Meetings VBS Heat Alert Texas Division of Emergency Management wants to remind everyone that summer heat is here and safety precautions should be observed. Remember: Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable; never leave people or pets in vehicles; and hydrate before going out into the heat. Open House Salon RougeContinue Reading
Peggy Walker/Contributing Writer The Jefferson Adopt-A-Cop and the Marion County Health and Resource Coalition would like to thank the following businesses, groups, and resources who made our Marion County Health and Resource Fair a huge success: Marion County Community Center Board, Jefferson Adopt-A-Cop, Marion County Health and Resource Coalition, UTContinue Reading
Meetings • City Council, 5:30p, June 20 • Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group, 6p, June 20, Cypress Place • Commissioners Court, 9a, June 26 • Marion County Resources Coalition, 11:30a, June 26 VBS • New Prospect Baptist Church, June 26-30m 8-11a • Lake O’ the Pines Baptist Church, June 26-30 9a-12:15, FamilyContinue Reading
Jefferson and Marion County residents gather to review the various healthcare related resources available to them during Saturday’s Health Fair sponsored by the Marion County Resources Coalition and Jefferson Adopt-A-Cop. The free event drew over 30 “vendors” providing resources available to residents. At right, a member of TxDOT prepares carContinue Reading
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Independent School District will soon have improved representation on US Highway 59 via a new electronic sign. The district’s Board of Trustees approved the replacement of the non-functioning electronic sign with a 5’x10’ LED with new cabinet faces on the top and bottom. Cost isContinue Reading
Jordan Taron Friday earned a 3.5 GPA or higher in the spring 2023 semester, securing a reputable position on Southern Arkansas University’s Dean’s List. Friday is a sophomore Industrial Technology major from Jefferson, TX. A total of 551 students were honored on this semester’s Dean’s List.Continue Reading
Marion County and Texas Park’s and Wildlife’s 24th Annual Kid’s Fish Day at Hurricane Creek Recreation Area June 3rd was a huge success. Trophies were awarded to five different age groups for the most substantial total weight of a stringer, but the real cash prizes go to the top threeContinue Reading
AUSTIN, TX— The University Interscholastic League Legislative Council met Tuesday to make decisions on proposed rule changes in UIL academics, athletics, music and policy. The Legislative Council passed a pilot program to allow conference 1A and 2A schools to use sixth graders to field as many as two teams forContinue Reading
Partnership supports single parents looking to advance their careers through education AUSTIN– (JUN. 14, 2023) WGU Texas and Single Moms Society announce a partnership to support single parents who want to advance their careers through education with pathways to earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree at WGU Texas. Single Moms Society (SMS), an extensive online communityContinue 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
SFA announces spring President’s Honor Roll Stephen F. Austin State University recognized the outstanding academic achievements of a select number of students by naming 832 to the President’s Honor Roll for spring 2023. The following local students were named to the President’s Honor Roll: To qualify for the President’s HonorContinue Reading
These are what have been received as of press time. All A’s First Grade Luna Bennett, Braxton Breckenridge, Gabriel Goode, Catcher Hitchcock, Madison Horan, J’Prince Johnson, E’Lexha Jones, Hudson Lester, Jacob Long, Skylar Mireles, Madelyn Mears, Melodie Moore, Wesley Morris, Carter Petersen, Dahla Quada, Charlotte Randolph, Alexxis Ray, Blakely Shields,Continue 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 Stamford Brantley at 903-742-2765 and let him help remove and relocate them. Pancakes The Jefferson Masonic Lodge is holding a Pancake Breakfast fromContinue Reading
Jefferson Independent School District held their Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremonies Friday night with a full house in attendance at W.F. Lockett Stadium. Watch the ceremonies below:Continue Reading
Jefferson’s Class of 2023 will take their final walk at 8p.m. Friday night at W.F. Lockett Stadium. The last two weeks have been filled with activities for seniors as they complete their high school career. The Jimplecute will live stream the ceremonies on FaceBook and YouTube. The Superlative Graduates, orContinue Reading
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Area children listenedd to Story Hour with Youth Services Coordinator Sandra Spencer recently at the Jefferson Carnegie Library. The library will begin their Summer Reading program on June 7. Contact the Library at 903-665-8911 for more information.Continue Reading
