Troy and Colette Hines cut the ribbon on the grand opening of Lacewing Women’s Retreat center in Jefferson last Saturday. They were joined by Colette’s parents, some of the Jefferson Queen Royalty and a host of visitors who dropped by to check out the newlly renovated crafting location. The facilityContinue Reading
MCDCSCO and Marion County Chamber of Commerce presents Home/Business Security Assessment Seminar with Jefferson Police Chief Florentino Perez and Marion County Sheriff David Capps at 6 P.M. on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Heritage Baptist Church, located at 825 US-59 in Jefferson.This meeting is free and open to the publicContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Jefferson City Council decided to again table a request from Ward 3/2 Alderman Robin Moore to address a semi-truck parking issue on Titus Street by Master WoodCraft and Lone Star Studs. At issue, according to Moore, is Master WoodCraft is parking trucks on both sides of TitusContinue Reading
Upcoming Music 1852 on Austin • August 5: Jenn Ford & Wide Eyed Devils • August 6: Sultans Auntie Skinner’s • August 6: Chasin’ Benjamin’s • August 13: Lossey Anna • August 20: WTW, Donnie’s Birthday • August 27: Lee Mathis All Bands Play from 9p-1a Upcoming Meetings • Marion CountyContinue Reading
Marcia Thomas Contributing Writer They’re coming back! Yes, the great Sons of the Pioneers will be returning to Jefferson for a fantastic family friendly concert during the Pioneers Days weekend of Saturday, September 3, 2022. The concert will be held beginning 7:30 pm at the city’s Visitor/Tourist Building on Austin Street. TheContinue Reading
Recently the Jefferson City Council denied a request for JEDCO to fund a study to see the feasibility of a Railroad Quiet Zone in Jefferson. The proposal would have studied the crossings, traffic flow, and safety equipment installed, and make a list of recommendations with potential costs to implement theContinue Reading
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway, concrete paving in median I-30 – Westbound at Exit 207/Spur 594, ramp rehabilitation. Exit & entrance ramps closed. Westbound lanes restricted to one lane I-30 – Eastbound from FM 990, drainage upgrades. Traffic limitedContinue Reading
Staff Reports After some debate, and a rare tie vote, Judge Leward LaFleur cast the vote to approve the County paying their portion of the repair costs on the parking lot behind the courthouse. Earlier this year a sinkhole re-appeared in the parking lot costing the City $149,985 to repair.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson ISD has developed a Truancy Plan that will enforce truancy laws established by the Texas Education Code. “Since the onset Covid-19, we have faced continual problems district-wide truancy issues,” JISD Police Chief Dale C. Sherrill, Jr. said in a press releases earlier this week. “Although public schoolsContinue Reading
Austin Lewter Jefferson Jimplecute There is a shortage of teachers in Texas and Jefferson ISD is not immune to the problem. So much, the JISD Board of Trustees okayed Superintendent Rob Barnwell to employee a third-party company to deliver virtual instruction to student should the need present itself in theContinue Reading
Upcoming Music 1852 on Austin • July 30: Flashback (50s/60s) • August 6: Sultans The Sultans tickets are at the door. The others will be sold on EventBrite or at the bar. Auntie Skinner’s • July 30: Captain Joe: Beach Days Party & Backpack Drive School Supplies, Starts JISD isContinue Reading
AUSTIN – TxDOT is seeking public input on the draft 2023 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), the state’s 10-year transportation plan. The UTP guides the development of projects around Texas to improve safety, address congestion and connectivity, and preserve roadways for Texas drivers. In addition to highway projects, the UTP addresses public transportation, maritime,Continue Reading
Staff Reports Resident and tourist safety, but not comfort, took center stage during Tuesday nights City Council meeting. Aldermen approved reimbursing a tourist after a limb from a Bradford Pear tree on Market Street fell and damaged their car. Aldermen Richard Turner and Robin Moore were against the decision citingContinue Reading
Staff Reports Commissioners took a first stab at the County’s 2023 budget Monday morning, and some requests didn’t make the cut. While Commissioners didn’t approve or deny, officially, any requests as it was a workshop, their questions and responses indicated their desire to spend the bulk of their anticipated newContinue Reading
Upcoming Music 1852 on Austin • July 23: John Clifton (blues) • July 30: Flashback (50s/60s) • August 6: Sultans The Sultans will be tickets at the door. The others will be sold on EventBrite or at the bar. Auntie Skinner’s • July 23: 8 Track School Supplies, Starts JISD isContinue Reading
Margaret Jackson celebrated 25 years of service with VeraBank this past week.Continue Reading
Francene DePrez Contributing writer This summer, pre-kindergarten through 5th grade students have had the unique opportunity of participating in “Summer Adventures in Learning”, an enrichment program that is presented free of charge and directed by Dr. G. Arcolia Jenkins. Older students can also serve as teaching assistants and mentors. Dr.Continue Reading
Staff Reports The Jefferson City Council held a brief meeting Monday evening to approve rehiring Jon King to the Public Works Department and to modify the building permit previously approved on July 5 for Bobby Carson and Susie May. King re-started his duties with the City on July 12 atContinue Reading
Upcoming Music 1852 on Austin • July 23: John Clifton (blues) • July 30: Flashback (50s/60s) • August 6: Sultans The Sultans will be tickets at the door. The others will be sold on EventBrite or at the bar. Auntie Skinner’s • July 16: Tambria Adams • July 23: 8 TrackContinue Reading
Jefferson Police Chief Florentino Perez stands on a step-ladder to welcome the city’s newest officer Carson McKnight. Officer McKnight is 6 foot, 7 inches tall. Continue Reading