House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The newest proposal comes as the Legislature continuesContinue Reading
Courtesy Photo Jefferson 8th Grade A team, at right, played in a total of 6 AAU tournaments this summer and made it to the championship game in each tournament. They finished the summer season with two 2nd place finishes and four 1st place finishes. Coaches are Chris McCurry, Travis GrayContinue Reading
Substitute Training JISD will be holding Substitute Training for anyone wishing to be a substitute teacher during the 2023-24 school year. New JISD Substitute training will be from 9a-noon, July 25. Returning substitutes training will be 1-2p July 25. All training is at the JISD Administration Building, 1600 MLK Dr,Continue Reading
The Annual JISD Mini-Cheer Camp was held last week with Harper Henson, below middle, being named the 2023 Overall Top Cheerleader. The camp was a success. In each age group, the Top Cheerleaders were: Photos by Laura Allen & Carrie SchwartzContinue Reading
Kennedy Manor is expanding their Jefferson tour business with the addition of a trolley. According to Tracey Engel the trolley needs some work so they are anticipating a fall inauguration.Continue Reading
Big Cypress Corvettes, represented by Hollis Shadden above right, donated $200 of the proceeds from the Big Cypress Corvette Weekend to Jefferson Salutes America, represented by Richard Turner, above left. “Jefferson Salutes America did a wonderful job of hosting the 4th of July event which raises money for various youthContinue Reading
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The Krewe of Hebe hosted this year’s Jefferson Salutes America celebration. The annual event starts off at Otstott Park with a Children’s Parade, then is followed by a Pie & Cake Auction benefiting Youth Programs at the Jefferson Carnegie Library. A concert by the Shreveport Metropolitan Concert Band caps ofContinue Reading
Meetings Save the Date Heat Alert Texas Division of Emergency Management wants to remind everyone that summer heat is here and safety precautions should be observed. Remember: Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable; never leave people or pets in vehicles; and hydrate before going out into the heat. VFW MeetingContinue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County law enforcement had a busier than normal July 4 holiday weekend involving three high-speed car chases, a major accident, assisting an officer-involved shooting, and a burglary of a local business. Events started Sunday afternoon as MCSO and JPD officers responded to a requestContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The City of Jefferson was found to have violated the Texas Open Meetings Act in connection with the dismissal of former Jefferson Police Chief Jason Carroll. Last week’s trial in Federal Court in Marshall saw a jury awarding Carroll $50,000 as a result of theContinue Reading
Jefferson Carnegie Library held its third Summer Program last week. The library wants to thank Phillis Eastham, for putting together such a fun, interactive program on frogs! Children of the community completed a creative activity making lily pads, were read a poem and story accompanied by guitar, and ate aContinue Reading
The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) is proud to announce the launch of a new reporting system designed to combat illegal dumping and keep East Texas clean. The system, called RID – Report Illegal Dumping, is a simple and convenient way for residents to report instances of illegal dumping in theirContinue Reading
Gary Borders/Texas Press Association Senate passes tax bill as 2nd special session begins The Texas Senate on the first day of the Legislature’s second special session unanimously passed a tax bill last Wednesday that increases the homestead exemption and includes a pay hike for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported. TheContinue Reading
A three vehicle traffic accident at the intersection of FM2208 and US59 claimed the lives of two people Monday morning. Jazmine Nicole Griffin and Eddie Bell II both succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident which left a log truck overturned and a wrecked asphalt hauler. A 5-year-old passenger inContinue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Last week’s power outage was the main topic of discussion for Commissioners during their regular meeting on Monday. “We’re waiting on the federal government to declare a national disaster area,” said Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur. “The minimum for that to happen is to haveContinue Reading
Meetings Save the Date Fireworks Don’t forget our furry friends next Tuesday as Jefferson Salutes America with the annual Fireworks Fantasmagoria show over the bayou. The show starts at 9:30p Tuesday. Make sure pets are secure so they don’t run away from the noise. Heat Alert Texas Division of EmergencyContinue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute This month’s regular City Council meeting became a special meeting due to last weeks’ power outage with Council meeting in the Courthouse Annext courtroom. Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker set the tone of the meeting by pointing out the addition of a statement to the PublicContinue Reading
The Jefferson VFW Post burned Saturday morning June 17. The fire was due to the generator which was running to keep freezers cold. Extensive damage was done to the exterior, the stage area inside, as well as lots of smoke damage. The post is meeting at 6:30p July 10 atContinue Reading
Big Cypress Corvettes presented the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department a check for $2000.00, a part of the proceeds from the Big Cypress Corvette Weekend. Each year the proceeds from the show are donated to various local organizations. Courtesy PhotoContinue Reading