Cases of water are now available at the transportation center at the end of Austin street in downtown Jeffferson. Additional distribution points around the county are being established. Truckloads of ice, portable cooling stations, and MRE’s are also en route from TDEM but the ETA is still unknown. To getContinue Reading

According to an email received late Saturday: Hello, At Brookshire Grocery Company, we are focused on building greater communities by being there for our neighbors not only during times of celebration but also during times of need. In an effort to support those affected by the recent storm, Brookshire’s is givingContinue Reading

Updated: The National Weather Service has extended/renewed the Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued today until 12:15p today. The storm is fast moving, at about 50mph. Wind gusts are around 6mph. There is the potential for severe weather, lightning, and hail. Residents are encouraged to seek shelter during the storm. The stormContinue Reading

Marion County Seal

Marion County Commissioners will meet at their regular mid-month meeting at 9 a.m. Monday in the County/District Courtroom in the annex. Agenda items include: The Marion County Herald/Jefferson Jimplecute will be live for the meeting on our YouTube and FaceBook channels. Information for the meeting:Continue Reading

Courtesy Photo An ambulance en route to a call was hit by a Ford Explorer at the intersection of FM 3001 and 2208 Monday evening. Three people were treated for injuries and additional EMS  units were dispatched to the scene and the original call.Continue Reading

V Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute The Marion County Resource Coalition is hosting their first major event on Staturday and it’s geared at helping Marion County residents find the health care resources available to them in the area. The event is a partnership with Jefferson Adopt-A-Cop program and a grant from theContinue Reading

Meetings Save the Date Bees Honeybees are out in full swarm now that summer is almost here. If you have bees, don’t call an exterminator. Instead, call Stanford Brantley at 903-742-2765 and let him help remove and relocate them. NAPA Appreciates NAPA of Jefferson will be holding their annual CustomerContinue Reading

City of Jefferson

V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Marion Central Appraisal District received their first approval on their 2024 operating budget during the Jefferson City Council meeting on Tuesday. Commissioners had tabled their vote to get additional information and JISD is scheduled to review the budget next week.  The budget saw aContinue Reading

Staff Reports The Jefferson Lions Club held its Awards Banquet and New Officer Installation last Thursday at 1852 on Austin in Jefferson. Members and guests enjoyed dinner and were delighted with musical entertainment provided by Joe Buck Crisp and Luanne Neely. Special guests were members of MCDCSO, Past District GovernorContinue Reading