SAIL receives $650 grant from Siemens Entergy
Press Release Siemens Energy employees nominated local charitable organizations to have the opportunity to receive donations of up to $10k each and 122 organizations across 20 states were selected to receive a donation Local organization Summer Adventure In Learning was one of the recipients of the grants and received $650.Continue Reading
Locals make Dean’s List at SAU
Southern Arkansas University has announced that 577 students earned a 3.5 for the fall 2020 semester and have been named to its’ Dean’s List. Among them were Jefferson natives Mason Rayne McNeely, a sophomore chemistry major and Maggie Raine St.Denis, a senior nursing (BSN) major. SAU “feels like home” andContinue Reading
Lady Dawgs topple Arp 56-36
Jefferson Lady Bulldogs beat Arp 56-36 on Friday, Jan. 15. Jefferson jumped out to a 14-3 lead at the end of the first quarter and never let off the gas. The led 29-20 at halftime and 44-31 at the end of the third quarter. Da’Navia Thomas led the attack withContinue Reading
Mitchell earns scholarship at OSU
By Austin Lewter, Jefferson Jimplecute Oklahoma State University basketball player, and Jefferson native, Dee Mitchell was surprised with a scholarship earlier this week while working his shift at Walmart. The heartwarming moment was also caught on camera. The walk-on joined the Cowboys in 2019. Since then, he has been payingContinue Reading
JJHS 2nd 9 Weeks Honor Rolls
5th Grade A Honor Roll Alden Ballard, Cooper Bonner, Levi Cherry, Krish Desal, Kayden Grigsby, Darcey Moore, Bryston Mosley, Brently Woods. 5th Grade AB Honor Roll Connor Archer, Kimberly Ball, Keira Brest, Caydan Byrd, Demetrius Carr, Elora Christy, Joshua Coddington, Wyatt Conwell, Brenden Dorris, Daniel Gonzalez, Janaa Goynes, Andrew Hauptman,Continue Reading
Riverside Banks funds new scoreboard at Lockett Stadium
Board hears concerns about trustee’s social media use… The JISD School Board accepted a donation in the amount of $35,978 from Riverside Bank President Lee Haggard for use in the replacement of the scoreboard and time clocks at the football field. The bank will receive exclusive sponsorship and advertising onContinue Reading
JES Students of the Month
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for November/December at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness.Continue Reading
JISD Closes All Schools for Monday
According to an email issued early Sunday evening by JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell, all JISD campuses will be closed for a bad weather day on Monday, January 11, 2020. “Due to a winter weather warning for the entirety of Marion County, Jefferson ISD will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 11th,”Continue Reading
JES Honor Rolls – 2nd 9 Weeks
All ”A” Honor Roll 1st Grade Keighan Benton, Skylar Biddy, William Carstens, Brayden Collins, Mileena Dandy, Addison Duck, Jayce Gober, Paige Goynes, Aria Holzer, Aubree Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Lawson Knight, Zaylon McDonald, Addalynn Moit, Jackson Munoz, Kammie Nixon, Adrianna Shockley, Kylar Scudday, London Thomas, Carlee Warren, Klehvor Wilder 2nd GradeContinue Reading
JISD School Board to Meet Tuesday
The Jefferson ISD School Board will hold their regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the High School Commons. Agenda items include: Acceptance of Donation by Riverside Bank for new Scoreboard at Football Field 2019-2020 Audit Results Extending Leave Availability for Employees who must miss work due to COVID-19Continue Reading
Lady Dawgs pick up three straight
The Jefferson Lady Bulldogs picked up three straight wins over the Christmas break before dropping a district bout to Tatum on Tuesday. The most recent win came with a 64-41 final over Troup on Jan. 2 at home. Ja’Kayla Rusk led the attack with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 3Continue Reading
Barnwell Reminds Students In-Person School Begins Tomorrow
In an email and phone call on Tuesday, JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell reminded students, staff, and parents that in-person school resumes tomorrow at all campuses. “This message is from Jefferson Independent School District to remind everyone that students are expected to return to normal, on campus classes on Wednesday, JanuaryContinue Reading
Jefferson ISD returns to virtual learning
By Austin Lewter, Jimplecute Jefferson ISD will return to 100 percent virtual learning for all students starting Friday, Dec. 4 due to increased cases of COVID-19 within the district. According to a statement released late Wednesday by JISD superintendent Rob Barnwell, classes will remain virtual until Christmas break and theContinue Reading
Jefferson Elementary 1st 9 Weeks Honor Rolls
All A Honor Roll 1st Grade Jaden Benton, Keighan Benton, Skylar Biddy, Lillian Brown, William Carstens, Brayden Collins, Mileena Dandy, London Dodson, Addison Duck, Jayce Gober, Paige Goynes, Leevi Goynes, Aria Holzer, Aubree Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Lawson Knight, Zaylon McDonald, Addalynn Moit, Jackson Munoz, Kammie Nixon, Kylar Scudday, Adrianna Shockley,Continue Reading
DPS Reminds Drivers to Watch for Students Returning to Class this Fall
From TxDPS AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind drivers to continue to be cautious and stay alert in school zones, particularly this school year with students attending classes on varying schedules. Drivers should slow down in school zones, follow traffic laws and always beContinue Reading
JHS NHS Students Prepare for Red Ribbon Week
Pictured (from Left): Jordan Friday, Nick Habibelahian, Mekhi Powell (Historian), Ally Rogers, Samantha Taylor, Mackenzie Quada, Reagan Wix (President), Kristen Wyatt (Secretary), Billy Humphrey (Treasurer), Harmoni Williams, Trent Foster, Jacob Ray (Parliamentarian), Logan Bonner (Reporter), Montre Jefferson National Red Ribbon Week began on Friday, October 23, and is dedicated toContinue Reading
Texas Tech to Offer WSET Courses in Jefferson
From Texas Tech Press Office Texas Tech University’s Office of Continuing & Professional Education is bringing the globally recognized WSET wine certificate courses to East Texas for the first time. The course will be held at the Jeffersonian Institute where the Texas Tech office of Professional Education & Academic AdvisingContinue Reading