Chef Hunter Lee/Contributing Writer Not all is lost!!!! Let’s get baking!! I’ve never hid the fact I’m not much of a baker BUT apparently I also wasn’t great at picking spouses years ago either (shocker I know). Anyway let’s dive into the not so good ole days. Yes I wasContinue Reading

David Wall/Contributing Writer  Pure compost tea (CT) is almost magical, as it’s made from just two ingredients, compost and water.  While were talking about vegetable gardens, it works on annual flowers, vegetable plants, herbs, perennials, shrubs and even trees.  CT feed plants in two ways.  First, they supply nutrients by absorbing into plantContinue Reading

Kathy Whitfield/Contributing Writer On June 27th, the Rotary Club celebrated our 100th Birthday and the Installation of Officers for our upcoming year 2024-25.  The dinner was held at The Carriage House in Jefferson, Texas.  Out going President, Kathy Whitfield presented several special awards which included a “Service Above Self” awardContinue Reading

Staff Reports Jefferson High School Athetics held an open house last Thursday to show off their newly renovated field house at the high school. Athletic Director Ty Taylor  talked to parents and athletes as he took them on a tour of the facility. Improvements included new flooring, updated equipment, andContinue Reading

As a Community we have to pull together to support each other, come out This Sunday to support Panda Bear, as he prepare to have his 2nd Surgery!! Raffle tickets are still available for a Blackstone Grill and more, Shereka Irving and Shanna Alexander Nelson has those, if you wouldContinue Reading

Join us in honoring our nation’s past and present this Fourth of July in Jefferson, where history meets celebration and the spirit of freedom lights up as bright as our Jefferson Salutes America display. Mark your calendars for one of our city’s most beloved traditions! This year, Jefferson Salutes America,Continue Reading

January 12,1939- June 26,2024 Memorial services for Billie J, Rivers, 85, of Jefferson, Texas, will be held at the Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah’s Witnesses, at 512 Tx 49W, In Jefferson, Texas at 2:00pm Sunday, June 30, 2024, with Brother Fred Green officiating, under the direction of the Lewis & WalkerContinue Reading

By Hunter Bonner  My name is Hunter Bonner, and I am your newly elected Marion County Republican Chairman.  I was elected in the primary election on March 5, 2024 and my term will last through State Convention in 2026. When I decided to run for County Chairman, I did soContinue Reading

Bettye Jean Ferguson of Lake 0′ Pines, 95, passed away on June 10, 2024, in Kingsland, Texas. She was known for her selfless nature, always giving of her time, possessions, and love to those around her. Bettye’s kitchen was a place of warmth and hospitality, where many found comfort inContinue Reading

Meetings Farmers Market The Jefferson Farmers Market is open and are accepting applications for those wanting to participate. The Cost is $25 for the entire season. They meet from 10a-2p every Saturday in downtown Jefferson just off Austin Street across from the Thomas Jefferson Park. For more information, contact DougContinue Reading

New hardiness zone now in our area Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Gardeners need to double check their plants for the best growing area as the USDA recently announced changes to the Plant Hardiness Zone Map, and Jefferson saw a change in our “Hardiness Zone”. Jefferson moved from 8a to 8b. ThisContinue Reading

Staff Reports The Jefferson Tourism Board approved funding to assist Don and Francene Rainey’s newest event, the Historic Jefferson Piney Woods Dual Sport Adventure Ride, set for November 1-3. Dual Sport riders are motorcyclists who have bikes outfitted for both off-road and street-legal riding.  “Dual sport is a hybrid bikeContinue Reading

Rick Smith, Columnist I’m hard pressed to name a favorite color. I like bold, eye-catching colors. But I usually wear black. I like black. Blue jeans. Black shirt. Black boots. I’m good to go.  Black suit, black Oxford dress shoes, white shirt, and the razzle dazzle of a red tie.Continue Reading