All JJHS, JHS Students to be Issued Chromebook
In a move to a one-to-one technology environment, JISD announced today via FaceBook, all students at the Junior High and High School will be issued a Chromebook. JES and JPS students who are enrolle din Online Instruction as their learning mode will also be able to check out a device.Continue Reading
Mary Alice Moseley Biggs
Graveside Services for Mrs. Mary Alice Moseley Biggs, age 85, of Jefferson, TX., are pending at this time. On August 5th, Mary Biggs, passed peacefully as she entered the next chapter of her life with those loved ones who passed before her. She was less than a month shy ofContinue Reading
August Garden of the Month
Yesteryear Gift shop is the recipient of August’s Garden of the Month awarded by The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club. Little Bit (Christina Emerson, pictured) says that she and Pat Smith (owner) work very hard to have a beautiful garden each year. Photo by Hollis ShaddenContinue Reading
IRS Provides Updated Information on Home Office Deduction
From IRS Press Release Here’s what taxpayers need to know about the home office deduction The home office deduction allows qualifying taxpayers to deduct certain home expenses on their tax return. With more people working from home than ever before, some taxpayers may be wondering if they can claim aContinue Reading
School Board Approves Participation in ‘Operation Connectivity’
JISD School Board approved the district’s participation in “Operation Connectivity,” a joint effort with TEA which will enable the district to purchase technology equipment and services to provide better remote instruction, during Tuesday night’s Special Board meeting. According to minutes provided by Superintendent Rob Barnwell, Jay Patrick, the District’s TechnologyContinue Reading
Financial Foucs: How Can You Help Lower Your Longevity Risk?
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano The investment world contains different types of risk. Your stocks or stock-based mutual funds could lose value during periods of market volatility. The price of your bonds or bond funds could also decline, if new bonds are issued at higher interest rates. But have youContinue Reading
Jefferson ISD FINAL 2020-21 BACK TO SCHOOL LEARNING MODE REGISTRATION
From JISD Release Many of you have selected face to face or online learning for your student who will be returning to Jefferson ISD this Fall via the June survey–Jefferson ISD 2020-21 Back to School Learning Mode Survey. We are requesting parents fill out this Jefferson ISD FINAL 2020-21 BackContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District For Aug. 2-8, 2020
From TxDOT Bowie County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. Camp County FM 1521 – From FM 1520 to SH 11, seal coating highway. Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Harrison County USContinue Reading
School Board To Meet Monday, Discuss Technology Purchases
JISD School Board will meet in special session at 6p.m. Monday at the High School Commons to discuss an agreement with Region 4 Educational Service Center for Technology Purchases through “Operation Connectivity” Program sponsored by TEA. The board will also consider a few budget amendments and campus reports. The HeraldContinue Reading
23 Added to Recovery Count
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur reported today that DSHS informed him the county has 23 new recoveries today. DSHS also updated the fatality count to 7, instead of 8. LaFleur put in his press release the change was most likely due to an address issue. Marion County COVID-19 Case CountsContinue Reading
Commissioners Facing $100-300,000+ in Repairs to Jail Elevator, Will Install Phone Kiosks in Cells
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Marion County Commissioners passed a motion, on a discussion agenda item, to request a proposal from David Woods, of Woods Engineering Company, for options on required repairs to the elevator at the jail. “I think what were needing,” said Commissioner Joe Mcknight, “is aContinue Reading
Perot Predicts $250,000 Deficit in Revenue for 2019-2020
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher During the Jefferson City Council Budget Workshop Tuesday evening, Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot indicated a possible $250,000 shortfall in revenue by the end of the 2019-2020 fiscal year. The fiscal year ends September 30. “Our revenue, compared to where it was last year,Continue Reading
Lack of Quorum Causes Delay in Hiring Police Chief
Lack of a quorum caused a delay in hiring Jefferson’s next Chief of Police last night, so Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot pushed the decision out another week. “I thought we were going to have a quorum at the start of the 72 hours,” said Perot. “We’re going to putContinue Reading
County COVID-19 Count Climbs by 5
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur reported today an increase of 5 new active COVID-19 cases. There were also 2 new recoveries and no new fatalities. Marion County COVID-19 Case Counts as of 9:03 a.m. July 29: Total Cumulative Cases: 122 Active Cases: 79 (5 new) Fatalities: 8 Recoveries: 35 (2Continue Reading
Moving Out…
The ticket booth from Lone Star Carriage Company is being moved out today. Lone Star Carriage closed their operations in Jefferson this past weekend. The ticket booth is heading out to Jimmy Moore’s Lonesome Dove Drive Through Safari. Photos by Trish Bounds.Continue Reading
Financial Foucs: Create Strategies to Help Achieve Your Financial Goals
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano Like most people, you probably have many financial goals: a comfortable retirement, long vacations, college for your children or grandchildren, the ability to leave something behind for the next generation, and so on. To achieve these various goals, you may have to follow different investmentContinue Reading
CNA Training Class To Start August 19
Certified Nurse Aid training class will start August 19 at Community Services of Northeast Texas, located at 510 E Bonham, Jefferson, Texas. Class will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm. To apply for a scholarship you must attend a registration and orientation class August 6 at 10:00 amContinue Reading
Jefferson PD Installs Prescription Drug Disposal Box
Press Release From Jefferson Police Department Despite the pandemic, Jefferson Police Departments has installed a prescription drug disposal box where residents can dispose of their leftover medication, no questions asked. “Jefferson PD is excited to provide this option for our local citizens to dispose of prescription drugs,” said Jefferson PDContinue Reading
County Judge Notified of 1 Additional COVID-19 Case
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur was notified today by Texas DSHS of one additional COVID-19 case in the county. Marion County COVID-19 Case Counts as of 10:13 a.m. July 27: Total Cumulative Cases: 117 Active Cases: 76 (1 new) Fatalities: 8 Recoveries: 33 The majority of the cases are inContinue Reading