michael Luther Walker, 65, of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Thursday, August 26,2021 at First Baptist Church in Jefferson, Texas at 10:00 AM with Pastor Zachary Tunnell and Brother Kip Riley officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home of Jefferson,Continue Reading
Tonishea Lynn Thomas
April 17, 1982-August 16, 2021 “Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him” —Job 13:15 Tonishea Lynn Thomas was the second child born to Linda Ruth Thomas and Samuel Walker, Jr. on April 17, 1982 in Jefferson, Texas. Her father, grandmothers; Lillie Mae Thomas and Melba Walker andContinue Reading
Andrea Pauline Whitaker
August 19, 1973-August 16, 2021 Andrea Pauline Whitaker was born August 19, 1973, in Berkeley, California and passed away August 16, 2021, in New York, New York. She was 47 years old. Andrea is survived by and is the beloved daughter of Ellen and Preston Taylor of Jefferson, Texas, andContinue Reading
Historical rededication …
Two great-granddaughters of George W. Brown and his wife Daisy Welch Brown, Marcia Thomas and Peggy Ann Walker, are pictured beside the new Texas Historical Marker placement done on Friday August 20 by City of Jefferson employees including Alan Whatley. The large, ornate Victorian home was built in 1887-89 andContinue Reading
Where does the water go?
Work on the City’s Vale Street Drainage project is well underway with Lawler Construction breaking ground on Vale last Wednesday. The project is installing large underground drainage pipes from the back side of the Courthouse parking lot to the center of Austin Street where it will tie into existing drains.Continue Reading
Capitol Highlights
Abbott tests negative four days after testing positive Gov. Greg Abbott announced via Twitter Saturday that he is now testing negative for COVID-19, four days after testing positive though asymptomatic. “I am told that my infection was brief and mild because of the vaccination I received. I will continue toContinue Reading
Be prepared for longterm care costs
Joey Romano/Edward Jones You may never need any type of long-term care – but if you did, could you afford it? It can be expensive. The median annual cost for a private room in a nursing home is about $105,000, according to the insurance company Genworth. But even if youContinue Reading
Locals sought for new Caddo Lake production
Staff Reports An upcoming feature film, Untitled Caddo Lake Film, is looking to cast locals from East Texas, Shreveport, and other areas surrounding Caddo Lake. The film is produced by Academy Award winning director, M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Signs, Old, etc.). Untitled Caddo Lake Film will be theContinue Reading
USACE, Friends of Lake O’ the Pines work together to improve programs, assist at lake
By Trevor Welsh/Social Media Program By Trevor Welsh Social Media Program Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District’s Lake O’ the Pines staff reached a milestone with the Friends of Lake O’ the Pines Association August 5, 2021, with theContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
MIMS EMS offers COVID Testing Mims EMS is now offering COVID-19 testing. For more information, or to signup, contact Jeanne Yates at the Fire Department at 903-755-4112 or 903-806-3359. Grand Opening Local photographer Hollis Shadden will hold the Grand Opening of Hollis Shadden Photography and Custom Framing at 10a Saturday, AugustContinue Reading
JCA welcomes students back to class
Sarah Gale/Jefferson Jimplecute Ready to “kick” off the school year? Well, faculty and staff at Jefferson Christian Academy welcomed students back from summer break. Over summer break some students have kept busy with dual credit college courses, summer camps, part-time jobs, working in the school agriculture program, and even aContinue Reading
Lady Dawgs are in the hunt
The Jefferson Lady Bulldog Volleyball team picked-up their first win of the season against Chriistian Heritage before dropping the Big Sandy in three sets earlier this week. Continue Reading
Meet the Bulldogs
Jefferson ISD athletes,cheerleaders and band members met their fains late last week at the annual “Meet the Bulldog” event kicing off the school year.Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – Aug. 22-28, 2021
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. Eastbound traffic moved to the outside lanes. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, replacing bridge. All traffic restricted to one lane with signal lights controllingContinue Reading
Taking to the skies…
The Jefferson Tourism Board and Marion County Chamber of Commerce co-sponosred a new event last weekend at the Cypress River Airport. The Hot Air Balloon Mini Glow offered balloon rides, bounce houses, food trucks and live music. Photos by Colin HarperContinue Reading
City: Doris Hines resigns as City Secretary
Staff Reports The Jefferson City Council considered special event permits, a waiver of late water bill fees and the resignation of city secretary Doris Hines during their regular meeting Tuesday evening. There was a bit of discussion regarding the special event permits for the Texas Sounds International Country Music AwardsContinue Reading
JEDCO names Secretary, hires staff
Staff Reports JEDCO has a secretary, and an administrative assistant after Monday night’s special meeting. The Board position of Secretary has been an ongoing discussion for almost a month as members could not initially find any member willing to take on the duties of the board position. Raymond Sanders wasContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
MCM celebrates first year The Jefferson Jimplecute celebrates one year of new ownership this week. This time last year, co-publishers Hugh Lewis and Austin Lewter partnered to form Marion County Media. In doing so, they acquired the Jimplecute and married it with the online Marion County Herald. “We’ve come aContinue Reading