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
Connally left his mark on the World Stage
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer The twentieth century transformed the United States from a moderate power only loosely involved in world affairs into a superpower where most questions of foreign relations revolved around American goals and intentions. Much of this transition began taking place during the period just before and just after WorldContinue Reading
Seven Wonders of Jesus Christ
Dan Eakin/ Contributing writer W. Herschel Ford was pastor of First Baptist Church of El Paso, Texas for many years. During the 1960s, he preached a sermon titled “Seven Wonders of Jesus Christ.” Note it was not THE seven wonders of Jesus Christ. There are many, many wonders about JesusContinue Reading
Bulldogs unbeat on the hardwood
The Jefferson Bulldog basketball team is undefeated since starting the 2022-23 campaign on Nov. 18. Most recently, they trounced New Boston 79-52 at home Tuesday night. Luke Elder and Christian Love led the attack with 20 points apiece. Chris Bowman chipped in 14 points. Kenneth Ross had 13 points andContinue Reading
Lady Dawgs up over the past week
The Jefferson Lady Bulldog varsity basketball team went 4-2 over the past week after a positive showing in the McLeod Tournament. Most recently, they topped Beckville on the road Tuesday night with a 43-35 final. Jaida Bray led the attack with nine points and 13 rebounds. Tauria Hood also scoredContinue Reading
Jefferson Junior High teams win big
JH boys roll over EF Both Jefferson Junior High boys A-teams picked up wins Monday against Elysian Fields. The seventh grade Bullpups beat the Yellowjackets 64-13. Individual scorers included: Jakyi Williams- 21 points. Xander Kile- 15 points. Braiden Ventimiglia- 6 points. Kayden Grigsby- 6 points . Jeremiah Burton- 6Continue Reading
This snowman won’t melt…
This week’s warmer temps couldn’t affect the Carriage House’s Christmas Tree in the Lions Club Enchanted Forest in Lion’s Park. Warmer temps brought lots of sunshine this week, but there’s a chance of rain over the weekend.Continue Reading
JPD training…
On Tuesday, Officer’s of the Jefferson Police Department received the necessary training regarding their newly acquired Stop Sticks, a pursuit termination and pursuit prevention valued equipment. Texas Department of Public Safety, Sgt. Droddy and Sgt. Stewart provided the team with the necessary training to safely and most effectively deploy theContinue Reading
Your Gardens in 2023
By David Wall Well, your 2022 vegetable gardens are put to bed now, so it’s time to relax: right? Perhaps, but some of you are already thinking about what you might want to plant in 2023. Unfortunately, most of your local feed, hardware, and nursery garden stores have removed allContinue Reading
Walter Alexander Nichols
June 7, 1938 – November 28, 2022 Graveside services for Walter Alexander Nichols 84 of Jefferson, Texas will be held Friday, December 2, 2022 at Kildare Cemetery in Kildare, Texas. Walter A. Nichols “Jack” 84 years old formerly of Toledo, Ohio and longtime resident of Jefferson, Texas passed away NovemberContinue Reading
Our Town
Meetings VFW Fish Fry The Jefferson chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will host their monthly First Saturday Fish Fry this weekend. Set for 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, lunch will include fried fish, fries, coleslaw, beans and a drink— all for a $10 donation.Continue Reading
Marion County Commissioners assign inidigent defense contracts
Staff Report /Jefferson Jimplecute Those needing criminal legal assistance but are unable to afford an attorney will have two options next year for defense attorneys as the Marion County Commissioners approved two Indigent Attorneys during their regular meeting on Monday. Timothy Cariker will continue into next year and will be joinedContinue Reading
Holiday events abound in Marion County
The Candlelight Tour of Homes is the first holiday event of many to take place throughout the month in Marion County. Other local holiday events scheduled in December include: Christmas on the Bayou Tour Dec. 1- 3, 8-10 & 15-17 Turning Basin Riverboat Tours will present a Christmas on theContinue Reading
Jefferson Candlelight Tour of Homes underway this weekend and next
Staff Report/Jefferson Jimplecute The annual Jefferson Candlelight Tour of Homes kicks off this weekend. Sponsored by the Jefferson Historic Foundation, the yearly event opened Thursday, Dec. 1. Tours will take place Friday and Saturday from 4-8 p.m. Home tours will resume next Thursday, Dec. 8. Ensuing tours will be open nextContinue Reading