Update: Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot has modified his original statement and confirmation of Perez as Interim Chief via email to the Herald. “First off Tino cannot officially be recognized as Interim Chief until we officially adopt it in open session at the next Council meeting,” Perot emailed. “TECLOSE wouldContinue Reading
From Marion County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Deputies and Game Wardens responded to a 911 call at approximately 4pm today reporting that a man who was swimming at the Brushy Creek swimming area may have drowned. Game Wardens locates the remains of 21-year old Joshua Brightman of Marshall. An autopsy isContinue Reading
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano There’s certainly been plenty of volatility and uncertainty the past few months, but one aspect of your financial picture has probably remained stable: your need for insurance. And since National Insurance Awareness Day is observed on June 28, now is a good time to reviewContinue Reading
Becky Arnold is going home, but she’s leaving Taste of Caddo in the hands of Paul Keith and Darlene Davis. “Thank you Jefferson for everything and the welcoming arms,” said Arnold. “I’m moving back home and my daughter is going back to school. It’s bittersweet but if it wasn’t inContinue Reading
Bowie County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93– Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. Camp County None Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Harrison County US 59 – From FM 1997 to Marion County Line, repairing and resurfacing highway. TrafficContinue Reading
The Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau Board has partnered with the Marion County Herald to produce a new Quarterly Visitors Guide. “Discover Jefferson & Marion County will be a full color, glossy booklet,” said MCH Publisher Hugh Lewis, “produced quarterly to help draw attention to all of our events andContinue Reading
Press Release The County Judge Leward J. LaFleur was notified today that an employee of Marion County has had direct contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee has since also tested positive for COVID-19. The Department Head took immediate action to protect the welfare andContinue Reading
Jefferson City Council will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Jefferson Visitor’s Center to discuss complaints on Police Chief Jason Carroll. Carroll was the object of numerous complaints during the public comment section of last Tuesday night’s regular Council meeting. The complaints stemmed from a seriesContinue Reading
Press Release When Jefferson’s community theatre, the Opera House Theatre Players, looked around at the happy faces at their recent Radio Days play in May, they knew they had to create something else for the entertainment-starved public to see very soon.. That’s when the idea of a USO show wasContinue Reading
Dear Jefferson Bed and Breakfast and Business owners, A few months ago we got together and launched a promotion for “A Free Stay at a Bed and Breakfast of your Choice”. As we finally begin to emerge from the lock down that has been in place until recently, we areContinue Reading
NOTICEJEFFERSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONWORKSHOPCITY HALL / 102 N. POLK ST / JEFFERSON / TEXASMONDAY JUNE 22, 2020 @ 3:00 pm Notice is hereby given that a Workshop of the Jefferson Economic Development Corporation will be held on June 22, 2020 at 3:00 PM at the Jefferson City Hall located atContinue Reading
Publisher’s Note: This was sent to the Herald Wednesday morning by Jefferson Chief of Police Jason Carroll. My name is Jason Carrol, this community’s Chief of Police. I’d like to take a minute of your time in reading this to first sincerely apologize; second, share my remorse and empathy; andContinue Reading
I am sending this e-mail as a letter of complaint and as a request that Chief Jason Carroll is investigated. My name is Stephanie Jackson I am a veteran, a federal employee and a victim of a serious crime that occurred in Marion County. I do not reside in MarionContinue Reading
Opening weekend performances of The Diary of Anne Frank were to nearly sold out crowds as East Texas Performing Arts as local performers took to the stage. East Texas Performing Arts theatre group presents The Diary of Anne Frank on Friday, June 12, 2020, at Thursday, June 18, Friday, JuneContinue Reading
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano Typically, this time of year is filled with graduation ceremonies and celebrations. But with the coronavirus pandemic, not much has been typical lately. Eventually, though, things will return to normal and schools will reopen for in-person learning. And if you have young children, you mayContinue Reading
Bowie County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93– Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. FM 1398 – Under I-20 in Hooks, replacing guard rails. Traffic restricted to one lane. Camp County None Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Harrison CountyContinue Reading
EDITORIAL. THIS IS MY OPINION. THIS IS MY VIEW. IT IS NOT A NEWS STORY. For the record, I’ve chosen not to edit, hide, mute, delete, or ban anyone or their comments on the posts about the protests. Granted I’m ashamed of many of them just by reading them. ButContinue Reading
the Ruth Lester Playhouse was re-dedicated as a Jewish Synagogue today with members of the Messianic Congregation and representatives of most of the Jefferson area churches present. The service, which lasted almost 90 minutes, was a first in many aspects for most of the audience. ”It’s a unique thing,” saidContinue Reading
Two peaceful protests were made today in downtown Jefferson; both ending without incident despite rumors again circulating on social media. The first, organized by the Jefferson Community Center Board and led by Rickey Harrington, marched from the Jefferson Visitor Center to the Marion County Courthouse. The group opened and closedContinue Reading