State Representative Chris Paddie (R-Marshall) has announced that he will seek re-election to Texas House District 9 in 2022. House District 9 is includes Cass, Harrison, Marion, Panola, Sabine, and Shelby counties. “It was a banner year for conservatives in the Texas House,” said Paddie. “Some of our achievements includeContinue Reading
Labor Day weekend played host to a new festival in downtown Jefferson. Sponsored by the Opera House Theatre Players (OHTP), the inaugural Jefferson Pioneer Days featured kicked-off a parade with wagons, horseback riders and walkers. Evelyn Rene Matthews of Texarkana, Arkansas won a trophy and a gift certificate from theContinue Reading
9/11 Commemorative Program at Diamond Don’s During the 9/11 Commemorative Program on morning of September 11, 2021 at 19th Annual Diamond Don National Vintage Motocross, we would like to honor those MX riders and participants that have taken their ride to heaven in 2020 and 2021. Please let them know of anyone thatContinue Reading
Staff Reports Dollar Tree, Inc.recently announced the grand re-opening of its Family Dollar store located in Karnack. The 8,353 square foot store re-opened on Thursday, September 2. In addition to providing everyday low prices, the renovated store will offer an even broader assortment of frozen and refrigerated food, a largeContinue Reading
Jefferson’s streets will be closed to traffic to accommodate antique tractors, trucks and stationary engines Saturday, September 18, 2021. More than 100 tractors will be on show in downtown Jefferson. The event will also include Slow Tractor Race, Tractor Parade, Stationary and Working Exhibits and a Swap Meet. This isContinue Reading
The Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church 1600 Shady Grove Road Jefferson Texas is positioned to receive a sizable donation, from the Gladys Gray Duffie Restoration and Beautification Foundation. When Mrs. Duffie the foundation namesake, residing in Dallas at the time; declared it a miracle from God when she wasContinue Reading
Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker notified the Jimplecute today that the upcoming Citizen Action and Diversity Committee meetings will be postponed until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns being expressed by the Community. Baker said he would meet individually with the subcommittees established at the inaugural meetings last month, and wouldContinue Reading
Marion County Commissioners held their annual longest meeting of the year as they held the required public hearings for the 2022 Budget, 2021 Tax Rates, continuing to fund the preservation and restoration of the Records Archive Plans for the County and District Clerks, and then adopting those items. County retireesContinue Reading
JEDCO proposed a budget of $288,000 for the 2021-22 fiscal year during a special called meeting Monday night. The proposed budget, created by Board President Bubba Haggard, projects income at $288,000, which is an average of $24,000 per month. JEDCO is currently on target to finish the 2020-21 fiscal yearContinue Reading
JISD School Board decided to let parents and students make the call on whether or not to wear facemasks and gave employees five extra “local” days to help them navigate the COVID pandemic. “I believe that mandating masks for our kids is not necessarily the answer,” said Rachael Cooner duringContinue Reading
VFW Fish Fry The Monthly 1st Saturday Fish Fry at the VFW is this weekend from 11a-2p at the VFW bulding on US 59. Plate includes Fried Fish, Fries, coleslaw, beans, and a drink for a $10 donation. Desserts are available for a $1 donation. Dine in or Carry Out.Continue Reading
By Austin Lewter A local photographer has opened a storefront in downtown Jefferson. The Marion County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Hollis Shadden Photography and Custom Framing to its official membership over the weekend with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Shadden is a longtime Jefferson resident and former JPD Chief of PoliceContinue Reading
Staff Reports Diamond Don’s 19th Annual AHRMA Vintage National Motocross will be held September 8-12, 2021 at Diamond Don RV Park & Event Center located one mile from Jefferson, Texas. The weekend will be full of motocross legends racing on old bikes, including several inductees to the Motorcycle Hall ofContinue Reading
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages everyone to drive safely as they celebrate the unofficial end of summer during the long Labor Day weekend. The Texas Highway Patrol will be increasing enforcement from Sept. 3 through Sept. 6, looking for people not wearing their seat belts,Continue Reading
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute During a special meeting Tuesday, the Jefferson City Council approved the 2021-22 proposed tax rate and budget. Mayor Rob Baker proposed the city freeze the current rate at .45000 and not increase taxes. Karen Jones, Marion County tax assessor-collector explained that the certified tax appraisal rollContinue Reading
A crowd of people came out Tuesday to catch a climpse of the Union Pacific steam engine they call Big Boy. As the last opperating steam engine in the railroad fleat, Big Boy has been touring the coutry over the past month and making stops along the way. Continue Reading
Board members, staff and bank patrons gathered to celebrate the Grand Opening of Riverside Bank in Jefferson on Wednesday.Continue Reading
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute The city’s recently-created Diversity Committee held a healthy discussion during its first meeting August 19 at the Transportation Center. A variety of topics was presented by the more than 20 attendees, including how U.S. Hwy. 59 divides the town between the Historical District and Frogtown, howContinue Reading
Two great-granddaughters of George W. Brown and his wife Daisy Welch Brown, Marcia Thomas and Peggy Ann Walker, are pictured beside the new Texas Historical Marker placement done on Friday August 20 by City of Jefferson employees including Alan Whatley. The large, ornate Victorian home was built in 1887-89 andContinue Reading
Work on the City’s Vale Street Drainage project is well underway with Lawler Construction breaking ground on Vale last Wednesday. The project is installing large underground drainage pipes from the back side of the Courthouse parking lot to the center of Austin Street where it will tie into existing drains.Continue Reading