Veterans – Vaccine By Appointment Only – COVID-19
By Paul Moore Overton Brooks VA Medical Center – Shreveport, La The VA Medical Center in Shreveport has launched its COVID-19 Vaccinations in the past couple of weeks. I got a phone call from them on Sunday morning last week to schedule my appointment. The medical team is working sevenContinue Reading
JES Students of the Month
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for November/December at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness.Continue Reading
Tourism Board Meeting Cancelled
According to an email sent out by former board member Colleen Taylor, the January City of Jefferson Convention and Visitor’s Board meeting has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns and a lack of an expected quorum. The meeting was originally scheduled to be on Monday at 5:30 p.m. The boardContinue Reading
Financial Focus: How to Respond When Risk Tolerance Is Tested
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano When you begin investing, you’ll generally assess your comfort with risk, as your investment choices will be guided at least partially by your risk tolerance. But once you actually experience the ups and downs of the market, this tolerance could be tested. Risk tolerance mayContinue Reading
TxDOT, KCS delay closure of 728 crossing til January 19
From TxDOT Motorists who normally travel FM 728 west of Jefferson will need to find an alternate route on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Kansas City Southern Railroad will be closing the highway to through-traffic on this date to make repairs to the railroad crossing. This work was originally scheduled for Jan. 12,Continue Reading
JISD Closes All Schools for Monday
According to an email issued early Sunday evening by JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell, all JISD campuses will be closed for a bad weather day on Monday, January 11, 2020. “Due to a winter weather warning for the entirety of Marion County, Jefferson ISD will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 11th,”Continue Reading
County, City Offices Delay Opening on Monday
According to a joint press release issued by Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur and Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker, “Due to the Winter Storm Warning Issued by the The National Weather Service for Marion County, all Marion County and City of Jefferson offices will delay opening on Monday 1/11/2021 until 10Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Jan. 10-16, 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
Financial Focus: Avoid Tapping Into 401(k) Early
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano If you’ve been contributing for many years to your 401(k) or similar retirement plan, it may be your largest pool of money. So, if you are facing a financial need, you may think about tapping into your account. After all, it’s your money – whyContinue Reading
Marriage Licenses Issues December 2020
According to a release from Marion County Clerk Vickie Smith, the following Marriage Licenses were issued in December 2020. THOMAS, LESLIE PARK and HALEY, JACQUELINE ETHRIDGE, DARRELL RAY and RANKIN, TRACY LINNEA FITZGERALD, JAMES WILLIAMS and MILLER, TERESA MARIE ROUSE, JOSIAH RONNIE and ARWOOD, KIMBERLY NICOLE CHASE, AUFFIE HUNTER andContinue Reading
JES Honor Rolls – 2nd 9 Weeks
All ”A” Honor Roll 1st Grade Keighan Benton, Skylar Biddy, William Carstens, Brayden Collins, Mileena Dandy, Addison Duck, Jayce Gober, Paige Goynes, Aria Holzer, Aubree Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Lawson Knight, Zaylon McDonald, Addalynn Moit, Jackson Munoz, Kammie Nixon, Adrianna Shockley, Kylar Scudday, London Thomas, Carlee Warren, Klehvor Wilder 2nd GradeContinue Reading
Zeffie Eugenia (Chatham) Lunsford
February 21, 1955 ~ January 5, 2021Haggard Funeral HomeContinue Reading
JISD School Board to Meet Tuesday
The Jefferson ISD School Board will hold their regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the High School Commons. Agenda items include: Acceptance of Donation by Riverside Bank for new Scoreboard at Football Field 2019-2020 Audit Results Extending Leave Availability for Employees who must miss work due to COVID-19Continue Reading
Commissioners to Meet at 1p Monday Due to Weather Concerns
The Marion County Commissioners Court is moving their regular meeting to 1 p.m. on Monday due to the potential for inclement weather. Commissioners normally meet at 9 a.m. The meeting will include discussions on: Approval of Bonds for Angie Smoak, DA David Capps, Sheriff Jeff Greer, Constable Pct 2 EdContinue Reading
TxDOT Prepares for Winter Weather Sunday Night
Roads treated; Drivers encouraged to exercise caution, remain informed ATLANTA ─ The Texas Department of Transportation is issuing a warning to drivers in northeast Texas to be prepared for a wintry mix that could impact traffic Sunday evening and Monday morning. Crews in the Atlanta District will be pre-treating roads forContinue Reading
Officials Sworn In
Newly elected Marion County officials were sworn in on January 1 by Marion County Clerk Vickie Smith.Continue Reading
Lady Dawgs pick up three straight
The Jefferson Lady Bulldogs picked up three straight wins over the Christmas break before dropping a district bout to Tatum on Tuesday. The most recent win came with a 64-41 final over Troup on Jan. 2 at home. Ja’Kayla Rusk led the attack with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 3Continue Reading
Weekly Police Blotter
From the Desk of Marion County Sheriff David Capps Dispatch Report December 28, 2020 – January 4, 2021 911 60 Sheriff’s Office 67 Jefferson PD 16 Fire Department 5 Ambulance 35 Miscellaneous 7 TxDPS 4 Total: 194 Call Type Report, December 28, 2020 – January 4, 2021 No Nature Specified 1 AbandondedContinue Reading
A MOMENT WITH THE MINISTER: Starting the New Year off right
Alden Ho, Wheel Salt Ministries Everywhere you look today, you hear and read of everyones opinion. Some believe this, while others believe that, some say do this, while others say do that. Facebook is loaded with it, and if you’re like me, you may research things before you purchase toContinue Reading