TxDOT Urges Young Drivers to Plan Sober Rides Ahead of Spring Break
TxDOT reminds spring breakers about deadly, long-term consequences of drunk driving From TxDOT AUSTIN – Jamie Chapman was a 20-year-old college student when he made the fateful decision to drive after drinking at a party. He slammed into a tree and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Although he survived theContinue Reading
Carroll Hired as Jefferson Police Chief
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Note: The videos for this meeting are linked at the end of this section of the story. In a 4-1 decision, Jefferson City Council voted to make Interim Police Chief Jason Carroll the permanent Police Chief. “It’s a great honor and humbling experience,” saidContinue Reading
Marion County Voting Results
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Editor’s Note: Due to a technical error, two reports had to be generated and then manually summed for final totals tonight. County Clerk Vickie Smith is working with the equipment manufacturer to consolidate and produce one official list by the time the ballots areContinue Reading
Texas A&M System Delivers Guidance on COVID-19
From Texas A&M University Press Release COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Due to concerns about the global outbreak of COVID-19, The Texas A&M University System issued Monday new restrictions on foreign travel that impacts the students, faculty and staff of its network of 11 universities and eight state agencies. “We haveContinue Reading
Garden of the Month for March
From the Jesse-Allen-Wise Garden Club Garden of the Month for March The daffodils are in full bloom at the home of Brenda and Gerald Lynn. The house is located on Camp street. A big thank you to the Lynns for adding to the beauty of Jefferson. Got Something to Share?Continue Reading
Jefferson Bulldog Relays Coming Thursday
From Coach Antwain Jimmerson JEFFERSON BULLDOG RELAYS W.F. LOCKETT STADIUM THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 COACHES PICKUP PACKETS: 9:30 AM (VISITORS LOCKER ROOM) ALL FIELD EVENTS: 10:30 a.m.3200 M RUN (3 HEATS): 11 a.m. RUNNING FINALS: Right After Field Event RUNNING ORDER: • JV Boys• Varsity Girls• Varsity Boys EVENT ORDER:Continue Reading
Financial Focus: Don’t Let Coronavirus Infect Your Investment Strategy
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano As you know, the coronavirus has become a major health concern, not just in China, but in other parts of the world, too – and it’s also shaken up the financial markets. As an individual investor, how concerned should you be? The impact of theContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For March 1-7, 2020
From TxDOT Marion County US 59 – From FM 2208 to Harrison County Line, installing median barrier. Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Harrison County I-20 – At Potters Creek, conducting preventative maintenance work on bridges. SH 43 – From Loop 390 to Haggerty Creek, repairingContinue Reading
Tech-Edge: Upgrading Out of Windows 7
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Tourism Offering Promotion Opportunity
From Jefferson Tourism NOTICE! Rick Rowe with KTBS in Shreveport will be here the first week of March televising each day during the morning news. A promotion Rick will be talking about is “Stay in one of Jefferson’s lodging establishments and receive coupons and gifts from Jefferson’s downtown merchants”. HeContinue Reading
KTBS Community Caravan at KnightLight Tavern
From Jefferson Tourism Board JOIN US FOR THE KTBS COMMUNITY CARAVAN Meet Rick Rowe & the KTBS team! Knightlight Tavern 202 N Walnut Jefferson, TX Thursday, March 5th 11AM – 1PM (Lunch on your own) Brought to you by the City of Jefferson Tourism BoardContinue Reading
Mardi Gras 2020 Parade, Children’s Activities Winners
From The Krewe of Hebe Children Activities 2020 Owner Pet Look a Like and Pet Costume winners were: Lola and owner is Cheyenne Maxwell of Jefferson Ugly Dog winner was Paris and owner is Janice Pierce of Hot Springs, Arkansas Children’s Costume Contest Winners were: 1st place: Maybreigh Lindley, parentsContinue Reading
Council Set to Hire Police Chief
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher The Jefferson City Council is scheduled to hire its new police chief at the Tuesday, March 3, 2020, special Council Meeting. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Almost 20 applicants have applied for the job, and council was asked byContinue Reading
Full Time Jobs Available at Bullpup Academy
This is an Advertisement. WANTED: Full time, hard working, kid loving, caring people for 8-5 or 9-6 work week needed. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, pass background check and be fingerprinted. Positions available: 1 year old room 2 year old room 3 year old room 4 year old roomContinue Reading
Commissioners Approve Security at Storage Facility, Courthouse, Open Bid Opportunity for Solid Waste Disposal
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Monday’s Commissioners Court regular meeting focused on security at the District and County Clerk’s new storage building at the airport and at the Courthouse. Right Click Plus updated their quote for cameras at the courthouse and presented a quote for the storage facility. TheContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – February 23-29
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Feb. 23-29, 2020 Bowie County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. US 59 – At Akin Creek, replacing guard rail. FM 559 – Near Cowhorn Creek, installing sidewalks. Camp County None Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacingContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Avoid These Estate Planning Mistakes
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano You save and invest to meet a variety of goals during your lifetime: college for your children, long vacations, a comfortable retirement, and so on. But you probably also want to leave something behind – to your loved ones and, possibly, to the charitable organizationsContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Can You Improve Your Relationship with Money?
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano In your life, you will have all sorts of relationships – with your family, your friends, your co-workers, and even with civic groups and charitable organizations you support. But have you ever considered another key relationship – the one you have with money? Of course,Continue Reading
Update: Haggard Provides Reasoning for Resigning as Mayor of Jefferson
By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher Jefferson Mayor Charles “Bubba” Haggard has resigned his position as of 5 p.m. today, February 20, 2020, according to an email received from Haggard. Haggard’s hand written letter of resignation reads: (See copy below) “Ms. Doris, As Mayor of the City of Jefferson please askContinue Reading