County: Spending of ARPA funds continues
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners finished off spending most of their American Rescue Act Funds this week as they replaced old, missing, or broken equipment. Precinct 1 Commissioner J.R. Ashley purchased an E60 R2 Series Bobcat Compact Excavator for $129,341. Ashley said the equipment has a movableContinue Reading
JISD: Memorial trees discussed
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson ISD School board discussed a proposal from the Class of 1989 to establish a memorial tree garden in honor of deceased classmates during their regular meeting on Tuesday. Different locations were discussed, as well as the type of trees to plant. Crepe Myrtles were the preferredContinue Reading
Inaugural event deemed a success
By V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute “Art is an effort to make you walk a half an inch above ground.” ~Yoko Ono And that is exactly what happened last Saturday as over 50 artists setup in various shops across Jefferson to show their talent along side what Jefferson merchants haveContinue Reading
Snuff-Dippin’ Women
Rick Smith/Columnist When Aunt Josie, a well-upholstered woman, stood, she would have overshadowed everyone in the room had she not stooped. Uncle Eugene, her erect, heavily starched husband, looked ill-matched next to her. The couple settled into a life of bucolic simplicity on a farm in northwestern Louisiana after heContinue Reading
Southern Football, It’s Almost Fall!
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get Shakin’ I will admit I’ve never been that big into Football and that might make me a bad Southerner BUT I do love LSU and now UT in my adopted home of Texas. Football season in the south has and will always be theContinue Reading
Becca Anderson Rodeo set for September 27-28
The fifth annual Becca Anderson Memorial Rodeo is scheduled for September 27th & 28th, 7:30 pm nightly. The rodeo began in 2019 as a fundraiser for the scholarship program established in 2004 in Becca’s memory. The scholarship program continues to assist our local youth by providing funds towards dual creditContinue Reading
Dawgs defeat Newton 47-38
Staff Reports It was a one-sided first half as the Jefferson Bulldogs racked up points against the Newton Eagles. The first quarter and half of the second were dominated by Thimyus Taylor’s (#2) passing game to Chris Love (#3) causing Newton to be behind by 18 points before getting onContinue Reading
Booster Club begins tailgating fun
Staff Reports Tailgating before professional sporting events is the norm, and the Jefferson Athletic Booster Club is working to make it the norm here. The game against Newton last week kicked-off a series of six tailgating parties, all starting at 5p before each home game. The parties are open toContinue Reading
Lady Dawgs drop 2
Staff Reports Jefferson Lady Dawgs have dropped their last two non-tournament games, leaving them 1-12 for the season. 9/10 Lost vs Gilmer (0-3) Jefferson lost to Gilmer Tuesday evening 11-25, 20-25, 10-25. They played hard with Ava Phillips leading the Dawgs with 6 kills, 5 assists, and 2 digs. OtherContinue Reading
Youth pastor, student minister joins FBC
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute If you’ve regularly seen a young couple wandering around through Jefferson, attending different events, it’s not just another tourist who really likes Jefferson; it’s First Baptist Church’s new youth pastor and student minister and his new bride Ryan and Agibayle Jonse. The Jonse’s arrived inContinue Reading
Our Town: September 13, 2024
Meetings School Dates Tractor Show This weekend the Jefferson Antique Tractor Show will be in downtown on Saturday. Outdoorsman The 3rd Annual Outdoorsman Oasis will start at 5p Sept. 14 at the Jefferson Visitors and Convention Center. Guest speaker is Danny Tesseneer from Gardendale, Ala. The event is free andContinue Reading
Kenneth Dorgan
August 24, 1934-September 6, 2024 Kenneth Dorgan was born on August 24, 1934 to Edward Dorgan and Ora Derrick. Surrounded by his family, he passed away at home on Friday, September 6, 2024. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Dorgan and Ora Derrick; son, Steve Dorgan; sisters,Continue Reading
Weekly Horoscopes: September 13-19
Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 For the week of September 13-19, 2024 Virgo season, attention to detail becomes crucial while reminding us that big changes start with small steps. Eclipse season adds intensity, especially with a lunar eclipse in Pisces. This might stir deepContinue Reading
Garden of the Month – September 2024
Courtesy Photograph by Hollis Shadden The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club has chosen the home of Mike Chandler on Polk Street as Garden of the Month of September. The newly renovated home displays a variety of colorful flowers including hydrangeas, day lilies, zinnias and roses. Continue Reading
Fidelity becomes Sparklight
Staff Reports Jefferson’s cable TV and broadband internet provder, Fidelity Communications, is rebranding as Sparklight. Under the Sparklight brand, the company will continue its legacy of providing fast, reliable internet and neighborly local service while delivering enhanced customer self-service options and the latest technological advancements. Sparklight, a leading internet provider, hasContinue Reading
JISD: Tax rate lowered to $0.772
Staff Reports JISD is lowering property taxes this year as the School Board approved a combined tax rate of $0.772 for the 24-25 school year budget last week. They also approved the proposed budget with a deficit of $860,430 in the general fund, which is lower than the estimated deficitContinue Reading
An Instant Regret
Rick Smith/Columnist “The millisecond my hands left the rail, it was an instant regret.” The desire of 19-year-old Kevin Hines to take his life changed the moment his hand was no longer in contact with the handrail of the Golden Gate Bridge. He decided in that instance he wanted toContinue Reading
TxDOT meeting moment with investment
J. Bruce Bugg Jr. Chair Texas Transportation Commission Texas is booming. Our state adds a new Texan almost every minute of every day. Our quality of life and vibrant $2.4 trillion economy make our state an attractive place to live and a compelling destination for future Texans. While growth poses challenges,Continue Reading
Food: A Personal Favorite
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’ I have had so many people ask about some of my recipes, and specialties, my chef created recipes and those we have found used and trusted through the years so here you are. Each week we post a column in multiple papers across LouisianaContinue Reading