The basics of long-term care
From NY Life’s Brad Collins Aging is a fact of life and it comes with certain realities. While most of us probably don’t want to picture ourselves eventually needing help with daily activities, more than half of Americans turning 65 today will need some type of long-term care during theirContinue Reading
JHS 2nd 9 Weeks Honor Rolls
Jefferson High School recently released its honor roll for the second nine weeks of the current school year: A Honor Roll 9th Grade Makayla Barr, Akilah Brasher, Kylee Mcgregor, Kylie Neuville and Caroline Wilson. 10th Grade Charlene Moore, Kenya Ross and Aysha Tucker. 11th Grade Cadee Humphrey, Dominique Jackson, ImaniContinue Reading
Lady Dawgs Top Troup
Jefferson Lady Dawgs beat Troup with a 48-26 final on the road Tuesday, Jan. 26. Individual stats included: Da’Navia Thomas – 15 points and 3 assists. Ja’Kayla Rusk – 11 points, 9 rebounds and 2 steels. Kristen Thomas – 6 points, 5 rebounds 3 steels and 2 blocks. Tierrani Johnson – 6Continue Reading
COVID-19 Slots Have Been Filled
Marion County filled the first 50 dose spots in 18 minutes. The online slots were filled 6 minutes later. A waiting list is being maintained by the Judge’s office for future opportunitiesContinue Reading
COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Now Open
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur finally got notification from TDEM on how residents can register to be vaccinated at Friday’s event. “It took a lot of phone calls, but we got it worked out,” said LaFleur. “Being one of the first sites, there were some kinks TDEM had to workContinue Reading
Section of US 59 to be Resurfaced in Marion County
Work to take about eight months From TxDOT A section of US 59 in northern Marion County will receive a new riding surface this year according to plans approved in January by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “We will be resurfacing a 2.1-mile section of the highway from StateContinue Reading
Tech-Edge: Office Upgrade Time
By Hunter Bonner Microsoft Office is the gold standard when it comes to document production, spreadsheets, and other publishing tools. You most likely have it installed on your computer right now, but do you know if it is current? This article will explain why you need to upgrade to theContinue Reading
OHTP Reschedules Chocolate Sunday to April
By Marcia Thomas, contributor Jefferson’s community theatre the Opera House Theatre Players is postponing their only fund-raising event of the year Chocolate Sunday until April. According to Players president Marcia Thomas, the new and old board members met recently and discussed the idea of trying to go ahead with theContinue Reading
Business owners: Latest COVID scam is directed at you
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All taxpayers are now eligible for identity protection PINs
From IRS Guidewire The IRS has expanded the Identity Protection PIN Opt-In Program to all taxpayers who can verify their identity. The Identity Protection PIN is a six-digit code known only to the taxpayer and to the IRS. It helps prevent identity thieves from filing fraudulent tax returns using aContinue Reading
Lawmakers start $7 billion away from target
From Texas Press Association, Chris Cobler Texas House and Senate leaders appear to agree on their proposed budgets. Next, they just have to figure out how to cut $7.2 billion. Senate Finance Chair Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, worked with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to propose a state budget of $119.7 billion inContinue Reading
$500 grants available for fire departments
Press Release from State Farm Last year, more than 58,000 fires burned 10 million acres across the U.S. Wildfires are a peril that impacts every state and can occur at any time during the year. They cost the U.S. up to an estimated $285 billion per year in losses. To help combatContinue Reading
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System Designated Regional COVID-19 Vaccination Hub
Press Release Longview, TX, Jan. 25, 2021 – CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System has been named a COVID-19 Vaccination Hub by the State of Texas to serve Gregg County. This COVID-19 Vaccination Hub clinic is in partnership with Gregg County, the State of Texas and City of Longview. Today we jointly announce theContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Remote Work May Offer Financial Benefits
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have been forced to work from home. But once we’ve moved past the virus, many workers may continue working from home. More than one-third of companies with employees who started working from home now think that remote workContinue Reading
County Sets Date for Move-In to Restored Courthouse
The County Judge and Commissioners are pleased to announce we will be moving back to the courthouse. “We are on the finishing touches of our Courthouse restoration project” wrote Judge LaFleur in a press release. County offices will be closed the week of February 15th-19th 2021. The County Judge, Commissioners,Continue Reading
SAIL receives $650 grant from Siemens Entergy
Press Release Siemens Energy employees nominated local charitable organizations to have the opportunity to receive donations of up to $10k each and 122 organizations across 20 states were selected to receive a donation Local organization Summer Adventure In Learning was one of the recipients of the grants and received $650.Continue Reading
Locals make Dean’s List at SAU
Southern Arkansas University has announced that 577 students earned a 3.5 for the fall 2020 semester and have been named to its’ Dean’s List. Among them were Jefferson natives Mason Rayne McNeely, a sophomore chemistry major and Maggie Raine St.Denis, a senior nursing (BSN) major. SAU “feels like home” andContinue Reading