JISD to distribute Chromebook for the upcoming school year
The first day of school is right around the corner! JJHS & JHS students and parents:Make sure you get your Chromebooks on one of these dates. School starts 8/14/2024.Continue Reading
Marion county sheriff department activity report for July 28, 2024
Activity Log 7/28/2024 6am-6pm •09:59 juvenile complaint, FM 2208, 2 teens misbehaving and damaging things, advise given to parent/guardian over phone. •11:02 trespassing, st hwy 49W, ex-employee refusing to leave, advise given •12:49 theft report, N Bridge st, rp to follow up with city PD at a later time •12:59Continue Reading
Marion County Hospital District holds public meeting.
Discussion on proposed budget for the fiscal year of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 will take place August 2nd, 10:00am at the Marion County Hospital District located at 1113-B North Walcott In Jefferson. You can obtain your copy of the proposed budget at the before mentioned address duringContinue Reading
The Opera House Theatre Players YNOT Awards event and annual meeting takes center stage August 10th.
The Opera House Theatre Players YNOT Awards event and annual meeting will take place on Saturday, August 10th at 7:15pm at Enoch’s Coffee and Wine House in Jefferson. The evening of awards is an annual event to recognize the actors and workers within the past season. Also to be recognizedContinue Reading
Sponsorships for Woofstock T-Shirt Mentions Conclude August 1st.
The deadline for sponsors to be included on Woofstock t-shirts is fast approaching. If you or somebody you know, would like to sponsor this event please reach out to Lisa or Ashley. Contact information is located on the flyer.Continue Reading
JISD meet the teacher August 8th.
The following times have been released for meet the teacher. Each campus has its own time allotted.Continue Reading
Marion County sheriffs activity log July26th
Activity Log 7/26/2024 6am-6pm •05:55 theft report, S walcott, jpd report taken •08:54 ems, PR 6009, cems •09:58 ems, fm 1324, cems •11:24 suspicious person, fleetwood dr, unable to locate •13:47 traffic hazard, hwy 49/59, truck blocking intersection waiting for train, truck moved before officer arrived •13:58 ems, mlk, cems Continue Reading
Marion County Sheriff’s Activity Log
Activity Log 7/25/2024 6am -6pm •08:45 ems, MCR 3215, cems lift assist only•08:52 trespassing, st hwy 49, civil issue, advise given•09:16 welfare check, fm 2208, everything ok, phone issue•11:18 criminal trespass, washington dr, ct issued•14:59 ems, north polk, cems Arrests: 0, Traffic stops: 0 Activity Log 6pm-6am 07/25/2024Continue Reading
Chamber of Commerce offers free 2024–2025 calendars
this calendar, a highlights some of Jeffersons Orick imagery. The calendars can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce office at 111 East Austin.Continue Reading
Shangri La Studio hosts an event filled weekend with Debra Burris, PhD
Shangri La Studio host Shangri La Symposium, September 27th- 29th. Llewellyn Author, Debra L. Burris. Debra is a witch, farmer, physicist, and Master Naturalist. She has a PhD in physics and teaches meteorology, astronomy, and physical sciences at the University of Central Arkansas. Joining her is Herbalist, Heather Kelly. PairingContinue Reading
60 dogs removed from ‘bikini bar’ shelter
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The removal of over 60 dogs from a Marion County animal shelter created regional attention, and a bit of confusion. Dude’s Second Chance Rescue (DSCR), operating out of the closed Rendezvous Bikini Bar at the intersection of FM1968 and FM726, and owned by KT Pugh,Continue Reading
Celebrating 102 Years
Mary Jane Wilson traveled from Watkinsville, Ga., to celebrate her 102nd birthday in Jefferson. She stayed at the Excelsior House Hotel. This delightful lady shared her beauty secrets – “laughter and friendship” and her advice for living a long life — “If you don’t like the path you are on,Continue Reading
Tourism seeking new ad agency
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Tourism Board recently received news that their advertising agency, Anderson Marketing Group of San Antonio, would not be renewing their contract for the 2024-25 fiscal year. “They have lost employees and are having trouble getting employees with upper level skills to promote, soContinue Reading
Our Town: July 26, 2024
Meetings School Dates Lunch & Learn The Marion County Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch and Learn from 11:30-12:30 July 29, at the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Center. Day Shelmire, director of the UT Tyler-Longview Small Business Development Center will be the guest speaker. RSVP at 903.665.2672 text ofContinue Reading
New Boston shooting claims Jefferson youth
By Susan Lindsey/New Boston Citizens Tribune The second teen victim in the Fourth of July weekend shooting in New Boston has died, authorities said. Nicholas Webster, 19, of Jefferson, succumbed to injuries he received in the July 6 shooting outside of Dogwood Plaza apartments in the 300 block of LindseyContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: Pair led Texas Aviation
Ken Bridges/Columnist The twentieth century opened up a new frontier for innovation and adventure: the skies. With the first successful airplane flight of Orville and Wilbur Wright in 1903, airplanes began making rapid advances that would change transportation forever. Aviation had come to stay, and Texas would play an important early role. Two pilots inContinue Reading
How the Cow Ate the Cabbage
Rick Smith/Columnist Grace’s roots were in northwestern Louisiana. “I’ll die here,” she said, words firmly planted in her headroom. And it was there, a short drive from her birthplace, she crossed the great divide, having ventured only a couple times to the other Cotton States. I coaxed her to flyContinue Reading
Local schools receive $20k arts donation
Press Release Texas Eagle Gallery, a proud retailer of Dixie Belle Paint Company and DIY products, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with multiple local school districts to support arts education in our community. As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering creativity and innovation, we’ve donated a selectionContinue Reading
Weekly Horoscopes
Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, Jefferson 469-994-2295 Weekly Horoscopes and Lucky Numbers (July 26th – August 1st) Aries: This week, you’re urged to take things slow and avoid hasty decisions. Focus on introspection and long-term goals. Expect some challenges in your personal relationships, but communicationContinue Reading
Eating Like the King!
By Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’! Despite the heat last week I made the yearly trek to Memphis, to Graceland. We go about this time every year for a show. Not just any show, my close friends son Tripp goes to performing arts camp at Graceland each year. HeContinue Reading