V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Early voting started Monday but Jefferson’s mayoral candidates answered questions and spoke with about 40 residents last Thursday evening in a forum sponsored by the Jimplecute. As of end of voting on Thursday, only 73 out of over 1400 registered voters had cast a ballot.Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Mother Nature was the real “outlaw” last weekend as regional storms, including some small hail on Saturday, keep participants, visitors away from the weekend’s activities. The annual Outlaw Nationals car show had it’s lowest turn out in many years, with only about 60 cars bravingContinue Reading
Marion County AARP met recently and Extension Agent Doug Weir talked about spring gardens and the importance of doing soil samples in order to fertilize plants properly. The group meets monthly and hosts discussions on a variety of topics.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Despite the weekend weather running across the region, JHS students competed and placed at the Regional Track Meet. Josh Bittle placed 3rd in the 200 Meter, and was part of the team which took 5th Place in the 4×200. Other team members in the 4×200 included Ameron Bruce,Continue Reading
Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Despite a cloudy sky that held on for over an hour, the Great Jefferson Eclipse Watch got off to a good start with about 20 watchers who showed up at Jefferson’s Lions Club Park at Noon. By 1pm the clouds begin to move away and certified eclipseContinue Reading
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Salutes America July 4 events are back on track thanks to the Jefferson Tourism Board and Jefferson Economic Development Board (JEDCO) agreed to provide the necessary funding to replace the tables and tents which were recently stolen. Both entities met separately earlier this week. The KreweContinue Reading
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson has some new coaches joining the staff as Athletic Director Ty Taylor introduced Kevin Reaves, Stan Kimble, Kenneth Simmons, Blayden Reaves, and Tra Carson during Tuesday night’s school board meeting. “I’m excited about their contributions to the Jefferson athletic program,” said Taylor. “Students have already madeContinue Reading
Election Dates Meetings School Dates Birding Caddo Lake State Park is celebrating Birding Month with tours every Friday at 9a and 1p. Learn the basics of birding, search for common and rare birds, and play bird bingo. The location may vary, but Saw Mill Pond and Day Use areas willContinue Reading
Press Release The 24th Annual Outlaw Nationals Car Show is set for next weekend, April 19- 20 in dowtown Jefferson. The annual event is sponsored by the Phoenix Organization of Jefferson, a 501c3. “We want to thank the City of Jefferson, Members of the Council, and all business owners forContinue Reading
Press Release Women of Jefferson Organization (WOJO) continues the tradition of the 1933 Study Club’s famous salad luncheon from 11a-1p April 24, at First Baptist Church, 523 N Polk St. Tickets are $12 per person. April 24 is National Administrative Professionals’ Day so celebrate and recognize the professionals who keepContinue Reading
The JHS Boys track team finished 4th with 101 points at the District West Rusk track meet last week. Individual results included: JHS Girls track team also competed, but results have not been provided.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson ISD recently inducted new members to the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society for the 2024 and 2025 school years. National Honor Society 2024 members include Makayla Barr, Keyasia Black, Adrianna Blanton, Carly Bolick, Carson Bolick, Michelle Brady, Payton Burkett, Judson Carter, Bryce Clark,Continue Reading
CNA’s The following JHS students earned their Certified Nurses’ Aide Certification this school year: Kya Durant, Makayla Huffman, Julianna Lindau, Brianna Massey, Jackson Mills, and Lydia Moose. AMSA Food Safety & Science Congratulations to these JHS Culinary Arts students who have received their AMSA Food Safety and Science Certifications. StartingContinue Reading
8:15a Friday March 15 The City of Jefferson is aware of the low water pressure issue affecting most of the city this morning. There is not at ETA on repair at this moment but crews are out working the issue. City Secretary Melissa Boyd asked residents to be patient asContinue Reading
Press Release Do you know students who are interested in working with the Federal Government? The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking students majoring in STEM fields related to Intelligence and/or Cybersecurity who attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutes (MSIs). In this program, students may receive: There willContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II Marion County Primary election results are in with a 25.35% voter turnout and all 10 precinct boxes reporting. There are still 30 absentee ballots outstanding and 9 provisional ballots outstanding. The absentee ballots must be received by 5p Wednesday, May 6, 2024, to be counted. TheContinue Reading
With Early Voting, Absentee Ballots, and Lone Oak box reporting: Commissioner Pct 3 Ralph Meisenheimer 88 Paul Webb 57 Chair Republican Party Republican Party Chair Hunter 478 Republican Pct 1 Party Chair Kori Peterson 33 Lynnette Bonner 31 State Representative Jay Dean 494 Joe Mcdaniel 324 Bonnie Walters 52Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners approved to support Friends of Jefferson Animals (FOJA) during Monday’s regular meeting. Commissioners approved offering up to $10,000 in matching funds for grants FOJA applies for and receives. “Most grants have some type of match requirement,” said Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur.Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Super Tuesday is March 5 in Texas as registered voters head to the polls for the primary elections. Polls will be open from 7a-7p at five locations across the County: On the ballots are candidates in both the Republican and Democratic parties for various National,Continue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur, above right, on left, and his father Leward, took time out last Friday to make chicken and sausage gumbo for all county employees. LaFleur says the event is a way he can say “Thank you” to all the employees for all the hard work theyContinue Reading