Snow 2021
2021-01-14
An assortment of snow photos taken and submitted from around Marion County. It snowed between 1-2 inches across the county on January 11, 2021. Schools were closed and government offices delayed opening of business until later in the morning to account for potential icy roads and bad weather.Continue Reading
OHTP Sets New Board
2021-01-14
Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players have elected four new board members. They are Joe Todaro and Lisa Daye of Shreveport and Hollis Shadden and Sara Davis of Jefferson. They will join board members Marcia Thomas, president; Scott Imhof, Vice President; Dian Beaird, Secretary-Treasurer; as well as Jane Maddox and Evie MimsContinue Reading
Veterans – Vaccine By Appointment Only – COVID-19
2021-01-14
By Paul Moore Overton Brooks VA Medical Center – Shreveport, La The VA Medical Center in Shreveport has launched its COVID-19 Vaccinations in the past couple of weeks. I got a phone call from them on Sunday morning last week to schedule my appointment. The medical team is working sevenContinue Reading
JES Students of the Month
2021-01-14
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
Tourism Board Meeting Cancelled
2021-01-13
According to an email sent out by former board member Colleen Taylor, the January City of Jefferson Convention and Visitor’s Board meeting has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns and a lack of an expected quorum. The meeting was originally scheduled to be on Monday at 5:30 p.m. The boardContinue Reading
TxDOT, KCS delay closure of 728 crossing til January 19
2021-01-12
From TxDOT Motorists who normally travel FM 728 west of Jefferson will need to find an alternate route on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Kansas City Southern Railroad will be closing the highway to through-traffic on this date to make repairs to the railroad crossing. This work was originally scheduled for Jan. 12,Continue Reading
JISD Closes All Schools for Monday
2021-01-10
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
County, City Offices Delay Opening on Monday
2021-01-10
According to a joint press release issued by Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur and Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker, “Due to the Winter Storm Warning Issued by the The National Weather Service for Marion County, all Marion County and City of Jefferson offices will delay opening on Monday 1/11/2021 until 10Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Jan. 10-16, 2021
2021-01-10
From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. Eastbound traffic moved to the outside lanes. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between US 82 and US 67, installing sidewalks. SH 98 – At AndersonContinue Reading
JES Honor Rolls – 2nd 9 Weeks
2021-01-09
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
2021-01-09
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
Commissioners to Meet at 1p Monday Due to Weather Concerns
2021-01-09
The Marion County Commissioners Court is moving their regular meeting to 1 p.m. on Monday due to the potential for inclement weather. Commissioners normally meet at 9 a.m. The meeting will include discussions on: Approval of Bonds for Angie Smoak, DA David Capps, Sheriff Jeff Greer, Constable Pct 2 EdContinue Reading
TxDOT Prepares for Winter Weather Sunday Night
2021-01-09
Roads treated; Drivers encouraged to exercise caution, remain informed ATLANTA ─ The Texas Department of Transportation is issuing a warning to drivers in northeast Texas to be prepared for a wintry mix that could impact traffic Sunday evening and Monday morning. Crews in the Atlanta District will be pre-treating roads forContinue Reading
Officials Sworn In
2021-01-08
Newly elected Marion County officials were sworn in on January 1 by Marion County Clerk Vickie Smith.Continue Reading
Lady Dawgs pick up three straight
2021-01-08
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
Weekly Police Blotter
2021-01-08
From the Desk of Marion County Sheriff David Capps Dispatch Report December 28, 2020 – January 4, 2021 911 60 Sheriff’s Office 67 Jefferson PD 16 Fire Department 5 Ambulance 35 Miscellaneous 7 TxDPS 4 Total: 194 Call Type Report, December 28, 2020 – January 4, 2021 No Nature Specified 1 AbandondedContinue Reading
Chamber seats new board
2021-01-08
2021 Marion County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors were announced this week. Paul H. Moore is President. Ashley Granby is 1st Vice President. Mark McKay will serve as Treasurer. Katrina McAlpine is Board Secretary. Other board members include Hunter Bonner, Lorie Minter, Bruce Boyd,Continue Reading
Jefferson mourns loss of community leader
2021-01-08
Austin Lewter, Jefferson Jimplecute When I first arrived in Jefferson 10 years ago, I was given a list of people to go meet on day one. At the top of that list was a lady named Mary Edmond. I was told if I needed to get anything done in Jefferson,Continue Reading
Mayor contracts COVID, increased rates force county mask mandate
2021-01-08
Austin Lewter, Jefferson Jimplecute As COVID-19 infections rates increase across Marion County, and the state of Texas as whole, another local official has announced he is quarantining due to a positive diagnosis. The increase is positive active cases across the area qualifies the county to again fall under the currentContinue Reading