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
Courtesy Photos Brooke LaFleur, above, cuts the ribbon on her new location for LaFleur Couture on N. Polk Street last Saturday. The Marion County Chamber of Commerce held their monthly mixer at Pop Culture on W. Lafayette Street.Continue Reading
Gary Borders/Contributing Writer Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps state Texas’ power grid reported record electricity use early last week. Both the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce electricity use as temperatures soar above100 degrees over much ofContinue Reading
Marion County Chamber /Contributing Writer The past couple weeks have certainly been eventful here in East Texas. The hot summer sun was suddenly replaced with extreme storms including tornadoes, rain, hail, and violent winds which resulted in huge trees and power poles being uprooted, thus leaving about 300,000 people without powerContinue Reading
Opportunities for new and returning students to learn where they live AUSTIN (June 26, 2023) – For rural Texas residents who want to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree program and remain in their hometowns, distance barriers, time, and cost may keep them from reaching their educational goals. To help overcome theseContinue Reading
The 3rd Quarter Discover Jefferson & Marion County visitors guide is now available. It has been distributed to various locations across the county and more are available at the Jefferson Transportation/Visitor’s Center or by contacting the Jimplecute offices. The Flip Book is also available to include in your emails orContinue Reading
Jefferson’s regular meeting was postponed last week due to the power outage. They will meet at 6:30p Tuesday in the 2nd floor courtroom of the Courthouse Annex. The Jimplecute will be live. The agenda includes: 8 ACTION ITEMSContinue Reading
Marion County Commissioners will meet in regular session at 9a Monday, June 26, in the County Courtroom on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse Annex. The Jimplecute will be live. The Agenda includes:Continue Reading
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