Public offices closed for holiday Jefferson City Hall and all Marion County offices will be closed Monday, March 31 in observance of Memorial Day. Commissioners Meet Today The Marion County Commissioners Court will meet today at 9am for their final meeting of the month. Commissioners will be opening and awardingContinue Reading
by V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute It was more than just “Pomp and Circumstance” last Friday as Jefferson High School con veyed 79 diplomas to the JHS Class of 2021. It was a celebration of things getting back to normal. Salutatorian Samantha Taylor set the tone for the evening inContinue Reading
To the editors, I would like to respond to a recent article in the Jimp, specifically the news that Mission Marshall has expanded their locations to include Woodlawn and is open to Marion County residents. Mission Marshall has also stated that Marion County organizations and businesses will be asked toContinue Reading
To the editor, Jefferson Lions Club would like to thank Jefferson and Marion County for helping us celebrate our 75th club anniversary on Saturday, May 15, 2021. It was great to see Lions Park filled with people, especially families. The weather was perfect and everyone had fun! SpecialContinue Reading
To the editor, Shalom Hugh. Thank you so much for your consideration and your thoughtfulness in responding and reaching out to us (for comment). To answer your questions: No we do not have a new home. We had no information of the non-renewal contract until it was handed to us directly Continue Reading
To the editor, The Excelsior Foundation board of directors had our regularly scheduled monthly meeting today, May 10, 2021, to confirm results of the called-meeting on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Following our 67th annual performances of the Diamond Bessie Murder Trial, we are keenly aware that restoration plans for the Ruth LesterContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer My dad, Yves “Buster” Melancon served 27 years in the United States Army. He earned the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3. He started his career as a mechanic and ended as an Automotive Superintendent. Some of my best memories are helping him work on cars. In theContinue Reading
Leroy Richardson/Contributing writer If I ask you a question, what response will you give me? You say, “It depends on the question.” In many protestant churches, after each sermonic message, the minister makes an appeal to respond to what God just said in the message. But most appealsContinue Reading
by Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson is the type of place where a group of people with a common interests can find ways to use their hobby to benefit others. This is exactly the case with the Big Cypress Corvette Club (BCCC)—a group of car enthusiasts who have put their passionContinue Reading
Joey Romano/Edward Jones You may already be somewhat familiar with the 529 plan, a popular education savings account that offers federally tax-free withdrawals if the money is used for qualified expenses. But you may not be aware of some newer eligible expenses for this plan. First of all, in the wakeContinue Reading
Brad Collins/NY Life Insurance Aging is a fact of life and it comes with certain realities. While most of us probably don’t want to picture ourselves eventually needing help with daily activities, more than half of Americans turning 65 today will need some type of long-term care during their remaining years. AsContinue Reading
by Gary Borders/ Texas Press Association Special session coming this fall Texas lawmakers will adjourn the regular session on Monday — Memorial Day — but Gov. Greg Abbott has already indicated he will call a special session in the fall to grapple with redistricting after detailed census results are finallyContinue Reading
Texas Senate News Late Tuesday, the Senate approved a measure that would allow more individuals with chronic health conditions to participate in the state’s compassionate use program, which permits the medical use of low-potency cannabis. Originally approved in 2015 for the treatment of children with intractable seizure disorder, the program’sContinue Reading
Jefferson’s Ander Graham oversaw the delivery of another 2,000 Farm to Family food boxes on May 14. Volunteers from Jefferson and surrounding communities all came together to unload and distribute the boxes. This was the third trip Graham has organized of the Farm to Family program, helping over 3,500 familiesContinue Reading
Friday, May 28, there will be a Day of Learning for school groups, sponsored by the Jefferson Railway and Wetlands Foundation, to draw attention to the history and romance of the Civil War way of life. The Living History Camps will demonstrate Camp Life and Military Activities and includes a Continue Reading
Jefferson High School senior Tierrani Johnson won the 3A State Championship in the discus at the State Track Meet last week in Austin. Her Gold Medal winning throw was a distance of 136 feet, 6 inches. Continue Reading
The Jefferson High School honors banquet was held Wednesday where the top performing academic members of the class of 2021 were celebrated. Students honored were, from left, Mekhi Powell, Madelyn Shelton, Charlie Brown, A’Navya Jernigan, Nicolas Habibelahian, Allison Rogers, Montre Jefferson, Saajel Salard, Zack Baldwin, Samantha Taylor, Billy Humphrey andContinue Reading
Jefferson High School senior Dameon Warren signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Wiley College Monday morning with friends and family looking on. Continue Reading
PAACC Meeting Set The Pyland African American Cemetery Charter (PAACC) will hold its Annual Board of Directors meeting May 29, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Pyland African American Cemetery on Hwy. 49 North. The Public is welcome. Contact www.thepaacc.org for more information. JHS Senior Week Schedule • May 15th – JHS Prom – Diamond Dreams in ParisContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson City Council swore in re-elected Ward 1 Alderman Jim Finstrom and newly elected Ward 3 Alderman Richard Turner during Monday night’s special City Council meeting. Mayor Rob Baker opened the meeting with a moment of silence for former Mayor Bob Avery and formerContinue Reading