Men’s Basketball holds off Texas College
The Wiley College men’s basketball team took the lead late in the first half and pulled away in the second of a 71-64 victory over Texas College Tuesday at Alumni Gymnasium. The win is the second straight for the Wildcats and third consecutive over the Steers. They trailed by asContinue Reading
Jefferson Bulldogs open football playoffs against Mineola tonight in Longview
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Bulldog football team has spent the past two years proving folks wrong. Last year’s pre-season polls had them ranked dead last in the district. They ended up earning a playoff berth and exiting the post season early after a week one loss to Mount Vernon. Continue Reading
OVERNIGHT: Jefferson Junior High Lady Bulldog basketball splits against Hallsville
The Jefferson Junior High Lady Bulldog Basketball program went 1-1 on last night against Hallsville. The seventh grade Lady Bulldogs dominated with a 47-9 win over Hallsville. They were led in scoring by Janaa Goynes with 28 points. Jade Mallory offered six points. Jasiah Williams and Ta’Nazia Alexander scored four pointsContinue Reading
Gardening: Using Fallen Leaves for Mulch
By David Wall Well, leaves have started falling in great abundance. Unfortunately, they pile up on the ground, leading wives to gently (?) suggest they be removed. So, what are we to do? A solid or near solid ground covering of dead leaves blocks both water and air from penetratingContinue Reading
Capital Highlights Nov 7-11
Panic buttons, locked doors for Texas schools Texas public schools would have to install panic buttons in classrooms and ensure all doors and windows are locked and monitored under new proposed safety standards released last week by the Texas Education Agency. The proposal is the latest effort to strengthen school safetyContinue Reading
Volleyball ends 2022 season in GCAC Semifinals
NEW ORLEANS – The Wiley College volleyball team’s 2022 season ends making its seventh straight appearance in the conference semifinals. It was defeated in three sets by the regular season champion Dillard University (25-18, 25-21, 26-24). The Lady Wildcats (11-19) bested the Bleu Devils on the serve – putting downContinue Reading
Women’s Basketball defeats Arkansas Baptist
Before Saturday’s Homecoming game, the Women’s Basketball team paid tribute to their coach Tiffany Jackson. They honored her afterwards with her first career victory, 68-64 over Arkansas Baptist College at Alumni Gymnasium. The Lady Wildcats (2-0) open with consecutive victories for the first time since 2016-17. They win their HomecomingContinue Reading
Men’s Basketball edges Arkansas Baptist
Playing in front of a capacity crowd, the Wiley College men’s basketball team went to the wire to pull out a 73-70 Homecoming victory over Arkansas Baptist College Saturday at Alumni Gymnasium. The victory was Joseph Flegler’s first as head coach of the Wildcats. It was Wiley College’s 16th straightContinue Reading
FREE READ: District Champion Jefferson Bulldogs to face Mineola in Round 1 of Texas High School Football Playoffs
The Jefferson Bulldogs will open the Texas High School Football playoffs Friday, Nov. 11 against Mineola. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. Friday at Spring Hill High School, 3101 Spring Hill Road, Longview. Gates will open at 6 p.m. Tickets will be $5 for adults and $3 for students. DistrictContinue Reading
Today in Texas History: November 5
1960: Johnny Horton dies On this day in 1960, singer Johnny Horton died in a car accident in Milano, Texas. Though he was born in Los Angeles in 1925, Horton grew up in East Texas and graduated from high school in Gallatin. He attended junior college in Jacksonville and KilgoreContinue Reading
Jefferson City Council percolates on a new coffee pot
Staff Reports For almost an hour the fate of whether or not the City would have ornaments for its outdoor Christmas tree; whether the transportation center would have usable tables; and if a new coffee maker was needed at the transportation center, hung in the balance as Council discussed makingContinue Reading
New daycare center opens in Jefferson
Staff Reports There’s a new kid in town. Well, a new daycare at least. Happy Hippopotamus Daycare Academy opened its doors in early October at the former site of a daycare center on North Walcott, but with a whole new staff, décor, and attitude, they’re excited about being a partContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Music 1852 on Austin • Nov. 4: Lady Chaz and the Tramps • Nov 5: The Sultans • Nov. 12: Grey Daddies All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s • Nov. 5: Clay Logan, 9p Knight Light Theater • Nov. 5: Jackson James, 6p. Meetings • JEDCO, 5:30p Nov.Continue Reading
We can do better
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute I spent the latter half of last week in our nation’s capital. I had never been to Washington, D.C., so when the opportunity arose to escort a group of college journalists to a conference there, I jumped at it. We spent three days learning best practices from otherContinue Reading
Election Day: It is up to you
For over a year now, we the people have been gearing up for this day. November 8, 2022 is Election Day in Texas and all across the United States. This is the time that you get to make your voice heard. Nobody else, including myself, can vote for you. YouContinue Reading
Republicans are selling snake oil
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Leadership requires correctly identifying problems and developing solutions. Demagogues often recognize when others are in pain, but they then exploit the pain for personal gain. This technique helps the politician gain, and solidify, power. Demagogues behave exactly like snake oil salesmen. Before the Pure Food andContinue Reading
James Franklin McDonald, Jr.
Jim McDonald, age 85, of Duncanville, passed on Friday, October 28 while at home in DeSoto, Texas. Jim was born on Dec. 26, 1936, in Marion County, the son of the late Mattie Handley and James F. McDonald, Sr. He was a 1956 graduate of Jefferson High School andContinue Reading
OHTP to hold auditions for new December shows
By Marcia Thomas The Opera House Theatre Players will hold brief auditions for the planned upcoming production scheduled for December 9 and 10. Two radio-style plays are being considered for production including “It’s A Wonderful Life” and “Christmas Thieves: A Small Town Radio Play”. Both plays will require male andContinue Reading
Free Concert set for Sunday at Cumberland
The Marshall Symphony Orchestra will continue its 71st season with Mozart and More, a performance at Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 3 pm. The concert will feature Mozart’s Symphony #25, as well as music by Scott Joplin, Antonio Vivaldi and other favorites. The concert willContinue Reading