From JISD Release Many of you have selected face to face or online learning for your student who will be returning to Jefferson ISD this Fall via the June survey–Jefferson ISD 2020-21 Back to School Learning Mode Survey. We are requesting parents fill out this Jefferson ISD FINAL 2020-21 BackContinue Reading

JISD School Board will meet in special session at 6p.m. Monday at the High School Commons to discuss an agreement with Region 4 Educational Service Center for Technology Purchases through “Operation Connectivity” Program sponsored by TEA. The board will also consider a few budget amendments and campus reports. The HeraldContinue Reading

By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Marion County Commissioners passed a motion, on a discussion agenda item, to request a proposal from David Woods, of Woods Engineering Company, for options on required repairs to the elevator at the jail. “I think what were needing,” said Commissioner Joe Mcknight, “is aContinue Reading

From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano Like most people, you probably have many financial goals: a comfortable retirement, long vacations, college for your children or grandchildren, the ability to leave something behind for the next generation, and so on. To achieve these various goals, you may have to follow different investmentContinue Reading

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Press Release From Jefferson Police Department Despite the pandemic, Jefferson Police Departments has installed a prescription drug disposal box where residents can dispose of their leftover medication, no questions asked. “Jefferson PD is excited to provide this option for our local citizens to dispose of prescription drugs,” said Jefferson PDContinue Reading

Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur provided an update Friday morning on the County’s COVID-19 case counts, indicating the number of active cases increased by 3. There were no new recoveries or fatalities reported. Marion County COVID-19 Case Counts as of 10:20 a.m. July 24: Total Cumulative Cases: 114 Active Cases:Continue Reading

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The Marion County Commissioners Court will meet at 9 a.m. Monday in the District Courtroom, and the agenda includes a variety of Sheriff Department matters. Commissioners will consider the 2021 Sheriffs’ and Constables’ Fees, approving an Inmate Communications Addendum Agreement with NCIC Inmate Communications Inc., and discuss options on theContinue Reading