This year’s Woofstock event includes a special addition, The Kathy Harper Celebration of Dogs and Roscoe P. Coltraine’s Paws for Progress. Thanks to Cliff and Anna Bode, this segment will take place on their property at Walnut and Austin Streets, across from our sponsor, 1852 on Austin.The event will honorContinue Reading
Brian Duprey, recognized as one of the top Frank Sinatra impersonators, will be performing in Jefferson this Saturday as part of a three-day weekend event. Coming directly from a recent private show in Hawaii, Duprey’s appearance marks a significant event for the town. Tickets for the performance can be purchasedContinue Reading
Once again, after a warm night, we’re facing another hot and dry day across the Four State Region this Tuesday. However, rain chances are expected to rise later in the week.Continue Reading
The Animal Protection League’s low-cost mobile unit is returning to Jefferson this Saturday, August 31st, offering essential pet care services. Set up in the lot next to Polk Jefferson Outpost at 220 N Polk, the mobile unit provides a range of services, including vaccinations, flea and tick medications, microchipping, deworming,Continue Reading
Night Shift 6pm-6am 08/25/2024 20:20 Ambulance Request @ Brierwood-CEMS dispatched 21:53 Welfare Check @ FM 248-RP advises that he hasn’t been able to get in touch with his father-Deputy dispatched and made contact with the subject and he was okay 22:34 Theft Call @ MLK-RP advises that someone took his son’s bikeContinue Reading
Lows in the upper 60’s and low to mid 70’s overnight before another warm afternoon tomorrow, with highs approaching the triple digits once again.Continue Reading
The Jefferson Bulldogs have announced their team captains for the upcoming 2024-2025 football season. These athletes were selected by their peers for their leadership and dedication, exemplifying the qualities needed to guide the team through the season.Continue Reading
DISPATCH 8/23/24 SHIFT 6AM – 6PM •6:27 CAUTION @ HWY 155/FM 729, NOTIFIED OF A CONTROLLED BURN •10:47 SECURITY CK @ MACEDONIA CHURCH AND FROUI ST, JPD •10:02 EMS @ E. BENNER ST, CEMS RESPONDED •10:05 TRAFFIC HAZARD @ 43 NORTH FROM MARSHALL, DEPUTY RESPONDED UNABLE TO LOCATE •10:26 CRIMINAL TRESPASS @Continue Reading
Meetings School Dates Watermelon Fest The United Christian Alliance will host a Watermelon Festival starting at 6p August 24, at Mt. Ira Baptist Church, 1109 North Street, Jefferson. There will be food, games for all ages, arts, crafts, bounce houses, face painting and prize giveaways. The event is free andContinue Reading
Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 As we move through the final days of August, the end of Mercury retrograde on the 28th brings a welcome shift in energy. This period, often associated with delays, miscommunications, and technical hiccups, is finally coming to a close.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Rotarians prepare for the new school year by donating items to the schools for the children. When we reached out to see what the needs were at each campus, we got a list of items that would be very helpful and unique to each campus. We reached outContinue Reading
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