Local Jeffersonian Ian took some time last weekend to play in the “snow” created by Darla McCorkle in front of the Jimplecute offices on Polk Street. The “snow” was a mixture of alcohol, dish detergent, and distilled water and was created through a machine mounted on her balcony. She plansContinue Reading
Courtesy Photos from Barbara Davidson and Afton Mauldin The Jefferson Bulldog Band held their annual Winter Concert Tuesday night in the High School Gym. The combined bands performed as a group and highlighted the sounds of Christmas. Off to Area The Band also gave a huge congratulations to Richard SnelgroveContinue Reading
Sophie Bunn/Jefferson Jimplecute Tensions between the City and Public Works Department Director Alan Whatley were back on display during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Whatley stated he felt there was a target on his back during the meeting as Council heard updates on three public works matters. It began as,Continue Reading
Staff Reports The Marion County Chamber of Commerce will start off 2025 with a new home. They will be moving their offices to 205 N Walnut Street in January, vacating the former police station, which is owned by the City of Jefferson, on Austin Street. The Chamber gave the CityContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Musical Events Grand Opening The Midnight House, 116 N Vale, will hold their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at 6p Friday, December 20. Spaghetti Christ Episcopal Church will hold their annual Spaghetti Supper from 5-7:30p January 6 at the church. The $15 meal includes spaghetti and meatContinue Reading
Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute At right you’ll find the story of one of my favorite Christmas specials. Actually, I love all the Peanuts holiday specials, but I always take the time on Christmas Eve to watch this one. Charles Shultz’s A Peanuts Christmas let’s us focus on what’s important this seasonContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Columnist Charles M. Schulz created a comic strip that captured the hearts of millions in the nearly 50 years that Peanuts ran in thousands of newspapers around the world. Schulz, an amiable and soft-spoken Minnesota native and World War II veteran, had been drawing the daily strip since 1950. Fifteen yearsContinue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist I first met Sally Sue as a nursing colleague. We became friends and within a couple years, she was as good as family. Friend to family is a cultural thing dear to us Southerners. Sally Sue was kindhearted and compassionate. Her ability to connect with others and trulyContinue Reading
Services for Mrs Jeanette Taylor, 84, of Longview, formerly from Jefferson will be held 11 am Saturday. December 21, 2024 at Hughes Chapel C.M.E. Church, 307 Avenue B Longview,TX.Burial will be in Lewis Chapel Cemetery,Longview,TX A public viewing will take place from 1-5p Friday, December 20, 2024 at Burton FamilyContinue Reading
Friends and family are invited to pay their respects during a public viewing at the Jefferson Community Center from 10:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2024, prior to the commencement of the service for Lois Edna Hunter, 98, of Jefferson. We welcome you to share memories and offer condolences during this time. Continue Reading
Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 For the Week of December 20-26, 2024 This week brings a mix of introspection, growth, and opportunities as Capricorn season takes hold. Each sign is encouraged to take a closer look at what truly matters, whether it’s career goals,Continue Reading
Courtesy Photo/The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club Jay Gould Rail Car Committee hosted the inaugural Hot Chocolate Bar last weekend. The Atalanta North Pole Express was decorated for Christmas and the event provided tours and a local twist on a holiday favorite.Continue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee/Contributing Writer Let’s get shakin’ Christmas in the south comes in many forms. Some are as unique as the cultures and mixing pot of people themselves. Some might be having Christmas Eve that looks like something out of a Norman Rockwell painting and for others it might lookContinue Reading
Editor’s Note: David Wall notified the Jimpelcute this week that his weekly Gardening column will be stopping after the December 27th edition. David told us he’s 81, has written 741 columns since 2011 and “just doesn’t have that much more to say” about gardening. David will be sorely missed. IfContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Jefferson Bulldogs moved their record to 10-2 so far this season following their sound defeat of Waskom Wildcats Tuesday night in Waskom, 93-44. Game stats were not available as of press time Wednesday morning. Lady Dawgs pounce on Grace Community, 50-20 The Lady Dawgs extended their recordContinue Reading
The Jimplecute asked Jefferson Primary and Jefferson Elementary (grades 1 & 2) for copies of their student’s Letters to Santa. Following are some of their letters. Merry Christmas! Pre-K Ms. Wagner’s Class My name is Nolan Police. I am 4 years old. I have been good all the time. IContinue Reading
July 29, 1937-December 11, 2024 Memorial Services for Patricia Belle Daniel, 87, of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Sunday December 15, 2024, in the First United Methodist Church of Jefferson at 2:00pm with Rev. Mark Crim officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. It is with deepContinue Reading
Debra Howard, 66, of Caldwell, Texas, formerly of Jefferson, Texas, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, in Temple, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Noon at the Caldwell Assembly Church in Caldwell. Austin Powell & Pastor Jacob Roach will officiate. The familyContinue Reading
The Jefferson City Council will meet starting at 5:30p Tuesday, November 18, for their regular monthly meeting at the Jefferson Transportation and Visitors Center. Their Agenda includes: MAYORS COMMENTS POLICE CHIEF COMMENTS PRESENTATIONS – Limited to 10 minutes each CONSENT AGENDA (City Council reserves the right to remove items fromContinue Reading
Staff Reports Marion County veterans and their families gathered Monday to recognize and celebrate our veterans. Master of Ceremonies and Marine Corps Vietnam veteran Jerry Hoag led the morning’s activities which included Jefferson Elementary students leading the Pledge of Allegiance, singing “America the Beautiful”, and the 4th Grade Choir performingContinue Reading