Weather forecast from- US national weather service
Range of temperatures this evening as 60’s will be possible across the northeast, while low to mid 70’s will be present across the central and western zones. Highs back towards the mid to upper 90’s for Friday while rain chances look to be best across the west.Continue Reading
Marion county sheriff department activity report for August 21, 2024
DISPATCH DATE 8/21/2024 SHIFT 6AM-6PM •9:41 EMS @ W LAUREL LN, MEMS RESPONDED •10:54 EMS @ WATERWOOD LOOP, CEMS RESPONDED •11:10 EMS @ MLK DR, JPD & CEMS RESPONDED •13:18 EMS @ YOUNGER RD, MEMS RESPONDED •13:26 WELFARE CHECK @ BRADLEY DR, DEPUTY RESPONDED •14:15 EMS @ ALLEY CREEK CAMP GROUND, MEMSContinue Reading
JJHS band making a joyful noise
JJHS beginning band has received their instruments! Please join the Bulldogs and welcoming the new members into the band program!Continue Reading
Weather forecast from- US national weather service
Noticeably cooler and less humid conditions will continue across most of the region overnight. Low temperatures will range from the low to mid 60s in our north and eastern zones, with upper 60s to lower 70s in our western zones.Continue Reading
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Marion county sheriff department activity report for August 20, 2024 DISPATCH DATE 8/20/24 SHIFT 6AM-6PM •7:05 TRANSPORT FROM ARKANSAS, 509 P/U •7:09 TRANSPORT FROM HUNTSVILLE, 512 P/U •9:22 WRECKER SERVICE @ HWY 43 AND HWY 49, CAR TO BE PICKED UP •10:09 EMS CYPRESS PLACE @ W DOUGLAS ST, CEMS Continue Reading
JHS bulldog varsity football schedule is live
“Attention Jefferson High School Bulldog fans! The official 2024 season schedule is now posted. Get ready to cheer on our Bulldogs as they take on their rivals. Let’s make this season one to remember—best of luck to our team for a victorious year ahead!”Continue Reading
Weather forecast from – US national weather service
Overnight lows tonight will generally range in the mid 60s to mid 70s, but a warming trend will begin on Wednesday. Daytime highs should still only be in the upper 80s in Southeast Oklahoma & Southwest Arkansas, but may warm into the upper 90s in Deep East Texas. No rainContinue Reading
Marion county sheriff department activity report for August 19, 2024
Dispatch Date: 08/19/2024 Shift: 6a-6p •9:15, Misc @ W Dallas, Deputy handled/advice given •9:56, EMS @ Pine Hill Dr, CEMS •11:48, Dispute @ Bulldog, JISD handled/courtesy ride given •12:13, EMS @ Omega, MEMS •12:54, Dispute @ FM 2208, UTL •13:16, EMS @ FM 729, MEMS •13:45, Misc-missing person last seen in LoneContinue Reading
Cooler Temps Coming to Our Region!
It’s been a while since we’ve seen the 60s on our low-temperature maps, but they’re finally making a comeback! A few lucky areas in our northeast region will get to enjoy this refreshing dip, while the rest of us can expect lows in the 70s. It’s not a drastic change,Continue Reading
Marion county sheriff department activity report for August 18, 2024
Night Shift 6pm-6am 08/18/2024 •1855 DOG BITE ON CREASTWOOD LP- CALLER ADVISED THEY WERE BITE BY DOG- DEPUTY ARRIVED MADE REPORT SUBJECT TAKEN BY EMS •1900 DISTURBANCE AT LAKESIDE PARK- DEPUTY WAS ADVISED BY BYSTANDER THAT THERE WAS A DISTURBANCE- DEPUTY SEPARATED PARTIES THAT WERE ARGUING •2320 ALARM CALL ONContinue Reading
Monday, Tuesday meetings continue budget discussions
Staff Reports Jefferson City Council will hold a special meeting tonight (Monday, August 19) to continue discussions on the 2024-25 fiscal budget. Tuesday night’s meeting will handle regular business but no budget discussions will occur. Special Meeting Monday Starting at 6:30p Monday at the Jefferson Convention and Visitor Center, CouncilContinue Reading
All Aboard: First Away Game & Charter Bus to Melissa
The first Jefferson high school football game is to take place in Melissa Texas next Thursday, August 29th a charter bus has scheduled to take fans to the game. Information on the charter buses can be found in the graphic below. If you need to get your class T-shirts ,Continue Reading
Back to School: 1st Day Pics
JISD students returned to the classroom on Wednesday. Some last minute announced changes to parent pickup and drop off procedures caused some concerns for parents but school started on schedule. Photos are courtesy submissions. Be sure and watch for school zones while traveling.Continue Reading
Back to School: Prayer Walk
Jefferson residents and ministers held a “Prayer Walk” last Sunday at each of the JISD campuses to pray for students, teachers, and administrators as they return to school this week.Continue Reading
Back to School: Class of 1969
The Jefferson High School Class of 1969 celebrated their 55th Reunion recently at Joseph’s Riverport BBQ. Attending the reunion were: Front row L-R: Sandra McMahon, Marsha Henson, Diana West, Jerri Mullins, Dickie Bockman, Lonnie Koontz, Don Walters; 2nd Row L-R: Tom Haggard, Bruce Bradley, Gay Thompson, Gary Fant, Jimmy Durrum,Continue Reading
Citizens react to City budget cuts
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson residents turned out in mass Monday and Tuesday nights and didn’t mince words over Mayor Patricia Finstrom’s proposed budget cuts. Over an hour of public comment, mostly focused on the reduction of Friends of Jefferson Animals allocation from $16,000 to $500, let the MayorContinue Reading
Alcohol sales on ballot
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Whether or not Marion County becomes completely “wet” is now in the hands of JP #2 voters on November 5. Brookshire’s anticipated move to the intersection of FM2208 and US59 prompted the need for the Local Option Election as voting precincts 6 and 7, aContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson: August 16, 2024
Meetings School Dates • Scrimmage at Tyler Grace, Aug. 22 Bible Study Cumberland Presbyterian Church is hosting a weekly bible study every Wednesday night. The evening starts with a 6p supper, and bible study from 6:30-7:30p led by Shane Shaddix. All are welcome. The group is currently starting Book ofContinue Reading
Our View: Power to the People: Citizens speak up, get results
This week, the “will of the people” was more than evident. Jefferson residents attended Monday and Tuesday nights Budget Workshop in large numbers and expressed their views over a proposed 2024-25 budget cut to Friends of Jefferson Animals made by Mayor Patricia Finstrom. Finstrom, who’s responsibility includes providing the CityContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: Borden was a revolutionary
Ken Bridges/Columnist Success is never a straight line. Gail Borden’s story is how an Indiana farmboy with almost no formal schooling went from being a Texas revolutionary and editor to a celebrated inventor and wildly successful New York factory owner. The calm and curious man nurtured not only revolution in Texas but a revolutionContinue Reading