Rufus Todd
Funeral services for Mr. Rufus Doyle Todd, 92, of Jefferson, Texas are currently pending under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home.Continue Reading
JISD Elementary 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Rolls
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
Transcript of Judge’s March 27 COVID Update
Transcript (with Timestamps) 0:04 Good afternoon Marin County here to give you an update. I’m a little early. I’ve got a few conference calls I’m going to be on this afternoon but I wanted to make sure I got you an update today. So far today in the state ofContinue Reading
Transcript of Judge’s March 26 Update
Publisher’s Note: A request was sent in for a transcript of Judge Leward LaFleur’s update. The Herald has posted that here along with a copy of the video. The Herald will try to offer this service after each live update. Transcript with Timestamps from the Video: 0:07 Good afternoon MarionContinue Reading
JISD to Hold Board Elections on May 2
According to JISD Elections Officer Barbara Cox, the School Board has decided to proceed with the May 2, 2020, elections unless Texas Governor Greg Abbott cancels them.Continue Reading
JISD Offers Update on Instruction, Meals
Press Release from JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell: March 25, 2020 First of all I want to say Thank You to all our staff. We have folks who have been working tirelessly to make sure we providequality instruction and healthy food to all of our students. I haven’t heard one complaint fromContinue Reading
City to Hold Elections on May 2
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
TAMUT Offers Explanations on Coronaviruses
A Primer on viruses, coronaviruses and COVID-19 from Texas A&M-Texarkana virologist From Press Release from Texas A&M University COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Few scientists in the world know more about coronaviruses than Dr. Ben Neuman, head of the biology department at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. He has studied coronaviruses for 24Continue Reading
County Releases COVID-19 Response Plan
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur, Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot, and Emergency Management Coordinator David Capps, jointly released the COVID-19 Response for Marion County. The nine page document puts into place a 3-Phase Community Mitigation Plan outlining mandatory/recommended bans, healthcare directives, and provides information on recommended actions. “I hope withContinue Reading
District Courts Under New Guidelines Through May 11
The 76th and 276th Judicial District Courts in Marion County will only be reviewing and hearing certain types of cases over the next month due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. According to a letter issued to Attorneys and Court Staff by Judges Robert Rolston and Angela Saucier, beginningContinue Reading
Flood Warning Issued
Marion County Alert: Flood Warning issued March 24 at 11:02AM CDT until March 27 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA…The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a FloodWarning for the following rivers in Texas… Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson affecting Marion and CassCounties. The National Weather ServiceContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Know the Four Uses of Cash
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano It’s important to have cash available for your everyday spending and the inevitable rainy day. However, you also need to develop a cash strategy that can contribute to your long-term financial success. But just how much cash do you need? And in what form? ToContinue Reading
JISD COVID-19 Resources
From Rob Barnwell, Superintendent Breakfast & Lunch “Jefferson ISD will be providing both Breakfast and Lunch five days per week, Monday through Friday, for JISD students and any children in the household ages 0-18 beginning Monday, March 23. The buses will deliver food to students at their regular pick upContinue Reading
City, County Offices Closed to Public Starting Today
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher All City and County offices are closed to the public stating today. Judge Leward LaFleur and Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot issued the orders at the end of last week closing all public access to the offices. Employees are there and are working however.Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For March 22-28, 2020
Marion County None Harrison County I-20 – At Potters Creek, conducting preventative maintenance work on bridges. SH 43 – From Loop 390 to Haggerty Creek, repairing and resurfacing highway. US 59 – From Marion County Line to Woodlawn Oaks Road, installing median barrier. Bowie County SH 8 – At SulphurContinue Reading
County Judge Closes All Entertainment Facilities in County
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur issued a further public health declaration closing all entertainment facilities, including game rooms, arcades, and dance halls in the county effective 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2020. The notice follows: If the Commissioners Court does not extend the disaster declaration on Monday, March 23, 2020,Continue Reading
Mayor Pro Tem Issues Declaration of Local Disaster
Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot issued a Declaration of Local Disaster at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2020. The declaration follows: Council must meet within seven days to extend the declaration.Continue Reading
SBA Releases Information on Small Business Disaster Relief
The Small Business Administration, today, issued an “Economic Injury Disaster Declaration” for all 254 counties in the State of Texas in response to COVID-19. For additional information, please, see the Texas Disaster website: https://tdem.texas.gov/covid-19/#1584551794550-8cefdca0-1039Continue Reading
2020 JISD Football Schedules Announced
JISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Antwain Jimmerson released the 2020 JISD Football Schedules today. The Schedules:Continue Reading