This is a syndicated Column by Steve Kruman Over 3 million people in the U.S. have recently filed unemployment claims as a result of the severe economic impact of the coronavirus. Some of those suddenly jobless have limited financial resources besides unemployment benefits. Others are fortunate to have emergency savingsContinue Reading

Jefferson Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot issued a “Shelter in Place” or “Essential Businesses Only” order Tuesday mirroring the one issued by Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur on Tuesday. The City’s order also became effective at 11:59 p.m. April 1, 2020, and stay in effect until 11:59p.m. on April 30,Continue Reading

Marion County Seal

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Marion County Seal

Note: A live Question and Answer Session will be held on Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. with LaFleur to address concerns and questions residents may have. Questions will be taken from “Comments” on the live stream or may be submitted in advance to the Herald via email or FB messengerContinue Reading

Check IRS.gov for the latest information: No action needed by most people at this time IR-2020-61, March 30, 2020 WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, withContinue Reading

March 24, 2020 5th Grade A Honor Roll Madelyn Cooner, Hannah Haynes, Eli Kendrick, Allison Lawton, Karley Long, Natalie Moore, Lilah Neuville, Ashton Novin, Tristyn Oliveaux, Lianna Ramirez, Kobin Tomlinson. 5th Grade AB Honor Roll Lyla Bearden, Decorian Blanton, Makayla Byrd, Blain Childress, Kyleigh Davenport, Kylie Davidson, Alexander Dorris, IsabelContinue Reading

Emergency Room physicians asked Texas A&M’s John Criscione for help as supplies diminish COLLEGE STATION, Texas — With a touch of inspiration from MacGyver, Aggies have developed a way to make medical protective gear from readily available materials. A group of professors and graduate students from the College of EngineeringContinue Reading

Cremation services for Mr. David King, 76, of Jefferson, Texas are currently pending under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. The family has asked that during this time, please refrain from visiting. A full obituary will follow.Continue Reading

All ”A” Honor Roll 1st Grade Juan Aveja, Ashley Bautista-Torres, Colt Carriles, Reagan Davidson, Rachel Edwards, Bryleigh Granger, Jake Gulk, Simon Griffith, Kinsler Grundon, Mason Horan, Malik Idir, Dekorrian Johnson, Lillianna King, Dakota Lawrence, Preston Lee, Dakota Lewis-Spencer, Ta’Kiyah Mathis, Roy Minton, Logan Neuville, Vivian Owen, Kimberlyn Page, Isabella Powell,Continue Reading

City officials have decided to go ahead and hold the municipal elections on May 2, 2020, as scheduled. A notice sent out by City Secretary Doris Hines this morning provided no other details than the date of the elections. Per the normal election calendar, early voting will begin on AprilContinue Reading