GameChanger Media Inc. The Jefferson Varsity Lady Dawgs lost to Hooks, 32-29, in the season opening game featuring seven lead changes on Tuesday. Despite getting out to a 21-15 lead at halftime, but the Lady Dawgs couldn’t hold on for the victory. Trailing 28-20, Hooks went on to an 11-pointContinue Reading
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for October at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness. Peyton Harris 1st Grade Za’Marion Armington 1st Grade Alexia Tobias 2nd Grade Catcher Hitchcock 2nd Grade Joli Hickman 3rd Grade Khance WilliamsContinue Reading
According to email sent by JISD: Dear Parents and Staff, This is to inform you that due to the logistics of transporting students to the varsity boys playoff game, students will be dismissed early on Thursday, November 9th at 1:30 PM. School buses will run at 1:30 PM. There willContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Fall Festivals Loud Noise A private event will be taking place starting at 6p Saturday evening at Diamond Don’s RV park. There will be fireworks and cannon fire, so be sure and keep your pets safe from running during the noise. Bigfoot Calling Johnson’s Ranch at CaddoContinue Reading
Jefferson VFW Post #3694, sponsored an annual fingerprinting day at Jefferson Primary on Wednesday. Children received a safety packet and a set of fingerprints to take home. Jefferson PD and JISD PD assisted the chapter.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Stephen F. Austin State University’s timbersports team, the Sylvans, won the collegiate contest during the 39th annual Arkansas State Lumberjack Competition held Oct. 8 in Sheridan, Ark.. In addition to winning the competition, the team won every event in the collegiate division. Sylvans member Reagan Wix of Jefferson,Continue Reading
Meetings School Dates Fall Festivals Alley Street Closure North Alley Street at the railroad tracks will be closed on Tuesday as Union Pacific asphalts over some of the older railroad tracks. The tracks will still be there for use, but they will be easier to maintain and create a muchContinue Reading
Jefferson celebrated National Night Out Tuesday at the Jefferson Visitors Center with first reponders and local businesses and organizations creating a family-friendly festival. The annual event, sponsored by Citizens for a Better Community, allows the public to interact with first responders and learn about what they do. There was alsoContinue Reading
School vouchers: not the best choice for all Texans Another special session for Texas lawmakers has been called. Why is our governor so determined to pass “school choice” vouchers? He’s appeasing donors whose agenda calls for dismantling public education. Vouchers will serve as a discount coupon for more affluent parentsContinue Reading
Jefferson ISD HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) held a car wash last Saturday at McDonalds to raise funds for t-shirts and competition blazers.Continue Reading
Julietta Laureano is the Cypress Bend Academy Student of the Week! She is one of those people that one can count on to be obedient, helpful, and kind always. She takes care of her younger sister, and is kind to others around her. She shows respect to the adults inContinue Reading
Susan Anderson/Contributing Writer The fourth annual Becca Anderson Memorial Rodeo, held this past weekend, delivered on entertainment, kid participation and rodeo action. The pro rodeo, the major fundraiser for the Becca Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program, brought in contestants from Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Each year, the riderless horse tributeContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Coat Drive The Jefferson Rotary Club will be holding a Coat Drive starting October 1. Last year the group provided 50 coats for kids in the area and they are hoping to double that number this year. The drive will run through December 1. National Night OutContinue Reading
Jefferson and Marion County will join neighborhoods throughout the state to celebrate National Night Out, Tuesday, October 3. The annual event invites everyone to come meet and interact with the first responders who help protect and serve our community. The event will run from 5:30-8p at the Jefferson Tourism andContinue Reading
Jimplecute photo by Laura Allen Jefferson Coach Jeff Welch sponsored “Meet me at the Pole” at the high school again this year. The regular event allows students to gather at the flag pole before school starts for a moment of prayer.Continue Reading
Jefferson’s Varsity Volleyball team (12-18) had split results this week as they faced off against West Rusk and Elysian Fields. The West Rusk Raiders lived up to their names last Friday defeating the Bulldogs 12-25, 21-25, and 14-25 in district play. But the Lady Dawgs fought back hard against ElysianContinue Reading
Texas State Technical College recently welcomed 11 visiting seniors from Jefferson High School in Jefferson, Texas, to the Marshall campus. The students were divided into two groups and given an extensive tour of the campus and all of the programs it has to offer. Students from Jefferson High School haveContinue Reading
Cypress Bend Adventist Elementary School selects a Student of the Week throughout the school year. In September, the school has named Elyse Keller as their first student of the week for September 8. She represented the best character, showing kindness, politeness, and compassion towards others. She showed that she trulyContinue Reading
Members of the JHS band, Colorguard, and Strutters went to North Western State University last weekend to participate in Youth Performers Day. They were able to perform with 50 students from other schools and the NWSU band during halftime.Continue Reading
Meetings School Dates PAACC Meets The Pyland African American Cemetery Charter (PAACC) will hold it’s Annual Board of Directors meeting Saturday, September 23, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Pyland Cemetery. The Public is welcome. Contact us @ www.thepaacc.org Poinsettias The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club is pre-ordering Poinsettias for the Christmas Holidays. Plants are $18 each this yearContinue Reading