Panola to Offer Computer Literacy, CPR, Build A Resume Classes: Scholarships Available
Panola College will be offering courses in Computer Literacy, CPR, GED/ESL, and How to Build a Resume to Marion County residents and have scholarships available. The courses require pre-registation, via a web form found here. The courses will be taught at their Marshall location, 1300 E. Pinecrest Dr. Suite 126,Continue Reading
Commissioners to Consider Reopening Kellyville Community Center to Public Rentals
Marion County Commissioners will consider reopening Kellyville Community Center for public rentals at Monday’s 9 a.m. regular meeting. The center has been closed for rental since March of this year. In other business, Commissioners also consider the following: Request from USACE for a 25 year easement for 6 boatramps atContinue Reading
CC to Adopt Budget, Tax Rate, at Special Wednesday Meeting
The Marion County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, to adopt the 2020 Tax Rate and the 2021 Budget. The proposed property tax rate and budget will raise $71,589 more in total property taxes than last year. The Commissioners have also proposedContinue Reading
JISD Board to Approve Campus Asynchronous Instructional Plans for Remote Students
The JISD School Board will consider for approval each campus’ plan for Asynchronous Instruction for students who are not physically on campus during their regular meeting starting at 6 p.m. tonight. The meeting is moving back to the Administration Building’s Board Room. The proposed plans for each campus are below.Continue Reading
VeraBank in Jefferson Reopens Lobby
We’re excited to see you again!We’re happy to announce the following branches will be re-opening on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Open BranchesBranch hours of operations Monday – Friday are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.Please check our locations page for Saturday hours. AthensChandlerCorsicana – DowntownHenderson – DowntownHenderson – South 79JeffersonKilgoreLakeportLongview –Continue Reading
VeraBank in Jefferson Reopens Lobby
We’re excited to see you again!We’re happy to announce the following branches will be re-opening on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Open BranchesBranch hours of operations Monday – Friday are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.Please check our locations page for Saturday hours. AthensChandlerCorsicana – DowntownHenderson – DowntownHenderson – South 79JeffersonKilgoreLakeportLongview –Continue Reading
City to Adopt Tax Rate, Budget at Tuesday Meeting
The City of Jefferson will hold public hearings on the proposed 2020 Tax Rate and 2020-21 Budget at a special meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. The public hearings will begin at 5:30, and again at 5:45. The meeting to adopt will begin at 6 p.m. The proposed budget andContinue Reading
Bulldog Football Program
Update: The latest version of the 2020 Jefferson Bulldog Football Program is now available! Flipbook version is available at: https://online.pubhtml5.com/ofnj/mbmv/Continue Reading
Fletcher LeRoy Hiott
June 15, 1949 ~ August 9, 2020Haggard Funeral Home Full ObituaryContinue Reading
DPS Increases Enforcement for Labor Day Holiday
From TxDPS TEXARKANA – Whether you’re just driving around town or traveling the open roads this Labor Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages all motorists to practice safe driving habits and exercise caution throughout the holiday weekend. Beginning Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7, the TexasContinue Reading
Timothy St. Denis
December 21, 1944 ~ September 2, 2020Haggard Funeral Home – Full ObituaryContinue Reading
What To Do With Sandbags?
From Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur I’ve had a lot of inquires about the sandbags that we handed out last week. The sandbags we use are biodegradable, we can not reuse them. I applaud the folks for wanting to give them back for “next time” but we can’t use themContinue Reading
Shepard Interception Seals Bulldog Win Over Pittsburgh
By Shelia Langbartels The Jefferson Bulldogs traveled to Pittsburgh for the season opener against the 4-A Pirates on Friday night. Despite a late comeback attempt by the Pirates, the Dawgs held on for a 28-22 victory. The Bulldogs kicked off the scoring with 6:19 left in the first quarter as Josh Thomas threw a bomb to ChristianContinue Reading
Motorcycle Accident on FM729 Claims Gladewater Man
From TxDPS TEXARKANA- On August 29, 2020, at approximately 4:46 p.m., Department of Public Safety Troopers responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on FM 729 about 12 miles northwest of Jefferson in Marion County. Preliminary investigation indicates a 2005 Honda motorcycle was traveling westbound on FM 729. For anContinue Reading
Eye On Your Health: Eyes Need Protection From the Sun Too
By Shelia Langbartels, O.D. If you’re social distancing at one of the many beautiful lakes, rivers or bayous in East Texas, you may have noticed something – it is HOT! While we all enjoy getting our daily dose of vitamin D naturally from the sun, it is also important toContinue Reading
Two Factor Authentication -Why You Need It
Posted on August 30, 2020 by Hunter BonnerContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Aug. 30 – Sept. 5, 2020
From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Construction work will begin on shoulders with most of the work being conducted at night. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. CampContinue Reading
More Hazardous Weather Headed Our Way
The National Weather Service (NOAA) has issued a continued hazardous weather outlook for the next week, but storms are headed our way today. Radar images indicate a storm should roll into Marion County in the next couple of hours Sunday morning. The NOAA hazardous weather statement: This Hazardous Weather OutlookContinue Reading
HWY 43 Bridge Over KCS Line to be Widened, Begins in October
From TxDOT ATLANTA – The State Highway 43 bridge over the Kansas City Southern Railroad will be widened during the coming year according to plans approved in August by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “We will be widening the bridge and approaches from the current 28 feet to 48 feet,Continue Reading
Commissioners to Fill Vacancy on Cypress Valley Navigation District Board, Approve SAVNS Renewal
Marion County Commissioners will fill a vacancy on the Cypress Valley Navigation District Board and renew the SAVNS (Statewide Automated Victims Notification System) agreement at Monday’s regular Commissioners Court Meeting. The meeting is at 9 a.m. in the District Courtroom in the Courthouse Annex. Other Items the Court will considerContinue Reading