Marion, TX

Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur lifted the burn ban at 4:30p today. The order reads: WHEREAS, circumstances and rainfall totals have improved in Marion County, Texas such as to justify the termination and lifting. Lifting of the bum ban is appropriate since conditions have improved in Marion County, Texas ACCORDINGL

INDIANAPOLIS — Democrat Beau Bayh has won the race for Indiana Secretary of State. With 90% of the vote counted late Tuesday night, Bayh defeated Republican Max Engling by receiving over 940,000 votes to Engling’s 787,000. Bayh won over 51% of the vote, including about 71% of the vote in Marion County. Bayh becomes the […]

MARION COUNTY, Ind. — Democrats retained both offices in Marion County for prosecutor and sheriff in Tuesday’s Midterm Elections. With 100% of the vote in late Tuesday night, the Marion County Clerk’s Office reported that Democrat Ryan Mears had over 168,000 votes (70.66%). Republican challenger Philip received just over 69,000 votes. At the same time, […]

V. Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County voters chose to keep Leward LaFleur as their County Judge for the next four years.  LaFleur defeated write-in candidate Dina Carroll 2,208-971. Unofficial results were released at 10:33p Tuesday evening with near-record turnout across the County. There were 3,866 voters out of 7,913 registered

A FREE event this Thursday at noon at the Delta Street Inn.  Complimentary Workshop “Starting a Small Business:  Success 5 Years Later” 1 Hour FREE Seminar at the Delta Street Inn Conference Room Thursday November 5th, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Who should attend: Those wanting… Free lunch provided by Kitt’s Kornbread.   Register in

V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute An un-identified older white female gained access to the Election Building on North Alley Street Friday evening after the polls had closed, requiring Jefferson Police Department to be called. At approximately 8:15p, following the close of the polls, the woman began pounding on the door

MARION, Texas-There are just two weeks left in the 2026 regular season, and the Marion Bulldogs are hitting their stride at the perfect time. Marion i...

Pumpkin spice everything.  Football.  God’s palette on full display in the changing leaves.  The cool, crisp fall air refreshing us all following this summer’s oppressive heat.   We have been waiting for these mornings and evenings for quite some time, now, and they are finally here! This weekend, we are looking

It’s been that kind of week. The press had an issue that I caused by sending them the wrong paper to print – can we say I’m tired? – so papers will be delivered to mailboxes and retail locations on Friday. I apologize for the delay. Hugh

As the manhunt for Jacob Morley, a murderer escaped from Tennessee, continues, the family of Cody Birchfield is speaking out; a vehicle was found in Marion, IL.