Ruth Lester Playhouse to Become a Synagogue Again
By V. Hugh Lewis, II, publisher The Ruth Lester Playhouse will once again be a Synagogue after almost a 100 years. The Bethel Temple Fellowship Congregation here in Jefferson, has reached an agreement with the Jessie-Allen-Wise Garden Club, which owns the structure, to begin renting the facility and holding regularContinue Reading
Tourism to Hear Presentation on New Marking Plan by Anderson Group on Monday
The Jefferson Tourism Board has been working with the Anderson Group, the last six months or so, to have a marketing plan produced for the City. The Group has visited the City several times and their work is now coming to fruition: a new Marketing Plan has been produced andContinue Reading
Troop 555 Dedicates Jefferson PD Flagpole
Jefferson’s Boy Scout Troop 555 built, installed, and dedicated a new flagpole for the Jefferson Police Departments headquarters on North Alley Street this morning. Scouts attempted to dedicate a pole last week, but due to problems with a purchased pole they decided to go back to the drawing board andContinue Reading
JISD Board Approves Graduation Plans, Improvements to Parking Lots, JJHS Gym Roof
Publishers Note: The audio was very hard to understand and follow on Tuesday nights JISD School Board meeting online. As such, Superintendent Rob Barnwell provided the minutes he took during the meeting. From Rob Barnwell Regular Meeting May 12, 2020 The meeting (videoconference due to the covid19 crisis) was calledContinue Reading
JISD Formally Announces Graduation, Parade
Press Release/Statement from JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell:5-13-2020 Last week, Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference to address new expectations as the state moves forward with plans to gradually “re-open” various Texas businesses and other entities. A part of his announcement included guidelines associated with graduation ceremonies for school districts.Continue Reading
JOB: City Utility Billing Clerk
Utility Billing Clerk Description The Utility Billing Clerk is responsible for understanding City Services, maintaining all utility billing accounts, apply payments, prepare daily bank deposits, greet the general public, perform other clerical functions as assigned . Direct inquiries to appropriate departments; manage service orders and open/close utility accounts . -GreetsContinue Reading
Senior Awards Ceremony to be Live Streamed 6:30 Thursday
The JISD Annual Awards, Scholarships, and Recognition Ceremony will be live streamed to FaceBook, YouTube, and websites at 6:30 pm Thursday, May 14. The Marion County Herald will be streaming the event for JISD. This year the event will be a virtual event so student names and accomplishments will beContinue Reading
The Great Locomotive Chase – The Andrews Raid Re-Enactment Set for May 30
Press Release Come experience the re-enactment of The Great Locomotive Chase – The Andrews Raid, the Civil War’s most gripping railroad story aboard an antique gas-powered locomotive at Historic Jefferson Railway. See the North and South skirmish a replica ironclad gunboat firing its cannons on the banks of the BigContinue Reading
Tech-Edge: Whiteboard Replacement for Those Working Remotely
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Graduation Set for Lockett Stadium May 29
Attention 2020 seniors, families, friends and community: just released- Graduation will be held on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 8:00 pm. It will be at W.F. Lockett Stadium/Jerry Bennett Field. No tickets for seating will be needed. Specific directions and information will be sent out next week with all aspectsContinue Reading
Salutatorian Robert Sachtleben to Attend SAU
Robert “Hayden” Sachtleben is the son of Kenlah, and Richard Sachtleben, and the grandchild of Kerry, and Kelly Blackburn, and Riley Sachtleben. He has two brothers, Rhett, and Kerry Sachtleben. Hayden was born in Atlanta, Texas, but grew up in Jefferson ever since then. In high school Hayden participated inContinue Reading
Valedictorian James Roraback to Attend SFA
The valedictorian of Jefferson ISD’s graduating class is James Conrad Roraback. James’ parents are Paula Breckenridge Roraback and Mark Roraback. He also has a sister, Joyce Roraback, who attends East Texas Baptist University. James has been a student in the Jefferson Independent School District since kindergarten. Throughout his years inContinue Reading
Financial Focus: What Can Investors Learn from Cyclists?
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano May is National Bike Month. Of course, millions of Americans enjoy biking, so there’s reason to celebrate. But even if you’re not much of a rider, you can apply some of the guidelines and lessons of bicycling to other areas of your life – suchContinue Reading
MC Judge Hands Out Free Masks
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur was met by a crowd of 50-60 people this morning in front of the Courthouse Offices, 119 N Lafayette Street, as he handed out free masks to residents. “It’s a priviledge to continue to try and help the people of Marion County,” said LaFleur, “andContinue Reading
Jefferson Salutes America Cancelled Amid COVID-19 Concerns
From Press Release Due to concerns with the Coronavirus COVID -19, Jefferson Salutes America is saddened to announce that we have has decided it is in the best interest of our community with the uncertainties we are facing due to the Covid-19, to cancel this years annual Jefferson Salutes America,Continue Reading
Sheriff McKnight Submits Plan to Retire at end of May
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher At the end of Monday’s Commissioners Court meeting, Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur read a letter from Marion County Sheriff David McKnight in which McKnight announced his plan to retire at the end of May. McKnight, who has served as sheriff for two termsContinue Reading
Jefferson Railway Set to Open Saturday
Kids driving you crazy? Bring them out for a ride on an antique narrow-gauge train along the Big Cypress Bayou in Jefferson, Texas. The railway will run each Saturday beginning May 16, 2020 through September 5, 2020. Trains include a stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding andContinue Reading
Diamond Don Empire Announces 2020 Schedule, Sets Return of The Great Locomotive Chase
2020 Calendar of Events -Revised May 8, 2020 Dates, Events and Pricing are subject to change at any time.Events may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weather, maintenance or COVID-19 restrictions. We are running our antique gas-powered locomotive for all 2020 events COVID-19 UPDATEFace masks are required to ride theContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For May 10-16, 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
Tourism Board to Meet Monday
The Jefferson Tourism Board will resume their regular monthly meetings at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the City Visitors Center. “We’ll be in a larger room so we can practice social distancing,” said Board President Coleen Taylor. The Board skipped their April meeting in favor of waiting for the businesses toContinue Reading