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May 5, 1970-October 26, 2023 Felix Love, Jr., was born in Oakland, California, May 5, 1970, to the parentage of Felix Love, Sr., and Maggie Love. He attended school at Napa Junction in Oakland, California at a young age until the family moved to Lodi, Texas. Felix joined Ebenezer CMEContinue Reading

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Lester James Williams of Dallas, passed away on Oct 10, 2023.  Mr. Williams was born in Jefferson, Texas where he graduated from Central High School in the class of 1966. He professed Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Jefferson, TX. After graduationContinue Reading

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• Services for Lynwood Johnson, Sr., 93, of Jefferson, Texas will be held 11:00am, Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Jefferson Junior High School Auditorium under the direction of Lewis & Walker Funeral Home. • Graveside Services for Mary Coleman, 86, of Jefferson, Texas will be held Saturday November 18, 2023,Continue Reading

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The Lazy Draft, relocated recently and opened their doors in their new location on Lafayette Street. Their newly expanded location offers over 3,000 sqft of western wear. They are also offering a “hat bar” where one can make their own hat. They are now located in the former Dr. A.J.Continue Reading

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Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute On a crisp November Saturday, the bi- annual History, Haunts, and Legends event converged in the Jefferson Visitor Center. Ghost enthusiasts, history buffs and thrill-seekers gathered for a day of lectures as well as accounts of apparitions as told by the scheduled speakers. The night, however, provided spine-tingling experiencesContinue Reading

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Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get Shakin!!!! Well it’s looking like “maybe” winter is slowly finding it way here. We asked on social media awhile back what recipes would you guys like to see. Y’all had some great ideas and some true southern classics perfect for this time of year. ThisContinue Reading

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Local Music Corner Micah S. White/Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music. If you go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for different reasons. Thursday: 11/9 Friday: 11/10 Saturday: 11/11 Sunday: 11/12  Dining SpecialsContinue Reading

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These students were chosen as Students of the Month for October at Jefferson Elementary School.  They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness.    Peyton Harris  1st Grade Za’Marion Armington 1st Grade Alexia Tobias 2nd Grade Catcher Hitchcock 2nd Grade Joli Hickman 3rd Grade Khance WilliamsContinue Reading

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According to email sent by JISD: Dear Parents and Staff, This is to inform you that due to the logistics of transporting students to the varsity boys playoff game, students will be dismissed early on Thursday, November 9th at 1:30 PM. School buses will run at 1:30 PM. There willContinue Reading

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Several local law enforcement agencies and prevention advocates from Next Step CommunitySolutions’ coalitions are gearing up for the semi-annual DEA Take Back event to be heldOctober 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various locations across East Texas. “This event is the easiest and safest way to dispose ofContinue Reading

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January 13, 1943 ~ October 20, 2023 (age 80) Memorial Services for Malcolm Eugene Spruell, III, 80 of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 2pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Bro. Dennis Morris officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. AContinue Reading

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May 29, 1938 ~ October 16, 2023 (age 85) Memorial Services for Bettye Bollman Spruell, 85 of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 2pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Bro. Dennis Morris officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A timeContinue Reading

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Th Quiet Zone Committee is seeking additional members to help them find all the facts necessary so Council can decide if they want to move forward establishing a railroad quiet zone in town. The Committee’s president Jim Stacey came to Council last week asking permission to expand the group fromContinue Reading