Mary McWilliams
April 15, 1949 ~ October 24, 2020 Mary I. McWilliams of Avinger, Texas passed away October 24th at home after a valiant battle with cancer. Mary had fiercely held beliefs and lived them, every day. She was a loving soul, who cherished her family – both chosen and blood –Continue Reading
Irv Heard
Born Irving Bartley Heard on October 27, 1933 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Entered continuation of journey on October 22, 2020 in Jefferson, Texas at age 86. Survived by Beverly Faulkner, adored wife of 38 years, and best friend he ever had, sons Gene G. Heard, a medical doctor and John A.Continue Reading
Taste of Jefferson
Photos from the 2020 Marion County Chamber of Commerce Taste of Jefferson. Photos by Laura AllenContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District For Oct. 25-31, 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
JHS NHS Students Prepare for Red Ribbon Week
Pictured (from Left): Jordan Friday, Nick Habibelahian, Mekhi Powell (Historian), Ally Rogers, Samantha Taylor, Mackenzie Quada, Reagan Wix (President), Kristen Wyatt (Secretary), Billy Humphrey (Treasurer), Harmoni Williams, Trent Foster, Jacob Ray (Parliamentarian), Logan Bonner (Reporter), Montre Jefferson National Red Ribbon Week began on Friday, October 23, and is dedicated toContinue Reading
Reminder: Saturday Appointments Still Available at Driver License Offices
From TxDPS AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans that Saturday appointments remain available at many driver license (DL) offices across the state. Saturday appointments are specifically for customers to renew or replace Texas driver licenses (DLs), identification (ID) cards and Election Identification Certificates (EICs). Saturday appointmentsContinue Reading
Restaurant Webinar to Begin Tuesday
From UT Tyler-Longview SBDC The Chris Tripoli “Restaurant Reality” webinar series is in one week! The webinar begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 27. Topics include: Operating Post Covid, Menu Best Practices, Marketing Best Practices, The Future of Service. The cost is $20 and also includes four additional recorded webinarsContinue Reading
Texas Tech to Offer WSET Courses in Jefferson
From Texas Tech Press Office Texas Tech University’s Office of Continuing & Professional Education is bringing the globally recognized WSET wine certificate courses to East Texas for the first time. The course will be held at the Jeffersonian Institute where the Texas Tech office of Professional Education & Academic AdvisingContinue Reading
JHS A, A/B Honor Rolls
9Th Grade All A Honor RollMakayla L Barr, Akilah I Brasher, Judsen S Carter, Kylie Y Neuville, Emma A Pierce 9Th Grade A/B Honor RollAlan M Bautista-Ramirez, Carson S Bolick, Carly L Bolick, Keyasia S Black, Hunter R Born, Payton Y Burkett, Brooke K Burns, Keylan A Burton, Alicia CContinue Reading
Commissioners to Meet Monday, Discuss Airport Runway Project
The Marion County Commissioners Court will meet at 9 a.m. Monday in their regular meeting and will talk about a grant from TxDOT to work on the airport runway. The project is the final phase in a 3-year matching grant provided by TxDOT. The phase will cost the county $30,000,Continue Reading
NYLife Opens Jefferson Office
New York Life is officially open for business. “New York Life Insurance Company takes great pride in becoming the newest member of the Jefferson business community,” said agent Brad Collins. “I look forward to serving the needs of local consumers and businesses and to contributing to the area’s economic and civic vibrancyContinue Reading
Jimplecute Offices Have Moved
In case you’re looking for us, our offices have moved. We’re now located at:115 N Polk StreetJefferson, TX 75657 The sign isn’t up yet, but we’re working on it. The Historical Marker should be up by the end of today however, so that will help. Our Office Hours right nowContinue Reading
Council to Talk Roads Tonight
Jefferson City Council is discussing the expenditure of $450,000 for street repaving. Council discussed during the previous 2019-2020 budget year of using the surplus funds for street repair. A list of streets was provided by Alderman Jim Finstrom and Alderman Kay McKinnon to Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot during theContinue Reading
Robert N Andrews
October 12, 1934 ~ October 19, 2020 (age 86) Lewis and Walker Funeral HomeContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Caregivers Must Also Care (Financially) for Themselves
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano If you’re a caregiver, possibly for a loved one dealing with an illness such as Alzheimer’s disease, you’re probably already facing some significant emotional and physical challenges – so you don’t need any financial ones as well. Yet, they are difficult to avoid. What stepsContinue Reading
Michael Ty “Mike” Patterson
July 22, 1961 – October 17, 2020 Michael Ty “Mike” Patterson, age 59, went home to heaven, Saturday, October 17, 2020. Michael passed at home with his devoted wife, Shelia (Kendrick) Patterson, at his side. He was a resident of Queen City TX.Mike is preceded in death by his parentsContinue Reading
Gerald Lynn Wallace
Born in Andersonville, Tennessee, Lynn was the youngest child of Ralph Edward Wallace, Sr., and Lorene Wallace. Lynn was preceded in death by his wife of thirty-six years Nancy Shannon Wallace, the mother of their two surviving children Mark Shannon Wallace of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Rebecca Wallace DeWare of Jefferson,Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District-For Oct. 18-23, 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