by V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners approved a budget amendment for $70,480 to fund the recent repairs to the Marion County Jail elevator their meeting last Friday. The project involved the placement of piers underneath the structure as it was leaning towards the street and separating fromContinue Reading
AG Candidate to visit Jefferson The public will have a chance to get-to-know Joe Jaworski on Sunday, June 13 in Jefferson Jaworski is a third-generation Texas trial attorney and former mayor of Galveston, Texas. He has filed to run in the Democratic Primary for Attorney General of Texas Jaworski’s termContinue Reading
Marion County Clerk Vickie Smith issued the following Marriage Licenses during the month of May: • Kimball, Jesse Allan to Underwood, Kelsey Dawn • Harrah, Nathan Keith to Maertins, Jaci GraceContinue Reading
Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Jefferson, Texas will sponsor a special, free concert by the Marshall Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 3 pm. The concert, called “Spring Strings – the French Connection” will feature well known organist Charles Gilbert in a performance of French Composer Francis Poulenc’sContinue Reading
Jefferson Primary School said goodbye to a long time employee with the close of the 2020-2021 school year. Reva Duffie retired from the JPS Cafeteria last Thursday after lamost 33-years of service to Jefferson school children. A reception honoring Duffie was held at the end of the school day. PicturedContinue Reading
All ”A” Honor Roll 1st Grade Sage Anderson, Keighan Benton, Skylar Biddy, Lillian Brown, William Carstens, Brayden Collins, Mileena Dandy, Addison Duck, Jayce Gober, Leevi Goynes, Paige Goynes, Aria Holzer, Aubree Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Lawson Knight, Zaylon McDonald, Tailey Moss, Jackson Munoz, Kammie Nixon, London Thomas, Carlee Warren, Carter Warren,Continue Reading
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Allen West will be speaking at the night-fire battle at the Battle of Big Cypress Friday night. The event is part of this weekends re-enactment activities. Entrance fees are required to the event. Happing just across the river from downtown. West is an American politician, and retiredContinue Reading
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. Eastbound traffic moved to the outside lanes. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, replacing bridge. All traffic restricted to one lane with signal lights controllingContinue Reading
After two decades and $5.7 million dollars, the newly renovated Marion County Courthouse opened its doors to the public on Saturday. Dozens of guests and dignitaries assembled to celebrate and dedicate the grand re-opening of the historic house of county government. Judges, commissioners were on hand along with guests fromContinue Reading
Public offices closed for holiday Jefferson City Hall and all Marion County offices will be closed Monday, March 31 in observance of Memorial Day. Commissioners Meet Today The Marion County Commissioners Court will meet today at 9am for their final meeting of the month. Commissioners will be opening and awardingContinue Reading
by V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute It was more than just “Pomp and Circumstance” last Friday as Jefferson High School con veyed 79 diplomas to the JHS Class of 2021. It was a celebration of things getting back to normal. Salutatorian Samantha Taylor set the tone for the evening inContinue Reading
by Gary Borders/ Texas Press Association Special session coming this fall Texas lawmakers will adjourn the regular session on Monday — Memorial Day — but Gov. Greg Abbott has already indicated he will call a special session in the fall to grapple with redistricting after detailed census results are finallyContinue Reading
Texas Senate News Late Tuesday, the Senate approved a measure that would allow more individuals with chronic health conditions to participate in the state’s compassionate use program, which permits the medical use of low-potency cannabis. Originally approved in 2015 for the treatment of children with intractable seizure disorder, the program’sContinue Reading
Jefferson’s Ander Graham oversaw the delivery of another 2,000 Farm to Family food boxes on May 14. Volunteers from Jefferson and surrounding communities all came together to unload and distribute the boxes. This was the third trip Graham has organized of the Farm to Family program, helping over 3,500 familiesContinue Reading
Friday, May 28, there will be a Day of Learning for school groups, sponsored by the Jefferson Railway and Wetlands Foundation, to draw attention to the history and romance of the Civil War way of life. The Living History Camps will demonstrate Camp Life and Military Activities and includes a Continue Reading
Rain MovesGraduation to Gym JISD High School Principal Michael Walker notified the Jimplecute Wednesday afternoon that the 2021 Graduation ceremonies are being moved to the High School Gymnasium due to the chance of rain and the amount of water on the football field. Seating availability will be reduced and theContinue Reading
The JISD 2021 HS Graduation will be live streamed tonight, starting at 7:45p. The stream will be viewable on both the Marion County Herald & Jefferson Jimplecute FaceBook and YouTube Channels. To Watch, go to either: FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/ YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/ The video will not appear until it starts.Continue Reading
Trent Foster and Sierra Burns were crowned the 2021 JISD Prom King and Queen during last Saturday’s Prom at the Jeffersonian Institute in downtown Jefferson. Jimplecute Photo by Laura AllenContinue Reading
The Jefferson City Council voted to increase the pay provided to election judge and clerks so they are mirror the rate paid by the County during Tuesday night’s regular meeting. “We were disappointed to find out we were being paid less for the same work we performed for the County,”Continue Reading
Staff Reports Pine Harbor resident Cole Messick was shot in the leg Monday evening as he was riding a dirtbike around Pine Harbor with friends. According to a FaceBook post by Messick, he was shot in the upper leg and life flighted to an LSU intesive care unit. “I wasContinue Reading