Tuesday Council Meeting Cancelled
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Letter: Why the lack of COVID-19 reporting?
To the editor, As a concerned citizen of Jefferson and of Marion County, I am writing this letter asking why the COVID-19 case numbers are not being reported in a public forum by the Marion County Judge. At the time of this letter, it has been almost two weeks sinceContinue Reading
Mary Carter
Virginia J. Carter was born August 30,1930 in Mims Chapel, TX to Barry and Hulene Steelman. She went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the age of 90. Juanita worked for South Central Bell as a telephone operator. Later in her career she wasContinue Reading
Mary Bounds
Mary Bounds, 92, of Paris went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday Feb. 7, 2021, from Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, but attended NoviceContinue Reading
Tourism board back to work after holiday hiatus
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
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
Financial Focus: Protect Benefits for Special Needs Children
From Joey Romano, Edward Jones If you have a child or other family member who has special needs due to physical or mental conditions, you face a variety of challenges planning for their care, including financial ones. You may also have some well-meaning relatives who want to help, but whoContinue Reading
Insurance Minute: Parents of a special needs child have special needs, too
From Brad Collins, NYLife As the parent of a special needs child, you know how rewarding—and challenging—caring for your loved one can be. And even though you’ve got it all under control right now, you can’t help worrying about the future. After all, someday your child will have to goContinue Reading
Happy Birthday
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
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
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
Charles Campbell
December 13, 1941 ~ February 4, 2021Haggard Funeral HomeContinue Reading
Paddie appointed to chair influential State Affairs Committee
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