East Texas Performing Arts, Inc. president, Sara Elizabeth Mary Whitaker and Jefferson Lions Club president, Mary Bird, presented checks resulting from the fundraising concert, produced by East Texas Performing Arts and Jefferson Lions Club, for recent tornado victims, Mary Spearmon and Rabbi Linda Guitierrez.Continue Reading

The Jefferson Lions Club took home several prestigious honors during the recent Lions District 2-x2 Convention in Mt. Pleasant. Lion Mary Spearmon (middle) was presented the Texas Lions Foundation award for distinguished service in working with the new Avinger Club. PDG Paul Moore (right) eceived the Governor’s Recognition Award, presentedContinue Reading

Staff Report Spring thunderstorms raked across Marion County last night soaking residents with heavy rain while the Western end of the county also suffered tornados.  Widespread rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches have already fallen across portions of the region through 2:40 a.m. this morning according to the National Weather ServiceContinue Reading

Spring thunderstorms raked across Marion County last night soaking residents with heavy rain while the Western end of the county also suffered tornados. Widespread rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches have already fallen across portions of the region through 2:40 a.m. this morning according to the National Weather Service out ofContinue Reading