Burn Ban Lifted
2024-10-31
As of this morning, Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur lifted the burn ban due to the rain today.Continue Reading
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship Opening Soon for ApplicationsApplication portal opens November 1, Apply by Jan. 31
2024-10-28
WASHINGTON – Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship starting November 1. Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the scholarship provides a one-time $5,000 award to one student annually who is pursuing undergraduate or graduate study in music.Continue Reading
Military Might: Ukrainian band invades
2024-10-18
Musical Troup performs to say ‘Thank You’ on Saturday Staff Reports Eastern Europe is coming to Jefferson in a special concert sponsored by Razom for Ukraine, a U.S. non-profit providing medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and the top advocate for the U.S.-Ukraine bilateral relationship. The group has partnered withContinue Reading
Military Might: Military Convoy to stop on Tuesday
2024-10-18
Staff Reports The MVPA-HA Convoy Command is working it’s way across America this month, and will take a break from their transcontinental trek on Tuesday for a stop in Jefferson. The group is retracing the historic 1918 Jefferson Highway route from the Minnesota border to New Orleans, La., in 30Continue Reading
Broadband slowly moving to east side
2024-10-18
Staff Reports Broadband access on the east end of Marion County is edging forward as Charter Communications/Spectrum provided Commissioners with an update during Monday’s regular meeting. Rhonda Anderson, Spectrum senior manager for state government affairs, told Commissioners that Spectrum is utilizing the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) $186,793,360 monies theyContinue Reading
Our Town: October 18, 2024
2024-10-18
Meetings School Dates Concert The Cumberland Presbyterian Church will also hold a free concert at 4p Saturday featuring Jennifer Campbell and Shirley Latham. They will be performing on the recently donated Steinway piano donated to the church. Conference Grace & Truth Church, 31440 Hwy 49, Avinger, will hold their 3rdContinue Reading
Celebrating 4-H
2024-10-18
In Honor of National 4-H week, and the youths one day 4-H project, local Marion County 4-H members delivered snack bags to the Marion County Sheriffs Office and the Jefferson Police Department to thank them for all they do for our wonderful community!Continue Reading
Marlena Cooper Campaign Media Availability, Press Conference
2024-10-15
Press Release Longview, Texas – The Marlena Cooper for Texas House campaignannounced today that the campaign will be holding a media availability andpress conference. All members of the media and public are invited toattend.The availability will be held at 1113 N. Walcott St, Jefferson, TX at 10:00amthis coming Thursday, 17Continue Reading
Ukrainian Band comes to Jefferson, to give free concert
2024-10-15
Eastern Europe is coming to Jefferson in a special concert sponsored by Razom for Ukraine, a U.S. non-profit providing medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and the top advocate for the U.S.-Ukraine bilateral relationship. The group has partnered with the Friends of the Jefferson Arts and Cumberland Presbyterian Church toContinue Reading
Burn Ban now in effect
2024-10-09
Marion County Judge Leward laFleur issued a BURN BAN for all of Marion County at 2:36p October 9, 2024, and remains in effect until terminated by either the Texas Forest Service or the Commissioners Court. “Please note any outdoor cooking with charcoal grills will be above the ground, and/or enclosed.Continue Reading
NNO: Annual event draws record crowd
2024-10-06
Staff Reports Jefferson’s annual celebration of National Night Out on Tuesday drew record crowds again this year as the event moved to W.F. Lockett Stadium. Event Organizers Billy Ramsey, and Jefferson Police Department Chief Tino Perez were extremely pleased with the evenings success. The event has been held at theContinue Reading
Pet permit pondered
2024-10-06
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners got an updated look at the proposed spay and neuter voucher program proposed by Friends of Jefferson Animals along with a suggested “Intact Pet Permit” ordinance during Mondays regular meeting. FOJA representative Dina Carroll presented a voucher application designed to check forContinue Reading
Jeffersonian Club celebrates 25 years
2024-10-06
Staff Reports For a quarter-century, Metropolitan Jeffersonian Club (MJC) has been dedicated to serving the Jefferson community with unwavering commitment and passion. Their journey has been marked by meaningful contributions and lasting impact, from providing scholarships (Bernice McCurry Burton Memorial Scholarship) and school supplies to the students of Jefferson ISDContinue Reading
Riding for a Cause
2024-10-06
Mark Koehn from Upsala, Minn., dropped by Jefferson on Monday evening on his way to High Point Island, Texas. Mark is driving his father’s 1940 Farmall M tractor from the Canadian border to the Gulf to raise money for Future Farmers of America Alumni organizations. He rides at about 16mphContinue Reading
Stringfellow named to SNHU Dean’s List
2024-10-06
Haley Stringfellow of Harleton has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Summer 2024 Dean’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time statusContinue Reading
Rotary names Students of the Month
2024-10-06
Senior Student of the Month Rotary Club of Jefferson honored Aiden Cooner as the Senior Student of the Month for September. Aiden is a Senior at JHS and is the son of Justin and Summer Cooner. Aiden strives every day to be an example for others in and outside ofContinue Reading
Geaux for Kids
2024-10-06
George Otstott, far right, talks with Jacque Jovic, of KTAL Channel, on Tuesday as he presents the Geaux 4 Kids program a check for $8,250 raised in Marion County. The program provides a duffle bag filled with blanket, pillow, and other items children entering the foster care system can useContinue Reading
Steamboat Inn rises from ashes
2024-10-06
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute The Steamboat Inn has long been a beloved part of the community. Built in the 1980s using historic homes from Marshall, the inn offers a charming and nostalgic experience for visitors. In October 2020, Alex and Lana Mushik became the new owners, moving from California to fulfillContinue Reading
The Hive has 2nd birthday
2024-10-06
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute The Hive celebrated its second anniversary last Monday with extended hours, bringing out the afternoon crowd for a community celebration. Known for its cozy atmosphere and excellent coffee, The Hive has become a popular spot for both locals and visitors. The celebration featured a DJ, their fullContinue Reading
Foster named CoY
2024-09-28
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Marion County Chamber of Commerce presented their annual awards last Saturday, and discussed upcoming changes to how the Chamber operates and focuses. Beje Foster is the 2024 Marion County Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year for her dedication and volunteering spirit to supportContinue Reading