Staff Reports The City received the final judgment in their case with former police chief Jason Carroll on November 1. In summary, the City was found to have violated the Open Meetings Act, and the discharge of Carroll was voided. As such, the City is required to reinstate Carroll asContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute The City of Jefferson’s quest to find a solution it’s current City Hall situation took a step forward last week as Council held a Town Hall meeting to solicit input from members of the community. JISD Superintendent Michael Walker was also on hand toContinue Reading
Veteran’s Day Marion County’s VFW and American Legion posts will host their Annual Veteran’s Day celebrations at 11a on Saturdday, November 11, at Otstott Park. The event recognizes local veterans and what they have done for the U.S. Meetings School Dates • See Lady DawgBasketball Schedule on page 7 •Continue Reading
The Lazy Draft, relocated recently and opened their doors in their new location on Lafayette Street. Their newly expanded location offers over 3,000 sqft of western wear. They are also offering a “hat bar” where one can make their own hat. They are now located in the former Dr. A.J.Continue Reading
By Jeremy Finch/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson wrapped up its regular season schedule with an emphatic 56-21 win over Sabine last Friday evening. The Bulldogs are gearing up for a deep playoff run and a big win over a district opponent is sure to help keep the team excited for what’s coming.Continue Reading
GameChanger Media Inc. The Jefferson Varsity Lady Dawgs lost to Hooks, 32-29, in the season opening game featuring seven lead changes on Tuesday. Despite getting out to a 21-15 lead at halftime, but the Lady Dawgs couldn’t hold on for the victory. Trailing 28-20, Hooks went on to an 11-pointContinue Reading
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for October at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness. Peyton Harris 1st Grade Za’Marion Armington 1st Grade Alexia Tobias 2nd Grade Catcher Hitchcock 2nd Grade Joli Hickman 3rd Grade Khance WilliamsContinue Reading
According to email sent by JISD: Dear Parents and Staff, This is to inform you that due to the logistics of transporting students to the varsity boys playoff game, students will be dismissed early on Thursday, November 9th at 1:30 PM. School buses will run at 1:30 PM. There willContinue Reading
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Several local law enforcement agencies and prevention advocates from Next Step CommunitySolutions’ coalitions are gearing up for the semi-annual DEA Take Back event to be heldOctober 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various locations across East Texas. “This event is the easiest and safest way to dispose ofContinue Reading
Th Quiet Zone Committee is seeking additional members to help them find all the facts necessary so Council can decide if they want to move forward establishing a railroad quiet zone in town. The Committee’s president Jim Stacey came to Council last week asking permission to expand the group fromContinue Reading
The Jefferson City Council held a marathon three plus hour meeting last Tuesday with as much discussion and updates as action items. Council opened the meeting with two proclamations. One declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the other recognizing St. Paul’s Methodist Church Day Sunday Oct. 29, 2023. TheContinue Reading
The Jefferson Jimplecute is conducting a survey to see what your thoughts are on the location of City Hall. The City is holding a Town Hall meeting at 6p on November 1 to formally gather input. The results of this survey will be presented at that meeting. The survey willContinue Reading
The Jefferson City Council will meet in special session at 6:30p Tuesday to consider approving the ordinance establishing the new water rates and setting when they will go into effect. According to Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker, the City is required to provide 90 days notice before the rates can goContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Base water rates for the City of Jefferson will increase by $2.50 come February 2024, as Council opted to adjust the rates due to increased water costs from NETMWD and increased operating costs of the water department. “Costs have increased 28% over the last nineContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Fall Festivals Loud Noise A private event will be taking place starting at 6p Saturday evening at Diamond Don’s RV park. There will be fireworks and cannon fire, so be sure and keep your pets safe from running during the noise. Bigfoot Calling Johnson’s Ranch at CaddoContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson IS the Bigfoot Capital of Texas. Join this annual event in downtown Jefferson to learn all about the legendary beat that prowls the world. Guest speakers include Mireya Mayor, Daryl Colyer, Sybilla Irwin, Matt Pruitt, Shelly Covington-Montana and Ashlen Brown. According to the Texas Bigfoot Research Center,Continue Reading
Jefferson VFW Post #3694, sponsored an annual fingerprinting day at Jefferson Primary on Wednesday. Children received a safety packet and a set of fingerprints to take home. Jefferson PD and JISD PD assisted the chapter.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Stephen F. Austin State University’s timbersports team, the Sylvans, won the collegiate contest during the 39th annual Arkansas State Lumberjack Competition held Oct. 8 in Sheridan, Ark.. In addition to winning the competition, the team won every event in the collegiate division. Sylvans member Reagan Wix of Jefferson,Continue Reading
NORTHEAST TEXAS —A new development in the decades-long fight over a proposed reservoir in Northeast Texas is offering Texans a chance to speak out in defense of private property and against the use of eminent domain for an unnecessary, outdated water project. The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is conductingContinue Reading