By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher Jefferson Mayor Charles “Bubba” Haggard has resigned his position as of 5 p.m. today, February 20, 2020, according to an email received from Haggard. Haggard’s hand written letter of resignation reads: (See copy below) “Ms. Doris, As Mayor of the City of Jefferson please askContinue Reading
The global travel size Big 7 Travel has released their list of the 50 Most Charming Small Towns in America 2020 and Jefferson came in at number 30. The Top 10 list was:10th. Eureka Springs, Arkansas 9th. Caramel-by-the-Sea, California 8th. Yellow Springs, Ohio 7th. Meredith, New Hampshire 6th. Magnolia Springs,Continue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher Tonight’s Jefferson City Council Meeting agenda promises to bring one of the longer meetings in recent months. The Consent Agenda is a mix of building permits for David Story, Richard and Francis Turner, and Avery Ventures, as well as various City election procedures. The ActionContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher The deadline to file to be on the City and School Board election ballots came on Friday and it found two three-way races for Mayor and Alderman Ward 2 in the City. The election is on May 2. Early voting begins April 20. CityContinue Reading
From Tourism Board via Email NOTICE!Rick Rowe with KTBS in Shreveport will be here the first week of March televising each day during the morning news. A promotion Rick will be talking about is “Stay in one of Jefferson’s lodging establishments and receive coupons and gifts from Jefferson’s downtown merchants”.Continue Reading
Notes from the Meeting Regular Meeting – February 11, 2020 The meeting was called to order by President Jason Bonner at 6:00 pm. Members present were Jason Bonner, Dr. Kent Thigpen, J.P. Abernathy, Bobby Langbartels, Leah Cooper, Ned Fratangelo, and Kevin Godfrey. District personnel present were Rob Barnwell, Mike Wood,Continue Reading
From Missy Baldwin Three Troop 555 members received their Life Scout ranks at last night’s Court of Honor. The new Life Scouts are Will Baldwin, Alex Gale, and Braydon Thomas. The rank of Life Scout is just below the rank of Eagle Scout.Continue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher The City of Jefferson Tourism Board voted to approve joining the Texas Forest Trails Program for this year. The program offers opportunities to promote the City through various programs, webpages, and even a Jefferson Day at the Texas State Fair. Texas Forest Trails ExecutiveContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Jefferson Mayor Charles “Bubba” Haggard gave JEDCO a “heads up” on possible upcoming requests from the City to help pay for additional water and sewer upgrades. “I’ve got my hat in my hand so to speak,” said Haggard. “We had to start prioritizing withContinue Reading
From Press Release CHRISTUS EMS and The University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing are sending dozens of paramedics, nursing students, trauma experts and other certified “Stop The Bleed” instructors to conduct training for students across Jefferson Independent School District on Thursday and Friday of this week. This massive,Continue Reading
A common question this time of year is “Where do I go to vote?” Prior to this year, registered voters could only vote at their precinct voting location. However, Marion County Clerk Vickie Smith applied to the Texas Secretary of State for Marion County to have Countywide Polling Locations. AsContinue Reading
Texas Forest Trails will make a presentation the City Tourism Board during tonight’s 5:30pm meeting at the Convention and Visitors Center. The Board will also discuss a new advertising contract with KTAL Channel 6. Other Items on the Agenda include: 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Update on HOT tax from AvenuContinue Reading
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano On Valentine’s Day, you can give your spouse or life partner a traditional gift such as candy or flowers. But once you’ve done that, why not think about something that can provide longer-lasting benefits for your loved one? Specifically, think about ways to provide aContinue Reading
Guest Column by Tom Walker One major problem I have with POLITICS is that people approach it as “the ends justify the means.” In other words, the end goal is so important to them that any means of getting there, even if it involves lying, cheating, deception, slander, or ruiningContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Feb. 9-15, 2020 Marion County US 59 – From FM 2208 to Harrison County Line, installing median barrier. Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Harrison County I-20 – At Potters Creek, conducting preventative maintenance work on bridges. SHContinue Reading
The Jefferson Economic Development Corp (JEDCO) will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, at City Hall. Their Agenda includes: Consideration/Action – Select bank for local deposits Consideration/Action – Grant to City for infrastructure repair/improvements Consideration/Action – Approve quarterly report to City Council Consideration/Action – disposition ofContinue Reading
The following properties will be sold on March 3, 2020, at 10 a.m. at 114 W. Austin Street by auction. Interested parties need to obtain a certificate from the Marion County Tax Assessor/Collector’s office prior to the sale.Continue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis, Publisher The Jefferson ISD School Board will set the 2020-21 School Calendar and discuss Facility Goals and possible future projects in Tuesday night’s 6 p.m. Board Meeting. The Herald may be live for this meeting. The Board’s full packet for the meeting follows:Continue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher At the request of County Commissioner Charlie Treadwell, Marion County may be designated as a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County at Monday’s 9 a.m. Commissioner’s Court meeting. The resolution reads, in part, “ it is the desire of the Marion County Commissioners to declare itsContinue Reading
From TxDOT Don’t mess with Texas is holding two contests to award prizes and scholarships to Texas students demonstrating efforts to raise awareness about litter prevention in their communities. The 2020 Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship Contest and the Don’t mess with Texas K-12 School Art Contest are presented inContinue Reading