The Marion County Commissioners Court is moving their regular meeting to 1 p.m. on Monday due to the potential for inclement weather. Commissioners normally meet at 9 a.m. The meeting will include discussions on: Approval of Bonds for Angie Smoak, DA David Capps, Sheriff Jeff Greer, Constable Pct 2 EdContinue Reading
Roads treated; Drivers encouraged to exercise caution, remain informed ATLANTA ─ The Texas Department of Transportation is issuing a warning to drivers in northeast Texas to be prepared for a wintry mix that could impact traffic Sunday evening and Monday morning. Crews in the Atlanta District will be pre-treating roads forContinue Reading
Newly elected Marion County officials were sworn in on January 1 by Marion County Clerk Vickie Smith.Continue Reading
The Jefferson Lady Bulldogs picked up three straight wins over the Christmas break before dropping a district bout to Tatum on Tuesday. The most recent win came with a 64-41 final over Troup on Jan. 2 at home. Ja’Kayla Rusk led the attack with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 3Continue Reading
From the Desk of Marion County Sheriff David Capps Dispatch Report December 28, 2020 – January 4, 2021 911 60 Sheriff’s Office 67 Jefferson PD 16 Fire Department 5 Ambulance 35 Miscellaneous 7 TxDPS 4 Total: 194 Call Type Report, December 28, 2020 – January 4, 2021 No Nature Specified 1 AbandondedContinue Reading
2021 Marion County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors were announced this week. Paul H. Moore is President. Ashley Granby is 1st Vice President. Mark McKay will serve as Treasurer. Katrina McAlpine is Board Secretary. Other board members include Hunter Bonner, Lorie Minter, Bruce Boyd,Continue Reading
Austin Lewter, Jefferson Jimplecute When I first arrived in Jefferson 10 years ago, I was given a list of people to go meet on day one. At the top of that list was a lady named Mary Edmond. I was told if I needed to get anything done in Jefferson,Continue Reading
Austin Lewter, Jefferson Jimplecute As COVID-19 infections rates increase across Marion County, and the state of Texas as whole, another local official has announced he is quarantining due to a positive diagnosis. The increase is positive active cases across the area qualifies the county to again fall under the currentContinue Reading
The Jefferson Jimplecute and Marion County Herald website now has new features and added benefits for subscribers. The newly implemented “PayWall” allows subscribers to login and read stories as they happen instead of waiting for their e-Edition or physical paper delivery each week. “This new feature will allow you toContinue Reading
In an email and phone call on Tuesday, JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell reminded students, staff, and parents that in-person school resumes tomorrow at all campuses. “This message is from Jefferson Independent School District to remind everyone that students are expected to return to normal, on campus classes on Wednesday, JanuaryContinue Reading
From TxDOT WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until work is completed. WHERE: KCS Railroad crossing on FM 134 west of Karnack. MEDIA: FM 134 will be closed to traffic at the railroad crossing. WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 12, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. orContinue Reading
From TxDOT 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 US 82 and US 67, installing sidewalks. SH 98 – At AndersonContinue Reading
Marion County Alert: Flood Warning issued January 4 at 6:46AM CST by NWS Shreveport LA…The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a FloodWarning for the following bayou in Texas… Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson affecting Marion and CassCounties. The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued aContinue Reading
The Jefferson jimplecute and Marion county Herald want to take a moment and wish you a Happy New Year. There’s lots of things going on the year and new challenges to overcome, but, together we will work through them and be an example to everyone how we are a familyContinue Reading
2020 took it’s last swing at Jefferson for the year as the Krewe of Hebe decided to postpone Mardi Gras in an emergency board meeting Wednesday evening. The annual even, this year scheduled for February 5-7, 2021, was pushed to 2022 by the Board of Directors in an emergency meetingContinue Reading
In a press release issued Monday afternoon, Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur said his wife had tested positive for COVID-19, and he would be working from home for the next 10 days. “In anticipation of this, I fully prepared early on in the pandemic to work from home and willContinue Reading
From TxDOT NOTE: Lane closures will be kept to a minimum during the New Year’s holiday weekend to assist travelers. 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,Continue Reading
From Medicaid Medicare covers the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost to you, soif anyone asks you to share your Medicare Number or pay for access to the vaccine, you can bet it’s a scam. Here’s what to know: You can’t pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine. YouContinue Reading
Confusion and rumor are again circulating on the internet and FaceBook about Jefferson being locked down or shutdown. The posts are showing an article from July 13, 2020, which is about Jefferson County, Texas, are from a variety of sources including their county health department all indicate tighter restrictions orContinue Reading