Jefferson High School Standouts
2023-01-26
Jefferson High School Student of the Month for December was Troy Pulce (left). Teacher of the Month was Rick Hale. Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – January 22-28, 2023
2023-01-22
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Marion County honors MLK Day
2023-01-20
Monday’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr National Holiday Celebration, sponsored by the Marion County Diversified Civic and Social Concerns Organization [MCDCSCO], brought a city together to remember what MLK stood for, and how, if everyone is working together, a better future can be had for everyone in Jefferson. The Rev.Continue Reading
City Council meeting consumed by public comment, discussion
2023-01-20
Staff Reports Consent Agenda items which were moved to Action Items, presentations, and public comment took up over 90 minutes of the two-hour Jefferson City Council meeting Tuesday night. Council spent 30 minutes listening to citizens speak about three topics: a quiet zone; support for Alderman Richard Turner following socialContinue Reading
City offices moved to Transportation Building
2023-01-20
Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute The temporary relocation of City Hall, the hiring of a building inspector, grants for sidewalks and trails, and a few building permits were under construction during Tuesday night’s Council meeting. Recent structural concerns along the back of the main building and the old City Bathrooms and Jail,Continue Reading
Lloyd Douglas “Doug” Coyne
2023-01-20
Memorial Services for Lloyd Douglas “Doug” Coyne, 77, of Jefferson, Texas. will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 12pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral. A visitation will be held from 10am through 12pm on Saturday, January, 28, 2023 in the Cpt. Wm. Perry ChapelContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
2023-01-20
City offices moving City offices have temporarily relocated to the education room at the Jefferson Visitor’s Center for the next few weeks as engineers examine the City Hall building and determine a course of action. According to Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker, there may be some foundation issues going on atContinue Reading
Gov. Lanham had lasting impact on Texas Politics
2023-01-20
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Texas has had 48 governors since statehood was achieved in 1845. Some enjoyed remarkable success and achievements during their terms and have been remembered fondly years later while others left in disgrace. S. W. T. Lanham, who served as governor from 1903 to 1907, was a respectedContinue Reading
City bills Burn Run $15k for repairs
2023-01-20
Staff Reports The Phoenix Organization, which hosts and puts on the Jefferson Burn Benefit and Outlaw Nationals Car Show every year in Jefferson, paid a $13,900 bill to the City for the repair of damages which happened last October to a city water line during the public comment portion ofContinue Reading
Dawgs make 4 State Band
2023-01-20
Four JHS band students were able to participate in the 2023 Four States Bandmasters Association 2023 Annual Convention and Concert last weekend. The students were Alan Bautista-Ramirez, Asher Phillips, Zoey Brown-Robinson and Payton Burkett. The annual event proves opportunity for close to 200 students from 43 schools across Texas, Arkansas,Continue Reading
Capitol Highlights
2023-01-20
Gary Borders/Texas Press Association Speaker open to resort-style casinos in state House Spaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, told The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets that he is open to bringing resort-style casinos to Texas. But don’t expect to find slot machines in 7-Eleven stores if casino gambling is legalized. “WhatContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – January 15-21, 2023
2023-01-15
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Powerlifting Team Takes 2nd
2023-01-13
Congratulations to the Jefferson Bulldogs and Lady Dawgs for all their accomplishments at the Hallsville Invitational. The boys placed 2nd out of 14 teams. Girls had some medal winners as well. #IronDawgz #BendTheBar.Continue Reading
Carsyn Thomas named ‘DAR Good Citizen’
2023-01-13
Staff Reports Jefferson’s Martha McCraw DAR chapter named Carsyn Thomas as this year’s DAR Good Citizen. The annual contest was created in 1934 and is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. It recognizes and rewards high school seniors who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership,Continue Reading
JEDCO tables restaurant grant again
2023-01-13
Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken took another step closer to coming to Jefferson during Tuesday night’s JEDCO meeting. The $75,000 grant request submitted by David and Sophia Neely was tabled for a third month in a row, but following a recommendation by Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker, JEDCO decidedContinue Reading
District welcomes Walker
2023-01-13
Jennifer Middleton Perry/Jefferson Jimplecute Many community supporters and leaders, along with Jefferson Independent School District personnel and board members gathered at the JISD Administration Building Tuesday to celebrate the district’s new superintendent, Michael Walker. “I am honored to have been selected to lead our district as we move forward,” WalkerContinue Reading
JISD jumps into 2023
2023-01-13
Jennifer Middleton Perry/Jefferson Jimplecute JEFFERSON, Texas—With a new district leader, the Jefferson Independent School District’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday to consider a budget amendment, appoint a new member to the Marion County Central Appraisal District, and call for a board election in May. Michael Walker, the new JISD superintendent,Continue Reading
Our Town
2023-01-13
Meetings MLK Activities Annual Parade The MCDCSCO is preparing a slate of activities in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday next week. The fun will kick-off Sunday, January 15 with the annual MLK Day Parade. The public is encourage to bring cars, trucks, wagons, horses, bicycles, floatsContinue Reading
Marceile Qualls
2023-01-13
June 3, 1936-January 10, 2023 Services for Mrs. Marceile Qualls, 86, of Avinger were 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Hickory Hill Baptist Church with Bro. James Duncan officiating. Burial will follow at Avinger Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. Marceile Coats Qualls wasContinue Reading
JES Students of the Month: December 2022
2023-01-13
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for December at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness were 1st Grade, Shiloh Wennerstrom; 2nd Grade, McKenzie Williams and Fisher Collum; 3rd Grade, Cruz Thomas; and 4th Grade, Kaidyn Fierros, Kindall Harrell,Continue Reading