The Jefferson Jimplecute and Marion County Herald website now has new features and added benefits for subscribers. The newly implemented “PayWall” allows subscribers to login and read stories as they happen instead of waiting for their e-Edition or physical paper delivery each week. “This new feature will allow you toContinue Reading
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
From TxDOT WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until work is completed. WHERE: KCS Railroad crossing on FM 134 west of Karnack. MEDIA: FM 134 will be closed to traffic at the railroad crossing. WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 12, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. orContinue Reading
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
Marion County Alert: Flood Warning issued January 4 at 6:46AM CST by NWS Shreveport LA…The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a FloodWarning for the following bayou in Texas… Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson affecting Marion and CassCounties. The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued aContinue Reading
The Jefferson jimplecute and Marion county Herald want to take a moment and wish you a Happy New Year. There’s lots of things going on the year and new challenges to overcome, but, together we will work through them and be an example to everyone how we are a familyContinue Reading
2020 took it’s last swing at Jefferson for the year as the Krewe of Hebe decided to postpone Mardi Gras in an emergency board meeting Wednesday evening. The annual even, this year scheduled for February 5-7, 2021, was pushed to 2022 by the Board of Directors in an emergency meetingContinue Reading
In a press release issued Monday afternoon, Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur said his wife had tested positive for COVID-19, and he would be working from home for the next 10 days. “In anticipation of this, I fully prepared early on in the pandemic to work from home and willContinue Reading
From TxDOT NOTE: Lane closures will be kept to a minimum during the New Year’s holiday weekend to assist travelers. 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,Continue Reading
From Medicaid Medicare covers the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost to you, soif anyone asks you to share your Medicare Number or pay for access to the vaccine, you can bet it’s a scam. Here’s what to know: You can’t pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine. YouContinue Reading
Confusion and rumor are again circulating on the internet and FaceBook about Jefferson being locked down or shutdown. The posts are showing an article from July 13, 2020, which is about Jefferson County, Texas, are from a variety of sources including their county health department all indicate tighter restrictions orContinue Reading
From Texas DPS AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced today its annual Christmas and New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaigns will kick off on Wednesday, Dec. 23. DPS is reminding drivers to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by practicing safe driving habits and obeying all trafficContinue Reading
From TxDOT NOTE: Lane closures will be kept to a minimum during the Christmas holiday week to assist travelers. 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, replacingContinue Reading
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
Eight intersections to receive improved lighting systems From TxDOT ATLANTA – Eight highway intersections in Northeast Texas will have new safety lighting systems added during the coming year, according to plans approved in December by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “Nighttime lighting systems at the intersections that will have energyContinue Reading
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
Cable system to be erected in highway medians on US 59 From TxDOT ATLANTA – Head-on accidents caused by vehicles crossing the median on divided highway systems can be some of the deadliest. A new safety cable system being installed in the median between opposing lanes of traffic hopes to drasticallyContinue Reading
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
Top 3 winning messages will be displayed statewide on electronic highway signs From TxDOT AUSTIN – By now most Texans have seen the informative — and often clever — messages above Texas highways on digital message boards that encourage safer driving. Well now it’s your time to shine. TxDOT is launchingContinue Reading