All taxpayers are now eligible for identity protection PINs
From IRS Guidewire The IRS has expanded the Identity Protection PIN Opt-In Program to all taxpayers who can verify their identity. The Identity Protection PIN is a six-digit code known…
Lawmakers start $7 billion away from target
From Texas Press Association, Chris Cobler Texas House and Senate leaders appear to agree on their proposed budgets. Next, they just have to figure out how to cut $7.2 billion.…
$500 grants available for fire departments
Press Release from State Farm Last year, more than 58,000 fires burned 10 million acres across the U.S. Wildfires are a peril that impacts every state and can occur at…
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System Designated Regional COVID-19 Vaccination Hub
Press Release Longview, TX, Jan. 25, 2021 – CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System has been named a COVID-19 Vaccination Hub by the State of Texas to serve Gregg County. This…
Financial Focus: Remote Work May Offer Financial Benefits
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have been forced to work from home. But once we’ve moved past the virus, many workers may continue…
County Sets Date for Move-In to Restored Courthouse
The County Judge and Commissioners are pleased to announce we will be moving back to the courthouse. “We are on the finishing touches of our Courthouse restoration project” wrote Judge…
SAIL receives $650 grant from Siemens Entergy
Press Release Siemens Energy employees nominated local charitable organizations to have the opportunity to receive donations of up to $10k each and 122 organizations across 20 states were selected to…
Locals make Dean’s List at SAU
Southern Arkansas University has announced that 577 students earned a 3.5 for the fall 2020 semester and have been named to its’ Dean’s List. Among them were Jefferson natives Mason…
Lady Dawgs topple Arp 56-36
Jefferson Lady Bulldogs beat Arp 56-36 on Friday, Jan. 15. Jefferson jumped out to a 14-3 lead at the end of the first quarter and never let off the gas.…
Whatever happened to the ‘three-legged stool’ of retirement?
By NYLife’s Brad Collins According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, just 51% of private sector employers offer defined contribution or defined benefit pension plans, and only 8% offer traditional…
Financial Focus: Pre-retirees: plan now for health care costs
By Edward Jones’ Joey Romano If you’re close to retirement, you’ll have several financial issues to consider. But you’ll want to pay attention to one of the most important of…
New Arrival
After moving to Jefferson, from California a few months ago to be near family and to raise their children in a better place, Casey and Sarah Foster welcomed their newest…
Moment With the Minister: Finding joy in sad times
By Dan Eakin I have heard many people say that Jan. 6, 2021, when Trump supporters marched to the capitol, was a sad day in America. It was. A lot…
Take the keys
By Glenn Melancon We all know to take the keys away from a drunk driver. Drinking impairs decision making and judgment. In government, lies produce the same results. Over 400,000…
He was just the hands
By Austin Lewter You have read about the rough start with our son Jackson You read about our mantra inspired by 1st Thessalonians and how our son defied the odds.…
Karen Frances Bates Ives
Karen Frances Bates Ives, 68, of Garland, Texas, died January 10, 2021 in Plano, Texas from complications from kidney disease. She is survived by her husband, Harold “Ike” Ives of…
Catherine Leona (Osborne) Stork
April 10, 1927 ~ January 4, 2021 A private family graveside service for Catherine Leona Osborne Stork, 93, of Jefferson will be held at a later date in Carmichael, California.…
Vera Bank to make customer upgrades
VeraBank notified customers this week via mail that they will soon be upgrading their systems and online banking will not be available during part of the March 19-21, 2021, weekend.…