From Coach Brandon Allee The following information has been sent to us from New Diana ISD regarding the game on Tuesday, Sept. 1. “We will play all three teams at the same time. The courts in the main gym will be turned to make two full-size courts, and we haveContinue Reading
Buddy was born July 13, 1948, in Vivian, La to Otis Oval Capps Sr and Nina Bell Avery Capps. He attended grade school in Rodessa, La, and Graduated from North Caddo High School in Vivian. After high school, he went to a trade school, met and married his wife Carolyn, andContinue Reading
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From Jane Laster: Hello, I have just been told by the Board Chairman, Jack Nelson that the Marion County Hospital District’s Indigent Healthcare Office will be closed tomorrow, Aug. 27th due to the anticipated storms & high winds. Could you post it on the public page, please? Thank you, JaneContinue Reading
According to a text and email messages received from Superintendent Rob Barnwell, classes at all JISD campuses are cancelled for a Thursday, August 27. “Jefferson ISD has canceled school and all school related activities for Thursday, August 27th due to forecasts of severe weather. High winds and torrential rains willContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur issued a Disaster Declaration Wednesday morning in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Laura’s arrival to the area. Judge LaFleur went live at 2 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the declaration and encourage residents to prepare and not take any unnecessary risks. “As with all hurricanesContinue Reading
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From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano You won’t see any greeting cards celebrating it, and it’s not likely to be on your calendar, but in just a few weeks, National 401(k) Day will be observed. And this type of recognition may be warranted, too, because 401(k) plans have become key buildingContinue Reading
For the game on Tuesday, Aug. 25 @ Gladewater. The Covid protocol is as follows: 50% capacity–This will allow 300 home fans and 300 visitor fans. You will purchase your ticket at the door. Visitor fans will enter and sit on the right side of the gym. Please make sureContinue Reading
April 12, 1937 ~ August 22, 2020Haggard Funeral Home Full Obituary: http://www.haggardfuneralhome.com/notices/BroWN-OtwellContinue Reading
Press Release: August 19,2020 Marion County Judge Leward J. LaFleur hosted several county elected officials from the region on August 17 for an online video conference with state Sen. Bryan Hughes. The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) organized the event at the request of county officials from Hughes’ Senate DistrictContinue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners will be together this week, but not to conduct County Business. The Commissioners will be attending a virtual Continuing Education Class and will be in the Commissioners Courtroom. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur posted notice on Thursday about the upcoming training sessions and how the CommissionersContinue Reading
From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Construction work will begin on shoulders with most of the work being conducted at night. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. CampContinue Reading
Ownership of the Jefferson Jimplecute shifted this week. In deal announced late Friday, V. Hugh Lewis, publisher of the online Marion County Herald, and Austin Lewter, a veteran community newspaper publisher acquired the Jefferson Jimplecute from Strube-Palmer Media, LLC. They will serve as co-publishers of the newly formed Marion CountyContinue Reading
Mr. Gossett, I am reaching out to you due to your concerns of the operations at our store in Jefferson. Unfortunately our country and company are fighting the battle on COVID-19; it is our responsibility as a company to follow recommended guidelines from the CDC to minimize the risk ofContinue Reading
Update: Brookshire’s Responds. See Below initial story. Brookshires/Jefferson COVID practicesAug 18 at 10:57 AMTo: publicrelations@brookshires.com I would like to share my, as well as several regular Brookshires/Jefferson patrons, displeasure with the recent lack of COVID-19 prevention practices. The store policy for face protection is clearly indicated on each entrance door.Continue Reading
From Coach Brandon Allee Per Coach Allen, Girls Athletic Director – We have been contacted by Tyler-Chapel Hill and Sabine that they both have a positive Covid-19 case on their team. As a result, the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team will not be traveling to play their dual match versus themContinue Reading
From Coeur d’Alene Press Joseph and Harriett Masterson met in Dallas, Texas, at a church service where Joe shared his story. Joe had moved to Texas as a young man in 1957 after growing up in the south Bronx, N.Y., and there placed his faith in Jesus. Harriett was theContinue Reading
From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Construction work will begin on shoulders with most of the work being conducted at night. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. CampContinue Reading