Key Voting Dates
The following are key dates for the 2022 Primary Election on March 1:
Early In-Person
Voting Begins
Monday, February 14
Last Day to Return Mail-In Ballot Application
Friday, February 18
Early In-Person
Voting Ends
Friday, February 25
Primary Election Day
Tuesday, March 1
Polls are open 7a-7p
Upcoming Meetings
• JEDCO will meet at 5:30 p.m. on February 8.
• Marion County Chamber of Commerce Board meeting at 6 p.m. on February 9.
• Marion County Commissioners Court 9 a.m. February 14.
• Jefferson Tourism Board at 5:30 p.m. on February 14.
• Jefferson City Council at 5:30 p.m. on February 15.
• Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group at 6 p.m. February 15 at Cypress Place.
VFW to hold fish fry
The Jefferson chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will host their monthly First Saturday Fish Fry this weekend.
Set for 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, lunch will include fried fish, fries, coleslaw, beans and a drink— all for a $10 donation.
Dessert will be available for $1.
Lunch can be enjoyed dine-in or carryout from the Post at 1399 US-59, Jefferson.
Are donations are tax deductible and proceeds will benefit the Post.
Annual Parish Meeting & Luncheon
All are invited to the Annual Parish Meeting of Christ Episcopal Church at noon on Sunday. Join us for lunch and stay for the meeting as we discuss the activities and financials of the previous year, elect new members to the Bishop’s Committee and delegates to represent Christ Church at Diocesan Council.
JAAC to Meet
The regular meeting of the Jefferson Adopt-A-Cop will be at 5:30 p.m. February 9, at the Historic Jefferson Railway Depot. Everyone interested in participating in helping provide support for our officers is invited to attend.
Chili Wednesday
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Ladies’ Altar Society is holding their Chili Wednesday from 11:30-1:30 on February 9 at the Parish Hall. $10 donation is requested and it will be Take Out only.
Thank You
MCDCSCO would like thank everyone that participates in our annual parade and banquet, but we forgot to mention Pine Grove Baptist Church. We apologize for forgetting to add them to our list of sponsors. Thank you, again, for helping support our MLK Day activities.
Join MCDCSCO for our monthly meeting the first Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm at the Jefferson Community Center.
—Mary Spearmon,
Interim President
APL in Jefferson
Animal Protection League will be in Jefferson on Monday, February 14, from 10-3. Low cost vaccines and medications are available. Spay and neuter appointments are available by calling 903-753-7387.
Jeep Show
Big Cypress Corvette Club is sponsoring a Jeep Show in downtown Jefferson on March 11-12. There is a $30 entry fee. For more information, contact Hollis Shadden.
COVID Testing, Vaccines Available
Jefferson’s Amazing Hearts Homecare and Staffing LLC is able to provide both COVID-19 testing and vaccinations available to companies and individuals. Testing can be done at workplaces or other locations by appointment. Both Rapid Testing (15 Minutes) or PCR Testing (48-72 hours) are available. Groups of 50 are required to setup vaccination clinics. Testing and vaccines are available for both those with and without insurance. For more information or to schedule, call 903-742-4139.