Power Outage Updates: 6/22
2023-06-22
Day 7. I’ll continue to update this as we move forward through the day. Feel free to let me know if things available to help the situation.Continue Reading
Power Outage Updates 6/21 6:45p
2023-06-21
Day 6. I’ll continue to update this as we move forward through the day. Feel free to let me know if things available to help the situation.Continue Reading
Car backs through fence, building on Polk Street
2023-06-20
A mini van backed through a merchandise display area, privacy fence, and the back wall of a storage building at Front Porch on Polk Tuesday morning. No one was injured in the accident. And the property owners were not home at the time.Continue Reading
Power outage updates: 6/20 updates 4:35p
2023-06-20
Day 5. Here are various informational updates:Continue Reading
Water available
2023-06-19
Cases of water are now available at the transportation center at the end of Austin street in downtown Jeffferson. Additional distribution points around the county are being established. Truckloads of ice, portable cooling stations, and MRE’s are also en route from TDEM but the ETA is still unknown. To getContinue Reading
Power Outage Updates 6/19 at 3:33p
2023-06-19
Day 4 of power outage. I’ll post regular updates hereContinue Reading
Power Outages Updates 6/18 8:18p
2023-06-18
Ok so I’m going to post as I get info to try and help. If you know reliable info send it to me please jeffersonjimplecute@gmail.com Thanks and let’s help each other get through this.Continue Reading
Brookshires giving away ice Sunday
2023-06-17
According to an email received late Saturday: Hello, At Brookshire Grocery Company, we are focused on building greater communities by being there for our neighbors not only during times of celebration but also during times of need. In an effort to support those affected by the recent storm, Brookshire’s is givingContinue Reading
Outage Continues, Judge Declares Emergency, Tourism Building Open during day
2023-06-17
As the power outage continues across Marion County and temperatures rose into the low 90s and heat indexes climbed into the upper 90s, Marion county officials have done everything they can to keep residents safe. SWEPCO and Upshur Rural power companies both have extended deadlines for when they expected toContinue Reading
Power outage closes City, County offices
2023-06-16
According to both Judge Leward LaFleur and Mayor Rob Baker city and county offices will be closed until power is restored.Continue Reading
MCAD budget gets County approval
2023-06-15
Marion County Commissioners approved the proposed 2024 Marion Central Appraisal District budget following Chief Appraiser Ann Lummus providing some clarification on increases in professional fees and mass mailing budget line items. Lummus said the increases were largely due to the number of mailings required by the Legislature as well asContinue Reading
Our Town: June 16
2023-06-15
Meetings • City Council, 5:30p, June 20 • Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group, 6p, June 20, Cypress Place • Commissioners Court, 9a, June 26 • Marion County Resources Coalition, 11:30a, June 26 VBS • New Prospect Baptist Church, June 26-30m 8-11a • Lake O’ the Pines Baptist Church, June 26-30 9a-12:15, FamilyContinue Reading
Resources aplenty
2023-06-15
Jefferson and Marion County residents gather to review the various healthcare related resources available to them during Saturday’s Health Fair sponsored by the Marion County Resources Coalition and Jefferson Adopt-A-Cop. The free event drew over 30 “vendors” providing resources available to residents. At right, a member of TxDOT prepares carContinue Reading
JISD to get new highway sign
2023-06-15
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Independent School District will soon have improved representation on US Highway 59 via a new electronic sign. The district’s Board of Trustees approved the replacement of the non-functioning electronic sign with a 5’x10’ LED with new cabinet faces on the top and bottom. Cost isContinue Reading
HOT funds continue slow climb to budget
2023-06-15
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Hotel Occupancy Tax receipts are on a slow climb from last month according to Tourism Board president Colleen Taylor. “HOT is not stagnant but on a slow climb,” Taylor said. “We’re need to hope the next four months hold steady or increases a little beforeContinue Reading
Friday named to SAU’s Spring Dean’s List
2023-06-15
Jordan Taron Friday earned a 3.5 GPA or higher in the spring 2023 semester, securing a reputable position on Southern Arkansas University’s Dean’s List. Friday is a sophomore Industrial Technology major from Jefferson, TX. A total of 551 students were honored on this semester’s Dean’s List.Continue Reading
Capital Highlights: June 16
2023-06-15
By Gary Borders/Texas Press Association Central figure in Paxton case charged The Austin real estate developer who is at the heart of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment was arraigned on eight federal charges Friday, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Nate Paul was arrested by the FBI on Thursday. Paul, 36, hasContinue Reading
24th Annual Kid’s Fish Day a ‘Whale of a Time’ for all
2023-06-15
Marion County and Texas Park’s and Wildlife’s 24th Annual Kid’s Fish Day at Hurricane Creek Recreation Area June 3rd was a huge success. Trophies were awarded to five different age groups for the most substantial total weight of a stringer, but the real cash prizes go to the top threeContinue Reading
UIL makes rule change for 1A, 2A school districts to allow 6th graders to play
2023-06-14
AUSTIN, TX— The University Interscholastic League Legislative Council met Tuesday to make decisions on proposed rule changes in UIL academics, athletics, music and policy. The Legislative Council passed a pilot program to allow conference 1A and 2A schools to use sixth graders to field as many as two teams forContinue Reading
WGU Texas and Single Moms Society Sign Partnership
2023-06-14
Partnership supports single parents looking to advance their careers through education AUSTIN– (JUN. 14, 2023) WGU Texas and Single Moms Society announce a partnership to support single parents who want to advance their careers through education with pathways to earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree at WGU Texas. Single Moms Society (SMS), an extensive online communityContinue Reading