Death Notices
Merwin Jackson Camp, Jr. Merwin Jackson Camp, Jr., 85, of Jefferson died Jan. 12, 2023. Cremation services were under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Emmitt Earl Carr Emmitt Earl Car, 63, of Jefferson, passed away Jan. 10, 2023, at his home. Services are pending with Lewis & Walker FuneralContinue Reading
City bills Burn Run $15k for repairs
Staff Reports The Phoenix Organization, which hosts and puts on the Jefferson Burn Benefit and Outlaw Nationals Car Show every year in Jefferson, paid a $13,900 bill to the City for the repair of damages which happened last October to a city water line during the public comment portion ofContinue Reading
Dawgs make 4 State Band
Four JHS band students were able to participate in the 2023 Four States Bandmasters Association 2023 Annual Convention and Concert last weekend. The students were Alan Bautista-Ramirez, Asher Phillips, Zoey Brown-Robinson and Payton Burkett. The annual event proves opportunity for close to 200 students from 43 schools across Texas, Arkansas,Continue Reading
Capitol Highlights
Gary Borders/Texas Press Association Speaker open to resort-style casinos in state House Spaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, told The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets that he is open to bringing resort-style casinos to Texas. But don’t expect to find slot machines in 7-Eleven stores if casino gambling is legalized. “WhatContinue Reading
Bullpups are on a roll
The Jefferson Bullpups 7th/8th Grade B Team got the win against Arp Tigers this week 18-6. Individual scorers were: Jayson Burton, Jr.- 8 points. Cullen Cryer- 6 points. Reece Oliver- 2 points. The Jefferson Bullpups 7th Grade got the win against Arp 28-22. Individual scorers were: Jakyi Williams- 21 points. Continue Reading
Today In Texas History: January 15
1939: Texas Memorial Museum opens On this day in 1939, the Texas Memorial Museum opened on the University of Texas campus in Austin. The museum was established as part of the Texas Centennial Celebration Bill of 1935, in which funds amounting to $225,000 were allocated for “gathering and preparing materialsContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – January 15-21, 2023
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Today In Texas History: January 14
1942: War effort proceeds as huge Texas base is activated On this date in 1942, Camp Hood was activated. The temporary camp, named for Confederate general John Bell Hood, is now one of the largest military installations in the world. It was officially opened on September 14, 1942, and hasContinue Reading
Powerlifting Team Takes 2nd
Congratulations to the Jefferson Bulldogs and Lady Dawgs for all their accomplishments at the Hallsville Invitational. The boys placed 2nd out of 14 teams. Girls had some medal winners as well. #IronDawgz #BendTheBar.Continue Reading
Carsyn Thomas named ‘DAR Good Citizen’
Staff Reports Jefferson’s Martha McCraw DAR chapter named Carsyn Thomas as this year’s DAR Good Citizen. The annual contest was created in 1934 and is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. It recognizes and rewards high school seniors who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership,Continue Reading
JEDCO tables restaurant grant again
Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken took another step closer to coming to Jefferson during Tuesday night’s JEDCO meeting. The $75,000 grant request submitted by David and Sophia Neely was tabled for a third month in a row, but following a recommendation by Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker, JEDCO decidedContinue Reading
District welcomes Walker
Jennifer Middleton Perry/Jefferson Jimplecute Many community supporters and leaders, along with Jefferson Independent School District personnel and board members gathered at the JISD Administration Building Tuesday to celebrate the district’s new superintendent, Michael Walker. “I am honored to have been selected to lead our district as we move forward,” WalkerContinue Reading
JISD jumps into 2023
Jennifer Middleton Perry/Jefferson Jimplecute JEFFERSON, Texas—With a new district leader, the Jefferson Independent School District’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday to consider a budget amendment, appoint a new member to the Marion County Central Appraisal District, and call for a board election in May. Michael Walker, the new JISD superintendent,Continue Reading
Our Town
Meetings MLK Activities Annual Parade The MCDCSCO is preparing a slate of activities in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday next week. The fun will kick-off Sunday, January 15 with the annual MLK Day Parade. The public is encourage to bring cars, trucks, wagons, horses, bicycles, floatsContinue Reading
Citizens deserve respect at Council
Hunter Bonner During a regular city council meeting, the issue of railroad quiet zones was on the agenda. This is an issue that many people, including homeowners, businesses, and members of the council, have expressed an interest in exploring. The consensus overall is to obtain more information. That is exceptContinue Reading
From The Left: Good food, good life
Glenn Melancon One of the best parts of my job as a historian is reading. Because I work at a small teaching university rather than a large research university, I take a broad approach to my continuing education. This morning I read a fascinating genetic study about prehistoric dogContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: Emory literally charted the way
Ken Bridges The borders of the United States have expanded considerably since independence was declared. As the nation grew, newer and more detailed maps were needed so the country could plan ahead and utilize the landscape and resources available. Gen. William Emory, an army cartographer, was a vital part ofContinue Reading
Marceile Qualls
June 3, 1936-January 10, 2023 Services for Mrs. Marceile Qualls, 86, of Avinger were 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Hickory Hill Baptist Church with Bro. James Duncan officiating. Burial will follow at Avinger Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. Marceile Coats Qualls wasContinue Reading
Basketball Shorts
Bulldogs are red hot in district play The Jefferson Bulldog varsity basketball team is off to a perfect start in district play coming of a huge 90-47 over Arp Tuesday night on the road. The Dawgs are 4-0 in district play and 16-4 overall. They are off tonight and lookContinue Reading
Moment With the Minister: The power to see it through
Dan Eakin Back in the 1930s, a controversial minister named Harry Emerson Fosdick wrote a book titled, “The Power to See It Through.” Although I disagreed with a lot of his theology, I found that book to be very accurate and inspiring. He said a lot of people have startingContinue Reading