Little Free Library opens at CLSP…
A Free Library was recently been installed at Caddo Lake State Park. It was constructed and installed by park staff in memory of Cypress Basin Texas Master Naturalist Barry Hughes who passed away unexpectedly in October 2019. He was an avid volunteer at the park, loved teaching, traveling and sharingContinue Reading
JHS names Honor Roll
Jefferson High School recently released Honor Rolls for the final nine-weeks of the 20-21 school year. Students honored were: A Honor Roll 9th Grade Akilah Brasher Payton Burkett Alicia Carter Taurria Hood Asher Phillips I’tasia Rainge Caroline Wilson 10th Grade Charlene Moore Kenya Ross 11th Grade Cadee Humphrey Trevor RunnelsContinue Reading
State Park Police celebrate 50 years protecting Texas’ wild places
Since 1971, a special group of law enforcement officers have been responsible for the safety, security and protection of the natural jewels in Texas and those who visit them. In 2021, Texas State Park Police celebrate a half-century of serving these special places and the 10 million state park annualContinue Reading
Locals make Deans List at Southern Arkansas University
Southern Arkansas University has announced that 514 students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher for the spring 2021 semester and have been named to its’ Dean’s List. Mason Rayne McNeely is a sophomore Pre-Health Professional Biochemistry major from Jefferson, Texas. Maggie Raine St. Denis is a senior Nursing (BSN) majorContinue Reading
Inaugural Pioneer Day set for September
The Pioneer Days Committee will meet again on Tuesday, June 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Taste of Caddo restaurant The group is an offshoot composed of Opera House Theatre Players board members as well as business owners and individuals in Jefferson and Marshall. They continue to plan for the first-ever Old PioneerContinue Reading
Classic ride…
This 1957 Chevrolet Corvette was one of 100 entries in last weekends Big Cypress Corvette Weekend in downtown Jefferson. Event chairman Hollis Shadden said 100 was a record number and, had it not rained, they could have hosted up to 140 cars. Continue Reading
Council Meets Tonight to Review CAD Budget Proposal
Jefferson City Council will hold a special meeting at 5:30p today at the Transportation Center to discuss the Marion Central Appraisal District 2022 Operating Budget. This is the only item on the agenda. Council tabled the budget proposal at their meeting in May, however, after review, determined any action shortContinue Reading
Square Dancing Coming to Marshall!
East Texas Square and Round Dance Association will host the 59th Annual Texas State Federation of Square and Round Dancers Festival. Location will be at the Marshall Convention Center, Marshall, Texas., June 10-12, 2021. Dancing is fun in 2021, Mardi Gras Style Trail End Dance 7 p.m. Thursday, June 10 Texas StateContinue Reading
Gary R. Wood, Sr.
Gary R. Wood, Sr. , 76, of Berea, Texas, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at his home. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. in The Capt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home on Monday, June 7, 2021. Funeral services for Gary will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday,Continue Reading
Not forgotten…
Marion County Veterans, their families, and other residents took time out of their Memorial Day to pay tribute to the men and women of the American Armed Forces at Oakwood Cemetery. Paulette Cooper read “From Flanders Field” and Jim Finstrom read off the names of Marion County residents who lostContinue Reading
Democratic party chair resigns
Marion County Democrats are in need of a new Party Chair after the resignation of Ricky Harrington late last month. Harrington has been the party chair for the last 16-years. “I’ve had it for so long and I’m looking for something else to do,” said Harrington. “I’m thinking about whatContinue Reading
Jefferson Carnegie Library re-opens
The Jefferson Carnegie Library will re-open its doors on Monday, June 14. The hours of operation will be: Monday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday , 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Continue Reading
County funds repair to jail elevator
by V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners approved a budget amendment for $70,480 to fund the recent repairs to the Marion County Jail elevator their meeting last Friday. The project involved the placement of piers underneath the structure as it was leaning towards the street and separating fromContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
AG Candidate to visit Jefferson The public will have a chance to get-to-know Joe Jaworski on Sunday, June 13 in Jefferson Jaworski is a third-generation Texas trial attorney and former mayor of Galveston, Texas. He has filed to run in the Democratic Primary for Attorney General of Texas Jaworski’s termContinue Reading
Moody fought against the KKK
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Doing the right thing is easy when it is popular and everyone supports it, but doing the right thing is very different when fighting people who have a vested interest in letting evil prevail or when your life is threatened. Dan Moody, a one-time Texas governor, roseContinue Reading
Legislators don’t trust women
Glenn Melancon/ Contributing writer Life for Texas women is about to get much more stressful. The Republican-led Texas Legislature just passed, and Republican Gregg Abbott signed, a new law allowing vigilantes to harass women. Conservatives simply don’t trust Texas women. They want the government and busy bodies to invade theContinue Reading
Dr. Winston Clay McCowan Sr.
August 13, 1949 – May 30, 2021 Dr. Winston Clay McCowan Sr, was born on August 13, 1949, to Leon R. McCowan Sr, and Rubye Holt McCowan Bryant. Winston (affectionately called Bubba, Dr. Bubba, Daddy “M” and Grandaddy) accepted Christ at an early age, and was baptized at St. PaulContinue Reading
Corine H (Hughes) Spencer
April 26, 1919 ~ May 29, 2021 Corine, one of two children was born on April 26, 1919, to the late Bessie Thomas and Jack Hughes in Holston, Louisiana. She attended school in Marion County and became a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church at an early age. Corine married theContinue Reading
Nick Charles Parker
May 9, 1965 – May 31, 2021 Services for Nick Charles Parker of Avinger, Texas, Lake O-the Pines, will be held at Mims Chapel United Methodist Church, Avinger, Texas, at 1 p.m. on June 12, 2021. A celebration of Nick’s life will immediately follow at the Parker home/Parker Dise atContinue Reading
The Bible’s Conspiracy Theory
Alden Ho/Wheel Salt Ministries The term conspiracy theory is the buzz phrase it seems today. One group says its not true, while another believes it to be whole heartedly the truth. How can one validate the authenticity of a conspiracy theory? Both sides will have solid evidence, yet neither willContinue Reading