Marion County residents will have less time to take out the trash starting in January. Commissioners approved a request by Pct. 1 Commissioner J.R. Ashley to alter the hours the Solid Waste Dump in Pct. 1 will be open. “We’ll save at least $600 a year,” said Ashley. “It’s completelyContinue Reading
Jefferson ISD 4th grade ELAR Teacher, Mrs. Elder was named August Teacher of the Month voted on by the JES Staff. Mr. Godwin won our Amazon Gift card drawing for the month of August. Congratulations to these deserving JES Staff Members! Continue Reading
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Workforce Commission are launching a public awareness campaign focusing on the statewide need for personal care attendants who help people with disabilities live independently in their own homes and communities. “These jobs change lives for both the peopleContinue Reading
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, widening highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment pulling onto the interstate. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. All traffic restricted to one lane with signal lights controlling traffic through work zone.Continue Reading
Former Jefferson Mayor Carey Heaster reads a proclamation honoring outgoing City Secretary Doris Hines and a reception in her honor last Friday at the transportation building. Hines is retiring after 44 years of service to the city. Friends and family were on hand to thank her for her service. TheContinue Reading
The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club has chosen the garden of Jim and Joanne Stacey on Moseley Street as the Garden of the Month for September. It is identified by the artistic sign OakLief Manor. Among the flowers chosen are crepe myrtle, pentas, salvia and caladiums.Continue Reading
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