Bulldogs feed families
Jefferson Junior High’s NJHS recently collected hundreds of non-perishable food items to help the needy families of Marion County during this holiday season.Continue Reading
Marion County 4-H Feeds the Force
Thank you to the Marion County 4H for supporting our Marion County Sherriff’s Office and Jefferson Police Dept. by participating in Feed the Force You, too, can show your support by bringing food or snacks to both departments. For more information, email jaac75657@gmail.com.Continue Reading
What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers
Holiday hosts toil for hours to create lavish meals everyone will enjoy. It’s not uncommon for Thanksgiving tables to be covered with more food than guests can conceivably (and comfortably) consume. Leftovers are the norm, but without a plan for what to do with leftovers, food can spoil or endContinue Reading
What is Giving Tuesday?
While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are some of the more widely known retail holidays, Giving Tuesday is becoming pretty popular in its own right. Celebrated on the Tuesday following American Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday helps raise awareness that charity is an important component of the holiday season. The nonprofit servicesContinue Reading
Gardening: Wolf Spiders in Your Home
By David Wall As it gets colder, some of you will begin to see spiders in your home. They’ll come in all sizes, and you’ll try to kill each and every one of them. But hold on a second. Given a chance, some of the spiders do good in yourContinue Reading
Ron Danley called to pastor First Baptist Jefferson
Austin Lewter Jefferson Jimplecute First Baptist Church Jefferson welcomed a new pastor this month when Dr. Ron Danley was called to serve the congregation. He has 26 years in ministry and comes to Jefferson from Meadow Lane Baptist Church in Arlington where he served for the past 15 years. PriorContinue Reading
Council talks cruises, pets, JEDCO projects
Staff Reports Cars will be cruising into Jefferson starting in March and continue all summer after Council approved Big Cypress Corvette’s event application during Tuesday night’s regular meeting. The event, which has been on hold the last couple of years, sets up on the east end of Austin street andContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Music 1852 on Austin • Nov. 18: Sultan’s, 8p • Nov. 19: 1852 Austin Street Band, 8p Auntie Skinner’s • Nov. 19: Casey Martin, 9p Knight Light Theater • Nov. 18: Jackson James 5D Cattle Company • Nov. 19: Jake Williams and Pepper Holt, 5:30p Haywood House • Nov. 19:Continue Reading
The days of miracles are not over
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute Editor’s note: This is a variation of a column wh ich was first published in the 2010 Thanksgiving edition of the Jefferson Jimplecute. My wife and I have four children. The oldest of whom is a 15-year old boy named Jackson. Jackson was born at 28 weeksContinue Reading
Reasons to be thankful
Dan Eakin/Contributing writer Thanksgiving Day is a special day for many people. It means a lot to a lot of people for many different reasons. For many, it is a time for a family get together. To sit around the table and enjoy the traditional turkey, with ham, and allContinue Reading
Boys Bullpups take wins
7th grade A Team gets the win against Karnack Indians 54-11 8th Grade B Team Gets the win against Karnack Indians 11-8 8th Grade A team gets the win against Forest Park 61-11 Next Game will be at home against Troup Tigers Nov 28. @5 PM Starting with 7thContinue Reading
A Sincere Note Of Thanks
Rabbi Linda/Bethel Temple Fellowship Shalom friends. I would like to thank all those who keep up with the articles I write. I count it a privilege to be able to write. I will continue to write as long as I can and I hope and pray something is said to blessContinue Reading
Citizens for a Better Community of Jefferson hosts Carter BloodCare
Citizens for a Better Community of Jefferson will sponsor a blood drive through Carter BloodCare from 2-7p.m. December 17 at the Jefferson Tourism and Visitor Center. Donors can sign up via the internet at ww3.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/128100 For more information, contact Rachelle Vance at 903- 601-2230 Give a lifesaving gift this holidayContinue Reading
Brookins, Paul earn NAIA Daktronics Scholar-Athlete
Wiley College cross country athletes Christian Brookins and De Lisha Paul were honored by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for their academic achievement as they were named Daktronics Scholar-Athletes Thursday. Brookins and Paul earned the honor by maintaining a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5 while competing inContinue Reading
Men’s Basketball competes in Texas A&M-Texarkana Classic
The Wiley College men’s basketball team will play against two schools from its former conference Friday and Saturday in the 2022 Texas A&M University-Texarkana Classic. At 3 p.m. Friday, the Wildcats will resume the Highway 80 rivalry against Jarvis Christian University. They will face the host Eagles at 6 p.m.Continue Reading
Radio ‘performance’ needs another member to be heard
The opera House Theatre Players is still seeking one more cast member to complete their “radio” production of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” According to founder Marcia Thomas, the group is seeking an adult male to play the role of Clarence. Thomas said there are no lines to memorize as it’sContinue Reading
Provisions for J.C. sets Toy Giveaway
Provisions for J.C., Inc., will hold their 19th Annual Toy Giveaway Saturday, December 17 from noon until 5:00 p.m. at their training center, 1005 N. Franklin St., Marshall. Provisions for J.C. Inc. is a faith-based nonprofit community based organization that provides training and education to individuals at risk of becomingContinue Reading
Gardening News: Thanksgiving
By David Wall Sweet potatoes come from South America, and while regular potatoes are tubers or underground stems, sweet potatoes are actually roots. For any recipe that calls for apples, white potatoes or squash, you can substitute sweet potatoes. They have a 5,000-year history. White potatoes also come from SouthContinue Reading
Sport Sports
Varsity Lady Dawgs beat QC The Jefferson High School varsity Lady Bulldog basketball team picked up a 55-52 win over Queen City Tuesday night at home. Kristen Thomas lead the attack with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 steals. Taurria Hood had 14 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 3Continue Reading
End run…
The Jefferson Bulldogs exited the Texas High School Football playoffs early after a 31-13 week one loss to Mineola last week in the bi-district round. Continue Reading