Track: Elder, Bittle place 3rd at Regional meet
Staff Reports Despite the weekend weather running across the region, JHS students competed and placed at the Regional Track Meet. Josh Bittle placed 3rd in the 200 Meter, and was part of the team which took 5th Place in the 4×200. Other team members in the 4×200 included Ameron Bruce,Continue Reading
Jena “Candy” Kirkley Stennett Engle
Jena (Candy) Kirkley Stennett Engle, 71, of Jefferson, Texas, passed away on March 15, 2024, in Jefferson, Texas, after complications of long-term health issues. Preceded in death by husband of 35 years, Steve Engle, 63, who died on February 5, 2024, after a year-long battle with cancer. She was bornContinue Reading
Eclipse 2024: Locals enjoy 99.7% total eclipse
Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Despite a cloudy sky that held on for over an hour, the Great Jefferson Eclipse Watch got off to a good start with about 20 watchers who showed up at Jefferson’s Lions Club Park at Noon. By 1pm the clouds begin to move away and certified eclipseContinue Reading
Funds given to replace stolen equipment
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Salutes America July 4 events are back on track thanks to the Jefferson Tourism Board and Jefferson Economic Development Board (JEDCO) agreed to provide the necessary funding to replace the tables and tents which were recently stolen. Both entities met separately earlier this week. The KreweContinue Reading
New staff join JISD
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson has some new coaches joining the staff as Athletic Director Ty Taylor introduced Kevin Reaves, Stan Kimble, Kenneth Simmons, Blayden Reaves, and Tra Carson during Tuesday night’s school board meeting. “I’m excited about their contributions to the Jefferson athletic program,” said Taylor. “Students have already madeContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Election Dates Meetings School Dates Birding Caddo Lake State Park is celebrating Birding Month with tours every Friday at 9a and 1p. Learn the basics of birding, search for common and rare birds, and play bird bingo. The location may vary, but Saw Mill Pond and Day Use areas willContinue Reading
Outlaw Nationals rolls into town
Press Release The 24th Annual Outlaw Nationals Car Show is set for next weekend, April 19- 20 in dowtown Jefferson. The annual event is sponsored by the Phoenix Organization of Jefferson, a 501c3. “We want to thank the City of Jefferson, Members of the Council, and all business owners forContinue Reading
Aging Gracefully
Rick Smith “The older I get, the more clearly I remember things that never happened.” Mark Twain I remember very well a conversation with Ms. Ellie twenty years ago. But before I wade into the deep end of that pool, you need a snippet of backstory. Born in the mid-50s,Continue Reading
Texas History Minute: Hardin lived, died by the gun
Ken Bridges John Wesley Hardin was one of the most violent figures of a violent age. Born in Bonham to a Methodist preacher in 1853, he quickly moved to a life of crime. By the time he was 18, he killed perhaps eight people. This was only the beginning of a bloodyContinue Reading
From the Left: Defending Higher Education
Elwood Watson Thanks to the so-called culture wars, debates about events on college campuses are being employed as useful weapons for attacking the gradual democratization that has occurred in higher education since the 1950s. Those of us who are academics and see education as crucial should be alarmed at theContinue Reading
Celebrate National Professionals’ Day at WOJO salad luncheon
Press Release Women of Jefferson Organization (WOJO) continues the tradition of the 1933 Study Club’s famous salad luncheon from 11a-1p April 24, at First Baptist Church, 523 N Polk St. Tickets are $12 per person. April 24 is National Administrative Professionals’ Day so celebrate and recognize the professionals who keepContinue Reading
Tomatoes with your Steak?
Hunter Mannies/Tips & Tales Let’s get shakin!!! There’s nothing I love better than a good steak. Grilled at home or cooked in a fine steakhouse, either way it’s my favorite meal. Well it’s here, that time in the southern kitchen when spring is slowly turning into summer. It’s nice weatherContinue Reading
Mustard in the Potato Salad!
Tim Scallon/Nutritionist My mother’s maiden name was Keim, and her family of 11 siblings was very proud of their German heritage. Every Thanksgiving, aunts and uncles and their kids would gather for a family reunion. They would travel from many different states to enjoy each other’s company. These gatherings characterizedContinue Reading
Eat, Drink, Gather! Area Dining & Entertainment
Local Music Corner Micah S. White Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music if you feel like lacing up your dancing shoes and hitting the dance floor. If you do go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for differentContinue Reading
Fishing Report April 12
Caddo Lake: well, the big change going on right now is the rising water. This can be a positive for catching Bass shallow while they move up with the water and feed in the newly flooded shoreline. This new shoreline can be covered quickly and efficiently with a Spinnerbait orContinue Reading
Regional Golf Bound
The Jefferson boys placed 4th at district. The team consisted Luke Gibbons, Will Fratangelo, Dyllan Boyd, Matthew Woods and Will Baldwin Luke Gibbons, above, qualified for the regional golf tournament as a medalist which will be played on April 15th and 16th at Oak Hurst. Continue Reading
Courtesy Photo
Fore! Congratulations to the Winning Team at the Carnegie Library Golf Tournament! The team members include Luke Gibbons, Trace Chambers and Chris Gibbons. Not pictured is Colby Chambers.Continue Reading
JHS competes in District Track meet
The JHS Boys track team finished 4th with 101 points at the District West Rusk track meet last week. Individual results included: JHS Girls track team also competed, but results have not been provided.Continue Reading
New honor society members inducted at JHS
Staff Reports Jefferson ISD recently inducted new members to the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society for the 2024 and 2025 school years. National Honor Society 2024 members include Makayla Barr, Keyasia Black, Adrianna Blanton, Carly Bolick, Carson Bolick, Michelle Brady, Payton Burkett, Judson Carter, Bryce Clark,Continue Reading
Students earn certifications
CNA’s The following JHS students earned their Certified Nurses’ Aide Certification this school year: Kya Durant, Makayla Huffman, Julianna Lindau, Brianna Massey, Jackson Mills, and Lydia Moose. AMSA Food Safety & Science Congratulations to these JHS Culinary Arts students who have received their AMSA Food Safety and Science Certifications. StartingContinue Reading