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State Law prohibits the reading of the Early Voting Results until after 7 p.m. This has been the law for some time and is not a change. Some counties reported this as a law change. Marion County has always waited until after 7p to read the Early Voting results accordingContinue Reading

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Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur issued a Burn Ban Monday morning, February 23, across the County. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning with limited exceptions, including outdoor cooking with charcoal grills will be above ground and/or enclosed are permitted. All other ground fires, fire rings, or open grills at groundContinue Reading

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This is the Recorded version of the Jefferson City Council meeting on February 17, 2026. It is recorded simultaneously while the LIVE version was being broadcast. It SHOULD have better audio and not be “choppy.” The connection in the building is poor, especially with a room full of people andContinue Reading

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Dear Fellow Merchants, Citizens, and Downtown Residents: Mardi Gras Weekend is quickly approaching, and it is essential that everyone is fully prepared for the events taking place Friday through Sunday, February 6–8, 2026. This weekend brings a significant number of visitors to our town, and your cooperation is critical toContinue Reading

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Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur declared a Local Disaster due to the January 2026 Winter Storm #1 on Friday afternoon. “Whereas, the County of Marion, beginning on January 23, 2026, is expected to suffer widespread and severe damage and injury to property and infrastructure (or there is imminent threat ofContinue Reading

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Richard (Dick) A. De Vault, 92, passed peacefully in his sleep on January 12, 2026.  Dick was born on July 2, 1933, in Carroll County Ohio.  He quit school at the age of 17 to join the Airforce and later earned his GED.  Dick retired with 20 years in theContinue Reading

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The Jefferson Lady Dawgs are ranked #16 in the Class 3A Texas High School Coaches Association weekly poll. The top 25 3A teams across the state are: Class 3A1.   Buffalo 15-02.   Fairfield 14-13.   Rio Hondo 13-14.   Coahoma 15-15.   Lamesa 18-26.   Texarkana Liberty-Eylau 16-27.   Wall 16-28.   Corpus Christi West Oso 13-29.  Continue Reading

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August 16, 1936-December 8, 2025 William Roark “Bill” Ratliff passed away on December 8, 2025, in his home in Mount Pleasant, Texas, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 16, 1936, to Bess and Tom Ratliff of Sonora and Eldorado, Texas. Bill was a member of the PhiContinue Reading

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The Marion County Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Parade was last Sunday, November 30. The parade and lighting of the Enchanted Forest was delayed by a day due to inclement weather.Continue Reading

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Meetings School Dates Food Pantry JES Christmas  Jefferson Elementary School has announced their Christmas Events. • Dec 10: Open House at First National Bank, JES Choir to perform Mims Christmas The Mims Christmas Market is from 10a-2p on Saturday. It supports the Mims Volunteer Fire Department. There will be aContinue Reading

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Liz Cline/Jefferson Jimplecute Editor’s Note: This is the second in a three part series. Smithland fire chief Alan Biddy is happy to report that after 30 plus years as the area’s local fire station there have been no injuries reported. That’s quite a record for any fire department, but especiallyContinue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute So I like music, but am not what one would call a “Music Guy.” I know this because Darla tells me, and anyone who asks what I think about music, that I’m “not a music guy.” On page 5 of this edition, my  son, AtticusContinue Reading