The Most Important Doc
Scott Stebbins/VSA The most important document a veteran should have is their DD214. Your military discharge papers are officially known as DD Form 214. All veterans receive this Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty once they are out of the military. The DD214 is proof of your militaryContinue Reading
Throckmorton focused on education
Ken Bridges James Throckmorton was a pioneer, doctor, lawyer, congressman, and governor. In spite of an impressive career, he often found himself caught between the great forces of history that were tearing the nation apart. Throckmorton was born in 1825 in Sparta in central Tennessee. His father was a physician and moved often. Eventually, the Throckmortons made their wayContinue Reading
One-room school house also exists in Berea
To whom it may concern, In the article about the single room school house, it is not the last one in Marion County. There is one in Berea my mother went to as a little girl. The school house has been turned into a museum of the area and hasContinue Reading
A Moment With the Minister: A diverse world exists outside our bubbles
Devlyn Brooks/Contributing writer My wife and I recently visited a new “super” Asian market here in town. We’d been talking about the “date” for a couple of weeks, as the opening of this large ethnic grocery store is a big step forward in the diversity of our food sources hereContinue Reading
Well, Kiss My Grits!
Let’s get shakin!! Grits are about as southern as it gets. Originating from native Indians and slowly making its way into the antebellum kitchens of the south. Grits are made in many different fashions, some as unique as the people that make them and the cultures, they are made in.Continue Reading
Historic Pilgrimage to ‘Celebrate Spring’
The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club takes great pride in presenting their 76th Historic Jefferson Pilgrimage “Celebrate Spring” May 4-7, 2023. They revere our rich history while living enthusiastically in the present, looking forward to the future with hope and promise. Some of what Jefferson has to offer include: SeeContinue Reading
Winnsboro Festival of Books kicks off May 6
WINNSBORO, TX —Winnsboro Festival of Books 2023, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. is presented by Winnsboro Center for the Arts and features activities on The Bowery in downtown Winnsboro. More than 30 published authors will be in attendance in both adult and children’s literature. A wide varietyContinue Reading
Dining & Entertainment – April 28-May4
Local Music Corner By Micah S. White, Hear’s some local music if you feel like lacing up your dancing shoes and hitting the dance floor. If you do go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for differentContinue Reading
Fishing Report
Caddo Lake: It is time to move out to the grass and target post spawn bass over hydrilla and mixed grass. Try your chatterbaits and spinnerbaits while fishing these grassy areas. I also like using the 10 inch Kriet Tail Worm by Big Bite Baits for the big bass onContinue Reading
Dawgs head to Regionals
Jefferson Bulldogs turned up and showed their stuff at the 15/16 3A Area track meet at Roughneck Stadium in White Oak. Overall the Varsity Dawgs finished third with a score of 78 coming in behind White Oak at 79 and West Rusk with 118. Individually, the Dawgs showed well withContinue Reading
Bulldogs end season with losses
Toby Rhodes / Jeffeson Jimplecute The Bulldog baseball team played their final home game of the season on Friday hosting Tatum. It was also senior night where all the senior Bulldogs were recognized. They then headed down to Troup on Tuesday to face the Tigers for the final games of theContinue Reading
Ladies drop final games
Toby Rhodes /Jefferson Jimplecute The Lady Bulldogs dropped their final two games of the season after a 15-13 win over Waskom. Two big innings, one in each game proved too much for them to overcome losing 15-0 at West Rusk and 10-0 in their final home game hosting Arp. Jefferson @Continue Reading
JES Students of the Month – March
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for March at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness. All of the students are first graders.Continue Reading
Capital Highlights
Senate, House begin budget reconciliation The Texas Senate unanimously approved a $308 billion two-year budget last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The next step is to reconcile that budget with one passed earlier by the Texas House. The Senate’s budget funds $10 billion in electric grid reforms, provides pay raisesContinue Reading
Dancing for a Cause
Last Thursday, the Shady Ladies presented a check for $10,687.95 to Shriners Children’s Shreveport for their 2022-23 fundraising efforts. The group is made up of 11 members who dress up as witches and dancing and “passing the cauldron” around.Continue Reading
Protecting Our Kids
Courtesy Photo Members of the Marion County Child Welfare Board (John Cooper, Ann Turner, and Anna Rose), along with Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur, CASA of Marion County’s Judy Litchfield, gathered in front of the Courthouse last Friday to proclaim April as Child Abuse Awareness Month and hand out BlueContinue Reading
AARP Stays Active
Courtesy Photos Jefferson AARP members got lots of good information on opportunities, services, and gardening advice during this month’s regular meeting. Gail Thomas and Karen Corpier, with Cross Threads, spoke on the involvement Cross Threads does for the community totally dependent on donations! They strive to help Foster children/families, CASAContinue Reading
Earnest Jones Jr
Hughes Springs – Services of Earnest Jones, Jr., 70, will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ in Daingerfield, Texas. Burial to follow at Whitmore Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. An online guestbook can be signed at www.reeder-davis.com.Continue Reading
JERRY HATFIELD
Jerry DeLane Hatfield, 88, formerly of Texarkana, passed away on April 22, 2023. He was born May 10, 1934, to Henry and Etta (Keys) Hatfield in Marion County, Texas, near Jefferson. Jerry was a Korean War veteran and a retired logistics instructor of Red River Army Depot (RRAD), and aContinue Reading
Strategic Plan update provided on Thursday
Texas A&M University graduate students in the Texas Target Communities program will present the Transportation, Housing, and Economy results of their ongoing project with the City starting at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Jefferson Transportation/Visitor’s Center. This presentation will include a draft of their recommendations and will seek additional publicContinue Reading