Today in Texas History: March 16
Despite ranchhands’ desperate rides, Panhandle cattleman dies of smallpox On this day in 1883, pioneer Panhandle rancher Joe Morgan died of smallpox despite the heroic efforts of two of his cowboys. Little is known of Morgan’s life before he arrived in Texas in 1877. He located his spread in LipscombContinue Reading
Today in Texas History: March 15
1916: Big band leader born On this day in 1916, Harry James, jazz trumpet player and big-band leader, was born in Albany, Georgia. Though thought by many to be a native Texan, he did not arrive in Texas until the 1930s, when he and his parents moved to Beaumont. ThereContinue Reading
Today in Texas History: March 14
1940: Group forms organization to honor trusty steeds On this day in 1940, livestock leaders met in Fort Worth to form the American Quarter Horse Association. Among those in attendance were rancher and quarter horse breeder Anne Burnett Hall and King Ranch president Robert J. Kleberg. The series of meetingsContinue Reading
Track meet rescheduled
Due to possible weather conditions, the Jefferson Bulldog Invitational Track Meet scheduled for Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 10:00am has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 9:00am.Continue Reading
Today in Texas History: March 13
1857: Future Texas publisher born in Tennessee On this day in 1857, Jefferson McLemore was born in Tennessee. He moved to Texas in 1878 and worked as a cowboy, printer, and newspaper reporter. He published a newspaper in Kyle in the 1880s, and from 1892 to 1896 was a memberContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – March 12 – March 18, 2023
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Clark advances to State Powerlifting
“Words can not describe how proud I am of all of our boys who competed this season in Powerlifting. They have continued to put Jefferson on the Powerlifting Map in East Texas,” said coach Candejoel Rivera. The results of the Region 3 Division 3 Powerlifting Championship are as follows: VincentContinue Reading
Making Metal: Girls Powerlifting
JHS’ Adrianna Blanton, above, takes her lift in the UIL Region 3 Division 3 Regional Championships in Powerlifting last week. Adrianna became the first Lady Dawg to earn a regional powerlifting medal in JISD history. She placed 5th overall. Left, Zoe Hitchcock, Payton Burkett, Blanton, and Tawny Foster were theContinue Reading
Our Town: 3/10/23
Spring Forward It’s that time of year again. Daylight savings Time begins at 2a Sunday, March 12. So, don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday or you might be extra early for church. Meetings Save the Date Mims Fish Fry A benefit fishContinue Reading
Council OK’s QZ app
Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute Council gave the OK on the official application to be on the Quiet Zone Committee and established the time period available for residents to sign-up during Tuesday night’s special meeting. The form is available on the city website under the “Transparency, Documents, and Forms” tab, as wellContinue Reading
Library welcomes changes while preserving traditions
Blake Smith /Jefferson Jimplecute Built in 1907, the Jefferson Carnegie Library has not only planted roots in the town, but it has managed to provide a number of services to citizens young and old. This Victorian-style structure stands in the heart of Marion County and has continued to grow with theContinue Reading
EF-1 Tornado confirmed
Staff Reports The Shreveport Office of the National Weather Service has confirmed last Thursday’s tornado in Marion County’s Kellyfille are was an EF-1. The tornado was one of six in the region and had peak winds of 105mph, and hit Marion County between 5:05-5:10p. NWS reports stated it was 3.25Continue Reading
From the Left: Pierced with many griefs
Glenn Melancon I think it is safe to say that the modern conservative movement prides itself as the defender of Judeo-Christian values. Like the Sadducees and the Pharisees in the Gospels they love public displays of religion. Every year professional conservatives stir up fake controversies like the “War onContinue Reading
Legislative Take: A Giant Leap for Permanent, Lasting Tax Relief
Jay Dean, Texas House District 7 Texas is known as one of the lowest tax States in America. It is one big reason residents from high tax states are moving to Texas by the thousands. Our low taxes have also attracted some of America’s top job creators.Texas recently surpassed NewContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: Santa Anna More than a Villan
Ken Bridges He was one of the last presidents of Mexico to rule over Texas and always portrayed as one of the great villains of Texas History. Santa Anna is an overwhelming presence in the history of early Mexico, shaping much of the direction of the country in that time period, and Texas by extension. His role in theContinue Reading
Notice of Death
• Emory Turner, 91, of Lodi, passed away March 2, 2023. Visitation will be held from 4-7p today at Lewis & Walker Funeral Home, Jefferson. Graveside services will be 11a, Saturday at Galloway Cemetery, Kildare, Texas. • Bobbie Louise (Smith) Allen, 90, of Jefferson, passed away March 7, 2023. ServicesContinue Reading
Obituaries: Patricia Joye Mills
Patricia Joye Mills, September 13, 1944-March 5, 2023 Patricia Joye Mills, age 78, residing in Jefferson, TX passed away on 5 March 2023. Patricia was born 13 September 1944, and grew up around Tyler and Smith County Texas. Patricia is survived by her four children Sharolette, James, Harold, and Thomas.Continue Reading
7th, 8th dominate L-K meet
Girls Track Congratulations to the 7th grade girls track team on their 1st place finish at the Linden-Kildare meet on Monday March 6. They finished with a total of 284 points. Congratulations to the 8th grade girls track team on their 3rd place finish at the Linden-Kildare meet on MondayContinue Reading
Baseball & Softball: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs get off to a slow start
Toby Rhodes Jefferson Jimplecute Softball Lady Bulldog softball started off district play 0-2 at the hands of the Tatum Eagles and the Troup Tigers. The home district opener vs the Eagles started off as a pitchers dual through four innings. The Eagles pushed their first run across in the topContinue Reading
A Moment With the Minister: Mother’s love: One of life’s greatest gifts
Dan Eakin I have often told a congregation: Every Sunday is the Lord’s Day, including Mother’s Day.But it is appropriate that one day a year be set aside to honor our mothers in May. And in June, to honor our fathers.Mother’s Day is May 14 this year.If your mother isContinue Reading