MIMS EMS offers COVID Testing Mims EMS is now offering COVID-19 testing. For more information, or to signup, contact Jeanne Yates at the Fire Department at 903-755-4112 or 903-806-3359. Grand Opening Local photographer Hollis Shadden will hold the Grand Opening of Hollis Shadden Photography and Custom Framing at 10a Saturday, AugustContinue Reading
Sarah Gale/Jefferson Jimplecute Ready to “kick” off the school year? Well, faculty and staff at Jefferson Christian Academy welcomed students back from summer break. Over summer break some students have kept busy with dual credit college courses, summer camps, part-time jobs, working in the school agriculture program, and even aContinue Reading
The Jefferson Lady Bulldog Volleyball team picked-up their first win of the season against Chriistian Heritage before dropping the Big Sandy in three sets earlier this week. Continue Reading
Jefferson ISD athletes,cheerleaders and band members met their fains late last week at the annual “Meet the Bulldog” event kicing off the school year.Continue Reading
Jennifer Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson City Council swore in appointed Ward 2 Alderman Jamey Parsons and agreed to purchase new police car cameras during a special meeting Tuesday. Mayor Rob Baker swore in the city’s newest council member, who is continuing the term of Gary Amburn, who resigned the seatContinue Reading
Prentis Earl Smith, II, 42, of Marion County, was convicted of murder after a four day jury trial which ended on July 16, 2021. Smith was sentenced by the same jury that found him guilty to 75 years in prison. The victim, Frederick Wayne Thomas, 28, also of Marion County,Continue Reading
How to fill the secretary position continued to be a topic of discussion for the Jefferson Economic Development Corporation at Monday nights special meeting. The Board ultimately decided to elect the position of Secretary as per their bylaws, but will also consider budgeting to hire a secretary during their newContinue Reading
APL Rescheduled Animal Protection League has had to cancel their regular monthly visit to Jefferson on Monday due to several employees testing positive for COVID-19. They hope to return on August 16th. Texas Master Naturalists Class Planned The Cypress Basin Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists is beginning a new training class AugustContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer I hate to repeat myself, but maybe now somebody is willing to listen. I wrote the following on June 26, 2021. I have only edited a little to update a few data points. This discussion is life or death. The vaccines are highly safe and effective. Government andContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer John Adams, the nation’s second president, once wrote, “I must study war and diplomacy so that my children may study math and science and that their children may study art and philosophy.” Thus is the story of Lawrence Sullivan “Sul” Ross, a man who beat the proverbialContinue Reading
Alden Ho/Jefferson Christian Academy A story is told of certain rich man who invited a churchman to lunch, and they went to a popular restaurant. The waiter was very efficient, and the service was good. As they rose to depart, the churchman observed that his host laid some coins under theContinue Reading
October 3, 1927 – August 2, 2021 George Joseph was born on October 3, 1927, in Jefferson, Texas. He passed away peacefully at his home on August 2, 2021, surrounded by his family. George grew up in Jefferson, Texas and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1944. George loved sportsContinue Reading
Valerie Borum Smith/Contributing writer Good news for parents—children who are 12 years and older can now get the COVID-19 vaccine, and it couldn’t come at a better time. While children are less likely to develop severe illness from COVID-19, they are still at risk. Families deserve the chance to getContinue Reading
Joey Romano/Edward Jones Here’s something to think about: The average retired couple may need $10,000 to $12,000 per year for health care costs, not including long-term care. So how can you prepare for these expenses? First, take full advantage of your health savings account, if one is offered by your employer.Continue Reading
In the July 23, 2021, edition of the Jimplecute, it was reported that a new public parking lot was being constructed between Dallas, Lake, and Market streets. While this is correct, the manager of the property, Colt Johnson, wished to clarify it’s use when complete. He said the lot willContinue Reading
The Jefferson Athletic Booster Club held their first meeting of the year Tuesday and elected officers for the 2020-2021 school year. The club had announced the meeting in the DAWG Pound FaceBook group at the end of last week with a note indicating they needed more people to be involved,Continue Reading
Hollis Shadden presenting a check to Stacy Mills, Friends of the LIbrary Board President, for $750 from proceeds of the Big Cypress Corvette Show that was held in June. Shadden said the Corvette Show was very successful this year allowing Big Cypress Corvettes to give back to the community withContinue Reading
Hollis Shadden presented a framed photograph of the Jefferson Carnegie LIbrary lit up at night which he presented to the library at the Friends Board meeting held on Monday, Sept. 2. Members present left to right were Stacy Mills, Christie Woodson, India Stanberry, Tracey Engel and Susan Fratangelo.Continue Reading
Tuesday night’s Council meeting closed out with a 26-minute discussion on the March approval of a building permit to allow the placement of a modular home at 211 E. Clay Street, and whether or not the Council can restrict modular home placement in the future. “In my opinion it cameContinue Reading