Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute During their regular meeting Tuesday, Jefferson Independent School Board Trustees named Assistant Superintendent Michael Walker as lone finalist for the position of Superintendent, currently held by Rob Barnwell, who announced his retirement last month. Walker began his 24th year of education this fall, and served asContinue Reading
Staff Reports Marion County residents took to the polls on Tuesday with 43.14% of registered voters casting a ballot. On the ballot were state offices as the local elections were all uncontested. Results, which swayed towards Republican candidates, were: • US Representative, District 1: Nathaniel Moran (R) 2,529; Jrmar “JJ”Continue Reading
Staff Reports The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) briefly discussed how an unnamed company is being met with to discuss the possibility of building multi-family housing in the city limits. The brief discussion, led by JEDCO vice president and secretary Raymond Sanders said he had contacted several multi-family housing buildersContinue Reading
Music 1852 on Austin • Nov. 12: Grey Daddies • Nov. 18: Sultan’s • Nov. 19: 1852 Austin Street Band All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s • Nov. 12: Clint and the Cosmic Wake, 9p Knight Light Theater • Nov. 11-12: Mark Carlisle Harrell Meetings • Commissioners Court,Continue Reading
The Marion County Clerk issued the following Marriage Licenses in October 2022. • Hopkins, Deon Derrell and Justice, Nicklesha Latae • Eilander, James Allen and Kightlinger, Stacy Janell • Walford, Richard Monty and Landaiche, Shannon Smith • Montalvo, Jose Manuel and Sims, Christy Marie • Mcdonald, Andrea Levet and Brown,Continue Reading
NETMWD honored Walt Sears, Jr., general manager of the district, with a retirement dinner in Hughes Springs, Texas, on Thursday, November 3rd, celebrating his 25 years of outstanding service to the citizens of Northeast Texas and the district. Walt joined the district as general manager in 1998 having previously servedContinue Reading
The Linden office of the Texas A&M Forest Service will head to Kentucky today to help out with the growing number of wildfires in the state. The public is invited to see off the Lone Star State Handcrew as they head off on a 14- to 21-day assignment. The suppressionContinue Reading
The Wiley College men’s basketball team took the lead late in the first half and pulled away in the second of a 71-64 victory over Texas College Tuesday at Alumni Gymnasium. The win is the second straight for the Wildcats and third consecutive over the Steers. They trailed by asContinue Reading
Panic buttons, locked doors for Texas schools Texas public schools would have to install panic buttons in classrooms and ensure all doors and windows are locked and monitored under new proposed safety standards released last week by the Texas Education Agency. The proposal is the latest effort to strengthen school safetyContinue Reading
NEW ORLEANS – The Wiley College volleyball team’s 2022 season ends making its seventh straight appearance in the conference semifinals. It was defeated in three sets by the regular season champion Dillard University (25-18, 25-21, 26-24). The Lady Wildcats (11-19) bested the Bleu Devils on the serve – putting downContinue Reading
Before Saturday’s Homecoming game, the Women’s Basketball team paid tribute to their coach Tiffany Jackson. They honored her afterwards with her first career victory, 68-64 over Arkansas Baptist College at Alumni Gymnasium. The Lady Wildcats (2-0) open with consecutive victories for the first time since 2016-17. They win their HomecomingContinue Reading
Playing in front of a capacity crowd, the Wiley College men’s basketball team went to the wire to pull out a 73-70 Homecoming victory over Arkansas Baptist College Saturday at Alumni Gymnasium. The victory was Joseph Flegler’s first as head coach of the Wildcats. It was Wiley College’s 16th straightContinue Reading
The Jefferson Bulldogs will open the Texas High School Football playoffs Friday, Nov. 11 against Mineola. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. Friday at Spring Hill High School, 3101 Spring Hill Road, Longview. Gates will open at 6 p.m. Tickets will be $5 for adults and $3 for students. DistrictContinue Reading
Staff Reports For almost an hour the fate of whether or not the City would have ornaments for its outdoor Christmas tree; whether the transportation center would have usable tables; and if a new coffee maker was needed at the transportation center, hung in the balance as Council discussed makingContinue Reading
Staff Reports There’s a new kid in town. Well, a new daycare at least. Happy Hippopotamus Daycare Academy opened its doors in early October at the former site of a daycare center on North Walcott, but with a whole new staff, décor, and attitude, they’re excited about being a partContinue Reading
Music 1852 on Austin • Nov. 4: Lady Chaz and the Tramps • Nov 5: The Sultans • Nov. 12: Grey Daddies All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s • Nov. 5: Clay Logan, 9p Knight Light Theater • Nov. 5: Jackson James, 6p. Meetings • JEDCO, 5:30p Nov.Continue Reading
Staff Reports “Go Directly to Jail.” Once it’s ready. Marion County Commissioners took time to discuss the needs and options available on improving the county jail. “We’re not going to ask voters, nor are we going to approve issuing $15 million dollars in bonds to build a new jail,” saidContinue Reading
Staff Reports Students at JJHS helped support St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital with a student organized and led fundraiser this past month. “One day I was watching TV and I saw a St. Jude commercial,” said organizer Skyler Lindley. “Then afterwards when I fell asleep I had a dream that myContinue Reading