Consider Motherland Okra in 2023
By David Wall PRINTED NOW DUE TO SCARCITY OF SEEDS. One of the more fun crops to raise is okra. Historically, in our area, Clemson spineless has been the variety to grow or purchase. Its main limitation has been it needs to be picked at a maximum of 4” inContinue Reading
Women’s Basketball downs Centenary College
SHREVEPORT, La. – Wiley College women’s basketball player Jay’lann Myles recorded a double-double to power the Lady Wildcats past Centenary College of Louisiana 84-75 Thursday at the Gold Dome. Myles equaled her career-high of 20 points – hitting six of 10 field goal attempts – including two out of threeContinue Reading
Men’s Basketball falls in Texas A&M-Texarkana Classic
TEXARKANA, Texas – The Wiley College men’s basketball team overcame a double-digit deficit on Friday but fell 81-78 in overtime to Jarvis Christian University. On Saturday, it fell to Texas A&M University-Texarkana 98-60 in the Texas A&M-Texarkana Classic FRIDAY The Wildcats trailed by as many as 14 in the firstContinue Reading
Davis wins award from Longview Orthopaedic Star Foundation
The Longview Orthopaedic Star Foundation recognizes Wiley College women’s basketball player Kaitlyn Davis for her athletic and academic success by awarding her a monetary award as Student-Athlete of the Week. Davis was presented a trophy and a poster with her father Marcellias Davis standing beside her before the Lady Wildcats’Continue Reading
Four volleyball players earn CSC Academic All-District
Wiley College volleyball players LeAndria Jackson, Marissa Neal, Hailie and Kailie Williams were honored for their athletic and academic achievements by being selected College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Tuesday. The four earned the award by holding at least a 3.50 cumulative grade-point average, being a starter or key reserve andContinue Reading
Women’s Basketball surges past Huston-Tillotson
The Wiley College women’s basketball team took control in the second half to overcome a first half deficit in a 75-62 victory over Huston-Tillotson University Tuesday at Alumni Gymnasium. With the victory, the Lady Wildcats surpass last season’s win total of five and improve to 3-0 at home. It’s alsoContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – November 27 – December 3, 2022
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Obituary: Elmer Francis Overslaw Jr
Elmer was educated in the Newark, New York, school district and then went on to work for VanHorn’s Grocery, where he began his lifelong career in the grocery business. He met his wife, Violet Everhart, at VanHorn’s and lovingly remembers that he bet his co-workers a dollar that he couldContinue Reading
Jefferson, Marin County to kick-off the holiday season Saturday
Christmas Season officially kicks off on Saturday with the Marion County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Hometown Christmas Parade and the lighting of the Enchanted Forest in Lions Club Park. The Parade will begin at 6 p.m. downtown at Walnut and Austin streets and go to Market and on to Lion’sContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur inducted as Fellow
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur has been honored by the Texas Association of Counties’ (TAC) Texas Judicial Academy for going the extra mile. The academy recognizes county judges who attain significant judicial education beyond state requirements as Fellows. The academy inducted a number of county judges as Fellows during itsContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Meetings • City Hall and County Offices will be closed on Thursday & Friday, Nov. 24-25 • Commissioners Court, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. Parade The Marion County Chamber is now taking applications to be in the 2022 Jefferson Christmas Parade. The Parade will be Saturday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m.Continue Reading
Reasons to be thankful in Marion County
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Many of us will be taking off for relatives homes both nearby and far away. Some will stay right here in Marion County and celebrate eating turkey, cornbread dressing (the only legitimate kind), and then slip off into a turkey induced comaContinue Reading
Deceitful Donald is at it again
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer At the beginning of the Second Gulf War, Vice President Dick Cheney confidently told us that American troops would be greeted as liberators. We know that was a lie. Like the Weapons of Mass Destruction lie, the Bush Administration told it to avoid facing reality. These liesContinue Reading
A Texan named Tex was an early pioneer in Hollywood animation
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Cartoons have captivated and delighted children – and the young at heart — for generations. As the motion picture industry emerged, cartoons became a staple feature of the matinee. As television later emerged, they became normal fare on Saturday mornings and late afternoons after school. Even inContinue Reading
Esther and Robert White
Esther White, 84, of Webster, Texas, passed from this life on November 16, 2022. Esther was born January 27, 1938 in San Diego, Texas, to parents, Gregoria Olivares and Teodosio Almendarez.Esther is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of forty-nine years, Robert White; sister, Gloria Garcia and brother,Continue Reading
Today’s kids just need some care
Devlyn Brooks/Contributing writer Young people seemingly always get a bad rap. Teenagers, especially today, are depicted as lazy, rude and disrespectful. Mass media does little to dissuade that opinion. I just don’t buy it. Reminds me of 1 Timothy 4:12: “Let no one despise your youth, but set the believersContinue Reading
Holiday Recipes From Our Kitchen to Yours Holiday Recipes
Ham takes center stage for holiday entertaining Many people prefer to serve ham instead of lamb for Easter dinner. Ham can be perfectly smoky and salty but also sweet when it is cooked with a delicious glaze. This recipe for “Brandied Baked Ham with Mustard Butter” from Denise Gee’s “SouthernContinue Reading
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