VeraBank announces branches closed Tuesday
2021-02-15
In an email to customers, VeraBank announced they are evaluating day-by-day, and will be closed on Tuesday.Continue Reading
Marion County Declares Disaster Area
2021-02-15
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur declared Marion County a Disaster Area on Monday afternoon due to the winter weather. The declaration states “Whereas the Judge of the County of Marion has determined that extraordinary measures must be taken to alleviate the suffering of the people and to protect or rehabilitateContinue Reading
Tuesday Council Meeting Cancelled
2021-02-15
Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker called the Jimplecute early Monday morning to formally cancel Tuesday’s regular City Council meeting. “We’re not going to get any thawing time before the meeting,” said Baker. “There are a number of people who were planning to come in for this meeting, and for everyone’s safety,Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – Feb. 14-20, 2021
2021-02-14
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
JISD Closes Campuses February 15-19
2021-02-12
From Rob Barnwell, JISD Superintendent Press Release/Statement from JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell 2-12-21 An increase in the number of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in JISD has begun to seriously affect our ability to function at a productive level on our campuses. Multiple absences continue to be our biggest issue. Over theContinue Reading
Pardi Gras Winners Announced
2021-02-11
W/Photos Ok guys I’m totally late posting but we wanted to share our wonderful winners for our Mardi Gras contests!!! Mardi Gras Costume contest- Kyle & Elsie Mayden 💜 Best Mardi Gras Puppy costume- Laura Goldman & her precious pup💛 Best Mardi Gras Ride- Josh Qualls (y’all he made aContinue Reading
JEDCO tables water line grant
2021-02-11
Tensions ran high during Tuesday night’s meeting of the Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) ultimately leaving a housing developer still in search of water. “I’ll be the first to tell you I appreciate you showing up two weeks in a row,” said Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker at the start ofContinue Reading
Our Town
2021-02-11
Team Bristow t-shirts for sale A t-shirt fundraiser is currently underway for Jefferson High School softball coach Robert Bristow. Bristow is currently hospitalized fighting COVID-19. The t-shirt sales are geared to help his family offset the incurring medical expenses. Bristow is the head softball coach at Jefferson High School. Shirts Continue Reading
JISD gets a clean audit
2021-02-11
By Jennifer Middleton, Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Independent School District received a clean bill of health for their 2019-20 finances during a regular meeting on Tuesday. Mike Hallum with Knuckols, Duvall Hallum & Co. Certified Public Accountants of Marshall told the school board that the district’s finances as of Aug. 31,Continue Reading
Commissioners OK new museum highway sign
2021-02-11
The Jefferson Historical Museum will have a newly restored sign going up on US Highway 59 next to the old hospital after Commissioners approved its placement. Commissioner Charlie Treadwell made the motion to approve the sign, under condition the Museum ensure the grass is mowed and maintained around the sign.Continue Reading
Tourism board back to work after holiday hiatus
2021-02-11
By V. Hugh Lewis, II, Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau returned to regular meetings this week after a two month hiatus. Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) collections for the month of November were $16,059.96, while projected December totals of $14,452 will be up by $3,000 from 2019 figures. HOTContinue Reading
Capital Notes: Governor sets his priorities
2021-02-11
From Chris Paddie, HD9 Representative I hope many of you were able to catch Governor Abbott’s State of the State address this past Monday. Gov. Abbott laid out 5 emergency items for the Legislature to begin addressing. These emergency items are (1) expanding broadband internet access, (2) ending the practiceContinue Reading
Happy Birthday
2021-02-11
JPS Principal Mrs. Whitaker celebrated her birthday on Tuesday with a cake from her staff thanking her for all she does!Continue Reading
JES January Students of the Month
2021-02-11
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for January at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness.Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – Feb. 7-13, 2021
2021-02-07
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
Paddie appointed to chair influential State Affairs Committee
2021-02-05
Press Release AUSTIN — State Representative Chris Paddie (R-Marshall) has been appointed as Chairman of the State Affairs Committee. “I am excited to be working on issues that are vitally important to East Texas,” said Rep. Paddie. “This committee chairmanship will allow our district to have influence on manyContinue Reading
Senator Bettencourt Files SB 591 Closing Affordable Housing Projects Property Tax Loophole
2021-02-05
Press Release Too many apartments being converted into property tax shelters by housing authorities around the State Rep. Murphy filed companion, HB1604, Houston Region Business Coalition, HRBC supports legislation Houston, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), Chair of the Local Government Committee, filed SB 591, to close a property tax loophole,Continue Reading
National Signing Day: JISD has 5 commit to play football
2021-02-05
Jefferson ISD celebrated National Signing Day as five seniors put pen to paper and committed to the colleges of their choice to play football in the fall. National Signing Day has traditionally been the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding National Letter of Intent forContinue Reading
County mourns loss of Joe McKnight
2021-02-05
Marion County Precinct 2 Commissioner Joe McKnight passed away Sunday evening, January 31, 2021, after a battle with cancer. “Joe was a dedicated public servant with n o agenda other than making Marion County, his lifelong home, a better place for everyone,” said Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur in aContinue Reading