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Rick Smith/Columnist About 25 years ago, I eased up to a traffic light on the northside of Houston. Two young men, probably in their early to mid-twenties, were standing to my left on the median strip. Their clothes were stained with sweat and dirt, hair greasy, fingernails encrusted with dirt.Continue Reading

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February 19, 1938-July 1, 2024 Sammie Ray Spearmon was born February 19, 1938, in Marion County to the parents of Duffie Skinner and Jack Spearman Sr. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his older siblings Katherine Burks, Katie Adkins, and Jack Spearman, Jr., and his grandsonsContinue Reading

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Chef Hunter Lee/Contributing Writer Let’s get Shakin’ This is a treat wasn’t originally a southern dish,  Millionaire’s Bacon is a sweet and spicy caramelized bacon that originated at San Francisco’s Sweet Maple restaurant. BUT like so many great dishes that ended up heading south it has been adapted, adjusted, andContinue Reading

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Tim Scallon/Registered Dietitian Nutritionalist If you ever find yourself with leftover corn tortilla chips, I have the perfect dish that is delicious and comes together in minutes. Years ago, I would make occasional trips to Austin to visit a friend. One of our routine breakfast stops was a local restaurantContinue Reading

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Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer A patriotic production entitled “Celebrate the Old Glory” is still being planned by Jefferson’s community theatre the Opera House Theatre Players. The third Saturday in July is the date that the production featuring an all patriotic theme will be mounted on the stage of the Union Baptist Church event buildingContinue Reading

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Staff Reports According to a Facebook post, the Bi-State Crappie Jackpot has changed their fall schedule to accommodate the Brian Bowers Legacy Tournament in September. The Bi-State Crappie Club will hold their September tournament on September 14 at the Johnson Creek Boat Ramp from 7a-2p. Additional tournaments this fall areContinue Reading

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Jackson Volunteer Fire Department has five new Emergency Medical Responders.  Nikol walker, Carl Walker, Katherine Gallaway, Lea Dalton, and Ashley Morman  have passed their EMR certification class and are now pending National registry testing to be certified medical responders for our community. CHRISTUS EMS and Michael O’Connor putting on theContinue Reading

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Three generations of a family have gotten married on July 4. Jefferson resident Sharron Wingard-Parsley recently announced the marriage of her daughter Lauri to Shane Austin. Sharron’s great-grandparents and Sharron were also married on the 4th of July. Lauri was married by Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur in the gardensContinue Reading

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The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club has chosen the yard of Stacey Nagy as Yard of the Month of July. The beautifully landscaped hill on Alley St. has a variety of colorful flowers, such as althea, Canna lilies, white sunpatiens, pink roses and dianthus. Courtesy Photo by Hollis ShaddenContinue Reading

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According to a press release from the Jefferson Police Department Wednesday morning, missing Jefferson resident Donovan Byrd was located Monday, July 8, deceased. JPD stated the manner of h is death and circumstances are still being investigated and that nothing further will be released at this time given that itContinue Reading