On Monday August 12 Avinger Area Lion’s Club installed there officer’s for 24_25 Year they are president Mary Spearmon Vice president Betty Hicks,2 Vice president Margaret Cryder, Treasurer Sandy Dudley, Membership chair and tail twister Ermon Montgomery, Secretary Elaine Moulton and media specialist,not pictured is Wendy Vaughn 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
Buddy’s Run to the Rescue Map is now available. Registration for Buddy’s Race and Run to the Rescue is open on runsignup.com. As the Woofstock Event approaches, this is an excellent opportunity to support the rescue and care of stray and abandoned animals in Marion County. Participants can join theContinue Reading
On August 24th, the Jeffersonian Club and A & M Catering will host a Masquerade Sneaker Ball at the Jefferson Transportation Building in downtown Jefferson, TX. This adult-themed event will feature a red-carpet entrance, with contests for Most Unique Mask, Best Dressed Couple, and Most Unique Sneakers. Doors will openContinue Reading
Highs today will see low to mid 90s under some clouds in east TX and several upper 90s along & east of I-49. A warm front shifts the winds to E/SE at 5-15 mph with our Heat Indices back into triple digit territory. Light NW flow aloft may bring aContinue Reading
KMHT made a donation of backpacks and school supplies for our JPS kindergartners. These supplies going to the 2024/2025 school year are a welcome addition to what students need.Continue Reading
DISPATCH 8/22/2024 DAY SHIFT 6AM-6PM •6:30 TRAFFIC HAZARD @ HWY 49/NEAR RR CROSSING, JPD RESPONDED, JISD BUS TOWED TO BARN •7:55 REPO @ SOUTH LINE ST, NOTIFIED BY RECOVERY COMPANY •8:20 WELFARE CK @ 1629 FM 1969, DEPUTIES AND MEMS RESOPNDED 1 TAKEN TO CHRISTUS HOSPITAL MARSHALL, FAMILY TO MEETContinue Reading
JISD has released a statement regarding allergies and vaccinations. Please review both graphics for informational overview of both topics.Continue Reading
Range of temperatures this evening as 60’s will be possible across the northeast, while low to mid 70’s will be present across the central and western zones. Highs back towards the mid to upper 90’s for Friday while rain chances look to be best across the west.Continue Reading
DISPATCH DATE 8/21/2024 SHIFT 6AM-6PM •9:41 EMS @ W LAUREL LN, MEMS RESPONDED •10:54 EMS @ WATERWOOD LOOP, CEMS RESPONDED •11:10 EMS @ MLK DR, JPD & CEMS RESPONDED •13:18 EMS @ YOUNGER RD, MEMS RESPONDED •13:26 WELFARE CHECK @ BRADLEY DR, DEPUTY RESPONDED •14:15 EMS @ ALLEY CREEK CAMP GROUND, MEMSContinue Reading
JJHS beginning band has received their instruments! Please join the Bulldogs and welcoming the new members into the band program!Continue Reading
Noticeably cooler and less humid conditions will continue across most of the region overnight. Low temperatures will range from the low to mid 60s in our north and eastern zones, with upper 60s to lower 70s in our western zones.Continue Reading
Marion county sheriff department activity report for August 20, 2024 DISPATCH DATE 8/20/24 SHIFT 6AM-6PM •7:05 TRANSPORT FROM ARKANSAS, 509 P/U •7:09 TRANSPORT FROM HUNTSVILLE, 512 P/U •9:22 WRECKER SERVICE @ HWY 43 AND HWY 49, CAR TO BE PICKED UP •10:09 EMS CYPRESS PLACE @ W DOUGLAS ST, CEMS Continue Reading
“Attention Jefferson High School Bulldog fans! The official 2024 season schedule is now posted. Get ready to cheer on our Bulldogs as they take on their rivals. Let’s make this season one to remember—best of luck to our team for a victorious year ahead!”Continue 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
Dispatch Date: 08/19/2024 Shift: 6a-6p •9:15, Misc @ W Dallas, Deputy handled/advice given •9:56, EMS @ Pine Hill Dr, CEMS •11:48, Dispute @ Bulldog, JISD handled/courtesy ride given •12:13, EMS @ Omega, MEMS •12:54, Dispute @ FM 2208, UTL •13:16, EMS @ FM 729, MEMS •13:45, Misc-missing person last seen in LoneContinue Reading
It’s been a while since we’ve seen the 60s on our low-temperature maps, but they’re finally making a comeback! A few lucky areas in our northeast region will get to enjoy this refreshing dip, while the rest of us can expect lows in the 70s. It’s not a drastic change,Continue Reading
Night Shift 6pm-6am 08/18/2024 •1855 DOG BITE ON CREASTWOOD LP- CALLER ADVISED THEY WERE BITE BY DOG- DEPUTY ARRIVED MADE REPORT SUBJECT TAKEN BY EMS •1900 DISTURBANCE AT LAKESIDE PARK- DEPUTY WAS ADVISED BY BYSTANDER THAT THERE WAS A DISTURBANCE- DEPUTY SEPARATED PARTIES THAT WERE ARGUING •2320 ALARM CALL ONContinue Reading