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
Senator Bettencourt Files SB 591 Closing Affordable Housing Projects Property Tax Loophole
Press Release Too many apartments being converted into property tax shelters by housing authorities around the State Rep. Murphy filed companion, HB1604, Houston Region Business Coalition, HRBC supports legislation Houston, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), Chair of the Local Government Committee, filed SB 591, to close a property tax loophole,Continue Reading
National Signing Day: JISD has 5 commit to play football
Jefferson ISD celebrated National Signing Day as five seniors put pen to paper and committed to the colleges of their choice to play football in the fall. National Signing Day has traditionally been the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding National Letter of Intent forContinue Reading
County mourns loss of Joe McKnight
Marion County Precinct 2 Commissioner Joe McKnight passed away Sunday evening, January 31, 2021, after a battle with cancer. “Joe was a dedicated public servant with n o agenda other than making Marion County, his lifelong home, a better place for everyone,” said Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur in aContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Pardi Gras This Weekend The Front Porch, EmBear’s Vintage, and the Jefferson Outpost will be teaming up for “Pardi Gras 2021” on Saturday in downtown Jefferson. There will be a Bead-Mobile traveling up and down Polk Street hourly with beads and treats starting at noon. Other Mardi Gras activities include:Continue Reading
Keeping Seniors Active
Last week Magnolia Place joined nursing facilities across the nation in celebrating National Activity Professionals Week. Activity Directors Janice Foster and Leigh Harris Smith were recognized for the vitally important role they play in providing person centered care for the Residents. Janice and Leigh personify the heart and spirit ofContinue Reading
Quiet Zone Considered
By V. Hugh Lewis II, Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Economic Development Corp (JEDCO) restarted their monthly meetings this week with a special meeting geared at getting new board members up to speed on JEDCO activities and hearing presentations on Railroad Quiet Zones and a new housing development on Moon LakeContinue Reading