The Jefferson Bulldog basketball team advanced to the Area Round of the playoffs with a 58-56 final over Daingerfield in the bi-district round on Tuesday. The game came down to the wire and the victory was secured with a three pointer by Jakardan Davidson with seven seconds left in regulation.Continue Reading
Texas GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Allen West was in Jefferson Wednesday morning stumping for votes before the primary election on March 1. West addressed, and answered questions from, a crowd of about 50 people at Auntie Skinner’s before heading off to Marshall. Prior to speaking, Alderman candidates Michelle Fox-Davis (for WardContinue Reading
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute Now in its 33rd year, Jefferson’s Mardi Gras Upriver has become a staple one of the most recognized Mardi Gras celebrations in East Texas. Presented by Jefferson’s Krewe of Hebe (KOH), this year’s celebration is set this weekend, and is themed “Steam Punk Upriver.” Festivities will kickContinue Reading
Tuesday is Election Day The following are key dates for the 2022 Primary Election on March 1: Early In-Person Voting Continues until Friday, February 25 Primary Election Day Tuesday, March 1 Polls are open 7a-7p So Far in Early In-Person Voting 258 ballots have been cast As of 5p.m. WednesdayContinue Reading
On Thursday, crews in all 9 counties that comprise the Atlanta District will be spraying brine on all bridges and overpasses. TxDOT crews in all counties will be on standby Thursday night, as well. Motorists are asked to stay a safe distance away from mobile convoys spreading brine on theContinue Reading
The offices of the Marion County Courthouse will be closed until 1 pm tomorrow for the late Sheriff David McKnight’s funeral service.Continue Reading
JISD Athletic Director Antwain Jimmerson wants to remind everyone that the Varsity Boys Basketball team plays Daingerfield at 7:30p tonight at Pine Tree High School Gym. Jefferson will be the HOME team! Doors open at 6p Tickets are $3 for students, $5 for adults. District 16AAA, THSCA, JISD Senior Citizen,Continue Reading
Mail-in ballot applications rejected at high rate Mail-in ballot applications for the March 1 primary are being rejected by almost 40% — largely because of a missing ID number, which is now required after a new voting bill passed the Legislature last year.The Houston Chronicle reported that nearly four in 10 HarrisContinue Reading
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is restarting their “Ambassador Club” program and needs your help. Members of the group: Greet Visitors Promote Local Businesses Participate in Special Events Welcome New Chamber Members Attend Ribbon Cuttings Network with Chamber Members The program started several years ago and had members dressedContinue Reading
Jennifer Perry Middleton Jefferson Jimplecute The City of Jefferson’s City Council approved the final street closings for the Krewe of Hebe’s 2022 Mardi Gras Upriver Parades during their regular meeting Tuesday. The Doo-Dah Parade will be held at 7 p.m. February 25, the Grand Parade will be held at 2Continue Reading
Staff Reports HOT receipts continue to be on the rise with December 2021 reporting being 20% above the same month in 2020. Tourism Board President Colleen Taylor said the City received $18,445 in February for visitors in December. HOT is due the 20th day of the month following overnight guests.Continue Reading
Early Voting Underway The following are key dates for the 2022 Primary Election on March 1: Early In-Person Voting Continues until Friday, February 25 Last Day to Return Mail-In Ballot Application Friday, February 18 Primary Election Day Tuesday, March 1 Polls are open 7a-7p So Farin Early In-Person Voting 106Continue Reading
Staff Reports Marion County Commissioners again kicked the can down the road on purchasing new vehicles for the County Constables during their regular Monday meeting. Pct 4 Commissioner Charlie Treadwell proposed the county purchase two 2021 Chevrolet Colorado pickup trucks, at approximately $21,000 each. This would have been about theContinue Reading
Staff Reports There’s a new law on the books designed to help protect dogs when they are kept outside. Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bill into law in 2021. He had vetoed an earlier version of the bill, which had passed both legislative chambers with bipartisan support. The bill gotContinue Reading
According to FaceBook posts by his family, former Marion County Sheriff David McKnight passed away early Saturday, February 19, 2022. “Dad went to his Heavenly home this morning!”, wrote son Harris McKnight. “We wasn’t ready but he was! This past year has. been trying for him with the loss ofContinue Reading
Roy’s Rails is reopening on March 1, but under a new name: Jefferson Golf Carts. Earlier this year, Roy’ Richie’s shop was destroyed in a fire. He’s been operating out of a small building behind the old shop on Polk Street. As he bears the expense of reopening, he’s askingContinue Reading
Lady Dawg Area Round Playoff Game Information: Jefferson vs. Mineola Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 6:30 PMHallsville High School Tickets Purchased Online ONLY – Please see link attachedhttps://www.hisd.com/domain/637 $3.00 Students – $5.00 Students THSCA, TABC and District Passes will be accepted Jefferson will be the VISITORS – see below for Hallsville Gym ProceduresContinue 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
Sixty-one die as steamboat burns February 12th, 1869On this day in 1869, sixty-one men, women, and children died when the sidewheel steamboat Mittie Stephens caught fire on Caddo Lake during a run from New Orleans to Jefferson, Texas. The boat had been plying the New Orleans-Red River route since 1866.Continue Reading