Courthouse offices closed Wednesday Morning
The offices of the Marion County Courthouse will be closed until 1 pm tomorrow for the late Sheriff David McKnight’s funeral service.
Marion County Herald & Jefferson Jimplecute
Covering Marion County, Texas
The offices of the Marion County Courthouse will be closed until 1 pm tomorrow for the late Sheriff David McKnight’s funeral service.
From Joey Romano, Edward Jones This year, you have until April 18 to file your taxes. So, you may want to meet with your tax professional soon to discuss changes…
JISD Athletic Director Antwain Jimmerson wants to remind everyone that the Varsity Boys Basketball team plays Daingerfield at 7:30p tonight at Pine Tree High School Gym. Jefferson will be the…
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The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is restarting their “Ambassador Club” program and needs your help. Members of the group: Greet Visitors Promote Local Businesses Participate in Special Events Welcome…
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Staff Reports HOT receipts continue to be on the rise with December 2021 reporting being 20% above the same month in 2020. Tourism Board President Colleen Taylor said the City…
Early Voting Underway The following are key dates for the 2022 Primary Election on March 1: Early In-Person Voting Continues until Friday, February 25 Last Day to Return Mail-In Ballot…
Staff Reports Marion County Commissioners again kicked the can down the road on purchasing new vehicles for the County Constables during their regular Monday meeting. Pct 4 Commissioner Charlie Treadwell…
Staff Reports There’s a new law on the books designed to help protect dogs when they are kept outside. Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bill into law in 2021. He…
According to FaceBook posts by his family, former Marion County Sheriff David McKnight passed away early Saturday, February 19, 2022. “Dad went to his Heavenly home this morning!”, wrote son…
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer As of this writing, Ukraine and Russia appear on the brink of war. The deployment of thousands of Russian troops along the border of Ukraine has become…
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Jimplecute photo by Laura Allen Mayor Rob Baker and Darlene Davis were crowned the 2022 Krewe of Hebe Mardi Gras King and Queen during Saturday’s Mab Ball.
By Marcia Thomas Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players again produced the “sweetest Sunday of the Year” last Sunday when it presented Food for the Soul at Christ Episcopal Church in…
The St. Paul Church was organized in 1867 by newly freed slaves. Its first edifice being located on Cypress Street. T his plot of land was donated by Mr L.T…