Severe Storms, Heat Advisory Create Havoc V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County residents were still reeling from last Friday’s early morning storms which produced 80 mph straight line winds, an EF-1 tornado near Elysian Fields, lots of damage, and the “worst power outage in 40 years” across the County.Continue Reading
Meetings VBS 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. Open House Salon RougeContinue Reading
Staff Reports Safe food waste disposal is a priority during power loss situations, and the City and County have a solution. The City will have a roll-off dumpster at the Elections Building on N. Alley Street and one at the Community Center on N. Haywood Street. Both dumpsters will beContinue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute This week’s Jimplecute is smaller than normal. We usually drop two pages during the summer months as, well, it’s quieter. There’s limited sports and school events, so we take the time to regroup and recharge for the fall. This week, well, it affected us all.Continue Reading
Peggy Walker/Contributing Writer The Jefferson Adopt-A-Cop and the Marion County Health and Resource Coalition would like to thank the following businesses, groups, and resources who made our Marion County Health and Resource Fair a huge success: Marion County Community Center Board, Jefferson Adopt-A-Cop, Marion County Health and Resource Coalition, UTContinue Reading
Day 8. It’s now been a full week. The good news is that almost all of the County is back to having power. There are pockets however. I’ll continue to update this as we move forward through the day. Feel free to let me know if things available to helpContinue Reading
The National Guard are now on hand to help with the distribution centers.Continue Reading
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
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
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
Day 5. Here are various informational updates:Continue Reading
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
Day 4 of power outage. I’ll post regular updates hereContinue Reading
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
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
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
According to both Judge Leward LaFleur and Mayor Rob Baker city and county offices will be closed until power is restored.Continue Reading
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
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
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