City names choice for next admin
City Aldermen voiced their choice for the next City Administrator for Jefferson in a rare Saturday special meeting. Eric Kuykendall of Talihinia, Oklahoma, came out on top of the two…
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City Aldermen voiced their choice for the next City Administrator for Jefferson in a rare Saturday special meeting. Eric Kuykendall of Talihinia, Oklahoma, came out on top of the two…
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Tax Man is coming, but she’s also moving. Marion County commissioners approved moving Tax Assessor/Collector Karen Jones’ office from it’s current location on Austin…
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Gray Volunteer Fire Department needs your help. “I want to thank everyone who’s come here,” said Gray VFD Chief Walter Grant. “I want to…
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson ISD Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of head baseball coach Tyler Foster in a special meeting held on Tuesday, April 20. Foster shared the…
Area Wide Bazaar slated for May 1 Don’t miss the opportunity to play, shop or sell at South Side Chapel’s Bazaar on Saturday, May 1. The public is welcome to…
Rep. Paddie, We were disheartened to hear the House State Affairs Committee, of which you chair, is on the verge of approving HB 2578. On it’s face, we understand this…
Glenn Melancon/ Contributing writer Have you ever heard the Medieval saying, “Don’t cut your nose off to spite your face”? Spite is an uncommon word today. It means to hurt…
Brett Rogers/Contributing writer The government is a gun, which can either be pointed at you – to take your things and your decisions away from you. Or it can pointed…
Rabbi Linda/Bethel Temple Fellowship Shalom Chaverim, God met the Israelite’s at Mt Sinai on Pentecost. All the people answered as one, “everything God has said “WE WILL DO.” Exodus 19:7-8…
Brad Collins/NY Life Insurance Contrary to popular belief, life does have second acts. And if you’re nearing retirement and want—or need—to continue working, there’s some good news: You can leverage…
Joey Romano/Edward Jones What’s the biggest financial mistake you can make? Choosing the wrong investments? Waiting too long to save for retirement? Underestimating the costs of retirement? All these are…
Staff Reports This weekend Jefferson Lady Bulldog Track participated at Regionals in Whitehouse, Texas. Tierrani Johnson placed 2nd in Discus at Regionals with a throw of 116FT, 3IN. She is…
Marshall Cornhole Crew sends HUGE thanks to Jefferson for their gracious hospitality today and to all the players that made the trip to help us show Jefferson what cornhole is…
June 18, 1940-April 23, 2021 Graveside services for Mr. Jack Arthur Nelson, 80, of Avinger, Texas will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Mims Chapel…
Traffic detoured around a signed route April 26, 2021 WHEN: Tuesday, April 27, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until work is completed. WHERE: Union Pacific Railroad crossing on…
A Memorial Service for Shannon Keith Gridley 52 will be held 2:00 May 1, 2021 at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Springfield, Missouri, with Brother Nolan Officiating. Shannon(Batman) was born Nov…
The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club celebrated female members of the Jefferson High School Class of 2021 to the Excelsior Monday for their annual Senior Girls Tea.
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Street repaving is on the way after Tuesday night’s Jefferson City Council meeting. Aldermen approved the recommendation of Schaumburg & Polk (SPI), the City’s engineering…
Several law enforcement agencies across East Texas are taking part in the national DEA Takeback event, a concerted effort to help residents safely dispose of their leftover prescription drugs. “We…
Early voting underway Early Voting continues this week at Jefferson City Hall. Polls will be open this year on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and again on Monday…