According to a press release from the Jefferson Police Department Wednesday morning, missing Jefferson resident Donovan Byrd was located Monday, July 8, deceased. JPD stated the manner of h is death and circumstances are still being investigated and that nothing further will be released at this time given that itContinue Reading

The Midnight House, one of Jefferson’s newest additions located at 116 N Vale St, has quickly become a community favorite with its breakfast tacos, nachos, Rice Krispy treats, and other delicious provisions. For the latest updates, including movie nights and progress on the escape rooms, please visit:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559839494473&mibextid=LQQJ4dContinue Reading

ATLANTA – The Texas Department of Transportation’s Atlanta District opened its emergency operations center this morning ahead of Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall earlier today on the Texas coast. Crews in TxDOT’s Atlanta District are now working 12-hour shifts until the threat of the storm has passed. They are monitoring roadways andContinue Reading

BREAKING – NEW UPDATE AND WARNINGS: A Storm Surge Warning has been issued from North Entrance of the Padre Island National Seashore northward to San Luis Pass, including Corpus Christi Bay and Matagorda Bay. A #Hurricane Warning is now in effect for the Texas coast from Baffin Bay northward toContinue Reading

V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute A fast moving severe thunderstorm ran through downtown Jefferson last Wednesday, June 26, tearing off roofs and shutting off power for about 11 hours. Several residents state they saw the tail of a funnel cloud, yet National Weather Service only recorded winds of 43mph inContinue Reading

GOP meeting descends into confusion as some walk-out V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute In what should have been a routine act, instead turned into a disorderly and confusing meeting of the Marion County Republican Party County Executive Committee last Thursday.  In their first meeting following the State Party Convention, theContinue Reading

Meetings Summer Reading The Jefferson Carnegie Library will have their “Adventures in the Library” Summer Reading program form 10-11a July 10, 17 and 24. Volleyball Camp Jefferson High School Volleyball is sponsoring a “Bayou Bullies” Volleyball camp from 9-11:30a July 15-17 for girls entering 3rd thru 8th grade. Cost isContinue Reading

Staff Reports The Jefferson community continues to search for Donovan Byrd who’s been missing since June 20. Byrd was last seen June 21 walking on South Line Street.  He’s an African-American male, 5’11” and 185lbs. Search parties have been organized almost daily by family and the Jefferson Police Department toContinue Reading

Kathy Whitfield/Contributing Writer On June 27th, the Rotary Club celebrated our 100th Birthday and the Installation of Officers for our upcoming year 2024-25.  The dinner was held at The Carriage House in Jefferson, Texas.  Out going President, Kathy Whitfield presented several special awards which included a “Service Above Self” awardContinue Reading

Staff Reports Jefferson High School Athetics held an open house last Thursday to show off their newly renovated field house at the high school. Athletic Director Ty Taylor  talked to parents and athletes as he took them on a tour of the facility. Improvements included new flooring, updated equipment, andContinue Reading