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Julietta Laureano is the Cypress Bend Academy Student of the Week!  She is one of those people that one can count on to be obedient, helpful, and kind always.  She takes care of her younger sister, and is kind to others around her. She shows respect to the adults inContinue Reading

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Susan Anderson/Contributing Writer The fourth annual Becca Anderson Memorial Rodeo, held this past weekend, delivered on entertainment, kid participation and rodeo action. The pro rodeo, the major fundraiser for the Becca Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program, brought in contestants from Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Each year, the riderless horse tributeContinue Reading

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Staff Reports Mairon County residents had a lot to smile about this week as last weekends storms brought much needed rain, as well as an end to the County’s almost 2 month burn ban. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur lifted the ban at 9a Monday, Sept. 25, but still askedContinue Reading

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Meetings School Dates Coat Drive The Jefferson Rotary Club will be holding a Coat Drive starting October 1. Last year the group provided 50 coats for kids in the area and they are hoping to double that number this year. The drive will run through December 1. National Night OutContinue Reading

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Jefferson and Marion County will join neighborhoods throughout the state to celebrate National Night Out, Tuesday, October 3. The annual event invites everyone to come meet and interact with the first responders who help protect and serve our community. The event will run from 5:30-8p at the Jefferson Tourism andContinue Reading

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Jimplecute photo by Laura Allen Jefferson Coach Jeff Welch sponsored “Meet me at the Pole” at the high school again this year. The regular event allows students to gather at the flag pole before school starts for a moment of prayer.Continue Reading

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Jefferson’s Varsity Volleyball team (12-18) had split results this week as they faced off against West Rusk and Elysian Fields. The West Rusk Raiders lived up to their names last Friday defeating the Bulldogs 12-25, 21-25, and 14-25 in district play.  But the Lady Dawgs fought back hard against ElysianContinue Reading

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Texas State Technical College recently welcomed 11 visiting seniors from Jefferson High School in Jefferson, Texas, to the Marshall campus. The students were divided into two groups and given an extensive tour of the campus and all of the programs it has to offer. Students from Jefferson High School haveContinue Reading

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Cypress Bend Adventist Elementary School selects a Student of the Week throughout the school year.  In September, the school has named Elyse Keller as their first student of the week for September 8. She represented the best character, showing kindness, politeness, and compassion towards others. She showed that she trulyContinue Reading

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Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur officially lifted the county-wide burn ban at 9a Monday, September 25. The rain received over the weekend provided enough relief to lift the ban, which has been in effect for over a month. LaFleur still urged individuals who are burning to provide extreme care andContinue Reading

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Members of the JHS band, Colorguard, and Strutters went to North Western State University last weekend to participate in Youth Performers Day. They were able to perform with 50 students from other schools and the NWSU band during halftime.Continue Reading

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Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur and Americans for Prosperity Legislative Director Sam Sheets talked about the new $18 billion in property tax relief set to go into effect this  year during a Lunch & Learn on Wednesday at 182 on Austin sponsored by AFP.Continue Reading

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V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Tuesday night’s City Council meeting was more discussion than actual action, but those discussions were rife with council members expressing their views. Ward 3 Alderman Robin Moore led off the evening by stating that she would be abstaining and “not voting on building permits untilContinue Reading