JISD to Hold Board Elections on May 2
2020-03-26
According to JISD Elections Officer Barbara Cox, the School Board has decided to proceed with the May 2, 2020, elections unless Texas Governor Greg Abbott cancels them.Continue Reading
JISD Offers Update on Instruction, Meals
2020-03-25
Press Release from JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell: March 25, 2020 First of all I want to say Thank You to all our staff. We have folks who have been working tirelessly to make sure we providequality instruction and healthy food to all of our students. I haven’t heard one complaint fromContinue Reading
City to Hold Elections on May 2
2020-03-25
City officials have decided to go ahead and hold the municipal elections on May 2, 2020, as scheduled. A notice sent out by City Secretary Doris Hines this morning provided no other details than the date of the elections. Per the normal election calendar, early voting will begin on AprilContinue Reading
TAMUT Offers Explanations on Coronaviruses
2020-03-25
A Primer on viruses, coronaviruses and COVID-19 from Texas A&M-Texarkana virologist From Press Release from Texas A&M University COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Few scientists in the world know more about coronaviruses than Dr. Ben Neuman, head of the biology department at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. He has studied coronaviruses for 24Continue Reading
County Releases COVID-19 Response Plan
2020-03-24
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur, Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot, and Emergency Management Coordinator David Capps, jointly released the COVID-19 Response for Marion County. The nine page document puts into place a 3-Phase Community Mitigation Plan outlining mandatory/recommended bans, healthcare directives, and provides information on recommended actions. “I hope withContinue Reading
District Courts Under New Guidelines Through May 11
2020-03-24
The 76th and 276th Judicial District Courts in Marion County will only be reviewing and hearing certain types of cases over the next month due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. According to a letter issued to Attorneys and Court Staff by Judges Robert Rolston and Angela Saucier, beginningContinue Reading
Flood Warning Issued
2020-03-24
Marion County Alert: Flood Warning issued March 24 at 11:02AM CDT until March 27 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA…The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a FloodWarning for the following rivers in Texas… Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson affecting Marion and CassCounties. The National Weather ServiceContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Know the Four Uses of Cash
2020-03-24
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano It’s important to have cash available for your everyday spending and the inevitable rainy day. However, you also need to develop a cash strategy that can contribute to your long-term financial success. But just how much cash do you need? And in what form? ToContinue Reading
JISD COVID-19 Resources
2020-03-23
From Rob Barnwell, Superintendent Breakfast & Lunch “Jefferson ISD will be providing both Breakfast and Lunch five days per week, Monday through Friday, for JISD students and any children in the household ages 0-18 beginning Monday, March 23. The buses will deliver food to students at their regular pick upContinue Reading
City, County Offices Closed to Public Starting Today
2020-03-23
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher All City and County offices are closed to the public stating today. Judge Leward LaFleur and Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot issued the orders at the end of last week closing all public access to the offices. Employees are there and are working however.Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For March 22-28, 2020
2020-03-22
Marion County None Harrison County I-20 – At Potters Creek, conducting preventative maintenance work on bridges. SH 43 – From Loop 390 to Haggerty Creek, repairing and resurfacing highway. US 59 – From Marion County Line to Woodlawn Oaks Road, installing median barrier. Bowie County SH 8 – At SulphurContinue Reading
County Judge Closes All Entertainment Facilities in County
2020-03-20
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur issued a further public health declaration closing all entertainment facilities, including game rooms, arcades, and dance halls in the county effective 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2020. The notice follows: If the Commissioners Court does not extend the disaster declaration on Monday, March 23, 2020,Continue Reading
Mayor Pro Tem Issues Declaration of Local Disaster
2020-03-20
Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot issued a Declaration of Local Disaster at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2020. The declaration follows: Council must meet within seven days to extend the declaration.Continue Reading
SBA Releases Information on Small Business Disaster Relief
2020-03-20
The Small Business Administration, today, issued an “Economic Injury Disaster Declaration” for all 254 counties in the State of Texas in response to COVID-19. For additional information, please, see the Texas Disaster website: https://tdem.texas.gov/covid-19/#1584551794550-8cefdca0-1039Continue Reading
2020 JISD Football Schedules Announced
2020-03-20
JISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Antwain Jimmerson released the 2020 JISD Football Schedules today. The Schedules:Continue Reading
Commissioners to Hold Special Meeting on Disaster Declaration
2020-03-20
The Marion County Commissioners Court will meet in special session at 10 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2020, in the Commissioners Courtroom. They will meet to consider approving renewal of the Marion County Disaster Declaration issued by Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur on March 19, 2020. The Commissioners are required byContinue Reading
City Closes Offices to Public, Defers Utility Disconnects
2020-03-20
Jefferson City Secretary Doris Hines issued the following notice today which closes City Offices to the public, and defers disconnects on water services. The closure and deferment remains in effect through April 3, 2020. NOTICE In response to State and Federal recommendations regarding COVID-19, Jefferson City Hall will suspend in-personContinue Reading
County Closes Offices to Public
2020-03-20
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur issued the following statement today, closing County Offices to the public. The closure remains in effect until at least April 3, 2020. March 20, 2020 Marion County offices will be closed to the public as of close of business Friday March 20,2020. We will stillContinue Reading
Dee Mitchell Walks On to OSU
2020-03-19
This story was in the March 19, 2020, Marshall News Messenger and is re-shared here.Continue Reading
Marion County Declared in a State of Disaster, Judge Issues Statement
2020-03-19
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur formally declared Marion County in a State Disaster for the next seven days. LaFleur made the declaration after discussions with State and Local Officials, and in coordination with Marion County Emergency Preparedness Director Constable David Capps. Earlier today Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executiveContinue Reading