News (Page 8)

We have an outstanding team of professionals at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and we are excited to share that two of our team members have been recognized by Mr. Blackwell, a resident of Marion County, for their exceptional work! Congratulations to Deputy Brett Smith and Admin. Asst. Terri ThompsonContinue Reading

DISPATCH DATE 8/8/2024 SHIFT 6A-6P •6:14 THEFT OF GAS @ EAST SEDBERRY, JPD REPORT TAKEN•10:50 MISC. INCIDENT @ VICTORY SCHOOL RD, DEPUTY MADE CONTACT•12:34 ANIMAL CARCASS @ FM 248, GAME WARDEN NOTIFIED•12:02 EMS @ SHADY HALLOW DR, MEMS RESPONDED•13:35 EMS @ E. BROADWAY, CEMS RESPONDED•12:51 EMS @ SHADY HALLOW, MEMSContinue Reading

Free food, drinks, games and raffles make up these 3 hours of back to school excitement. 4:00pm to 7:00pm this Sunday, August 11th.Continue Reading

It’s back-to-school season in Texas! Mark your calendars for the sales tax holiday weekend from August 9-11. Stock up on school supplies, clothing, and more to set your students up for success this yearContinue Reading

Activity Log 8/7/2024 6am- 6pm 07:07 ems, mcr 3241, cems 09:15 Misc Incident, MLK, city pd responded 11:52 ems, mlk, cems 13:46 ems, W douglas, cems 13:57 welfare check, us hwy 59, smoke from house, home owner told caller all ok. Units went out and woman burning trash in backContinue Reading

The Jefferson ISD Athletic Booster Club is renting a bus for fans to purchase a seat for the 1st Bulldog football game in Melissa, Texas.Seats are limited and must be purchased online:jeffersonisd.orgMySchoolBucksContinue Reading

Activity Log 08/06/2024 6am-6pm •06:49, ems, mcr 3241, cems  •07:37 fire alarm, s main st, alarm co verified false alarm  •09:37 theft report, e devin st, report taken  •11:38 ems, fm726/fm 729 mims ems  •13:32 terroristic threats report, st hwy 49, report taken  •13:23 ems, mlk, cems  •14:43 theft report,Continue Reading

BZ and Sons Sweeping estimates a cleaning of Jefferson’s streets Wednesday August 7 or Thursday, August 8. Residents are encouraged to remove vehicles and other items from the street to ensure a thorough cleaning. Downtown will be a focal point as long as a curb is visible.Continue Reading

Dispatch Date:  08/05/2024    Shift:  6am- 6pm •8:26, Misc @ Jail lobby, Deputy advice given •10:02, EMS @ Scotts Creek Rd, CEMS  •10:54, EMS @ MCR 3215, CEMS •11:09, Misc @ Lassater Rd, Deputy report taken •14:04, Theft of Motorcycle @ Texas Dr, Deputy report taken •15:02, Criminal Trespass @ Hwy 49, C.T.’sContinue Reading

The Bulldogs first game and pep rally are right around the corner! Students, get your Color War shirt and let’s see who has the most spirit! Go to www.jeffersonisd.org then MySchoolBucks in the upper right corner. Log in (or create a new account), select Store, then Browse All Items. YouContinue Reading

The Jefferson Lions Club proudly hosted a booth at Jefferson ISD’s staff in-service event, featuring information about the Texas Lions Camp and club activities. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about the camp’s offerings and the club’s community efforts. The event was a great success in spreading awareness and fosteringContinue Reading

Join us in the heart of Lindale for a weekend filled with wine tasting, live music, and local artisan vendors. Sip on a variety of award-winning wines from the Piney Woods Wine Trail while enjoying the ambiance of Picker’s Pavilion at Blackberry Square. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or justContinue Reading

American Pickers Seeking Unique Collections in East Texas! The hit show American Pickers is planning a visit to East Texas and is on the hunt for large, rare collections and unique items they’ve never seen before. If you or someone you know has a one-of-a-kind item and a story toContinue Reading

Dispatch Date:  08/04/2024    Shift:  6am-6pm •6:48, EMS @ MCR 3636, CEMS •9:34, EMS @ MLK, CEMS •11:41, Misc-Civil issue @ Hwy 49, Deputy handled •11:44, Prisoner in Custody @ Spillway, Game Wardens made arrest  •11:56, EMS @ Big Oaks Rd, CEMS •14:02, EMS @ E Walker, CEMS, JPD, JVFD-LZ setup •15:20, TheftContinue Reading

Lions Peggy Walker, Jefferson, and Lois Triebenbach, Big Sandy, are the District 2-x2 Texas Lions Camp Directors. At the August 3rd Texas Lions Camp Board Meeting in Kerrville, they were recognized for their efforts to promote Texas Lions Camp by being awarded the distinguished Director’s 100% pin. Texas Lions CampContinue Reading

Attention, parents of Jefferson High School football players!! We will have a parent meeting Friday, August 9th at 6 p.m. in the high school commons! We will go over practice and game schedules, expectations for the season, and other important information that you will want to know! We will kickContinue Reading

The schedule for Lady Bulldogs volleyball team is out now. Let’s all wish them a wonderful year on and off the court.Continue Reading

Activity Log 6pm-6am 08/03/2024 •1841 EMS REQUEST ON FM 134 •2118 FIRE ON MORROW RD •2142 SUSPICIOUS PERSON ON MARAUDER CIR •0325 EMS REQUEST ON HUGHES Arrests Made: 0 Traffic Stops: 3 Dispatch Date:  08/03/2024    Shift:  6am- 6pp •11:53, EMS @ N. Prospect/59 S, CEMS transported •12:46, Funeral Escort @ Marion CoContinue Reading

The Chamber will once again be selling tickets for $1 each for the upcoming event. Food vendors can set their own prices and determine the number of tickets required for their tasting samples. All transactions will be conducted using these tickets. Vendors are asked to submit their collected tickets toContinue Reading