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
Election Dates • Last Day of Early Voting, March 1 • Primary Election Day, March 5 • See More on Elections on Page 9, and at far right. Meetings • P&Z, 5p March 5 at Visitor Center • MCDCSCO, 6p at St. Paul UMC School Dates • TSI: March 5Continue Reading
Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players is planning a little “Jefferson Solar Eclipse Party Watch”on Monday, April 8 at the city’s Lions Park. The group was intrigued with the spectacle of the “once in a lifetime event” and decided to treat the locals and visitors to a gatheringContinue Reading
Staff Reports Lady Dawg basketball players were named to the 16AAA All District teams this year during the recent district meeting. The MVP spot was split between Jefferson’s Kristen Thomas and Aundrea Bradley of Tatum. The 6th Man of the Year went to Keinsya Wallace of Jefferson 1st All DistrictContinue Reading
Jefferson Junior High boys and girls track teams finished well at the recent Gladewater Track meet. The 7th grade girls finished in 6th place overall, with: The 8th grade girls team finished in 2nd place overall with: JJHS boys had similar results with: Jimplecute photosby Laura ALlenContinue Reading
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for February at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness. Continue Reading
Rotary’s Student of the month for February was awarded to Bryce Clark, Senior at JHS. Bryce was recognized for being an outstanding student. He is a member of the National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Bryce has also been a member of the Bulldog Football team, Powerlifting, TrackContinue Reading
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is taking public comment until March 27 to the following proposed changes to the 2024-2025 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird Regulations Zones. • Extend the regular goose season for light geese to 19 days in the easternContinue Reading
Staff Reports The last day to file for a place on the City or JISD Board of Trustees ballot was Friday, and there’s only one contested race — for the Mayor of Jefferson. Gary Amburn and Patricia Finstrom will face off on May 4 with one of them becoming theContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The City’s Comprehensive Planning Task Force and the Quiet Zone Committee will be holding public meetings to relay findings and gather more public input. The CPTF will hold a public meeting from 5:30-7p Thursday, February 22, at the Visitor’s Center, with the Texas Target CommunitiesContinue Reading
Election Dates Meetings School Dates Chili Supper The Mims Chapel Methodist Church will hold their Women’s Annual Chili Supper from 5:30-7p on February 23 at the church, 13714 FM 729, Avinger 75630. Bowls are $10. For more information call 903-755-2513 or 903-431-2874. Father Fire The J Spencer Foundation will holdContinue Reading
Staff Reports U.S. Representative Nathaniel Moran took time Wednesday morning to speak to JISD Seniors about the importance of making good decisions instead of average decisions. Moran told students about how he grew up and challenged them to think ahead and about the consequences of the decisions they make today.Continue Reading
