JJHS 2nd 9 Weeks Honor Rolls
5th Grade A Honor Roll Alden Ballard, Cooper Bonner, Levi Cherry, Krish Desal, Kayden Grigsby, Darcey Moore, Bryston Mosley, Brently Woods. 5th Grade AB Honor Roll Connor Archer, Kimberly Ball, Keira Brest, Caydan Byrd, Demetrius Carr, Elora Christy, Joshua Coddington, Wyatt Conwell, Brenden Dorris, Daniel Gonzalez, Janaa Goynes, Andrew Hauptman,Continue Reading
Chamber Seeks Ambassadors
(Paul H. Moore, a contributing writer for the Jefferson Jimplecute) I am happy to get the word out that the Jefferson Ambassador Club is being re-born and structured under the guidance of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce. Leading the effort are Chamber Board Members Doug Thompson and JimContinue Reading
Birth
Mabry Charlotte Smith Miss Mabry Charlotte Smith has made her arrival at 8:37am January 9, 2021, weighing 5lbs 3oz and 18 inches long. Her parents are Brent Thomas and Lindsey Avery Smith. “We are so thankful for everyone’s love and support throughout it all,” said Lindsey. “We are headed homeContinue Reading
Commissioners Accept Bid on Elevator Work
Marion County Commissioners held a rare afternoon meeting on Monday due to weather related issues, but fairly routine business at the beginning of each calendar year was the agenda of the day. Commissioners approved a bid submitted by Casey Slone Construction, LLC, of Marshall to perform the work on theContinue Reading
Riverside Banks funds new scoreboard at Lockett Stadium
Board hears concerns about trustee’s social media use… The JISD School Board accepted a donation in the amount of $35,978 from Riverside Bank President Lee Haggard for use in the replacement of the scoreboard and time clocks at the football field. The bank will receive exclusive sponsorship and advertising onContinue Reading
A higher standard
My name is April Taylor Johnson parent to two amazing Jefferson ISD Honor Roll Students and Community Leader also Founding Member of FRESH YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM to Sponsors two scholarships each year. I’m here to address my concerns along with others about comments that one of our school members KevinContinue Reading
Letter: Why Even Post?
Hello. As you all know my name is Shyger Williams and I currently work within our school district. When applying for my current position, I went through a very extensive process of interviews, plus reviewing of my application from others higher in command within our administration. With that being said,Continue Reading
Vickie Lynn Grubbs Chisholm
November 28, 1957-January 5, 2021 Vickie Lynn Grubbs Chisholm went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan 5, 2021 in Carrollton, TX. A graveside funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at New Prospect Cemetery, officiated by Deacon Jim Finstrom and underContinue Reading
Keeping Faith in Trying Times
By Rabbi Linda Gutierrez Shalom chaverim. We are going through trying times in our nation and world. My prayer is to keep faith in God and to keep our voice heard, our leaders to have faith, and to stand up for the rights of the people. God’s will be done. As citizens of the United States,Continue Reading
Snow 2021
An assortment of snow photos taken and submitted from around Marion County. It snowed between 1-2 inches across the county on January 11, 2021. Schools were closed and government offices delayed opening of business until later in the morning to account for potential icy roads and bad weather.Continue Reading
Weekly Entertainment
“Pardi Gras” February 6th, 2021The Front Porch will be teaming up with EmBear’s Vintage and The Jefferson Outpost for “Pardi Gras”. Look for the “Bead-Mobil”. They will be traveling up and down Polk Street hourly with beads and treats starting at high noon. Come on out and enjoy the fun.Continue Reading
OHTP Sets New Board
Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players have elected four new board members. They are Joe Todaro and Lisa Daye of Shreveport and Hollis Shadden and Sara Davis of Jefferson. They will join board members Marcia Thomas, president; Scott Imhof, Vice President; Dian Beaird, Secretary-Treasurer; as well as Jane Maddox and Evie MimsContinue Reading
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