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Staff Reports Broadband access on the east end of Marion County is edging forward as Charter Communications/Spectrum provided Commissioners with an update during Monday’s regular meeting. Rhonda Anderson, Spectrum senior manager for state government affairs, told Commissioners that Spectrum is utilizing the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF)  $186,793,360 monies theyContinue Reading

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Meetings School Dates Concert The Cumberland Presbyterian Church will also hold a free concert at 4p Saturday featuring Jennifer Campbell and Shirley Latham. They will be performing on the recently donated Steinway piano donated to the church. Conference Grace & Truth Church, 31440 Hwy 49, Avinger, will hold their 3rdContinue Reading

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Early voting in Texas begins Monday. The National elections are a lot like the choice Jeffersonians faced last May — picking between two candidates that no one really wants. Both candidates have good qualities. Both candidates have bad qualities. This is true regardless of the Political Office, and the candidate.Continue Reading

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Rick Smith/Columnist Catchy jingles can drive an advertising campaign, influencing the public long after the advertising dollars have been spent. Oscar Mayer has proven to be a consummate marketer, producing two of the most highly successful and recognizable jingles of all time. Their products: wieners and bologna. In the earlyContinue Reading

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July 3, 1928-October 10, 2024 Hatsuko (Michiyo) Take Corpier  was called home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2024, in Marshall, Texas, at the age of 96. She passed away peacefully after a life full of love, devotion, and selflessness. Hatsuko was born on July 3, 1928, inContinue Reading

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February 27, 1947-October 9, 2024 Jeanne Sue Tatum, 77, of Wylie Texas passed into the loving arms of Jesus on October 9, 2024. Born on February 27, 1947 to MJ “Duffy” Adair and Mary Scewilla “Sue” King Adair of Groves, Texas.  Jeanne is survived by her beloved son, Jonathan Tatum,Continue Reading

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Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin!!! Well,  here we are y’all, summers dying down and the shorter cooler days and crisp cool nights are finally starting. Here in the south, I’m seeing trucks headed to the woods, the last hay being brought in from the fields, fall decor going upContinue Reading

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Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 For the Week of October 15-22 This week’s horoscopes highlight personal growth and emotional clarity. Each sign is encouraged to look within and face the issues that have been holding them back. Whether it’s stepping out of your comfortContinue Reading

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Tall Tales come to Jefferson October 26  Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Jefferson’s community theatre, the Opera House Theatre Players, is having a “spook-tale” event on Saturday, October 26, at Tony’s Italian Restaurant in downtown. The evening will be a sort of story-telling event where anyone can get on stage and tellContinue Reading

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Jimplecute Photos by Laura Allen and Courtesy These guys moved to 5-0 last week after beating Hallsville 32-0! We’ve now scored 206 points with 0 given up! 5 shutouts in a row. The other teams are also undefeated, so go out and support them on Saturday’s.Continue Reading

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Max Preps & Staff Reports Jefferson put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn’t be stopped as they easily beat the White Oak Roughnecks 66-0 on the road. The matchup marked the Bulldogs’ most dominant win of the season. Kamran WilliamsContinue Reading

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Press Release  Total Farm is excited to announce the final two weekends of its Fall Festival, running every Saturday and Sunday in October! Located at 601 S Polk Street, the farm offers a family-friendly atmosphere full of fall fun and activities. The festival takes place Saturdays from 10a-3p and SundaysContinue Reading

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Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute As Jefferson, Texas, ushers in cooler temperatures, a variety of fall festivities are planned to ensure that everyone in the community can enjoy the season. From farm adventures to Halloween fun, there’s something for every age and interest. Here’s a chronological rundown of upcoming events that youContinue Reading

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In Honor of National 4-H week, and the youths one day 4-H project, local Marion County 4-H members delivered snack bags to the Marion County Sheriffs Office and the Jefferson Police Department to thank them for all they do for our wonderful community!Continue Reading

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Jimplecute photos by Laura Allen & Hugh Lewis Last weekend’s near perfect weather brought out the crowds for the 11th Annual East Texas Burn Run in downtown. The event drew several thousand bikers and bike enthusiasts, all to raise money for Camp I’m Still Me in Waskom.Continue Reading

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The Metropolitan Jeffersonian Club celebrated their 25th anniversary last weekend with a banquet and honored Mamie Burton Thompson for her years of service to the organization.  MJC is an organization that provides scholarships and assistance to those in Jefferson and Marion County throughout the  year. Dr. John Cooper Jr. wasContinue Reading

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Press Release The Cemetery Sista, led by Dr. Jennifer R. Blanks, is proud to share findings from their dissertation, Centering Cemeteries in Environmental Justice: Observing Community Connectivity in Historic Texas Black Cemeteries, which explored the preservation of African American cemeteries, with a focus on the Pyland African American Cemetery andContinue Reading