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Rotary Club of Jefferson honored Luis Gomez with Student of the Month. Luis was chosen because of his leadership skills and his outstanding workmanship in school. He is a member of the Jefferson Bulldogs; he is the Jefferson Drum Major; participates in Drama/One Act plays; has attended Texas Boy State;Continue Reading

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Staff Reports One of many topics open for discussion during Tuesday night’s JISD Board of Trustees meeting was the possiblity of re-instating random drug testing for extracurricular activities. Trustee Rusty Mauldin mentioned how a drug testing policy could act as a strong deterrent to drug use. The board discussed variousContinue Reading

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Meetings School Dates Safety Seminar Jefferson First Assembly of God, 605 E Clay, will be holding a Safety Seminar 1-2:30p on Saturday Sept 16th.  Chief Perez will be speaking and we will have coffee and desserts. Outdoorsman Oasis Heritage Baptist Church will host the 3rd Annual Outdoorsman Oasis on Saturday atContinue Reading

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Francene Rainey/Contributing Writer The 21st Annual Diamond Don AHRMA National Motocross is in the books. As everyone knows, Diamond Don and Moto Mama are heading off into the sunset and this was our last race.   “The words ‘Thank You’ do not adequately express our genuine appreciation for all theContinue Reading

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Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer  Charles Culberson was part of an influential Texas political family.  He would lead a notable career in his own right, serving two terms as governor and three terms in the U. S. Senate.   Culberson was born in June 1855 in eastern Alabama.  Shortly after he was born, his ambitious father, David B. Culberson, moved the family to Texas and setContinue Reading

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Michael Reagan/Contributing Writer Almost a hundred years ago the great American author Sinclair Lewis wrote a political novel called “It Can’t Happen Here.” The 1935 book was a warning that what was happening then in Europe – the rise of fascism and Nazism – could come to America in theContinue Reading

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Tom Purcell/Contributing Writer “Only bet what you can afford to lose.” That’s the message from the National Football League as its betting-company partners aggressively promote legal betting on pro football games. For years the NFL was adamantly against betting in sports. In 2012, reports the New York Post, the league’sContinue Reading

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• Services for Charley Marie Turner, 77, of Texarkana, will be 2p Saturday at Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Linden under direction of Lewis & Walker Funeral Home. • Services for Tamika Nicole Tarpley, 44, of Jefferson, will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Lewis & Walker Funeral Home.Continue Reading

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My dad, Jose “Joe” Galvez Castro, passed away peacefully in our home here in Jefferson, Sunday September 10, 2023. My dad leaves behind his sister Antoina; eight children Ally, Saco, Rosa, Peter, Lulu, Gigi, Rosemary, and Jose Jr.; 65 grand and great-grandchildren; goddaughter Kaizie Houston; and his longtime fur babyContinue Reading

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Staff Reports The Becca Anderson Memorial Rodeo began in 2019 as a fundraiser for the scholarship program established in 2004 in Becca’s memory. From the beginning, the rodeo committee has strived to include events for the youth along with the normal rodeo events. Stick horse races for kids 5 andContinue Reading

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The JHS Cross Country team competed in the Hallsville Cross Country Invitational this past Friday and completed very well against some tough competition and on a very tough course. Strong performances were had by Vanesa Bautista, Avery Ephraim, Cayley Christy, Alex Aviles, Gus Snowden and Dyllan Boyd. The JHS CrossContinue Reading

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The Lady Dawg Varsity volleyball team secured their first district win against Waskom Tuesday  night.  Kristen Thomas had 10 service points and 4 blocks, Ava Phillips contributed 10 service points and Kourtlyn Dowell added 9 kills and 4 blocks! The next home game is Tuesday, September 26th against Elysian Fields. Continue Reading

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Devin Mathis/JJHS Coach 7th grade played a great game but ended with a tie 8-8. Cameron Thompson connected with James Haskins Jr. on a 13 yard TD pass. 2 point conversion by Cameron Thompson.  8th grade won with an opening scoop and score from Jeremiah Burton. Brayln Blackshear continued theContinue Reading

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Despite the rain lay night and projected for today, the burn ban in Marion County remains in effect until enough rain has been received. It will take several days of good soaking rain to allow the ban to be lifted. The Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur will issue a newContinue Reading

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Staff Reports Those wanting to recycle in Marion County will have a slightly new process to follow in getting their annual permit. Recycling permits have been required for some time, but, as they do not require being “punched” each time, it’s hard to see when they expire. Each permit isContinue Reading