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Marion county sheriff department activity report for August 20, 2024 DISPATCH DATE     8/20/24     SHIFT 6AM-6PM •7:05 TRANSPORT FROM ARKANSAS, 509 P/U •7:09 TRANSPORT FROM HUNTSVILLE, 512 P/U •9:22 WRECKER SERVICE @ HWY 43 AND HWY 49, CAR TO BE PICKED UP •10:09 EMS CYPRESS PLACE @ W DOUGLAS ST, CEMS Continue Reading

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It’s been a while since we’ve seen the 60s on our low-temperature maps, but they’re finally making a comeback! A few lucky areas in our northeast region will get to enjoy this refreshing dip, while the rest of us can expect lows in the 70s. It’s not a drastic change,Continue Reading

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Staff Reports Jefferson City Council will hold a special meeting tonight (Monday, August 19) to continue discussions on the 2024-25 fiscal budget. Tuesday night’s meeting will handle regular business but no budget discussions will occur. Special Meeting Monday Starting at 6:30p Monday at the Jefferson Convention and Visitor Center, CouncilContinue Reading

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JISD students returned to the classroom on Wednesday. Some last minute announced changes to parent pickup and drop off procedures caused some concerns for parents but school started on schedule. Photos are courtesy submissions. Be sure and watch for school zones while traveling.Continue Reading

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The Jefferson High School Class of 1969 celebrated their 55th Reunion recently at Joseph’s Riverport BBQ. Attending the reunion were: Front row L-R: Sandra McMahon, Marsha Henson, Diana West, Jerri Mullins, Dickie Bockman, Lonnie Koontz, Don Walters; 2nd Row L-R: Tom Haggard, Bruce Bradley, Gay Thompson, Gary Fant, Jimmy Durrum,Continue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson residents turned out in mass Monday and Tuesday nights and didn’t mince words over Mayor Patricia Finstrom’s proposed budget cuts. Over an hour of public comment, mostly focused on the reduction of Friends of Jefferson Animals allocation from $16,000 to $500, let the MayorContinue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Whether or not Marion County becomes completely “wet” is now in the hands of JP #2 voters on November 5. Brookshire’s anticipated move to the intersection of FM2208 and US59 prompted the need for the Local Option Election as voting precincts 6 and 7, aContinue Reading

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Annual YNOT Awards recognize efforts, contributions of Jefferson organizations, actors Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer An enthusiastic group of theatre members and actors with the Opera House Theatre Players met for the annual membership meeting and acting awards on Saturday at Enoch’s Wine and Coffee in downtown Jefferson. President of the communityContinue Reading