John Taylor Queen Jr.
2020-09-16
June 14, 1964 ~ September 13, 2020Haggard Funeral HomeContinue Reading
Dennis Ray Noegel, Sr.
2020-09-16
June 30, 1947 ~ September 11, 2020 (age 73)Haggard Funeral HomeContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District: For Sept. 13-19, 2020
2020-09-13
From TxDOT Atlanta Office 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 US 82 and US 67, installingContinue Reading
Discover Jefferson & Marion County Visitor’s Guide Now Available
2020-09-11
A joint publication between the Marion County Herald and the Jefferson Visitor and Convention Bureau Board called Discover Jefferson & Marion County is now available! The 44 page booklet is being distributed to area merchants, bed and breakfasts and hotels now. The JCVB will be distributing it to the areaContinue Reading
Kim Cannon
2020-09-11
May 11, 1985 ~ September 9, 2020 (age 35) Funeral services for Kim Cannon, 35, of Shreveport, Louisiana, previously of Jefferson, Texas will be held 2:00 pm Sunday September 13, 2020 at First Baptist Church, 523 N. Polk St. Jefferson, TX. with Rev. Don Embry officiating. Graveside services will follow in Ashdown Memorial Gardens, Ashdown, AR. at 5:00Continue Reading
2020 Diamond Don AHRMA Vintage Motocross Kicks Off
2020-09-11
The 2020 Diamond Don AHRMA Vintage Motocross kicked off on Friday afternoon and continues through the weekend. The event takes place out at Diamond Don’s on Texas Highway 49E about 1 mile from the intersection of Broadway and Polk Streets. We will be adding photos all weekend. The Races canContinue Reading
City to Consider Selling Portion of Jackson Street
2020-09-11
The City of Jefferson will consider declaring a portion of Jackson Street abandoned and closed and sell it to the adjacent property owners during Tuesday’s regular Council meeting. The Herald-Jimplecute will be live for this meeting Other Items on the Agenda: PRESENTATION – GEORGE OSTOTT- Appreciation from Northeast Texas WaterContinue Reading
Panola to Offer Computer Literacy, CPR, Build A Resume Classes: Scholarships Available
2020-09-11
Panola College will be offering courses in Computer Literacy, CPR, GED/ESL, and How to Build a Resume to Marion County residents and have scholarships available. The courses require pre-registation, via a web form found here. The courses will be taught at their Marshall location, 1300 E. Pinecrest Dr. Suite 126,Continue Reading
Commissioners to Consider Reopening Kellyville Community Center to Public Rentals
2020-09-11
Marion County Commissioners will consider reopening Kellyville Community Center for public rentals at Monday’s 9 a.m. regular meeting. The center has been closed for rental since March of this year. In other business, Commissioners also consider the following: Request from USACE for a 25 year easement for 6 boatramps atContinue Reading
CC to Adopt Budget, Tax Rate, at Special Wednesday Meeting
2020-09-08
The Marion County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, to adopt the 2020 Tax Rate and the 2021 Budget. The proposed property tax rate and budget will raise $71,589 more in total property taxes than last year. The Commissioners have also proposedContinue Reading
JISD Board to Approve Campus Asynchronous Instructional Plans for Remote Students
2020-09-08
The JISD School Board will consider for approval each campus’ plan for Asynchronous Instruction for students who are not physically on campus during their regular meeting starting at 6 p.m. tonight. The meeting is moving back to the Administration Building’s Board Room. The proposed plans for each campus are below.Continue Reading
VeraBank in Jefferson Reopens Lobby
2020-09-08
We’re excited to see you again!We’re happy to announce the following branches will be re-opening on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Open BranchesBranch hours of operations Monday – Friday are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.Please check our locations page for Saturday hours. AthensChandlerCorsicana – DowntownHenderson – DowntownHenderson – South 79JeffersonKilgoreLakeportLongview –Continue Reading
VeraBank in Jefferson Reopens Lobby
2020-09-08
We’re excited to see you again!We’re happy to announce the following branches will be re-opening on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Open BranchesBranch hours of operations Monday – Friday are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.Please check our locations page for Saturday hours. AthensChandlerCorsicana – DowntownHenderson – DowntownHenderson – South 79JeffersonKilgoreLakeportLongview –Continue Reading
City to Adopt Tax Rate, Budget at Tuesday Meeting
2020-09-08
The City of Jefferson will hold public hearings on the proposed 2020 Tax Rate and 2020-21 Budget at a special meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. The public hearings will begin at 5:30, and again at 5:45. The meeting to adopt will begin at 6 p.m. The proposed budget andContinue Reading
Bulldog Football Program
2020-09-04
Update: The latest version of the 2020 Jefferson Bulldog Football Program is now available! Flipbook version is available at: https://online.pubhtml5.com/ofnj/mbmv/Continue Reading
Fletcher LeRoy Hiott
2020-09-03
June 15, 1949 ~ August 9, 2020Haggard Funeral Home Full ObituaryContinue Reading
DPS Increases Enforcement for Labor Day Holiday
2020-09-03
From TxDPS TEXARKANA – Whether you’re just driving around town or traveling the open roads this Labor Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages all motorists to practice safe driving habits and exercise caution throughout the holiday weekend. Beginning Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7, the TexasContinue Reading
Timothy St. Denis
2020-09-03
December 21, 1944 ~ September 2, 2020Haggard Funeral Home – Full ObituaryContinue Reading
What To Do With Sandbags?
2020-08-31
From Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur I’ve had a lot of inquires about the sandbags that we handed out last week. The sandbags we use are biodegradable, we can not reuse them. I applaud the folks for wanting to give them back for “next time” but we can’t use themContinue Reading
Shepard Interception Seals Bulldog Win Over Pittsburgh
2020-08-31
By Shelia Langbartels The Jefferson Bulldogs traveled to Pittsburgh for the season opener against the 4-A Pirates on Friday night. Despite a late comeback attempt by the Pirates, the Dawgs held on for a 28-22 victory. The Bulldogs kicked off the scoring with 6:19 left in the first quarter as Josh Thomas threw a bomb to ChristianContinue Reading