‘The Teacher’ enhances park theme
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Port Jefferson History and Nature Center focused on the art of teaching Monday morning as artist and sculptor Kathie Cox was on hand to dedicate her creation, “The Teacher”. Cox was surrounded by both local and national dignitaries as the installation of three TexasContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: Fannin made most of his life
Ken Bridges Some men live only a short life, but one moment can be remembered for generations. James Fannin was a planter, businessman, soldier, and family man. He was only 32 when he died during the Texas Revolution. Fannin’s death would be a rallying cry across Texas, but his early life was oneContinue Reading
From the Left: Trump is threat to Democracy
Elwood Watson Donald Trump is telling us he’s a threat to democracy. We just have to listen. Earlier this month on his Truth Social website, Trump threatened to “expel” and “cast out” government workers who oppose his radical views, describing them as a “sick political class” that hates the country.Continue Reading
From the Right: Work for Free payments
Phil Kerpen The biggest disappointment of the Kevin McCarthy speakership was on work requirements for welfare. The Limit, Save, Grow Act – the opening House volley in the debt ceiling fight – was strong on work requirements, but the final debt ceiling deal actually weakened them. Speaker Mike Johnson willContinue Reading
5 Generations
Courtesy Photo by Melonie Parrish Pace Celebrating Thanksgiving this year in Jefferson were 5 generations of descendants of Floyd Curtis Pace and Nobie Celestial Garrett who were married in the Marion County Courthouse 99 years ago, on 25th of October, 1924. This couple had 7 children, three of whomContinue Reading
Food: But those Leftovers
Hunter Lee/Chef Let’s get shakin’ So Thanksgiving has come to an end and we are headed into Christmas. Holidays in the south are that special season (not that we need a special time for great food or get togethers, but it never hurts) There’s so many things you can doContinue Reading
Nutrition: Red, Green, and White
Tim Scallon/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Growing up on a farm provided many happy memories, but none as warm as those during the Christmas season. Shortly after Thanksgiving, we began asking Dad where we would get our tree this year. Cedars were plentiful on the farm and he kept an eye on thoseContinue Reading
Roasted Radishes with Brown Butter
Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe, Serves: 6 Ingredients Directions Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450. In a large mixing bowl combine the oil, salt and pepper. Toss the radishes in the oil to coat. Transfer the radishes to a baking sheet linedContinue Reading
Holiday Express Train arrives Monday
Staff Reports After a short absence, the CPKC Holiday Express Train will be returning to Jefferson at 4:30p Monday, December 4. The train, formerly owned by Kansas City Southern Railroad, and now by Canadian-Pacific-Kansas City railroad, will be in Jefferson between Lafayette and Austin streets downtown. Those wishing to viewContinue Reading
Being the Blessing
Nova Johnson, far right, and her family (from 2nd from left, Mia Green, Sharonda Linwood, R’ya Linwood, Patricia Shephard, and Anthony Shephard not pictured), have prepared, served, and delivered Thanksgiving meals to the elderly and needy families in Jefferson for the last four years. All free of charge. She saidContinue Reading
Our Town: November 24, 2023
Meetings School Dates Meat Sauce Get ready for the holidays! The Jessie Allen Wise garden club is selling our delicious meat sauce. Pick up at the Excelsior hotel for $15 a quart. Hurry while supplies last. Wassail Walk The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Wassail WalkContinue Reading
CVNB talks clearing river
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Cypress Valley Navigation Board received lots of public input on the possibility of making Big Cypress Bayou fully navigable from Jefferson to Lake O’the Pines during the regular meeting Monday evening. “We’ve tossed this back and foth a couple of times on this board,Continue Reading
Pop Open
Pop Culture SociTea had their ribbon cutting on their store redesign last week with help from the community. They are located on Lafayette Street.Continue Reading
Hobbs, Lee represent Jefferson at CMA’s
Staff Reports Retired Chef and award winning author, Hunter Lee, as well as seven time nominated and two time TCMA female artist of the year, Sarah Hobbs, were invited by The Country Music Association and in attendance for The 57th Annual CMA’s in Nashville, Tennessee. East Texas native, Sarah Hobbs,Continue Reading
Letters to the Editor: Talking vouchers, immigration
Dear Editor: I have been a conservative my whole life….and very happy with the way the governor has handled the immigration crisis…but shoving this school voucher program down the taxpayers throat is ludicrous. Thanks to the twenty one Republicans who joined the Democrats on the vote….mostly from the rural districts….ourContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: Jones led joining the U.S.
Ken Bridges In one of the most delicate moments in the history of Texas, Anson Jones stood at the center. When Sam Houston became president of the Texas Republic a second time in December 1841, he quickly named Jones as secretary of state. Examining continuing skirmishes with Mexico and failing finances, Houston hoped to try annexation a secondContinue Reading
From the Left: Maga Machismo
Dick Pollman Ladies and gentleman, here is your United States Senate, then and now: Sen. Daniel Webster on March 7, 1850: “It is fortunate that there is a Senate of the United States (with) a just sense of its own dignity, and its own high responsibilities, and a body toContinue Reading
From the Right: Xi solves homeless problem
Michael Reagan Here in sunny Los Angeles, it’s raining. It’s too bad it didn’t rain real hard last Saturday. It might have helped firefighters put out the enormous fire under the 10 Freeway near downtown before the heat weakened the pillars and forced the highway to be closed. The fireContinue Reading
Rotary names Citizen of the Month
Today, at our meeting, we honored Senior Kylie Neuville as our Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Misty and Brandon Neuville. Kylie loves her community and school. She is currently the Vice President of the National Honor Society and the Health Occupation Students at JHS. Kylie was alsoContinue Reading
Jefferson Great Outdoors 4H
The 2023-24 Officers for 4H’s Jefferson Great Outdoors are, from left, President Levi Cherry, Vice President Emma Shaddix, Secretary Bleu Snowden, Treasurer Montgomery Mabus, and Reporter Hannah Skinner. This month, the 4H GLO group learned about sewing and how to do their own repairs. To join, or volunteer to workContinue Reading