Finstrom new Mayor by landslide
Patricia Finstrom will be the new 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.…
Our Town Jefferson
Meetings School Dates City Hall Closed City Hall offices will be closed on May 24 from 8a-1p due to a private event. The offices will reopen at 1p. Combat Vets…
Weekend had plenty of events for everyone
Staff Reports The 77th Historic Jefferson Pilgrimage, themed “The Heart of East Texas,” was last weekend and filled the town with the sights and sounds of the past. The Jessie…
Happy Mother’s Day
Rick Smith/Columnist “But behind all your stories is always your mother’s story, because hers is where yours begins.” ― Mitch Albom, For One More Day The year was 1936. The…
A Moment With the Minister: From This Day
The Rev. Seth Buckner/Heritage Baptist Church Haggai 2:19 says, “…from this day will I bless you.” Often, the blessings of God seem elusive and impossible to grasp. Pain seems much…
Wildflowers
Members of the Avinger Chamber of Commerce recently received a $500 wildflower seed grant from Pearlee Wells with the Resource Conservation & Development Council. The funds will be used to…
Davidson Chapel to hold annual spring meeting
Staff Reports The Rev. Dr. Collin Bullard, pastor of First Baptist Church, Longview, will be the speaker at the annual spring meeting of the T. Whitfield Davidson Foundation held at…
Food: Classic Southern BLT
Chef Hunter Lee I post this column every year about this time and I will keep on because I love it and honestly it’s just a classic southern staple. I…
Fine dining, entertainment found at 1852 on Austin
Hector Espino/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson is full of so much history and the more you dig, the more you find. 1852 on Austin is fairly new to Jefferson but the location…
Gardening: Bone meal helps out in the garden
David Wall/Contributing Writer We’ve discussed the advantages of using crushed/powdered egg shells in the garden. It works great but takes effort and time. Tomatoes need calcium to help prevent blossom…
Student Achivements
Carson Bolick has completed the online self-paced NHA course and passed the certification examination, earning her credentials as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT). Samantha Claire Yu Taylor, a 2021 honor…
Pet of the Week
Woodstock is an energetic, fun, happy two year old boy with a sweet heart and goofy personality. He loves to give hugs, get belly rubs, sit in your lap, and…
JHS Prom 2024
Jefferson High School held the 2024 Senior Prom this weekend at the Jefferson Visitor and Transportation Center. Courtesy Photos
Garden of the Month for May
The yard of Bill and Shirley Latham on Friou St. has been chosen Garden of the Month of May by the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club. The entrance to the…
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 new 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…