Weekly Roadwork Report – February 19 – February 25, 2023
2023-02-21
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Jefferson tops track, softball
2023-02-20
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
Lady Dawgs win tournament
2023-02-19
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
JEDCO awards business grants
2023-02-17
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
JCVB to help fund new events
2023-02-17
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
Our Town Jefferson
2023-02-17
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
First ‘Windows into History’ installed
2023-02-17
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
Marion County Commissioners recognize Black History Month
2023-02-17
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Commissioners formally declared February Black History Month during Monday’s regular meeting. “In recognition and commendation of the enormous contribution of Black Americans to every basic element of our daily lives, including Science, Education, Politics, Journalism, Entertainment, Law and Technology and the effort put forthContinue Reading
Ken Paxton abuses taxpayer dollars
2023-02-17
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer What could you do with $3.3 million? In Texas the median house selling price is $350,000. The state funding for each student in public schools is $5,100. I think $3.3 million is a lot of money. Ken Paxton apparently doesn’t since it isn’t his money – it’sContinue Reading
City elections get crowded
2023-02-17
Filing for a place on the ballot in the May elections ended today at 5 pm with a full set of candidates. Ward 1 options this year include, incumbent Jim Finstrom, Bubba Haggard, and BW Brooks. The lone Ward 2 candidate is new Jeffersonian Ray Hengst. Ward 3 candidates includeContinue Reading
How to be a good soldier for the Lord
2023-02-17
Dan Eakin/Contributing writer Veterans Day is always a time to pause and thank our military men and women for the sacrifices they have made to keep our country free. At Collinsville Bible Baptist Church, we are observing Veterans Day a day late, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, to recognize militaryContinue Reading
Thomas Lummus Jr.
2023-02-17
Memorial Services for Thomas “Tommy” Lummus, Jr., 55, of Longview, Texas will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 11am in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral. Tommy was born on August 17, 1967, in Marshall, Texas to Thomas Lummus, Sr. and Rebecca Carlisle Lummus and passedContinue Reading
Community coalition seeks to grow health resources
2023-02-17
V. Hugh Lewis Jefferson Jimplecute The Marion County Resource Coalition held their first meeting Monday at St. Paul UMC, to start the process of gathering and identifying health related resources for Marion County. Initiated by a grant to Texas DSHS and covering several counties, the multi-year grant is designed toContinue Reading
New deputy
2023-02-17
At right, Marion County Deputy Chris Maxwell graduated from the Kilgore Police Academy on Feb. 2, 2023. Previously, Maxwell worked as a jailer for Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Upon graduation from the academy, Maxwell was sworn in as a full-time deputy.Continue Reading
Locals earn SFA honors
2023-02-17
Stephen F. Austin State University recognized the outstanding academic achievements of a select number of students by naming 923 to the President’s Honor Roll for fall 2022. To qualify for the President’s Honor Roll at SFA, the student must have earned a 4.0 semester GPA in 12 or more semesterContinue Reading
City Offices to Close Friday, Monday; Special Hours for Candidate Filing
2023-02-16
The City of Jefferson offices will be closed on Friday and Monday in observance of Mardi Gras and President’s Day. If you’re planning on filing to be on the ballot for City Alderman, offices will be open from 8a-12:30p, and 3p-5p on Friday. The deadline is 5p.m.Continue Reading
Lady Dawgs Top Sabine 37-34, Take Bi-District Title
2023-02-14
CONGRATULATIONS LADY DAWGS!!!BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS!!! 37-34 WINNER OVER SABINE!!!Lady Dawgs move on to the AREA ROUND of the State Playoffs on Friday at UT Tyler at 6:30 PM against Winnsboro.GO LADY DAWGS!!Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – February 12 – February 18, 2023
2023-02-12
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Dawgs Top Tatum 51-50
2023-02-10
Jefferson varsity dawgs defeated Troup Friday night 51-50 with one more game of regular season play.Continue Reading
APL in town on Monday
2023-02-10
‼️LOW-COST RABIES VACCINATIONS THIS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH IN JEFFERSON‼️ The Animal Protection League will have their pet spay/neuter/vaccination mobile unit set up in the empty lot next door to Polk Jefferson Outpost, 220 N Polk Monday, February 13th. They offer pet vaccinations, flea/tick medications, microchips, dewormers, heartworm testing and preventionContinue Reading