Panola College will be offering courses in Computer Literacy, CPR, GED/ESL, and How to Build a Resume to Marion County residents and have scholarships available. The courses require pre-registation, via a web form found here. The courses will be taught at their Marshall location, 1300 E. Pinecrest Dr. Suite 126,Continue Reading
Marion County Commissioners will consider reopening Kellyville Community Center for public rentals at Monday’s 9 a.m. regular meeting. The center has been closed for rental since March of this year. In other business, Commissioners also consider the following: Request from USACE for a 25 year easement for 6 boatramps atContinue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, to adopt the 2020 Tax Rate and the 2021 Budget. The proposed property tax rate and budget will raise $71,589 more in total property taxes than last year. The Commissioners have also proposedContinue Reading
The JISD School Board will consider for approval each campus’ plan for Asynchronous Instruction for students who are not physically on campus during their regular meeting starting at 6 p.m. tonight. The meeting is moving back to the Administration Building’s Board Room. The proposed plans for each campus are below.Continue Reading
We’re excited to see you again!We’re happy to announce the following branches will be re-opening on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Open BranchesBranch hours of operations Monday – Friday are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.Please check our locations page for Saturday hours. AthensChandlerCorsicana – DowntownHenderson – DowntownHenderson – South 79JeffersonKilgoreLakeportLongview –Continue Reading
We’re excited to see you again!We’re happy to announce the following branches will be re-opening on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Open BranchesBranch hours of operations Monday – Friday are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.Please check our locations page for Saturday hours. AthensChandlerCorsicana – DowntownHenderson – DowntownHenderson – South 79JeffersonKilgoreLakeportLongview –Continue Reading
The City of Jefferson will hold public hearings on the proposed 2020 Tax Rate and 2020-21 Budget at a special meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. The public hearings will begin at 5:30, and again at 5:45. The meeting to adopt will begin at 6 p.m. The proposed budget andContinue Reading
Update: The latest version of the 2020 Jefferson Bulldog Football Program is now available! Flipbook version is available at: https://online.pubhtml5.com/ofnj/mbmv/Continue Reading
From TxDPS TEXARKANA – Whether you’re just driving around town or traveling the open roads this Labor Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages all motorists to practice safe driving habits and exercise caution throughout the holiday weekend. Beginning Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7, the TexasContinue Reading
From Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur I’ve had a lot of inquires about the sandbags that we handed out last week. The sandbags we use are biodegradable, we can not reuse them. I applaud the folks for wanting to give them back for “next time” but we can’t use themContinue Reading
By Shelia Langbartels The Jefferson Bulldogs traveled to Pittsburgh for the season opener against the 4-A Pirates on Friday night. Despite a late comeback attempt by the Pirates, the Dawgs held on for a 28-22 victory. The Bulldogs kicked off the scoring with 6:19 left in the first quarter as Josh Thomas threw a bomb to ChristianContinue Reading
From TxDPS TEXARKANA- On August 29, 2020, at approximately 4:46 p.m., Department of Public Safety Troopers responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on FM 729 about 12 miles northwest of Jefferson in Marion County. Preliminary investigation indicates a 2005 Honda motorcycle was traveling westbound on FM 729. For anContinue Reading
From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Construction work will begin on shoulders with most of the work being conducted at night. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. CampContinue Reading
The National Weather Service (NOAA) has issued a continued hazardous weather outlook for the next week, but storms are headed our way today. Radar images indicate a storm should roll into Marion County in the next couple of hours Sunday morning. The NOAA hazardous weather statement: This Hazardous Weather OutlookContinue Reading
From TxDOT ATLANTA – The State Highway 43 bridge over the Kansas City Southern Railroad will be widened during the coming year according to plans approved in August by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “We will be widening the bridge and approaches from the current 28 feet to 48 feet,Continue Reading
Marion County Commissioners will fill a vacancy on the Cypress Valley Navigation District Board and renew the SAVNS (Statewide Automated Victims Notification System) agreement at Monday’s regular Commissioners Court Meeting. The meeting is at 9 a.m. in the District Courtroom in the Courthouse Annex. Other Items the Court will considerContinue Reading
From Coach Brandon Allee The following information has been sent to us from New Diana ISD regarding the game on Tuesday, Sept. 1. “We will play all three teams at the same time. The courts in the main gym will be turned to make two full-size courts, and we haveContinue Reading
From Jane Laster: Hello, I have just been told by the Board Chairman, Jack Nelson that the Marion County Hospital District’s Indigent Healthcare Office will be closed tomorrow, Aug. 27th due to the anticipated storms & high winds. Could you post it on the public page, please? Thank you, JaneContinue Reading
According to a text and email messages received from Superintendent Rob Barnwell, classes at all JISD campuses are cancelled for a Thursday, August 27. “Jefferson ISD has canceled school and all school related activities for Thursday, August 27th due to forecasts of severe weather. High winds and torrential rains willContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur issued a Disaster Declaration Wednesday morning in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Laura’s arrival to the area. Judge LaFleur went live at 2 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the declaration and encourage residents to prepare and not take any unnecessary risks. “As with all hurricanesContinue Reading