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Marion County Youth Football teams are continuing their winning traditions this year with decisive victories over Hallsville and Tatum. The 3rd/4th Grade team defeated Hallsville 2 27-21 on September 16, but lost to Tatum 13-12 on September 30. The 5th/6th Grade team crushed Hallsville 2 54-6 on September 16, andContinue Reading

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Julietta Laureano is the Cypress Bend Academy Student of the Week!  She is one of those people that one can count on to be obedient, helpful, and kind always.  She takes care of her younger sister, and is kind to others around her. She shows respect to the adults inContinue Reading

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Susan Anderson/Contributing Writer The fourth annual Becca Anderson Memorial Rodeo, held this past weekend, delivered on entertainment, kid participation and rodeo action. The pro rodeo, the major fundraiser for the Becca Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program, brought in contestants from Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Each year, the riderless horse tributeContinue Reading

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Staff Reports Mairon County residents had a lot to smile about this week as last weekends storms brought much needed rain, as well as an end to the County’s almost 2 month burn ban. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur lifted the ban at 9a Monday, Sept. 25, but still askedContinue Reading

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Meetings School Dates Coat Drive The Jefferson Rotary Club will be holding a Coat Drive starting October 1. Last year the group provided 50 coats for kids in the area and they are hoping to double that number this year. The drive will run through December 1. National Night OutContinue Reading

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Jefferson and Marion County will join neighborhoods throughout the state to celebrate National Night Out, Tuesday, October 3. The annual event invites everyone to come meet and interact with the first responders who help protect and serve our community. The event will run from 5:30-8p at the Jefferson Tourism andContinue Reading

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Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer  David G. Burnet became the President of the Republic of Texas on March 17, 1836, days after the new nation’s birth.  His position was only an interim position, but the 47-year-old New Jersey native was overwhelmed with reports of military defeats and retreats.  The newborn republic may not have survived.  Burnet had not been electedContinue Reading

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Tom Purcell/Contributing Writer The easiest way to write about the House Republicans’ purported impeachment probe of President Biden, a theatrical stunt launched with zero actual evidence of high crimes and misdemeanors, is to simply focus on MAGA mascot Kevin McCarthy – the hapless Speaker best described by the late saneContinue Reading

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Michael Reagan/Contributing Writer Too bad Donald Trump won’t attend the second Republican presidential primary debate next week. His friends and enemies in the media will miss him and the high ratings he automatically generates, but he’s leading by a huge margin in the polls and he doesn’t need the TVContinue Reading

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April 11, 1966-September 24, 2023 A funeral service for Mary Elizabeth (Liz) Wyatt, 57, of Arlington, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Downs Funeral Home. Internment will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park in Jefferson. Visitation willb eheld from 6-8p.m. At the funeral home. Mrs.Continue Reading

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October 13, 1966-September 25, 2023 Funeral Services for Ronnie Bullard 56, of Jefferson, were held Thursday, September 28 at 2pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Dr. Ron Danley officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A Private interment will be held at aContinue Reading