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
Marriage Licenses issued in May
Marion County Clerk Vickie Smith issued the following Marriage Licenses during the month of May: • Kimball, Jesse Allan to Underwood, Kelsey Dawn • Harrah, Nathan Keith to Maertins, Jaci GraceContinue Reading
Cumberland Presbyterian to host MSO
Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Jefferson, Texas will sponsor a special, free concert by the Marshall Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 3 pm. The concert, called “Spring Strings – the French Connection” will feature well known organist Charles Gilbert in a performance of French Composer Francis Poulenc’sContinue Reading
Financial tips for the self-employed
Joey Romano/ Edward Jones Have you recently become self-employed, or are you thinking of doing so in the near future? If so, how can you get on the road to financial security? First, establish a budget – when you’re starting out on your own, you need to keep tight control overContinue Reading
Succession planning is vital
Brad Collins/NY Life Insurance Most business owners want to grow their businesses and pass them on to the next generation. But how many owners actually succeed? Relatively few, as it turns out. Studies show that only a third of family firms make it to the second generation, and just a sliver getContinue Reading
Capitol Highlights
Gary Borders/ Texas Press Association The Texas Legislature sent a $248 billion two-year state budget to Gov. Greg Abbott after the House approved the measure last Thursday.The 140-day legislative session ended at midnight May 31. Senate Bill 1 is $13.5 billion less than the previous biennial budget, with the differenceContinue Reading
Mrs. Duffie Retires
Jefferson Primary School said goodbye to a long time employee with the close of the 2020-2021 school year. Reva Duffie retired from the JPS Cafeteria last Thursday after lamost 33-years of service to Jefferson school children. A reception honoring Duffie was held at the end of the school day. PicturedContinue Reading
JEFFERSON HONOR ROLL 2020-2021 4th NINE WEEKS REPORTING PERIOD
All ”A” Honor Roll 1st Grade Sage Anderson, Keighan Benton, Skylar Biddy, Lillian Brown, William Carstens, Brayden Collins, Mileena Dandy, Addison Duck, Jayce Gober, Leevi Goynes, Paige Goynes, Aria Holzer, Aubree Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Lawson Knight, Zaylon McDonald, Tailey Moss, Jackson Munoz, Kammie Nixon, London Thomas, Carlee Warren, Carter Warren,Continue Reading
Allen West to Speak at Night Battle
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Allen West will be speaking at the night-fire battle at the Battle of Big Cypress Friday night. The event is part of this weekends re-enactment activities. Entrance fees are required to the event. Happing just across the river from downtown. West is an American politician, and retiredContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – May 30 – June 5, 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
County dedicates Courthouse renovation
After two decades and $5.7 million dollars, the newly renovated Marion County Courthouse opened its doors to the public on Saturday. Dozens of guests and dignitaries assembled to celebrate and dedicate the grand re-opening of the historic house of county government. Judges, commissioners were on hand along with guests fromContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Public offices closed for holiday Jefferson City Hall and all Marion County offices will be closed Monday, March 31 in observance of Memorial Day. Commissioners Meet Today The Marion County Commissioners Court will meet today at 9am for their final meeting of the month. Commissioners will be opening and awardingContinue Reading
Jefferson High School graduates 79
by V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute It was more than just “Pomp and Circumstance” last Friday as Jefferson High School con veyed 79 diplomas to the JHS Class of 2021. It was a celebration of things getting back to normal. Salutatorian Samantha Taylor set the tone for the evening inContinue Reading