Weekly Roadwork Report – May 7 – May 13, 2023
2023-05-07
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2023 Election Results
2023-05-06
These are unofficial results – they still need to be finalized. There are 4 provisional (3 in city of Jefferson) and 1 mail ballot (not in City Limits) still to come in. City of Jefferson Ward 1 Candidate Early Mims Kellyville Elect Bldg Smithland Lone Oak Total Jim Finstrom 17Continue Reading
2023 Election Day is today
2023-05-06
Today residents of Marion County can go to the polls and choose the next members of the Jefferson ISD School Board and City of Jefferson Aldermen, and to see if alcohol can be sold everywhere in the County. Polls are open from 7a-7p. Polling Locations are: Jefferson ISD Leah Cooper,Continue Reading
Bulldogs running all the way to Austin
2023-05-04
Staff Report The Jefferson Bulldogs are sending two students to the UIL State Track Meet May 11-13 in Austin. Luke McMullen made State and is still undefeated in the 100-meter dash. He finished at the Regional Meet with a time of 10.58 and in the 200-meter dash with a timeContinue Reading
You are here…
2023-05-04
Marion County Chamber past president Paul Moore works on the installation of a new Map Kiosk in front of First National Bank on Polk Street. The kiosks are a joint project between the Chamber and the Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau. They will have a large map of the cityContinue Reading
TTC gives findings
2023-05-04
V Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles focusing on the Texas Target Communities [TTC] presentation and draft proposals made during a public meeting on April 27. The project is ongoing and is designed to help the City develop a 20+Continue Reading
Jefferson set for 76th annual Historic Pilgrimage
2023-05-04
Blake Smith Jefferson Jimplecute For the citizens of Marion County, the Annual Historical Jefferson Pilgrimage festival brings visitors and natives closer while also showcasing all that Jefferson has to offer. This week-long event is for history buffs both young and old. Pilgrimage began as the Dogwood Trail in 1940 andContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson: May 5
2023-05-04
Loud Noise There will be loud noises throughout the upcoming Pilgrimage weekend. Please keep your pets safely secured during the following times: Streets Close Due to the Pilgrimage Parade and Street Skirmish we request the following streets be cleared of all vehicles by 6am on Saturday, May 6th, 2023: MeetingsContinue Reading
Not all of them made it
2023-05-04
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute By now, you’ve learned much about my grandmother’s second career as a community newspaper reporter. As such, you’ve learned how much her work, in our profession, influenced me and the direction my life would take. What I have not discussed much, though, was her first career. She wasContinue Reading
Liberty, Justice For All
2023-05-04
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer The Pledge of Allegiance ends with six memorable words: “With Liberty and Justice for All.” As we say these words, we are setting a standard for our own behavior. We will fight for liberty and justice for all. These are very powerful words also embody my ChristianContinue Reading
Kelton Wrote A Picture of Old West
2023-05-04
As many writers have noted, writing is the painting of a picture in another person’s mind using only words. The magnificent scenery of Texas has inspired many artists and writers through the years, and the backdrop of overwhelming beauty and sometimes larger-than-life characters has often been the spark needed for a greatContinue Reading
Chapel prepares for annual event
2023-05-04
Staff Reports Dr. Glenn Young will be the speaker at the annual spring meeting of the T. Whitfield Davidson Foundation held at the Josephine Davidson Memorial Chapel in the pine-clad woods near Harleton, a part of one of the most unique events in Harrison County. This event begins at 11a.m.Continue Reading
Lent or Crawfish Season
2023-05-04
Chef Hunter Lee/Tips & Tales With Chef Let’s get shakin!! I posted a picture on Facebook, at home making a BLT sandwiches. Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and let me tell you, everyone went crazy. I know everyone on social media would rather see pictures of my food than my face andContinue Reading
Radio ‘play’ a success, OHTP plans musical
2023-05-04
Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players closed the third production of their 34th season recently with the presentation of two radio script plays, “Casablanca” and “The Maltese Falcon”, both films of the famed actor Humphrey Bogart. According to theatre director, Marcia Thomas, the plays were warmly received by theContinue Reading
Try Growing Peanuts in containers
2023-05-04
David Wall Peanut plants are somewhat unique in that they flower like a traditional vegetable plant but instead of producing their “fruit” above ground, they send what are called pegs down into the dirt to produce their nuts below ground. The 4-5-month requirement is hard to squeeze in for manyContinue Reading
Getting ready on the gridiron…
2023-05-04
Jefferson ISD continued their 7-on-7 games for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders this month. JISD invites four area schools to participate each year. This year participants include Atlanta, Marshall, Queen City, and Jefferson. The games are every Monday in May. The first games were last Monday and next Monday (MayContinue Reading
Bulldog baseball struggles to get things going this spring
2023-05-04
Toby Rhodes/Jefferson Jimplecute The Dawgs struggled to get any momentum rolling this season as they post just a 3-15 overall record. A handful of those losses this season were decided by two runs or less. When the Bulldogs came out on top, there was no shortage of offensive power. InContinue Reading
Lady Dawgs open season strong, struggle late
2023-05-04
Toby Rhodes/Jefferson Jimplecute The Lady Bulldogs opened the season strong with commanding tournament wins over Mt. Enterprise 8-2 and Waskom 14-2. The Lady Dawgs struggled late in the season earning their single district win over Waskom 15-13. The Lady Dawgs ended the season with an overall record of 7-12, 1-10Continue Reading
Capital Highlights (5/5/23)
2023-05-04
House OKs $4.5B for teacher pay raises The Texas House last Thursday passed two education-related bills, one that allocates $4.5 billion for teacher pay raises and another to increase the annual per-student base funding from $6,160 to $6,300 – a 2.3% increase. The Austin American-Statesman reported the bill would create minimum salariesContinue Reading
Battle of Big Cypress largest Civil War reenactment in state
2023-05-04
Staff Reports Gen. Nathaniel Banks and his Federal forces spent the spring of 1864 slowly making their way up the Red River but were repulsed by Confederate forces in battle near Mansfield, Louisiana.Had U.S. troops managed to fight through and capture Shreveport, the East Texas supply depots in Marshall andContinue Reading