Join Us in the Belief, Hope that Created ‘Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus’
Every newspaper I’ve been associated with over the last 30 years or so has published this editorial on or around Christmas. This year is no exception. Austin and I want to wish all of our subscribers a very Merry Christmas, and hope you will continue with us throughout 2021. WeContinue Reading
Medicare Warns About Vaccine Scams
From Medicaid Medicare covers the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost to you, soif anyone asks you to share your Medicare Number or pay for access to the vaccine, you can bet it’s a scam. Here’s what to know: You can’t pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine. YouContinue Reading
Jefferson NOT on Lockdown
Confusion and rumor are again circulating on the internet and FaceBook about Jefferson being locked down or shutdown. The posts are showing an article from July 13, 2020, which is about Jefferson County, Texas, are from a variety of sources including their county health department all indicate tighter restrictions orContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Investment Lessons from 2020
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano As the year draws to a close, it’s fair to say that we’ve all learned something about the social, political, physical and environmental forces that have affected everyone. And, in some ways, our lives will be changed, perhaps permanently. But as an investor, what lessonsContinue Reading
DPS to Increase Enforcement for the Holidays
From Texas DPS AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced today its annual Christmas and New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaigns will kick off on Wednesday, Dec. 23. DPS is reminding drivers to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by practicing safe driving habits and obeying all trafficContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District, Dec. 20-26, 2020
From TxDOT NOTE: Lane closures will be kept to a minimum during the Christmas holiday week to assist travelers. 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, replacingContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District For Dec. 13-19, 2020
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 Wayne Duncan
March 20, 1950 ~ December 18, 2020Haggard Funeral HomeContinue Reading
Safety Lighting to be Installed at Area Highway Intersections
Eight intersections to receive improved lighting systems From TxDOT ATLANTA – Eight highway intersections in Northeast Texas will have new safety lighting systems added during the coming year, according to plans approved in December by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “Nighttime lighting systems at the intersections that will have energyContinue Reading
Jefferson ISD returns to virtual learning
By Austin Lewter, Jimplecute Jefferson ISD will return to 100 percent virtual learning for all students starting Friday, Dec. 4 due to increased cases of COVID-19 within the district. According to a statement released late Wednesday by JISD superintendent Rob Barnwell, classes will remain virtual until Christmas break and theContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Managing Your Retirement Plan Under a New Employer
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano Your employer-sponsored retirement plan is a valuable asset. But sometimes things happen that can affect the status of your plan. So, for example, if you work for a hospital that changes ownership, and you have been participating in a 403(b), 457(b) or 401(k) retirement plan,Continue Reading
Safety Cable Systems to Help Prevent Head-on Accidents
Cable system to be erected in highway medians on US 59 From TxDOT ATLANTA – Head-on accidents caused by vehicles crossing the median on divided highway systems can be some of the deadliest. A new safety cable system being installed in the median between opposing lanes of traffic hopes to drasticallyContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District For Nov. 29 – Dec. 5, 2020
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
TxDOT LAUNCHES DIGITAL HIGHWAY SIGN CONTEST
Top 3 winning messages will be displayed statewide on electronic highway signs From TxDOT AUSTIN – By now most Texans have seen the informative — and often clever — messages above Texas highways on digital message boards that encourage safer driving. Well now it’s your time to shine. TxDOT is launchingContinue Reading
Herald to Stream Parade, Enchanted Forest Lighting
The Marion County Herald and Jefferson Jimplecute will live stream the 2020 Marion County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. Saturday on our Facebook, YouTube, and Website. The parade generally follows the Mardi Gras Route, which begins at Walnut and Austin Streets and ends at Lions Park.Continue Reading
Charles Ray Hamilton
December 31, 1969 ~ November 23, 2020Haggard Funeral HomeContinue Reading
Motorists Urged to Take Simple Safety Precaution
TxDOT’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign reminds drivers and passengers about the importance of wearing seat belts From TxDOT AUSTIN–With health and safety a top priority for millions of Texans, TxDOT reminds motorists of one of the simplest and easiest precautions everyone can take to protect themselves and their lovedContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District Nov. 15-21, 2020
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