Frank Stephenson
2020-08-11
May 8, 1940 ~ August 11, 2020Haggard Funeral Home Click to view additional informationContinue Reading
Voter Registration Drive to be Held Saturday
2020-08-10
The Marion County Democratic Party is having a voter registration drive from 12-2p.m. Saturday, August 15, at the Jefferson Community Center, 502 Haywood St. “Please come and get registered for the upcoming general election,” said Marion County Democratic Party Chair Ricky Harrignton. “Early voting starts October 13th. We will beContinue Reading
Tourism Board to Meet Today, Discuss Grants Available
2020-08-10
The Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau Board will meet today at 5:30 p.m. for their regular meeting at the JCVB building on East Austin Street. The meeting will have a Zoom Meeting aspect and They will hear a proposal and information from Gary Endsley on grants which are available toContinue Reading
Caddo Christian: Barabbas: The One They Chose
2020-08-10
By Tom Walker Barabbas was a nationalist and a freedom fighter – an insurrectionist who fought for Israel to drive out the Romans, for many Jews believed that only God was legitimately allowed to rule over Israel. The pagans needed to be expelled, even if brutal force was needed. HisContinue Reading
Financial Focus: When Facing Illness, Take Control of Finances
2020-08-10
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano In light of the coronavirus pandemic, virtually all of us have considered health-related issues. But for people facing a serious, chronic illness, such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes or cancer, health concerns are an everyday matter. If you’re fortunate, you may never be afflictedContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District For Aug. 9-15, 2020
2020-08-09
From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Setting up warning signs and barricades this week. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. Camp County FM 1521 – From FM 1520Continue Reading
John Joseph Gladney
2020-08-07
February 7, 1966 ~ August 4, 2020Haggard Funeral HomeContinue Reading
Bennie Bollman Hampton
2020-08-07
January 24, 1946 ~ August 6, 2020Haggard Funeral HomeContinue Reading
JISD to Continue Free, Reduced-Price Meals for 2020-21 School Year for All Students
2020-08-07
Media Release for Free and Reduced-Price Meals Sample FormCommunity Eligibility Provision (CEP)-Year 2 and Successive Years The Jefferson ISD announced today it will continue its policy to operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2020-2021 school year. Schools qualifyingContinue Reading
Commissioners to Approve Joint Election Contract, Consider 2021 Budget, During 2 Meetings This Week
2020-08-07
Marion County Commissioners Court will consider approving a Joint Election Contract between the County, City, and School during the first of two meetings this week. Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday to consider the contract, as well as filling a vacancy on the Cypress Valley Navigation District Board, andContinue Reading
City to Approve Elections Contract with County, Hold Budget Workshop
2020-08-07
The City of Jefferson will consider approving a contract with Marion County to hold joint elections on November 3 during their Special City Council Meeting Tuesday night. Following the meeting, there will be a budget workshop. The meeting will also have the availability of attending the meeting by Zoom. TheContinue Reading
School Board to Consider Budget, Require Students to be On-Campus for Extra-Curricular Activities
2020-08-07
Jefferson Independent School District Board of Directors will consider whether or not to require students to be on-campus to participate in extra-curricular activities at their August Board meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 11. UIL is allowing virtual instruction students to participate in extra-curricular activities, but has left the finalContinue Reading
Perez Hired as City Police Chief
2020-08-06
Florentino “Tino” Perez was hired during Tuesday night’s Special City Council Meeting as the next Jefferson Chief of Police. “I am truly honored to be taking on my new role as the head of the administration,” Perez said in a Press Release. “I believe that the current concept of policingContinue Reading
Oscar Lynn Ray
2020-08-06
Oscar Lynn RayDecember 3, 1951 ~ June 24, 2020Haggard Funeral HomeContinue Reading
All JJHS, JHS Students to be Issued Chromebook
2020-08-06
In a move to a one-to-one technology environment, JISD announced today via FaceBook, all students at the Junior High and High School will be issued a Chromebook. JES and JPS students who are enrolle din Online Instruction as their learning mode will also be able to check out a device.Continue Reading
Mary Alice Moseley Biggs
2020-08-06
Graveside Services for Mrs. Mary Alice Moseley Biggs, age 85, of Jefferson, TX., are pending at this time. On August 5th, Mary Biggs, passed peacefully as she entered the next chapter of her life with those loved ones who passed before her. She was less than a month shy ofContinue Reading
August Garden of the Month
2020-08-06
Yesteryear Gift shop is the recipient of August’s Garden of the Month awarded by The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club. Little Bit (Christina Emerson, pictured) says that she and Pat Smith (owner) work very hard to have a beautiful garden each year. Photo by Hollis ShaddenContinue Reading
IRS Provides Updated Information on Home Office Deduction
2020-08-06
From IRS Press Release Here’s what taxpayers need to know about the home office deduction The home office deduction allows qualifying taxpayers to deduct certain home expenses on their tax return. With more people working from home than ever before, some taxpayers may be wondering if they can claim aContinue Reading
School Board Approves Participation in ‘Operation Connectivity’
2020-08-06
JISD School Board approved the district’s participation in “Operation Connectivity,” a joint effort with TEA which will enable the district to purchase technology equipment and services to provide better remote instruction, during Tuesday night’s Special Board meeting. According to minutes provided by Superintendent Rob Barnwell, Jay Patrick, the District’s TechnologyContinue Reading
Financial Foucs: How Can You Help Lower Your Longevity Risk?
2020-08-03
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano The investment world contains different types of risk. Your stocks or stock-based mutual funds could lose value during periods of market volatility. The price of your bonds or bond funds could also decline, if new bonds are issued at higher interest rates. But have youContinue Reading