City working on water pressure issue
8:15a Friday March 15 The City of Jefferson is aware of the low water pressure issue affecting most of the city this morning. There is not at ETA on repair…
UP to resurface W Watson St Crossing
According to an announcement from Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur, Union Pacific will be resurfacing the tracks at West Watson Street on Wednesday, May 8. Workers are scheduled to arrive…
Finstrom wins Mayor’s race
Patricia Finstrom will be the end Mayor of the city of Jefferson following Saturday’s 182-75 victory over Gary Amburn. Early and absentee voting was the deciding factor in the race.…
Senior Boys Breakfast
Jefferson High School sponsored, and Riverport BBQ hosted the first Boy’s Breakfast for members of the 2024 Graduating Class. Designed after the idea of the Girl’s Tea, the event provided…
City hears about health option
Staff Reports The Jefferson City Council held a town hall on Tuesday to learn more about a health program brought up last month. “MD Health Pathways is a pioneering healthcare…
Count: Buying vehicles issues continue
Staff Reports Marion County Commissioners chose to join the Region 16 Education Service Center’s TexBuy pool to help aid in acquiring vehicles as a statewide shortage continues, making it next…
Treasure Hunters brave rainy weather
Francene Rainey/Contributing Writer About 25-30 members of the East Texas Treasure Hunters Association gathered in Jefferson under the Diamond Don RV Park Pavilion to have some coffee, furnished by “The…
Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Food
Rick Smith/Columnist People want what is owned them. Cousin Sharon had arranged home delivery of her hometown newspaper. Finances were never her area of specialization, but who doesn’t have an…
Steve McDonald
February 8, 1956-April 23, 2024 Steve McDonald, age 68, of Jefferson, Texas, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at his residence. Steve was born February 8,…
Harold Gene Graham
October 12, 1939-April 26, 2024 Funeral services for H. Gene Graham, 84, were held Monday, April 29, 2024, at 3 pm in the First Assembly of God Church with the…
A Moment with the Minister: Eclipse of the Heart
Rabbi Lynnette Ariella, Bethel Temple Fellowship Teshuvah, (repent) for your redemption draweth nigh. “And when these things began to come to pass, then look up, and lift your heads; for…
Food: Summer Sliders!
Chef Hunter Lee As we inch closer to fresh tomatoes here in the south the more recipes you will see for them. To me they are one of the true…
Auntie Skinner’s a long standing staple for food, music in town
Hector Espino/Jefferson Jimplecute Auntie Skinners serves as a staple for the community. Owned By Stan and Michelle Davis, the couple has brought a family welcoming to a popular spot in…
Gardening: Fire Ant control without dangerous chemicals
David Wall/Jefferson Jimplecute My feeble mind says I wrote this article 10+ years ago, but I can’t find it anywhere! So, let’s talk about fire ant control. Fire ants are…
Eat, Drink, Gather: Area Dining & Entertainment, May 3-10
Local Music Corner Micah S. White/ Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music if you feel like lacing up your dancing shoes and hitting the dance floor. If you do go out…
Fishing Report
By Mark Allen Caddo Lake: The lake is starting to change! A lot of the bass are starting to transition from the spawning phase to their summer time patterns. You…
Lady Dawg Softball playoffs continue
Note: The Lady Dawgs play tonight, Friday, May 3 at Mount Vernon Staff Reports The Jefferson Lady Dawgs continued their playoff run last week, defeating Daingerfield 9-8 and 11-2 last…
Smith earns Volunteer of the Year Award
Staff Reports Giving back to the community and working to preserve Caddo’s natural beauty has caused Jeffersonian Stella Smith, a member of the Cypress Basin Texas Master Naturalist, to win…
Nutrition: New Wave Tacos are the current rage
By Tim Scallon, MS RDN LD/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist This month reminds us of Cinco de Mayo. Often mistaken as Mexico’s Independence Day, rather it commemorates Mexico’s victory over the Second…
Battle for Jefferson has new attendee events
Hector Espino/Jefferson Jimplecute The Battle for Jefferson is back again with some exciting new twists. Event Coordinator Jim McIntosh wanted to bring a new and improved event for the attendees…