Meetings School Dates Tractor Show This weekend the Jefferson Antique Tractor Show will be in downtown on Saturday. Outdoorsman The 3rd Annual Outdoorsman Oasis will start at 5p Sept. 14 at the Jefferson Visitors and Convention Center. Guest speaker is Danny Tesseneer from Gardendale, Ala. The event is free andContinue Reading
Staff Reports JISD is lowering property taxes this year as the School Board approved a combined tax rate of $0.772 for the 24-25 school year budget last week. They also approved the proposed budget with a deficit of $860,430 in the general fund, which is lower than the estimated deficitContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Farmers Market APL Animal Protection League will be in Jefferson at the corner of Henderson and Polk streets on September 9. They offer low cost vaccinations as a walk-in, and spay/neuter services by appointment. Vaccinations are available from 10a-2p. To schedule a spay/neuter appointment, call 903-440-4911 orContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates APL Animal Protection League will be in Jefferson at the corner of Henderson and Polk streets on August 31, and September 9. They offer low cost vaccinations as a walk-in, and spay/neuter services by appointment. Vaccinations are available from 10a-2p. To schedule a spay/neuter appointment, call 903-440-4911Continue Reading
Jefferson ISD will be closed September 2, 2024 in honor of Labor Day.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
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
The following area students received degrees during the 2024 Summer semester at Sam Houston State University. Joshua Whitaker, of Avinger, received his Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, graduating Cum Laude.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Congratulations to the team of Vanesa Bautista and Avery Ephraim for earning 2nd place at the Cross Country Relay meet hosted by Elysian Fields at the Marshall City Arena last Friday. The Bulldog Cross Country team will participate in the Gilmer Buckeye Invitational Cross Country meet on SaturdayContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson volleyball started off their season with a 3rd place win in the Big Sandy tournament last week. The Lady Dawgs split day 1 with a win over Union Hill (25-12, 25-18) and a loss to Quitman (23-25, 18-25). Kourtlyn Dowell led with 5 kills and 2 acesContinue Reading
Overnight lows tonight will generally range in the mid 60s to mid 70s, but a warming trend will begin on Wednesday. Daytime highs should still only be in the upper 80s in Southeast Oklahoma & Southwest Arkansas, but may warm into the upper 90s in Deep East Texas. No rainContinue 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
Meetings School Dates Lunch & Learn The Marion County Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch and Learn from 11:30-12:30 July 29, at the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Center. Day Shelmire, director of the UT Tyler-Longview Small Business Development Center will be the guest speaker. RSVP at 903.665.2672 text ofContinue Reading
Press Release Texas Eagle Gallery, a proud retailer of Dixie Belle Paint Company and DIY products, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with multiple local school districts to support arts education in our community. As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering creativity and innovation, we’ve donated a selectionContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson’s Michelle Brady and Luis Gomez were recently honored by Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) recognized as part of the inaugural class of Texas First Congressional Service Award recipients. The awards are made to students who have performed an act of service or sacrifice or have gone above andContinue Reading
School Dates Summer Reading The Jefferson Carnegie Library will have their “Adventures in the Library” Summer Reading program form 10-11a July 17 and 24. Volleyball Camp Jefferson High School Volleyball is sponsoring a “Bayou Bullies” Volleyball camp from 9-11:30a July 15-17 for girls entering 3rd thru 8th grade. Cost isContinue Reading