Chef Hunter Lee/Columnist Let’s get shakin!!! Let me start by saying as an adult I realize any teacher that had the misfortune of having me in his or her class deserves a medal and an apology, not a cupcake or dessert. I was a more a nightmare than teacher’s pet.Continue Reading
On Monday August 12 Avinger Area Lion’s Club installed there officer’s for 24_25 Year they are president Mary Spearmon Vice president Betty Hicks,2 Vice president Margaret Cryder, Treasurer Sandy Dudley, Membership chair and tail twister Ermon Montgomery, Secretary Elaine Moulton and media specialist,not pictured is Wendy Vaughn Continue Reading
Buddy’s Run to the Rescue Map is now available. Registration for Buddy’s Race and Run to the Rescue is open on runsignup.com. As the Woofstock Event approaches, this is an excellent opportunity to support the rescue and care of stray and abandoned animals in Marion County. Participants can join theContinue Reading
On August 24th, the Jeffersonian Club and A & M Catering will host a Masquerade Sneaker Ball at the Jefferson Transportation Building in downtown Jefferson, TX. This adult-themed event will feature a red-carpet entrance, with contests for Most Unique Mask, Best Dressed Couple, and Most Unique Sneakers. Doors will openContinue Reading
KMHT made a donation of backpacks and school supplies for our JPS kindergartners. These supplies going to the 2024/2025 school year are a welcome addition to what students need.Continue Reading
DISPATCH 8/22/2024 DAY SHIFT 6AM-6PM •6:30 TRAFFIC HAZARD @ HWY 49/NEAR RR CROSSING, JPD RESPONDED, JISD BUS TOWED TO BARN •7:55 REPO @ SOUTH LINE ST, NOTIFIED BY RECOVERY COMPANY •8:20 WELFARE CK @ 1629 FM 1969, DEPUTIES AND MEMS RESOPNDED 1 TAKEN TO CHRISTUS HOSPITAL MARSHALL, FAMILY TO MEETContinue Reading
JISD has released a statement regarding allergies and vaccinations. Please review both graphics for informational overview of both topics.Continue Reading
Range of temperatures this evening as 60’s will be possible across the northeast, while low to mid 70’s will be present across the central and western zones. Highs back towards the mid to upper 90’s for Friday while rain chances look to be best across the west.Continue Reading
DISPATCH DATE 8/21/2024 SHIFT 6AM-6PM •9:41 EMS @ W LAUREL LN, MEMS RESPONDED •10:54 EMS @ WATERWOOD LOOP, CEMS RESPONDED •11:10 EMS @ MLK DR, JPD & CEMS RESPONDED •13:18 EMS @ YOUNGER RD, MEMS RESPONDED •13:26 WELFARE CHECK @ BRADLEY DR, DEPUTY RESPONDED •14:15 EMS @ ALLEY CREEK CAMP GROUND, MEMSContinue Reading
JJHS beginning band has received their instruments! Please join the Bulldogs and welcoming the new members into the band program!Continue Reading
Noticeably cooler and less humid conditions will continue across most of the region overnight. Low temperatures will range from the low to mid 60s in our north and eastern zones, with upper 60s to lower 70s in our western zones.Continue Reading
“Attention Jefferson High School Bulldog fans! The official 2024 season schedule is now posted. Get ready to cheer on our Bulldogs as they take on their rivals. Let’s make this season one to remember—best of luck to our team for a victorious year ahead!”Continue Reading
Dispatch Date: 08/19/2024 Shift: 6a-6p •9:15, Misc @ W Dallas, Deputy handled/advice given •9:56, EMS @ Pine Hill Dr, CEMS •11:48, Dispute @ Bulldog, JISD handled/courtesy ride given •12:13, EMS @ Omega, MEMS •12:54, Dispute @ FM 2208, UTL •13:16, EMS @ FM 729, MEMS •13:45, Misc-missing person last seen in LoneContinue Reading
Night Shift 6pm-6am 08/18/2024 •1855 DOG BITE ON CREASTWOOD LP- CALLER ADVISED THEY WERE BITE BY DOG- DEPUTY ARRIVED MADE REPORT SUBJECT TAKEN BY EMS •1900 DISTURBANCE AT LAKESIDE PARK- DEPUTY WAS ADVISED BY BYSTANDER THAT THERE WAS A DISTURBANCE- DEPUTY SEPARATED PARTIES THAT WERE ARGUING •2320 ALARM CALL ONContinue Reading
The first Jefferson high school football game is to take place in Melissa Texas next Thursday, August 29th a charter bus has scheduled to take fans to the game. Information on the charter buses can be found in the graphic below. If you need to get your class T-shirts ,Continue Reading
JISD students returned to the classroom on Wednesday. Some last minute announced changes to parent pickup and drop off procedures caused some concerns for parents but school started on schedule. Photos are courtesy submissions. Be sure and watch for school zones while traveling.Continue Reading
Jefferson residents and ministers held a “Prayer Walk” last Sunday at each of the JISD campuses to pray for students, teachers, and administrators as they return to school this week.Continue Reading
The Jefferson High School Class of 1969 celebrated their 55th Reunion recently at Joseph’s Riverport BBQ. Attending the reunion were: Front row L-R: Sandra McMahon, Marsha Henson, Diana West, Jerri Mullins, Dickie Bockman, Lonnie Koontz, Don Walters; 2nd Row L-R: Tom Haggard, Bruce Bradley, Gay Thompson, Gary Fant, Jimmy Durrum,Continue Reading
Meetings School Dates • Scrimmage at Tyler Grace, Aug. 22 Bible Study Cumberland Presbyterian Church is hosting a weekly bible study every Wednesday night. The evening starts with a 6p supper, and bible study from 6:30-7:30p led by Shane Shaddix. All are welcome. The group is currently starting Book ofContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Columnist Success is never a straight line. Gail Borden’s story is how an Indiana farmboy with almost no formal schooling went from being a Texas revolutionary and editor to a celebrated inventor and wildly successful New York factory owner. The calm and curious man nurtured not only revolution in Texas but a revolutionContinue Reading