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The sink hole in the parking lot behind the Marion County Courthouse dropped to new lows during Mardi Gras weekend. Marion County Commissioners have been assisting the City in repairing the situation. The hole extended nearly 20 feet deep to a separated drainage culvert. No one, and no property wasContinue Reading

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The 2022-2023 Jefferson High School Strutter Line was announced earlier this week. Returning line members are Tawny Foster, Eden Hopes, Christiana Justice, Aysha Tucker and Tori Webster.  They will be joined by new line members Shelby Armstrong, Adrianna Blanton, Carly Bolick, Carson Bolick, Carmen Bradley, Brooke Burns, Madison Davidson, SofiaContinue Reading

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The Opera House Theatre Players will meet at 1:45 pm on Saturday, March 5, with persons interested in volunteering for the upcoming Pioneer Days celebration that will be held on Labor Weekend, Sept. 3,4, and 5.  The event was first staged last year with success in bringing back Jefferson’s earliestContinue Reading

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ELYSIAN FIELDS TOURNAMENT –  The Jefferson Bulldogs held a 4-0 lead entering the top of the 7th inning in the Brandon Goyne Elysian Fields Tournament, but ETHS came storming back with the help of timely hits & a costly Bulldog error – scoring 5 runs to snatch a 5-4 victory. ETHS   Continue Reading

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From Coach Koesel ELYSIAN FIELDS TOURNAMENT, Thursday 3/3/22: The Jefferson Bulldogs beat the Queen City by a score of 2-1 in Game 1 of The Elysian Fields Brandon Goyne Tournament.  WP – So. Bryce Clark (1-0)Complete game; 2 Hits;10 Ks; 4 BBs.LP – Logan Ogs (0-1)Jefferson Sr. Catcher Ryan YeaterContinue Reading

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The Q2 2022 Discover Jefferson & Marion County visitor’s guide was delivered late last week. It’s not available and being distributed. A flipbook is also available for anyone to use or post on their website. It is available at: https://issuu.com/foxlitho/docs/6024_-_discover_jefferson_2022_q2-fb?fr=sZTVkNzM3Njc3OTA If you haven’t received any yet and would like toContinue Reading

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The Jefferson City Council will meet at 6:30p on Tuesday, March 1, to discuss: renewing George Otstott at City of Jefferson NETWM approving extension of contract with MuniServices LLC for Sales Tax Compliance and HOT audit and administration building permit for Ben Bode at 207 Friou request for Shirley LathamContinue Reading

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Marion County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday morning for their regular end of the month meeting. Agenda items include: Law Enforcement Liability and Public Officials Liability renewals Interlocal Cooperation Contract (Failure to Appear Program) with DPS enrollment in Cybersecurity Training final Line Item Transfers for 2021 Budget issuingContinue Reading

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Bowie County   I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway, daytime work in median. Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment pulling onto the interstate SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, bridge replacement. Traffic restricted toContinue Reading

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The Jefferson Bulldog basketball team advanced to the Area Round of the playoffs with a 58-56 final over Daingerfield in the bi-district round on Tuesday. The game came down to the wire and the victory was secured with a three pointer by Jakardan Davidson with seven seconds left in regulation.Continue Reading

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Texas GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Allen West was in Jefferson Wednesday morning stumping for votes before the primary election on March 1. West addressed, and answered questions from, a crowd of about 50 people at Auntie Skinner’s before heading off to Marshall. Prior to speaking, Alderman candidates Michelle Fox-Davis (for WardContinue Reading

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Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute Now in its 33rd year, Jefferson’s Mardi Gras Upriver has become a staple one of the most recognized Mardi Gras celebrations in East Texas.  Presented by Jefferson’s Krewe of Hebe (KOH), this year’s celebration is set this weekend, and is themed “Steam Punk Upriver.”  Festivities will kickContinue Reading

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Tuesday is Election Day The following are key dates for the 2022 Primary Election on March 1: Early In-Person  Voting Continues until  Friday, February 25 Primary Election Day Tuesday, March 1 Polls are open 7a-7p So Far  in Early In-Person Voting 258 ballots have been cast  As of 5p.m. WednesdayContinue Reading