By Gary Borders, Texas Press Association The number of traffic accidents decreased in 2020, but the number of Texans killed while not wearing a seat belt increased by 16%, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. In 2020, 1,073 fatalities were attributed to not wearing seat belts, up from 926 fatalitiesContinue Reading
Jeffersonian Ashleigh Ayers is trying to get on the cover of Maxim Magazine and needs your help. She’s got a week to finish up in the top spot in an online voting poll. Voting for her is easy and free. Just go to https://maximcovergirl.com/2021/ashleigh-ayers and cast your free vote. YouContinue Reading
Marion County Alert: Flood Warning issued May 17 at 8:54AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LAThe National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a * Flood Warning for the Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson.* From Wednesday evening until further notice.* At 8:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.8 feet.*Continue Reading
According to Mayor Rob Baker, the following streets/intersections with the railroad will be closed this week Friday May 21 from 6:30 am until 4 pm – Watson Street crossing Monday, May 24 from 6:30a until 4p – Tx Hwy 49 crossing at US 59 Plan your trips accordingly. TxDOT providedContinue 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 93 – Between Kennedy Lane and Meadow Lane, installing sidewalks. SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, replacingContinue Reading
Jefferson High School senior Tierrani Johnson won the 3A State Championship in the discus at the State Track Meet last week in Austin. Her Gold Medal winning throw was a distance of 136 feet, 6 inches. Continue Reading
The Jefferson High School honors banquet was held Wednesday where the top performing academic members of the class of 2021 were celebrated. Students honored were, from left, Mekhi Powell, Madelyn Shelton, Charlie Brown, A’Navya Jernigan, Nicolas Habibelahian, Allison Rogers, Montre Jefferson, Saajel Salard, Zack Baldwin, Samantha Taylor, Billy Humphrey andContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson City Council swore in re-elected Ward 1 Alderman Jim Finstrom and newly elected Ward 3 Alderman Richard Turner during Monday night’s special City Council meeting. Mayor Rob Baker opened the meeting with a moment of silence for former Mayor Bob Avery and formerContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners appointed Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker as the Marion County representative on the East Texas Council of Governments during Monday’s regular meeting. Baker is replacing long-time representative Victor Perot. Perot lost his City Alderman re-election bid last week, thus making him in-eligible toContinue Reading
Jennifer Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Two new board members were sworn in May 11 during Jefferson Independent School District’s regular board of trustees meeting. Toleshia Davis and Michael Williams were sworn in to replace former Board Members Ned Frantangelo and J.P. Abernathy, who had served a combination of 31 years on theContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau approved requesting the Jefferson City Council’s approval to pursue the City seeking to become a Texas Governor’s Music Friendly Community during Monday nights regular meeting. Only a limited number of cities have this designation, and, according to the website,Continue Reading
JISD Special Services Development sponsored a fishing field trip for students to Big Oaks Hunting Club on May 5. They would like to than Ronnie Bullard and the folks at Big Oaks for the opportunity to use their club and facilities. They would also like to thank Texas Game WardensContinue Reading
The Jackson VFD is holding a “Fill the Boot” drive by fundraiser today from 8a-Noon at the intersection of FM 1968 and FM 726. The department has been burglarized four times so far this year and are in need of replacement equipment. All proceeds will go to the department.Continue Reading
The Students of Jefferson Elementary School have elected their Student Council Members for 2021-2022. Seated (L to R): Reighn Rhone, President, Alexis Deal, Vice-President; Standing (L to R): Justice Williams, Secretary, Bentlie Bonner, Montgomery Mabus, Anslee Reed and Luke Smith, Executive Council Members. Mrs. Linda Scott is their Advisor. Continue Reading
Like countless other places across the state, Jefferson is coming back to life after many events were cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of those events is the annual Historic Jefferson Train Show. Sponsored by the Jefferson and Cypress Bayou Model Railroad Club, the Train Show willContinue Reading
Traffic detoured around a signed route May 13, 2021 WHEN: Tuesday, May 18, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until work is completed. WHERE: Union Pacific Railroad crossing on FM 248 near Lodi. MEDIA: FM 248 will be closed to traffic at the railroad crossing. ATLANTA — Motorists whoContinue Reading
Flood Warning issued May 14 at 8:04PM CDT until May 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LAThe National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a * Flood Warning forthe Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson.* From Saturday morning to late Saturday night.* At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage wasContinue Reading
Staff Report/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson City Council will hold a special meeting at 5:30p.m. Monday to canvass the election and swear in some of the elected Aldermen. Ward 1 Incumbent Jim Finstrom will be sworn in for another term and former Alderman Ward 3 Alderman Richard Turner will return toContinue Reading
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County mourns the loss of one its biggest champions and most influential civil rights activist this week. Former Marion County Commissioner and Jefferson civic leader Eugene Robinson passed away on April 30. “He was an influential man, a respected man and a man of the highestContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The quiet, but strong and guiding leadership of former Mayor Robert “Bob” Avery will be missed in Jefferson. “It was with heavy heart that I recently notified the City Council of Bob Avery’s passing,” said current Mayor Rob Baker. “Bob will be missed by all that knewContinue Reading