Conservatives play ‘Opposite Day’
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Every once in a while, when they were young, my boys would play “Opposite Day.” It was game about saying one thing, but meaning another. For example, if you want to someone to “stay,” you would say “go.” If you wanted the TV “on,” you would ask someoneContinue Reading
County names Baker to ETCOG Board
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners appointed Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker as the Marion County representative on the East Texas Council of Governments during Monday’s regular meeting. Baker is replacing long-time representative Victor Perot. Perot lost his City Alderman re-election bid last week, thus making him in-eligible toContinue Reading
Jefferson ISD swears in new board members
Jennifer Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Two new board members were sworn in May 11 during Jefferson Independent School District’s regular board of trustees meeting. Toleshia Davis and Michael Williams were sworn in to replace former Board Members Ned Frantangelo and J.P. Abernathy, who had served a combination of 31 years on theContinue Reading
How close do you want to be to Jesus?
by Dan Eakin There are different levels of closeness. Sometimes we hear people criticize Peter for following Jesus afar off when Jesus was arrested. But we should remember that for three years, Peter was in the inner circle with Jesus, along with James and John, a little closer to Jesus thanContinue Reading
City moves ahead with ‘Music Friendly’ designation
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau approved requesting the Jefferson City Council’s approval to pursue the City seeking to become a Texas Governor’s Music Friendly Community during Monday nights regular meeting. Only a limited number of cities have this designation, and, according to the website,Continue Reading
What Do Low Interest Rates Mean for Retirement?
Brad Collins/NY Life Insurance When interest rates are low, you may have questions about how this affects your financial strategy. Low interest rates often make investors worry about lagging returns. Investors might consider adding income annuities to their retirement portfolio. How to compare income-generating solutions when interest rates are low. Continue Reading
SBA offers help specific to restaurants
Registration for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) is now open at restaurants.sba.gov. If you are working with Square or Toast, you do not need to register. SBA will begin accepting applications via the application portal on Monday, May 3 at 12 p.m. EDT. The application portal will remain open toContinue Reading
Fishing Success
JISD Special Services Development sponsored a fishing field trip for students to Big Oaks Hunting Club on May 5. They would like to than Ronnie Bullard and the folks at Big Oaks for the opportunity to use their club and facilities. They would also like to thank Texas Game WardensContinue Reading
Jackson VFD holds ‘Fill the Boot’ Fundraiser Today
The Jackson VFD is holding a “Fill the Boot” drive by fundraiser today from 8a-Noon at the intersection of FM 1968 and FM 726. The department has been burglarized four times so far this year and are in need of replacement equipment. All proceeds will go to the department.Continue Reading
JES Student Council 2021-22
The Students of Jefferson Elementary School have elected their Student Council Members for 2021-2022. Seated (L to R): Reighn Rhone, President, Alexis Deal, Vice-President; Standing (L to R): Justice Williams, Secretary, Bentlie Bonner, Montgomery Mabus, Anslee Reed and Luke Smith, Executive Council Members. Mrs. Linda Scott is their Advisor. Continue Reading
Train Show set for this weekend
Like countless other places across the state, Jefferson is coming back to life after many events were cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of those events is the annual Historic Jefferson Train Show. Sponsored by the Jefferson and Cypress Bayou Model Railroad Club, the Train Show willContinue Reading
FM 248 Railroad Crossing Work Scheduled for Tuesday Near Lodi
Traffic detoured around a signed route May 13, 2021 WHEN: Tuesday, May 18, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until work is completed. WHERE: Union Pacific Railroad crossing on FM 248 near Lodi. MEDIA: FM 248 will be closed to traffic at the railroad crossing. ATLANTA — Motorists whoContinue Reading
Flood Warning thru 1a Sunday
Flood Warning issued May 14 at 8:04PM CDT until May 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LAThe National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a * Flood Warning forthe Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson.* From Saturday morning to late Saturday night.* At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage wasContinue Reading
Ward 2 race ends with a tie
Staff Report/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson City Council will hold a special meeting at 5:30p.m. Monday to canvass the election and swear in some of the elected Aldermen. Ward 1 Incumbent Jim Finstrom will be sworn in for another term and former Alderman Ward 3 Alderman Richard Turner will return toContinue Reading
Robinson leaves legacy of service
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County mourns the loss of one its biggest champions and most influential civil rights activist this week. Former Marion County Commissioner and Jefferson civic leader Eugene Robinson passed away on April 30. “He was an influential man, a respected man and a man of the highestContinue Reading
Avery served Jefferson with determination
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The quiet, but strong and guiding leadership of former Mayor Robert “Bob” Avery will be missed in Jefferson. “It was with heavy heart that I recently notified the City Council of Bob Avery’s passing,” said current Mayor Rob Baker. “Bob will be missed by all that knewContinue Reading
Garden of the Month…
The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club has chosen SALON ROUGE located on Polk Street as Garden of the Month of May. The free form flower bed is outstanding with bright colors of snapdragons, phlox, daisies, and pansies. Brooklynn Bradley-LaFleur is the owner.Continue Reading
Lions to host anniversary event
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Lions Club will celebrate 75 years of service with a community event on May 15 at Lions Park. “We want this to be an event for the entire community,” said Lions Club member Peggy Walker. “We will have food trucks, a bounce house, live musicContinue Reading
Pioneer Days committee meets
A meeting of the planning committee for Pioneer Days to be held on Labor Day Weekend this year was held recently at the Taste of Caddo restaurant in downtown Jefferson. This was the third meeting of the group which is being put together by Jefferson’s thespian group, the Opera HouseContinue Reading
The Big Lie
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Representative Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) is the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney. She is also the House Republican Conference Chair, third highest-ranking House Republican in the House of Representatives. Representative Cheney wants her fellow Republicans to stop lying about the 2020 Presidential election. On Monday, MayContinue Reading