Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway, daytime work in median. Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment pulling onto the interstate SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, bridge replacement. Traffic restricted toContinue Reading
Staff Reports County Commissioners opted to not modify the County’s Game Room Regulations to allow cash payouts following requests from the William’s family during Monday’s regular meeting. The game room in question is the only one operating in the County and is located adjacent to Williams Collision, 1989 US HwyContinue Reading
Staff Reports A little less than one fifth of registered voters in Marion County chose to head to the polls in the first primary of the 2022 election cycle. Republicans had the largest turnout with 1,153 ballots cast while Democrats had 289. And yet, the outcome of the County’s onlyContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Jefferson City Council met in special session Tuesday night primarily to discuss changes to City Ordinances and the Employee Handbook. The hour long meeting saw Council deciding to distribute copies of Chapter 18 Buildings and Regulations to all members, and to discuss Chapters 1-6 of the EmployeeContinue Reading
Upcoming Music Events 1852 on Austin: • March 4th. The Fab5 Beatles tribute band • March 12th. Flashback 50’s & 60’s Rock and Roll Review. Auntie Skinner’s: All bands 9p-1a • March 5: Pepper Holt Gunslingers • March 12: The Syndicate • March 19: WTW & St. Patrick’s Day BashContinue Reading
Dollar General has begun construction on their new store on US 59 in Jefferson, located next to Riverside Bank. The current store will be relocated once construction is complete.Continue Reading
The sink hole in the parking lot behind the Marion County Courthouse dropped to new lows during Mardi Gras weekend. Marion County Commissioners have been assisting the City in repairing the situation. The hole extended nearly 20 feet deep to a separated drainage culvert. No one, and no property wasContinue Reading
This year’s inducttees to the Jefferson High School Chapter of the National Honor Socitey were welcomed to membership Tuesday night in a ceremony at Jefferson HIgh School. Continue Reading
The Opera House Theatre Players will meet at 1:45 pm on Saturday, March 5, with persons interested in volunteering for the upcoming Pioneer Days celebration that will be held on Labor Weekend, Sept. 3,4, and 5. The event was first staged last year with success in bringing back Jefferson’s earliestContinue Reading
2022 Mardi Gras Upriver Grand Parade Winners Best Mardi Gras Spirit Award (Non-Krewe Entry): Big T Construction – Steampunk Circus Howard Howard Artistic Award (Most Artistic Entry): Krewe of Friends – Steampunk Train/Hot Air Balloon Sam Bell Memorial Award for Best in Show (Overall Winner): Krewe of Fuquau – SteampunkContinue Reading
ELYSIAN FIELDS TOURNAMENT – The Jefferson Bulldogs held a 4-0 lead entering the top of the 7th inning in the Brandon Goyne Elysian Fields Tournament, but ETHS came storming back with the help of timely hits & a costly Bulldog error – scoring 5 runs to snatch a 5-4 victory. ETHS Continue Reading
From Coach Koesel ELYSIAN FIELDS TOURNAMENT, Thursday 3/3/22: The Jefferson Bulldogs beat the Queen City by a score of 2-1 in Game 1 of The Elysian Fields Brandon Goyne Tournament. WP – So. Bryce Clark (1-0)Complete game; 2 Hits;10 Ks; 4 BBs.LP – Logan Ogs (0-1)Jefferson Sr. Catcher Ryan YeaterContinue Reading
Jefferson Boys Bulldog Basketball Team will face off against Dallas Madison in Game 2 on Friday at Prosper High School. Game #1 Tatum vs. Commerce JEFFERSON BULLDOGS WILL BE THE VISITING TEAM Game #2 Dallas Madison vs. Jefferson WHEN:March 4, 20226:00 PM * Game #17:30 PM * Game #2 WHERE:ProsperContinue Reading
First United Methodist Church’s Annual Pancake Supper will be from 5-7p today at the Church Fellowship Hall. An Adult plate are $8 and Children under 12 are $4. Plates can be dine in or take out.Continue Reading
The Q2 2022 Discover Jefferson & Marion County visitor’s guide was delivered late last week. It’s not available and being distributed. A flipbook is also available for anyone to use or post on their website. It is available at: https://issuu.com/foxlitho/docs/6024_-_discover_jefferson_2022_q2-fb?fr=sZTVkNzM3Njc3OTA If you haven’t received any yet and would like toContinue Reading
The Jefferson City Council will meet at 6:30p on Tuesday, March 1, to discuss: renewing George Otstott at City of Jefferson NETWM approving extension of contract with MuniServices LLC for Sales Tax Compliance and HOT audit and administration building permit for Ben Bode at 207 Friou request for Shirley LathamContinue Reading
Marion County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday morning for their regular end of the month meeting. Agenda items include: Law Enforcement Liability and Public Officials Liability renewals Interlocal Cooperation Contract (Failure to Appear Program) with DPS enrollment in Cybersecurity Training final Line Item Transfers for 2021 Budget issuingContinue Reading
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway, daytime work in median. Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment pulling onto the interstate SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, bridge replacement. Traffic restricted toContinue Reading
Deadline to submit artwork is March 25, 2022 ATLANTA – Young Texans will get a chance to create the latest design for the official reusable bag for the iconic Don’t mess with Texas campaign. New in 2022, the Don’t mess with Texas Reusable Bag Art Contest is aimed at inspiring younger generationsContinue Reading
Staff Reports Marion County laid to rest retired sheriff Morgan “David” McKnight on Wednesday. Sheriff McKnight passed away February 19 following a brief illness. Services were at 10 a.m. at the Captain Wm Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home. Burial was in Savannah Cemetery in Smithland. “Sheriff McKnight was aContinue Reading