VeraBank funds purchase of new JISD band trailer
According to preliminary meeting minutes provided by Jefferson ISD, the Board of Trustees accepted a donation from VeraBank Tuesday night for a new band trailer. Representatives from Vera Bank Lori Minter, Penny Moore and Glen Bickerdike were on hand the regular meeting to officially offer a donation to theContinue Reading
Council declines to okay MCAD budget
The Jefferson City Council voted down the Marion Central Appraisal District’s proposed 2022 Operating Budget during a special meeting Tuesday night. Ward 3 Alderman Richard Turner raised concerns about the benefits increase in the proposed budget by comparing what the City matches to it’s employees retirement funds. “I have troubleContinue Reading
Battle of Big Cypress Bayou brings history to life
Civil War re-enactors made their way back to Jefferson for the first time in several years last weekend. The inaugural Battle of Big Cypress Bayou resumed and recultivated and Jefferson traditions. Re-enactors camped near the bayou and brought history to life for visitors during the course of the three-day event.Continue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
AG Candidate to visit Jefferson The public will have a chance to get-to-know Joe Jaworski this weekend 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 Jarworski will make aContinue Reading
Memories in the summer heat
Glenn Melancon/ Contributing writer I love heat. It shouldn’t surprise anyone that summer is my favorite season. I’m always happy to see winter far behind us. Growing up summer always meant sun, water and travel. Dad’s government job offered us many opportunities beyond a secure paycheck and good healthcare. His vacationContinue Reading
Simplicity in Christ
Larry Jones/Church of Christ Minister When we look at all the varying groups which in some way claim Christ as their Savior we see great confusion, competition and even conflict. The Apostle Paul states that, “God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches ofContinue Reading
Carolyn Earlene Peterson-Haddad
Graveside services for Mrs. Carolyn Earlene Peterson-Haddad, 84, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 10:00 AM on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Mt. Zion Cemetery with Reverend Taylor Duncan officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Mrs. Haddad was born on August 6, 1936 in Laceyville, Texas toContinue Reading
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