Meetings
- • Quiet Zone, May 20 CANCELLED
- • AARP, 11a May 21 Don Juan’s
- • City Council, 5:30p May 21
- • Adopt-A-Cop, May 22
- • PAACC, 11a May 25
- • Memorial Day, May 27 City/County Offices Closed
- • Commissioners Court, 9a May 28
School Dates
- • JHS Sports Banquet, 5p May 18
- • Baccalaureate, 6:30p May 19 First Baptist Church
- • Senior Parade, 5p May 20
- • Senior Hall Walk, 10a May 21, JES
- • Honors Banquet, 6p May 22, Transportation Center
- • Graduation Practice, 10a May 23, Lockett Stadium
- • Early Release, Noon May 23
- • Senior Breakfast, 7:45a May 24, Transportation Center
- • Graduation, 8p May 24, Lockett Stadium
VFW Aux Ends
It is with the deepest regret that the AUX from VFW Post 10373 would like to announce that we, by unanimous vote, have given up our auxiliary charter. We realize that our group can no longer function at the level worthy of our veterans due to lack of attendance and participation. We would like to inform and confirm to everyone of our continued love and support of our veterans and our VFW Post 10373 and will be here to support them in other roles as we are able. Thank you for your understanding and God bless our veterans and God bless America. It is with the deepest regret that the AUX from VFW Post 10373 would like to announce that we, by unanimous vote, have given up our auxiliary charter. We realize that our group can no longer function at the level worthy of our veterans due to lack of attendance and participation. We would like to inform and confirm to everyone of our continued love and support of our veterans and our VFW Post 10373 and will be here to support them in other roles as we are able. Thank you for your understanding and God bless our veterans and God bless America.
City Hall Closed
City Hall offices will be closed on May 24 from 8a-1p due to a private event. The offices will reopen at 1p.
PAACC Meeting
The Pyland African American Cemetery Charter (PAACC) will hold it’s Annual Board of Directors meeting Saturday, May 25, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Pyland African American Cemetery. The Public is welcome. Contact us @ www.thepaacc.org
Combat Vets
The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association is sponsoring the 2024 Ark-La-ex Memorial Rally May 24-26 in Auntie Skinner’s in downtown Jefferson. There will be a live auction for a butchered steer, performances by Caleb Boles and Red Feather Tribe, and Loosey Anne Band, as well as bike games, and a fun run.
Memorial Day
• Memorial Day Ceremonies will take place at 10a May 27 at Oakwood Cemetery. The event is sponsored by American Legion Post 304 and VFW Post 10373. The guest speaker will be SMSgt LaTosha Smith Jenkins, a 2002 graduate of Jefferson High School. For more information, contact Leah Cooper 903-38-6159, John Cooper 903-624-9047, or Ted Cox 318-320-2931.
• Memorial Day Luncheon and Program at SouthSide Chapel at 2p Monday, May 27th. The program will include special music and three guest speakers. You are invited and encouraged to share your military experience or family memory. Prior to the program, a barbeque luncheon will be served from 12:30-1:45p. Veterans and Active Duty Military and Spouses dine free as our thanks for their service. Donations are appreciated from non-military guests. SouthSide Chapel is located at 1949 Pops Landing Road, four miles east of Hwy. 259 in Ore City, off Hwy 450. For more information please call/text 903.256.0031
Bees
Honeybees are out in full swarm now that summer is almost here. If you have bees, don’t call an exterminator. Instead, call Stanford Brantley at 903-742-2765 and let him help remove and relocate them.
2025 Calendars
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Calendar is coming back in 2025! Get your ad in now to feature your business! For more information, 903-665-2672.
Farmers Market
The Jefferson Farmers Market is getting ready to open Memorial Day Weekend and are accepting applications for those wanting to participate. The Cost is $25 for the entire season. They meet from 10a-2p every Saturday in downtown Jefferson. For more information, contact Doug Weir at the County AgriLife Extension Office, 903-665-2421.
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