JPD to participate in TxDOT drunk driving program
Staff Reports TxDOT’s Drive Sober. No Regrets. statewide, impaired driving campaign encourages everyone to enjoy the holidays without drinking and driving. People often get together over the holidays to celebrate with friends, family and coworkers. These celebrations can turn tragic when someone gets behind the wheel after consuming alcohol orContinue Reading
Mobbs headlines OHTP play
Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Cheyenne Mobbs of Texarkana, one of the best actors the Opera House Theatre Players have run across, is playing the lead, George Bailey, in the theatre’s second production of the season, “It’s A Wonderful Life”. Mobbs also played the part in last December’s production and agreed toContinue Reading
Food: It’s Ugly Sweater Time
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s Get Shakin! First let me start with, Happy Holidays! We are getting close to most people’s favorite day of the year: Christmas! Today happens to be National Ugly Sweater Day. Over the years I have been to my fair share of ugly sweater parties. Some peopleContinue Reading
JES Students of the Month for November 2023
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for November at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness. Madison Horan 2nd GradeContinue Reading
JJHS One-Act Play awarded
Congratulations to the JJHS One-Act Play cast and crew on their 2nd place performance. Individual awards include: Kaliyah Whitaker, Best Performer; Jordyn Carpenter and Zoey Greene, All Star Cast; Mya Blakely, Honorable Mention All Star Cast; and Daniel Gonzalez, All Star Tech Courtesy PhotoContinue Reading
Rotary Donates
Rotarians delivered socks to the Junior High School. So happy to help keep those feet warm for needy students! Shown is Rotarian Paulette Cooper and Wendy Shelton, Dean of Academics. Courtesy PhotoContinue Reading
College Graduates
Staff Reports The University of Texas at Tyler recognized two area students who graduated on December 7. Eve Summerill-Neel, of Avinger, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and Cadee Humphrey, of Jefferson, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.Continue Reading
Health needs input needed
Staff Reports To address the pressing healthcare needs of our community, The Marion County Health and Resource Coalition in collaboration with UT Tyler and Community Health Core, is urging residents to participate in a crucial health survey. The survey aims to gather valuable insights into the community’s health preferences, asContinue Reading
Bulldogs go 5-2 in last seven games
By Jeremy Finch/ Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson 45 , New Boston 21 Jefferson’s varsity boys’ basketball squad dispatched New Boston 45-21 on Dec. 5 Jefferson 57 , Mount Vernon 41 On Dec. 7 through Dec. 9 the team was involved in the TMRC Tournament. In game one the Bulldogs beat Mount Vernon 57-41. TheContinue Reading
Lady Bulldogs earn tourney runner-up
By Jeremy Finch/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson 57 , Shelbyville 39 On Dec. 7, the Lady Bulldogs took part in the Gary Basketball Tournament and met up with Shelbyville in the first game. The contest was close in the first half as Jefferson had a slight 32-28 at halftime, but a solid 25-11Continue Reading
Christmas in Jefferson: Events continue through week
Staff Reports The first week of Christmas in Jefferson is in the books, but there’s still plenty of activities for the holiday season ahead. The Historic Jefferson Foundation’s Candlelight Tour of Homes continues this Thursday, Friday and Saturday with four historic homes open for tour. Tickets are $30 and canContinue Reading
Christmas in Jefferson: Rudy draws smaller crowd
Staff Reports The merger of Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern and a 4-year absence may have contributed to the smaller crowds as the Holiday Express Train “Rudy” rolled through town on Monday. “They had about 1,300 this year,” said Jefferson and Cypress Bayou Model Railroad member Norman Buel.Continue Reading
Meetings
School Dates Music Verizon Verizon wireless notified customers they are upgrading their services near Jefferson within the next week. “You may experience temporary disruption to your mobile services and/or wireless home internet service.” Verizon.com/about/news/network-upgrade-notifications. Candlelight Market The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club is hosting a Christmas Candlelight Market from 4-9pContinue Reading
OHTP Christmas Play next week
Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players is bringing back one of the most popular productions of last season with an encore performance of “It’s A Wonderful Life”, a Live Radio Play. The play is a radio script play that was first produced on radio in the 1940s but laterContinue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Thank You for Prop 9
Dear Editor: Thank yo Marion County voters for supporting Proposition 9 in our recent November election. A cost-of-living raise for retired educators and support personnel is greatly appreciated. It was reported to have received the most support out of all the 14 propositions. Retired annuitants of the Texas Retirement SystemContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: Fannin paid price for Texas
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer James Walker Fannin, Jr., had arrived in Texas only in 1834. The 30-year-old planter brought his wife and two daughters with him. A fight with Mexico was brewing, and Fannin jumped in with both feet. In the first battle of the Texas Revolution in October 1835, Fannin led hisContinue Reading
From the Left: End of the Grand ole Party
Elwood Watson/Contributing Writer Waterloo. The apocalypse. The Titanic. These are just some of the terms observers are employing to describe the current state of the Republican party. For many, there is a deep-seated sentiment the party of Lincoln is coming apart at the seams and imploding at Armageddon-like speed. TalkContinue Reading
From the Right: Getting a Pass on Immigration
Joe Guzzardi/Contributing Writer Even the lowest hanging fruit is beyond the hapless Grand Old Party’s reach. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ impeachment, a ripe peach waiting to be picked, never happened. Republican legislators have long promised to restore border security which, under Mayorkas’ criminal, anti-constitutional, impeachable refusal toContinue Reading
Homer Fred Hogle, Sr.
July 30, 1944-November 1, 2023 Memorial Services for Homer Fred Hogle, Sr., 79 of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 1pm on Thursday November 9, 2023, in the Faith Tabernacle Church of Jefferson, TX with Pastor Green and Rev. Wade Hogle officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home.Continue Reading
Genevieve Wicker Baize, November 10, 1929-November 29, 2023
Graveside Services for Genevieve Wicker Baize of Mims Chapel will be held Friday, December 8, 2023, at 2pm in Mims Chapel Cemetery in Avinger, TX with Bro. Johnny Coleman officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Immediately following the Graveside Services, a reception will be held to honorContinue Reading