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Dorothy Craver celebrates 100 years


Dorothy Craver, a Jefferson native celebrated her 100th birthday this past Sunday, February 19 at the Visitor-Transportation Building in downtown Jefferson with a crowd of over 100 guests.

Monday, February 20, 2012 12:57 PM CST

Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper planned for Immaculate Conception Church on Tuesday


Monday, February 20, 2012 11:17 AM CST

Carnegie Library holds 'Author Night'


 

Monday, February 20, 2012 1:20 PM CST

Beautiful music sends LeBell to State


Kathryne LeBell, a Jefferson High School Junior, recently won the Regional Solo and Ensemble competition at Sabine High School , on February 3, and is currently gearing up to head to State competition in May.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 12:05 PM CST

‘Chocolate Sunday’ yields sweet rewards


The Opera House Theatre Players held their second annual Chocolate Sunday event last Sunday, February 12.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 12:38 PM CST

Jefferson gets ready for Mardi Gras


The Krewe of Hebe will present their 23rd annual Mardi Gras Upriver weekend of events beginning this Friday, February 17 through Sunday February 19, in historic Jefferson, Texas, with the theme “Festivals Around the World.”

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 12:29 PM CST

Jefferson PD cracks down on drugs


On February 7, at 4:30 a.m., a warrant was served on Nicholas Ayers of Jefferson. Officer Terrence Mems with the Jefferson Police Department served the felony warrant at 406 East Watson Street, located in the city limits of Jefferson, with the assistance of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Upon entering the residence, several drug items were located in plain view. Officer Mems took defendant Nicholas Ayers into custody without incident and confiscated all drug items.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 1:35 PM CST

Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club honors two long-time members and their families


The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club recently recognized two of their long-time members and contributors to the club in their meeting last week, Thursday, February 2 at the Excelsior House Hotel honoring William J. Cornelius and Milton Jones for the contributions to the club and the “Diamond Bessie Murder Trial.”

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 1:35 PM CST

Jefferson man shot by uncle


Franklin Goynes, 24 of Jefferson was shot and killed by his uncle, Kenneth Ray Holt, 48, on Saturday morning, January 28 on FM 2208, approximately three miles West of Jefferson after a game of dominoes at Holt’s residence, according to Marion County Investigator David McKnight.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 9:14 AM CST

One of our own returns home


Wednesday, February 1, 2012 9:01 AM CST

Thanksgiving – a time of thanks


This time of year, it is on the forefront of everyone’s mind to count our blessings, to thank those who have done us a service in this year or this life, and to say our prayers of thanks.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 11:34 AM CST

Savoring each moment


Friday, November 18, 2011 8:58 AM CST
 
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