Cade Stanley of Linden was named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. Stanley joins nearly 2,500 additional Fulbright College students on the Fall 2022 Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must achieve at leastContinue Reading
Street takeover spurs governor’s action Gov. Greg Abbott has created a statewide task force after several “street takeovers” recently took place in Austin in which motorists obstructed intersections, shot off fireworks and drove recklessly. Videos posted after the events showed vehicles doing donuts, crowds gathering around intersections, and people settingContinue Reading
What else would folks have to do on a rainy afternoon before a tornado showed up other than firing off a cannon? At 5pm Thursday downtown Jefferson residents heard what May have sounded like transformers blowing across town. But it was Tom Moss, David Durocher, and a number of onlookersContinue Reading
Tornado-like winds came across FM729 just west of the intersection with Tx49 uprooting and snapping off trees, and felling power lines about 5:30p.m. Thursday. A National Weather Service Tornado Watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. Thursday evening. As of 6p, no injuries and limited property damage had been reported.Continue Reading
The HOME softball games against Tatum originally scheduled for Tuesday (2/28/23) have been rescheduled for tonight (Monday, February 27). The JV will play at 4:30 PM, followed by the Varsity. The games will still be played at HOME! This is the DISTRICT OPENER for our softball team! There are onlyContinue Reading
A billboard went up on Friday afternoon taking aim at Jefferson Alderman Hollis Shadden with little explanation. The digital sign was taken down in less than 24-hours. It was located near the intersection of FM 2208 and US59, outside the city limits. Online discussions have abounded over the sign withContinue Reading
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V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Over the next few weeks election signs will start popping up across the county like daffodils. The City of Jefferson, Jefferson ISD School Board, and Marion County will hold elections in May. Portions of the County will be holding a special election to convert theContinue Reading
Blake Smith /Jefferson Jimplecute For many, there is no better way to start the day than with a warm cup of coffee. The smell of the brewed beans alone can help jumpstart almost anybody’s day. However, for coffee shops like Port Jefferson Coffee Roasters, this tale is a bit different. RatherContinue Reading
Jefferson VFD Chief Rod Rodriguez and member Victor Perot cut open a Gray VFD tanker truck late Wednesday morning to remove Gray VFD Chief Don Grant following a rollover accident on Tx 49E near Moon Lake Road. Grant was headed into town when a front tire had a blowout. GrantContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Development, construction, and thinking ahead were top of the Jefferson City Council agenda Tuesday night. Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker provided updates on the two TxDOT, and TPWD grants the City recently submitted stating that the city had already received a call back on theContinue Reading
Meetings • Commissioners Court, Feb. 27, 9a • Marion County Resource Coalition, 11a-1p, St. Paul UMC • Blessings of Grace, Produce Feb 28 at 9a • Planning & Zoning, March 7, 5p • Strategic Plan Virtual meeting March 7, 6p • Commissioners Court, March 13, 9a • Tourism Board, MarchContinue Reading
Per Coach Allen – Girls Athletic Director The Lady Bulldogs won their first game of the Linden-Kildare tournament 9-2 vs. Paul Pewitt!Join us tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to continue out our pool play! Bracket play begins Saturday!Continue Reading
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Per Coach Allen – Girls Athletic Director Congratulations to our 7th and 8th Girls Track teams in winning our track meet tonight! The Lady Bulldogs continued JISD success as they take the win at home against the Lady Leopards tonight 8-5! Join us this weekend as we enter into theContinue Reading
Per Coach Allen – Girls Athletic Director The Lady Bulldogs softball team went 5-0 this weekend, winning The Coach Malone Classic Tournament!Congratulations to these young ladies and all their hard work this weekend! Join us Monday as we take on the Liberty Eylau Lady Leopards at Home starting at 5:00Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis Jefferson Jimplecute Two businesses in Jefferson received grants from JEDCO during Tuesday’s regular meeting. Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken, to be located at the former Sonic on US59, will receive $15,000 grant, with a requirement to maintain six employees over a three year period, and a $58,100 3.5%Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Two new events in Jefferson received $1,000 grants to help with advertising from the Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau on Monday. While the posted agenda did not mention exactly which events had requested funding, the Jefferson Lions Club and Friends of Jefferson Animals willContinue Reading
Meetings • Blessings of Grace, Produce Feb 21, 23, 28 at 9a • Blessings of Grace Food Pantry, Feb. 18, 10-Noon • Dream Center Food Pantry, Feb. 18, 10-Noon • City Council, Feb. 21, 5:30p • St Vincent de Paul, Feb. 23, 10-11a • Commissioners Court, Feb. 27, 9a ElectionsContinue Reading
The first two “Windows into History” have been installed along the riverfront park in downtown. Bob Thomas, Howard Blalock, Gary Endsley, Raymond Sanders, Justin Woods and Curtis Webb helped with the install. The project, partially funded by JEDCO and by private donations, has drawings or photographs of historic locations inContinue Reading