Commissioners to Appoint Interim Sheriff Thursday
Thursday morning at 9 a.m. the Marion County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting, going immediately into Executive Session, to discuss and then appoint a Sheriff to fill retiring Sheriff David McKnight’s unexpired term. McKnight announced his retirement at the end of the May 11, 2020, Commissioners Court meeting.Continue Reading
Financial Focus: Getting Through the Pandemic: You’ve Got Resources
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano As we go through the coronavirus pandemic, with its constant threat to personal health and its devasting impact on the economy, it can be hard to find a silver lining. But if there is one, it’s that government agencies, private businesses and nonprofit organizations haveContinue Reading
Facebook Today: May 23-24
From our posts & shares on Facebook Next Saturday is the Great Locomotive Chase at Jefferson Railway. Train departs 12:30, 2:30, 4:30. A re-enactment of the Andrews Raid. Jeffersonrailway.com Auntie Skinner’s introduces a new mini-cheesecake dessert Lewis Dale Simpson passes away. Meadowbrook funeral home. Mims EMS announces Kids Fish DayContinue Reading
Marion County, Jefferson Below State Average for Census Reporting
According to the US Census Bureau website, only 42.6% of Marion County residents have responded to the US Census. Texas has reported a 54.6% response rate, also lagging behind the US average of 60%. Only 17.1% of residents have responded online – most likely due to limited or poor internetContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For May 24-30, 2020
Bowie County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. FM 559 – Between College Drive and Robison Road, installing sidewalks. FM 1398 – Under I-20 in Hooks, replacing guard rails. Traffic restricted to one lane. Camp County None Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. HarrisonContinue Reading
‘Ark’ Opened at Ruth Lester Playhouse
The ‘Ark’ section of the Ruth Lester Playhouse was opened Friday morning in preparation for cleaning, blessing, and placement of a Torah, as the structure returns to regular use as a Jewish Synagogue. The Bethel Temple Fellowship, a Messianic Jewish Congregation, recently reached an agreement with the Excelsior Foundation andContinue Reading
SBA Announces PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
The Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and EconomicContinue Reading
Commissioners Court to Meet Tuesday, Set 2020 Earth Week Dates
The Marion County Commissioners Court will meet in regular session on Tuesday, May 26, at 9 a.m. in the District Courtroom. The meeting will also be available via Zoom at https://www.zoom.us/j/98765822241. Items on the agenda include: Award Solid Waste Disposal Services Bids: Cost of the dumpsters at the various CountyContinue Reading
From FaceBook Today: May 22, 2020
This is a new feature we’re trying out. It is a summary list of items we posted to our FaceBook page from 5 p.m. Thursday through 3:30p today. If you like this, please let us know. Sorry, no pics today as I’m running behind. Diamond Don: We took out someContinue Reading
From FaceBook Today: May 21, 2020
This is a new feature we’re trying out. It provides a summary of the posts we shared to our FaceBook Page. Enoch’s Wine and Coffee House posted an update to various things including the Wine Club, new Jefferson 2 wine, Updates to Patio area MC Judge Leward LaFleur gave anContinue Reading
Naomi Martin
From Mike & Dana Martin: This beautiful sassy woman gained her wings this morning. Words cannot express the appreciation I have for all the prayers and messages. My Sister and I will miss her greatly but we will also love her just as much if not more. Rest in peaceContinue Reading
Caddo Christian: Idolatry – A Problem We Often Ignore
By Tom Walker Idolatry is a term we often associate with the worship of statues of carved rock or wood or of cast metal. And, the Old Testament is full of examples of straying Israelites who forsook God to worship idols. But idolatry is more than that. AN IDOL ISContinue Reading
From FaceBook: May 19-20
Posts we shared on FaceBook from 6:30 pm. May 19 to 3:30p May 20 Jefferson High School students, please return your paper packets for review Monday-Thursday from 10am-2pm each day. Greer Farms announced it plans on opening in a few weeks. Fresh Blueberries. By appointment only. Texas Small Business associationContinue Reading
JHS Releases Graduation Plan
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020GRADUATION PLAN May 29, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. Jefferson ISD is proud to announce procedures for the Class of 2020 graduation ceremony. Pursuant Governor Gregg Abbott’s Executive Order, the Texas Education Agency has provided specific guidance for graduation ceremonies (see attached). Our plans were designedContinue Reading
Senior Parade Information Announced
Senior parade information:Starts: Friday, May 22nd @7:00pm. Lineup at 6:45 on walnut street, in front of Haggard Funeral home also in front of the fudge store and behind the First National Bank. One graduate per car, truck or golf cart, and of course your driver) lol seniors wear their seniorContinue Reading
From FaceBook Today May 19
This is a new feature we’re going to try. It will provide a daily recap of items we shared on FaceBook so readers who don’t use FaceBook can still get the information. I’m updating it throughout the day up until about 3:30-4p.m. Then later posts will appear on the nextContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Why Should You See a Financial Advisor?
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano The social distancing and stay-at-home orders necessitated by the coronavirus have led many of us to feel isolated. Still, we’ve fought back through social media, “virtual” gatherings and walks in the neighborhood, where we could greet friends and neighbors (from 6 feet away). But whenContinue Reading
Council to Meet Tuesday at Tourism Building
The Jefferson City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting at 5:30pm Tuesday at the Tourism Building. Key items being discussed during this meeting include: Discussion on Appointment/Reappointment of Tourism and JEDCO Board members Approval of request by Tourism Board to waive all penalties and interest from April 1, 2020,Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For May 17-23, 2020
Bowie County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. FM 559 – Between College Drive and Robison Road, installing sidewalks. FM 1398 – Under I-20 in Hooks, replacing guard rails. Traffic restricted to one lane. Camp County None Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. HarrisonContinue Reading