Staff Reports Cars will be cruising into Jefferson starting in March and continue all summer after Council approved Big Cypress Corvette’s event application during Tuesday night’s regular meeting. The event, which has been on hold the last couple of years, sets up on the east end of Austin street andContinue Reading
Music 1852 on Austin • Nov. 18: Sultan’s, 8p • Nov. 19: 1852 Austin Street Band, 8p Auntie Skinner’s • Nov. 19: Casey Martin, 9p Knight Light Theater • Nov. 18: Jackson James 5D Cattle Company • Nov. 19: Jake Williams and Pepper Holt, 5:30p Haywood House • Nov. 19:Continue Reading
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute Editor’s note: This is a variation of a column wh ich was first published in the 2010 Thanksgiving edition of the Jefferson Jimplecute. My wife and I have four children. The oldest of whom is a 15-year old boy named Jackson. Jackson was born at 28 weeksContinue Reading
Dan Eakin/Contributing writer Thanksgiving Day is a special day for many people. It means a lot to a lot of people for many different reasons. For many, it is a time for a family get together. To sit around the table and enjoy the traditional turkey, with ham, and allContinue Reading
Rabbi Linda/Bethel Temple Fellowship Shalom friends. I would like to thank all those who keep up with the articles I write. I count it a privilege to be able to write. I will continue to write as long as I can and I hope and pray something is said to blessContinue Reading
Citizens for a Better Community of Jefferson will sponsor a blood drive through Carter BloodCare from 2-7p.m. December 17 at the Jefferson Tourism and Visitor Center. Donors can sign up via the internet at ww3.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/128100 For more information, contact Rachelle Vance at 903- 601-2230 Give a lifesaving gift this holidayContinue Reading
The opera House Theatre Players is still seeking one more cast member to complete their “radio” production of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” According to founder Marcia Thomas, the group is seeking an adult male to play the role of Clarence. Thomas said there are no lines to memorize as it’sContinue Reading
Provisions for J.C., Inc., will hold their 19th Annual Toy Giveaway Saturday, December 17 from noon until 5:00 p.m. at their training center, 1005 N. Franklin St., Marshall. Provisions for J.C. Inc. is a faith-based nonprofit community based organization that provides training and education to individuals at risk of becomingContinue Reading
Varsity Lady Dawgs beat QC The Jefferson High School varsity Lady Bulldog basketball team picked up a 55-52 win over Queen City Tuesday night at home. Kristen Thomas lead the attack with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 steals. Taurria Hood had 14 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 3Continue Reading
The Jefferson Bulldogs exited the Texas High School Football playoffs early after a 31-13 week one loss to Mineola last week in the bi-district round. Continue Reading
Let your jingle bells and join the Jefferson Carnegie Library from 10-11 a.m. December 7, for an hour of fun as you have Breakfast with Rudolph. All pre- and primary school age kids welcome!Continue Reading
Port Jefferson Coffee Roasters is now open for business on Lafayette Street. And while they don’t serve prepared cups of coffee, they do have the roasted beans to make that morning cup of joe. Owner Jarod Hanson said they have both a medium and dark roast, k-cups, and wholesale offerings. Continue Reading
The following students were named to the Jefferson High School Honor Roll for the second nine weeks of the current school year: 9th Grade A Honor Roll Braddock, Brynlie J Grogan, Kali J Irving, Kynedi M Kimble, Payten M Phillips, Annabella R 9th Grade A & B Honor Roll Baldwin,Continue Reading
Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players are holding one more audition to complete casting for the upcoming presentation of a “live” radio show of the holiday classic “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Auditions will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at Parish Hall of the Episcopal church located on Main Street near theContinue Reading
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute During their regular meeting Tuesday, Jefferson Independent School Board Trustees named Assistant Superintendent Michael Walker as lone finalist for the position of Superintendent, currently held by Rob Barnwell, who announced his retirement last month. Walker began his 24th year of education this fall, and served asContinue Reading
Staff Reports Marion County residents took to the polls on Tuesday with 43.14% of registered voters casting a ballot. On the ballot were state offices as the local elections were all uncontested. Results, which swayed towards Republican candidates, were: • US Representative, District 1: Nathaniel Moran (R) 2,529; Jrmar “JJ”Continue Reading
Staff Reports The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) briefly discussed how an unnamed company is being met with to discuss the possibility of building multi-family housing in the city limits. The brief discussion, led by JEDCO vice president and secretary Raymond Sanders said he had contacted several multi-family housing buildersContinue Reading
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute Election Day was Tuesday. It seems like each midterm is more hyped than the one before. We’ve spent two years being bogged down with rhetoric and ads and messaging and marketing. It all came to a head Tuesday. And the sun still came up Wednesday morning. SeveralContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer It is a truism that elections have consequences. No doubt this Tuesday’s election will also, but it will not change much. All across the country voters dug into familiar patterns rather than alter course. Nationally, President Joe Biden can lock in his legislative victories. Here to stayContinue Reading
Music 1852 on Austin • Nov. 12: Grey Daddies • Nov. 18: Sultan’s • Nov. 19: 1852 Austin Street Band All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s • Nov. 12: Clint and the Cosmic Wake, 9p Knight Light Theater • Nov. 11-12: Mark Carlisle Harrell Meetings • Commissioners Court,Continue Reading