Council tackles marathon agenda
A marathon two hour Jefferson City Council meeting Tuesday night ultimately ended with three new stop signs going up, new election equipment being purchased and tabling of several items. New stop signs will be being installed at Dallas and Market, Henderson and Walnut and Walnut and Orleans streets, to helpContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – Jan. 17-23, 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
Council to Meet Tuesday
The Jefferson City Council will meet at 5:30p.m. Tuesday at the Jefferson Visitor and Convention Center, 305 E Austin St. The Herald/Jimplecute will be live for this meeting. The Agenda includes: 5. PRESENT FLAG TO CITY FOR LIONS CLUB PARK – PAUL MOORE 6. UPDATE- POLICE DEPARTMENT– CHIEFContinue Reading
Blessings of Grace Changes How Pickups Are Done
The Saturday and Wednesday pantries will now operate in a different fashion. We hope this change will make it easier on both the clients and our wonderful pantry volunteers. The big change is in how cars enter the parking lot. There will be a single line formed at the leftContinue Reading
Norma Helen Riley Horn
November 17, 1928-January 14, 2021 Mrs Horn passed away January 14, 2021 at Carrington Place of Springhill, Springhill LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Norma Helen Riley Horn, 92 of Springhill, Louisiana, formerly of Jefferson, Texas are to be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, January 18, 2021 graveside at Oakwood Memorial ParkContinue Reading
Ability to File for Council Position Now Open
According to the Texas Secretary of State’s office the first day to file for a place on the May 1, 2021, municipal elections was Wednesday, January 13. The City of Jefferson will hold regular elections on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Positions on the ballot which are up for election are:Continue Reading
City Releases List of Streets to Pave
According to a list provided by the City as part of next week’s City Council Meeting Packet, the following streets are proposed for resurfacing in 2021: Walnut from Lafayette to Orleans, overlay, $80,000 Camp from Marshall to Rusk, pulverize and re-lay, $40,000 Marshall from Lake to Camp, pulverize and re-lay,Continue Reading
JJHS 2nd 9 Weeks Honor Rolls
5th Grade A Honor Roll Alden Ballard, Cooper Bonner, Levi Cherry, Krish Desal, Kayden Grigsby, Darcey Moore, Bryston Mosley, Brently Woods. 5th Grade AB Honor Roll Connor Archer, Kimberly Ball, Keira Brest, Caydan Byrd, Demetrius Carr, Elora Christy, Joshua Coddington, Wyatt Conwell, Brenden Dorris, Daniel Gonzalez, Janaa Goynes, Andrew Hauptman,Continue Reading
Chamber Seeks Ambassadors
(Paul H. Moore, a contributing writer for the Jefferson Jimplecute) I am happy to get the word out that the Jefferson Ambassador Club is being re-born and structured under the guidance of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce. Leading the effort are Chamber Board Members Doug Thompson and JimContinue Reading
Birth
Mabry Charlotte Smith Miss Mabry Charlotte Smith has made her arrival at 8:37am January 9, 2021, weighing 5lbs 3oz and 18 inches long. Her parents are Brent Thomas and Lindsey Avery Smith. “We are so thankful for everyone’s love and support throughout it all,” said Lindsey. “We are headed homeContinue Reading
Commissioners Accept Bid on Elevator Work
Marion County Commissioners held a rare afternoon meeting on Monday due to weather related issues, but fairly routine business at the beginning of each calendar year was the agenda of the day. Commissioners approved a bid submitted by Casey Slone Construction, LLC, of Marshall to perform the work on theContinue Reading
Riverside Banks funds new scoreboard at Lockett Stadium
Board hears concerns about trustee’s social media use… The JISD School Board accepted a donation in the amount of $35,978 from Riverside Bank President Lee Haggard for use in the replacement of the scoreboard and time clocks at the football field. The bank will receive exclusive sponsorship and advertising onContinue Reading
A higher standard
My name is April Taylor Johnson parent to two amazing Jefferson ISD Honor Roll Students and Community Leader also Founding Member of FRESH YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM to Sponsors two scholarships each year. I’m here to address my concerns along with others about comments that one of our school members KevinContinue Reading
Letter: Why Even Post?
Hello. As you all know my name is Shyger Williams and I currently work within our school district. When applying for my current position, I went through a very extensive process of interviews, plus reviewing of my application from others higher in command within our administration. With that being said,Continue Reading
Vickie Lynn Grubbs Chisholm
November 28, 1957-January 5, 2021 Vickie Lynn Grubbs Chisholm went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan 5, 2021 in Carrollton, TX. A graveside funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at New Prospect Cemetery, officiated by Deacon Jim Finstrom and underContinue Reading
Keeping Faith in Trying Times
By Rabbi Linda Gutierrez Shalom chaverim. We are going through trying times in our nation and world. My prayer is to keep faith in God and to keep our voice heard, our leaders to have faith, and to stand up for the rights of the people. God’s will be done. As citizens of the United States,Continue Reading
Snow 2021
An assortment of snow photos taken and submitted from around Marion County. It snowed between 1-2 inches across the county on January 11, 2021. Schools were closed and government offices delayed opening of business until later in the morning to account for potential icy roads and bad weather.Continue Reading
Weekly Entertainment
“Pardi Gras” February 6th, 2021The Front Porch will be teaming up with EmBear’s Vintage and The Jefferson Outpost for “Pardi Gras”. Look for the “Bead-Mobil”. They will be traveling up and down Polk Street hourly with beads and treats starting at high noon. Come on out and enjoy the fun.Continue Reading
OHTP Sets New Board
Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players have elected four new board members. They are Joe Todaro and Lisa Daye of Shreveport and Hollis Shadden and Sara Davis of Jefferson. They will join board members Marcia Thomas, president; Scott Imhof, Vice President; Dian Beaird, Secretary-Treasurer; as well as Jane Maddox and Evie MimsContinue Reading