Congratulations!
2022-01-30
Jeffersonians Joey Romano and Cynthia Simmons tied the knot this week in Las Vegas! According to a Facebook post, they were married at the “Little White Wedding Chapel.” Continue Reading
JCA students make West Coast Trip
2022-01-30
By Sarah Gale, Contributing Writer “Are we there yet?” has been a frequently asked question since last Thursday, when Jefferson Christian Academy started its journey to the West Coast. The students’ final destination is the Adventist Association of Agriculture’s Annual Conference, approximately 1,700 miles away in Fresno, California. Students andContinue Reading
JJHS lady hoops on a roll
2022-01-30
Congratulations to the 7th grade Lady Bullpup basketball team as they defeated Carthage earlier this week. Scorers were: Mariyah Johnson- 4 points Avery Ephraim- 4 points Maddie Cooner- 4 points Jasmine Luster- 2 points Karly Long- 3 points The 8th Grade Lady Pups defeated Tatum and Carthage to capture 2ndContinue Reading
Martial Arts Masters
2022-01-30
Max Marquez, 15 (JHS 10th) and Abel Marquez, 13 (JJHS 8th) competed in The Texas Open National Martial Arts Championships on January 15, 2022, held in Tyler. Each won 1st place in their respective age group for Black Belt Traditional Weapon category using a whip chain. Max and Abel areContinue Reading
Powerlifting Takes 3rd
2022-01-30
Courtesy Photo Your Jefferson Bulldogs competed at the FCA LIFT POWERLIFTING MEET last Saturday in Texarkana against some impressive teams today. They placed 3rd out of 23 teams. Bringing home some medals. Great job Bulldogs Powerlifting. Continue Reading
City to Hold Public Hearing on Redistricting
2022-01-25
The City of Jefferson will hold a public hearing at 6:30p.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the Jefferson Transportation Center, to receive public comment, and possibly take action adopting a new City Ward map. The proposed, and public notice follows:Continue Reading
Council cuts city employee holidays
2022-01-21
Staff Reports City employees will have fewer paid holidays in the 2022 Calendar year, and the City set a $150 deposit requirement to have new service in a resident’s name after the their marathon 4.5 hour City Council Tuesday night meeting. “I’m stating for the record that I feel badContinue Reading
Marion County celebrates MLK Day
2022-01-21
“United We Stand… We’re Still Here” resounded through the evening Monday night at MCDCSCO’s 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday Celebration at the Jefferson Community Center. “We, the members of Marion County Diversified Social and Concern Organization (MCDCSCO) appreciate your time, participation and donations that will allowContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
2022-01-21
Last week’s Commissioner’s Court story incorrectly stated that Commissioners denied a proposed move of the Pct 2 JP and Constable’s offices. Commissioners tabled the request to do further investigation. The story reported Commissioners had denied the request. The story also said that Moon Lake Road was renamed. However, Commissioners alsoContinue Reading
Capital Highlights
2022-01-21
Dozens of school districts close due to COVID-19 outbreaks Several dozen school districts across the state were forced to close last week due to the omicron variant of COVID-19 sending home students, staff and teachers. Most school districts planned to reopen on Tuesday following the MLK holiday. “Every superintendent wantsContinue Reading
Jefferson ISD HONOR ROLL
2022-01-20
2nd NINE WEEKS REPORTING PERIOD All ”A” Honor Roll 1st Grade Temperance Anderson, Marisol Aveja, Cash Benedict, Kinslee Byrd, Zacharias Campos-Sorrells, Bolden Carter, Kriya Desai, Alexis Durden, Caydence Galeazzi, Coraline Gonzalez, Kash Grigsby, Rorie Haskins, Caleb Henry, Joli Hickman, Astrid Hidlebaugh, McKenzi Holt, King Irving, Jason Keasler, JaQuan King, EmmaContinue Reading
Museum Lecture: Pine Tree students to present findings on African-American community in Jefferson on Thursday
2022-01-17
It’s time once again for the Jefferson Historical Museum’s quarterly lecture series, and this time we have something very special in store for you. Several students from Pine Tree High School in Longview have been researching leaders from the African-American community in Jefferson over the years, and on Thursday 1/20,Continue Reading
Snow seen in downtown jefferson
2022-01-15
Very light, very fine snow flurries started falling in Jefferson around 7:15p Saturday night. No accumulation is expected. But roads and bridges could be icy as temps fall into the upper 20s. A wind advisory remains in effect until 6a Sunday.Continue Reading
Forest/Grass Fire on FM 729/Morris Co Rd 2307
2022-01-15
Marion County resident Hunter Bonner notified us this morning of a fire along the powerlines near FM 729 and Morris County Road 2307. According to reports, the fire began in a pickup truck belonging to individuals who had come to check their deer feeders. It was initially contained to theContinue Reading
Unauthorized explosion…
2022-01-14
Downtown residents were treated to a surprise fireworks display Saturday night. The show followed the completion of a wedding and reception at the Jeffersonian Institute. Jefferson Police said the fireworks display did not receive proper approval from City Council before the show started. The fireworks company who put on theContinue Reading
Tourism website sees bump in traffic
2022-01-14
Staff Reports The Jefferson Convention Center and Visitors Board (CVVB) needs all the lodging facilities to update their information with Avenu Insights as soon as possible, according to Board President Colleen Taylor. A letter is being sent by Avenu to all registered lodging facilities. Lodging facilities also need to registerContinue Reading
Pct. 2 JP, Constable offices to stay put
2022-01-14
Staff Reports The Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace and Constable will not be moving to new offices at the Smithland Volunteer Fire Department building as Commissioners tabled the request from Pct 2 JP Alan Biddy. Biddy made the request last week via email to move the offices to theContinue Reading
City seeks grant
2022-01-14
Staff Reports The City of Jefferson held a special meeting Tuesday night to approve participating in the February Winter Weather DR-4586 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program administered by Texas Department of Emergency Management. Traylor and Associates will be assisting the City in submitting the grant application and was on hand toContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
2022-01-14
MCGOP Hosts Candidates The Marion County Republican Party will host State Representative Jay Dean and Nathaniel Moran – Candidate for US Congress District 1, at 5:30 p.m. January 14 at the Collins Academy, 500 E. Broadway. There will be light hors d’oeuvres and drinks. The dress is casual. The publicContinue Reading
Johnny Dewayne Young
2022-01-14
Memorial services for Mr. Johnny Dewayne Young, 67, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in the Capt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home in Jefferson, Texas. Mr. Young was born on Sept. 21, 1954, in Elkview, West Virginia to Johnny JudsonContinue Reading