These reports are supplied by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Jefferson Police Department. They do NOT indicate guilt or innocence. Dispatch Report November 8-15, 2021 From the Desk of Marion County Sheriff David Capps 911 61 Sheriff’s Office 77 Jefferson PD 28 Fire Department 6 Ambulance 27 Miscellaneous 4 TxDPS 6Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners selected two redistricting proposals to hold public review on today, Friday, November 12. According to Eric McGee of Allison, Bass & Magee, L.L.P., the law firm selected to assist the county on redistricting, the county saw a 10.07% change in population followingContinue Reading
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Addressing rumors that the school board had approved and then backpedaled on installing turf on the high school football field was a main topic of discussion during Tuesday’s meeting of the Jefferson Independent School District’s Board of Trustees. Carrie Schwartz, Booster Club president, and April TaylorContinue Reading
The Jefferson Police Department needs your assistance in finding out more information about damage done to Diamond Bessie’s grave in Oakwood Cemetery. According to JPD Chief Florentino Perez, on November 4, 2021, the Jefferson Police Department responded to a call at the Oakwood Cemetery, located at E. Webster and N.Continue Reading
Casino Night Jefferson’s Krewe of Hebe will hold their annual Casino Night to raise funds for Marion County Toys for Tots starting at 6 p.m. November 13. After 5 attire is required. Tickets, which are $60 for indivuals and includes dinner are $60; Tickets without dinner are $35 single andContinue Reading
Memorial services for Mr. Bobby Wayne “Pops” Smith 66, of Jefferson, Texas were held on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in the Captain Wm. Perry Chapel at 10:00 AM with Rev. Virginia Pevey and Brad Sheffield assisting under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home of Jefferson, TX. Visitation was held Wednesday, November 10,Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The proposed Moon Lake Estates development hit another delay this week as Commissioners tabled a request by Eastern Marion County [EMC] water for 5,000 feet of easement to install a 6-inch water line. Pct 4 Commissioner Charlie Treadwell said that since the plat for theContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation decided to only partially commit to funding a new tourism and history attraction, proposed by Bob Thomas for the Jefferson Tourism and Visitor’s Bureau, and indicated other entities and individuals should pay for the project. “Have any of [the otherContinue Reading
The Marion County Clerk issues marriages licenses to the following applicants in October 2021: Youngblood, Charlie Dean and McMillan, Rhonda L. Bruner, James Michael and Strobel, Kimberly Dawn Boettjer, David Allen and Sparks, Carrie Ann Reyno, Reily Chase and Starr, Madisen McKenzy Mitchell, Turahn Marice and Maxwell, Cheyenne Leigh Bickham,Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Christmas preparations are in full swing for the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau Board as they hosted KTBS this week to do the preliminary filming on the City’s Annual Christmas show. The show will air on November 17 on the Shreveport ABC affiliate. Filming tookContinue Reading
Today, SouthWest Water Company (SWWC)—the second largest private water and wastewater utility company in Texas—will begin doing business in the Lone Star State as Texas Water Utilities (TWU). The business unit will continue to oversee operations of the systems currently named Midway Water Utilities, Inc.; Monarch Utilities I L.P.; HornsbyContinue Reading
Staff Report/Jefferson Jimplecute STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The Texas Center for Community Journalism (TCCJ), based at Tarleton State University, will once again offer face-to-face instruction and professional development opportunities for community journalists throughout the state. The upcoming Nov. 18 “Eye on Design” workshop sold out within 24 hours, a TCCJ record,Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County residents approved the creation of the Marion County Assistance District and the addition of a 1.5% sales and use tax in the county 324-247. Early voting results had the District being approved by 7%, a margin which increased as results came in, eventuallyContinue Reading
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute After 24 years of public service, Marion County Auditor Shanna Solomon turned in her keys last month. “It is bittersweet,” Solomom said. “The people I’ve worked with have been great. I have made lifelong friendships along the way.” Her last day was October 22. Solomon says sheContinue Reading
The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club has chosen Michelle Otstott’s garden for the month of November. On Henderson Street look over the picket fence to be surprised at the flowers of many colors – Purple Shield, Esperanza, English Daisy Topiary, Mums and Peppers.Continue Reading
History, Haunts & Legends History, Haunts & Legends, will kick off at 8pm Friday at the Jefferson Visitor’s Center. For tickets and more information, call Jodi Breckenridge at 903-601-3375. Bingo! November 6 is Bingo Night and BBQ at the Jefferson Carnegie Library, 301 W. Lafayette. For more information, 903-665-8911. AvingerContinue Reading
In honor of both active and retired military, daily entrance fees at Texas State Parks will be waived for all day-use visitors Sunday, November 14. “The dedication, sacrifice and service displayed by the women and men that serve in our country’s military is unparalleled and is a source of prideContinue Reading
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death. On the 1st and 2nd of November, millions of Mexican families come together to make food and create ofrendas, or altars, to remember and show respect to their loved ones who have passed. ThisContinue Reading