Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School fell 27-0 to Haynesville Junior High in the season opener for both schools that was played in Haynesville this past Tuesday, August 29th. 

“Even though the outcome wasn’t what I had hoped for, I was proud of the way our guys battled in the extremely hot conditions,” said 2nd year head coach Tre’Vaun Calahan. “We have a young team and they showed some potential. We will learn and improve as we go.

J-HMS will next play on September 14th at 5:30 pm when they host Winnfield for the home opener to the 2023 football season. The contest carries extra incentive for the coaches of the two teams as Calahan and Winnfield Jr. High head coach Chance Williams were classmates at Jonesboro-Hodge.

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The 2023 Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in the Family Life Center of the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro. The event will begin at 5:00 pm for the social time with the program starting at 6:00 pm. 

Ads in the special commemorative program are now being offered as follows:

1/4 Page – $50.00
1/2 Page – $100.00
Full Page – $200.00

Tickets to the event are also on sale at a cost of $25.00 per person or $200.00 for a table of eight. Payments for Ads, tickets or donations that you wish to make should be sent to:

Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame
PO Box 220
Jonesboro, LA 71251

For more information call Wilda Smith at 318-259-4693 on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday  from 8:00 – 11:30 am or Harrell Bond Jr. at 318-243-5266 to make arrangements. 

The JPSHOF inductees for 2023 are Harmon Ayres, Charles Andrews, Corey Bond, Casey Jackson, Michael Malone, and Marvin Thomas. Special Achievement Awards winners are Roy Barlow and Bill Staples. 

The 2022-23 Jackson Parish High School Athletes of the Year, as chosen by select faculty and staff of each school, will also be recognized. They are:
Jonesboro-Hodge High School – A’Jorriana Hoggro, Ajay Tew
Quitman High School – Cali Deal, Blake Carter
Weston High School – Emma Kate McBride, Mitchel Mathews

 

 

 

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There For

I leave one room and walk to another room. There’s a problem; I can’t remember what I’m there for.

Stopping in my tracks, I look like a deer in the headlights. Fortunately, the blank expression and mental blank doesn’t last long. I remember what I’m there for.

Therefore is a very important word; like a red flag, it frequently appears in the Bible. The writer is about to make a powerful point. Therefore gets my attention when reading; it’s time to pause and consider what precedes it.

Open your Bible and let your fingers do the walking. Like me, you might be surprised how often and why our key word appears. I’ll feature several verses; use a concordance to look up the rest. It will be worth the time and effort.

“Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations (Deuteronomy 7:9 KJV).”

“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14 KJV).”

“Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them (Mark 11:24 KJV).”

“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1 KJV).”

Do you read your Bible every day? It pleases God; that’s what you’re there for!

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Let’s Get Vaccinated! With a recent surge in the Covid virus activity being reported and youth starting school, Ana Deloach VanEaton, Communications Coordinator for Regions 7 & 8 of the Office of Public Health reminds residents the importance of getting vaccinated. 

To help make that possible, free Covid-19, Flu, and Monkeypox vaccinations are being offered a the Jackson Parish Health Unit (JPHU), located at 228 Bond St. in Jonesboro, Tuesday – Friday (September 5-8) during times of 8am-4:30pm. Appointments are suggested, but not necessary. To schedule an appointment call (318) 259 – 6601.

NOTE: The Jackson Parish Health Unit will be closed on Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day

 

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PUBLIC NOTICE

JACKSON PARISH COMMUNICATION DISTRICT TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR E-911 DIRECTOR

THE JACKSON PARISH COMMUNICATION DISTRICT IS HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL RESUMES TO THE JACKSON PARISH COMMUNICATION DISTRICT, 319 JIMMIE DAVIS BLVD, JONESBORO, LA. 71251 OR MAIL TO P.O. BOX 636, JONESBORO, LA 71251. APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL 4.00 P.M., TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2023. TO REQUEST MORE INFORMATION ON POSITION, PLEASE CALL JACKSON PARISH COMMUNICATION DISTRICT OFFICE AT (318) 259-2103.

POSITION: JACKSON PARISH COMMUNICATION DISTRICT E-911 DIRECTOR
AGENCY: JACKSON PARISH COMMUNICATION DISTRICT.

GENERAL DUTIES:
1. SET-UP AND MAINTAIN OFFICE RECORDS TO INCLUDE HANDLING DISTRICT PAYMENTS AND MAKING MONTHLY DEPOSITS.
2. MAINTAIN AND UPDATE MAP FILE OF JACKSON PARISH ADDRESSES.
3. ASSIST THE BOARD SECRETARY IN PREPARING BOARD MINUTES AND OTHER RECORDS.
4. MAINTAIN COMPUTER WITH UPDATES OF NEW ADDRESSES.
5. HANDLE TELEPHONE CALLS AND CORRESPONDENCE FOR DISTRICT.
6. ASSIGN A PHYSICAL ADDRESS TO NEW AND EXISTING RESIDENCES, BUSINESSES, OR OTHER LOCATIONS AS REQUIRED.
7. WORK WITH OTHER AGENCIES IN THE PARISH TO ASSIST THEM WITH THEIR NEEDS RELATED TO 911 ADDRESSES.
8. HANDLE ANY STATE OR FEDERAL REQUESTS CONCERNING 911 ADDRESSES IN JACKSON PARISH.
9. PUT UP YARD 911 SIGNS OR STREET SIGNS AS NEEDED.

REQUIREMENTS
1. MUST HAVE VALID LOUISIANA DRIVERS LICENSE.
2. MUST BE AMERICAN CITIZEN.
3. MUST BE BONDABLE.
4. MUST PASS DRUG TEST.
5. MUST BE COMPUTER LITERATE IN WORD AND EXCELL PROGRAMS.
6. GIS EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED.

OTHER:
1. POSITION IS CONSIDERED PART-TIME AND SALARY ONLY. NO OTHER BENEFITS.
2. SALARY WILL BE ON MONTHLY BASIS DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND HOURS EXPECTED TO BE IN OFFICE.
3. THREE-SIX MONTHS PROBATIONARY PERIOD.

RESUMES WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE COMMUNICATION DISTRICT BOARD AT A SPECIAL CALL MEETING ON THURSDAY NOON, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 AT THE 911 DIRECTORS OFFICE AT 319 JIMMIE DAVIS BLVD, JONESBORO, LA 71251. THE COMMNICATION DISTRICT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ALL APPLICATIONS.

Bienville Fire District 7 is seeking applicants for the position of Part Time Fire Chief.

Bienville Fire District 7 is seeking applicants for the position of Part Time Fire Chief. The position will be responsible for administrative duties as well as incident command on scenes. Qualifications: Officer 1, Instructor 1, Incident Safety Officer, EMR but EMT is preferred. Officer 2 is preferred but not necessary. The deadline for applications is September 13, 2023. Resume must be mailed to Bienville Fire District 7, P. O. Box 309, Saline, LA 71070. Please place the resume in a sealed envelope marked Fire Chief Applicant. Note: Qualifications listed are preferred but the Board will consider negotiating.

AFFIDAVIT OF SUCCESSION