Be an instrument of peace
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer The Gospel of Luke starts with the most recognizable image of Christmas: a babe, wrapped in bands of cloth, lying in a manger. The manger scene certainly is touching, but it is also powerful. It tells us everything we need to know about Christianity. The Christ childContinue Reading
Famed doctor, researcher had Texas ties
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer For generations, doctors were often reluctant to perform any type of operation involving the heart. The lack of a clear understanding about the heart made treating many conditions difficult. Texas surgeon Michael DeBakey spent decades researching and developing new techniques that have completely changed the understanding of theContinue Reading
Mark Shannon Walace
Mark Shannon Wallace, 69, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away on Dec. 2, 2022, from complications due to COVID. Mark is survived by his sister, Rebecca Wallace DeWare of Jefferson, Texas. A private service will be held under direction of Edwards Funeral Home, Fort Smith, Arkansas.Continue Reading
What if you give a sermon but no one reacts?
Devlyn Brooks/Lutheran Minister Every now and then, you deliver a sermon that when you leave the lectern you haven’t the foggiest idea how those words you just preached landed with those sitting in the pews. It happens to all of us clergy, I imagine. At least I hope! Preaching toContinue Reading
County accepts bids on stricken properties
Staff Report/Jefferson Jimplecute County employees will receive an additional holiday in 2023, as Commissioners approved adding San Jacinto Day, or April 21, to the holiday schedule. With the additional, employees will receive 19 paid holidays in 2023. Commissioners also established their meeting schedule for 2023, continuing their regular schedule ofContinue Reading
Happy Retirement!
Marion County Treasurer Terrie Neuville, left, was queen for the day as she celebrated her retirement after 32 years with Marion County on Tuesday evening surrounded by friends and co-workers at a reception thrown by the County. Also pictured is Candace Jorski, Marion County Auditor Shanna Solomon, and incoming TreasurerContinue Reading
JEDCO learns possible fate of old Sonic building
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson could soon have a new restaurant franchise and public funds have been requested to help get the new business off the ground. However, the Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) tabled action on the grant application Tuesday night. The funds from which would help remodel the oldContinue Reading
Breakfast with Rudolph
Marion County children enjoyed the Jefferson Carnegie Library’s annual “Breakfast With Rudolph” this week with a hearty breakfast, book story telling, games, activities, and, of course, the head reindeer himself. Zack Baldwin had the honor of playing Rudolph this year. Continue Reading
OHTP completes holiday show run
For the Jimplecute Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players kicked off their first performance of the season with a highly anticipated production of “It’s A Wonderful LIfe – A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry. The radio style show played to a full audience on the Dec 9 opening night andContinue Reading
Jefferson Junior High Ballers pick up wins
Bullpups undefeated Jefferson Bullpups seventh grade A Team got a 49-21 win over Waskom Wildcats Monday night. Individual scorers included: Kayden Grigsby- 11 points. Jayki Williams- 10 points. Braiden Ventimiglia -7 points. Demetrius Carr- 6 points. Iy’Zaviyon “Doo” Scott- 5 points. Jeremiah Burton- 4 points. Bryston Mosley- 2 points. LoganContinue Reading
Men’s Basketball drops GCAC opener against Philander Smith
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Wiley College men’s basketball team fell behind and was unable to recover in an 88-55 loss to Philander Smith College in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference opener Wednesday at Mims Gymnasium. The Wildcats (5-6, 0-1 GCAC) only hit one of its first seven shot attempts,Continue Reading
Women’s Basketball falls to Philander Smith in GCAC Opener
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Wiley College women’s basketball team struggled to hit shots and keep possession in a 99-64 loss to Philander Smith College Wednesday in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference opener at Mims Gymnasium. The loss snaps a four-game winning streak. It’s the first time since 2017 thatContinue Reading
This Week in Texas History: Dec 17
Mexican governor born in San Antonio On this day in 1778, Juan Martín de Veramendi, future Mexican governor of Coahuila and Texas, was born in San Fernando de Béxar (San Antonio). Veramendi, an early friend to Anglo-American colonists, and Juan José Erasmo Seguín met Stephen F. Austin at Natchitoches, Louisiana,Continue Reading
Worm Castings for Indoor Plants
By David Wall We’ve all heard about the benefits of using worm castings (much more refined than saying worm poop!) in our gardens. Well, that should go double for indoor plants. Actually, worm castings can be a game-changer for growth and production. Similar to animal manure, worm castings provide bacteriaContinue Reading
Town Hall talks railroad Quiet Zone
Jefferson City Council members and the public learned more about what is involved in establishing a Railroad Quiet Zone in Jefferson following an hour-long own hall meeting on Tuesday evening. U.S. Federal Railroad Administration’s Richard Washington was on hand to discuss quiet zones and the types of things which needContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Meetings • Commissioners Court, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. • Tourism, Dec. 12: 5:30 p.m. • JEDCO, Dec. 13, 5:30 p.m. • JISD reception for Rob Barnwell, Dec. 13, 5:15 p.m. • JISD School Board, Dec. 13, 6 p.m. • Blessing of Grace Food Pantry, Produce Dec. 13, 9 a.m. •Continue Reading
Character Counts…
JJHS Character Counts students went to Lion’s Park on Wednesday to help cleanup debris and other trash which accumulated over the event weekends. Students involved in the program learn how their actions affect the people around them, how they are perceived, as well as what an impact they can haveContinue Reading
Committee chaired by Hughes subpoenas Wall Street firm to hearing in Marshall
A state Senate committee has issued a subpoena, requesting BlackRock Inc. to provide specific documents related to the world’s largest money manager’s environmental, social and governance practices and for its executives to testify. The Committee is chaired by Senator Bryan Hughes and the hearing has been set for Dec. 15Continue Reading
I know my choice
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer As a kid I didn’t “go to the movies” with adults. On special occasions my Aunt Barbara would round up her nieces and nephews and take us to see classics like “Herby the Love Bug.” In Bamberg Germany, my friends and I would walk together to theContinue Reading