Our Town Jefferson – 5.19.23
Loud Noise The Civil War “Living History” this Friday and Saturday will have different bouts of fireworks (Friday) and cannon and musket shots going on both days. Be sure and keep animals indoors as much as possible. See more details on the event on page 5 Meetings • Marion CountyContinue Reading
Mother’s Day changes as time goes by
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute It was Mother’s Day last Sunday. And for me it was one that hasn’t felt the same in over a decade— and it never will again. One’s mother is someone special – unique even – and once their gone, it’s never the same. Mother’s are bothContinue Reading
The right tool for the job
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Have you ever heard the saying “When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail”? I’ve heard it all my life. It served me as one of those wise sayings: use the right tool for a job. My dad would certainly agree. He wouldContinue Reading
Idar led women’s, Spanish movements
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Sometimes one person in a community can have an impact that continues to be felt for years afterward. Jovita Idar, a woman armed only with a pen and passion for helping those in need, would have an impact felt across Texas in her lifetime. She would run several newspapers, foundedContinue Reading
Thank you to tireless clergy
Devlyn Brooks Contributing writer This week I had the great opportunity to spend two days among fellow pastors from around northwestern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. Our centering text for the retreat was Luke 10:1-11, in which Jesus sends out 72 appointed disciples in pairs to “every town and placeContinue Reading
June JCLEP event expands
The Jefferson Community Law Enforcement Partnership is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10. This year all booths will be inside and air conditioned. The Marion County Resource Coalition has partnered on the event with UT Tyler School of Medicine, Texas Health and Human Services, Community Healthcore, Texas A&M AgriLifeContinue Reading
Mary Wanda Roberts
Mary Wanda Roberts, 87, died the morning of December 4, 2022. Mary, also known as Bebe to some of her family and close friends, was born in Jal, New Mexico to Buddy and Christine Whitworth on August 31, 1935. Because her father worked in the oil fields, the family movedContinue Reading
Jesse Lee Magaña
Jesse Lee Magaña, 32, died Monday May 1, one day after his birthday, at his home in Marshall Texas. A graduate of Linden-Kildare high school, Mr. Magaña was born in Marshall on April 30, 1991 and lived in the Linden and Jefferson area until the wildfires of 2011 claimedContinue Reading
Louisiana Bluberries
Chef Hunter Lee/Tips & Tales With Chef Let’s get shakin!!!!! When you think of Louisiana you think of cotton, sugarcane, rice, even corn, but how about blueberries? Absolutely, especially if you are over 40 years old and from DeSoto Parish Louisiana. It conjures memories of the Blueberry Festival, half theContinue Reading
Living History, Andrews Raid highlights weekend events
Friday, May 19th, there will be a Day of Learning for school groups, sponsored by the Jefferson Railway and Wetlands Foundation, to draw attention to the history and romance of the Civil War way of life. The Living History Camps will demonstrate Camp Life and Military Activities and includes aContinue Reading
Train show steams into town
The Historic Jefferson Train Show is steaming back into town May 20-21, and is sponsored by the Jefferson and Cypress Bayou Model Railroad Club. “This year, we’ve continued our partnership with Lonesome Dove Drive-Thru Safari,” said event organizer Normal Buell. Buell said the Historic Jefferson Train Show will include modelContinue Reading
JISD annual fishing day dubbed a ‘success’
Jefferson ISD students went on their fishing trip last week. The students had an amazing time and, even though the fish weren’t biting too well, had a ton of fun, according to Jefferson ISD. The district offered a special thank you to Texas Game Wardens from Marion, Harrison, and MorrisContinue Reading
Bulldog Angler wins big
William Baldwin, representing Jefferson ISD, won 2nd place in the Ultimate High School Fishing tournament and brought home a $1000 scholarship this past weekend.Continue Reading
Story Time
Area children listenedd to Story Hour with Youth Services Coordinator Sandra Spencer recently at the Jefferson Carnegie Library. The library will begin their Summer Reading program on June 7. Contact the Library at 903-665-8911 for more information.Continue Reading
On the job training
Officers of the department received some quality firearms training provided by Black Cypress Training Group this past Saturday. Training is necessary to provide the best service to our community. Everyday is a training day at the Jefferson Police Department. For additional information on training and what Black Cypress Training GroupContinue Reading
Local students named to Dean’s, President’s lists
• The University of Texas at Tyler announced Ajah McCoy, and Caden Whatley, both in the College of Arts and Sciences, were named to the spring 2023 Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must have completed 12 or more semester hours of undergraduate college-level credit inContinue Reading
Gravesite Flags to Honor Veterans
Individuals and groups are invited to help place American flags at Marion County veterans’ gravesites on Saturday, May 27, prior to Memorial Day. Flags will be left in place through Flag Day on June 10, and then collected and stored. Flags and organization are provided through collaborative efforts of theContinue Reading
Capital Highlights – 5.19.23
Fort Hood renamed after Korean,Vietnam war hero It’s official. Fort Hood, named for a high-ranking Confederate officer in the Civil War, has been renamed Fort Cavazos, in honor of native Texan Richard E. Cavazos, the country’s first Hispanic four-star general. Fort Cavazos is the Army’s largest armored, active-duty military installation,Continue Reading
NHS Induction at Jefferson ISD
Jefferson High School inducted 26 new members to the national Honor Society last week. Those inducted include: Makayla Barr, Keyasia Black, Adrianna Blanton, Carly Bolick, Carson Bolick, Michelle Brady, Akilah Brasher, Payton Burkett, Judsen Carter, Bryce Clark, Luke Elder, Braylen Fortson, Luis Gomez, Taurria Hood, Kylee McGregor, Miles Mullen, AlejandrinaContinue Reading
40 years of Yesteryear…
What started off as a dream between Pat Smith and her mother turned into 40 years of blessings and business. Yesteryear Gift Shop & Classy Glitz Boutique celebrated their 40th year in business at the beginning of May. The shop is located at the corner of Polk and Austin Streets.Continue Reading