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January 12,1939- June 26,2024 Memorial services for Billie J, Rivers, 85, of Jefferson, Texas, will be held at the Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah’s Witnesses, at 512 Tx 49W, In Jefferson, Texas at 2:00pm Sunday, June 30, 2024, with Brother Fred Green officiating, under the direction of the Lewis & WalkerContinue Reading

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By Hunter Bonner  My name is Hunter Bonner, and I am your newly elected Marion County Republican Chairman.  I was elected in the primary election on March 5, 2024 and my term will last through State Convention in 2026. When I decided to run for County Chairman, I did soContinue Reading

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Bettye Jean Ferguson of Lake 0′ Pines, 95, passed away on June 10, 2024, in Kingsland, Texas. She was known for her selfless nature, always giving of her time, possessions, and love to those around her. Bettye’s kitchen was a place of warmth and hospitality, where many found comfort inContinue Reading

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Meetings Farmers Market The Jefferson Farmers Market is open and are accepting applications for those wanting to participate. The Cost is $25 for the entire season. They meet from 10a-2p every Saturday in downtown Jefferson just off Austin Street across from the Thomas Jefferson Park. For more information, contact DougContinue Reading

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New hardiness zone now in our area Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Gardeners need to double check their plants for the best growing area as the USDA recently announced changes to the Plant Hardiness Zone Map, and Jefferson saw a change in our “Hardiness Zone”. Jefferson moved from 8a to 8b. ThisContinue Reading

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Staff Reports The Jefferson Tourism Board approved funding to assist Don and Francene Rainey’s newest event, the Historic Jefferson Piney Woods Dual Sport Adventure Ride, set for November 1-3. Dual Sport riders are motorcyclists who have bikes outfitted for both off-road and street-legal riding.  “Dual sport is a hybrid bikeContinue Reading

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Rick Smith, Columnist I’m hard pressed to name a favorite color. I like bold, eye-catching colors. But I usually wear black. I like black. Blue jeans. Black shirt. Black boots. I’m good to go.  Black suit, black Oxford dress shoes, white shirt, and the razzle dazzle of a red tie.Continue Reading

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September 28, 1940-May 31, 2024 Memorial services for Patricia Anne Ayers, 83 of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Saturday June 15, 2024, at 2:00pm in the Liberty Baptist Church in Jefferson, Texas with Bro. Bob McCarty and Bro. Roy Conatser officiating. Mrs. Ayers was born on September 28, 1940,Continue Reading

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Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin!!! Grits are about as southern as it gets. Originating from native Indians and slowly making its way into the antebellum kitchens of the south.  Grits are made in many different fashions, some as unique as the people that make them and the cultures, theyContinue Reading

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Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players is looking for some young talent to shine the spotlight on during July. Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players is planning to find enough “little Elvises” for an upcoming presentation near to the July 4th celebration. The thespian group generally does a musicalContinue Reading

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David Wall/Contributing Writer Thistles are a great attraction for pollinators.  The flowers are very attractive, have a fuzzy purple bloom, and the plant has several medicinal qualities. On the other hand, they’re as tough a weed as you’ll find anywhere.  Their tap root is known to go down as far asContinue Reading

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Staff Reports According to a Water Notice in City Hall, Northeast Texas Municipal Water District (NETMWD) is temporarily changing it’s water treatment process from Jun 6-July 3 to maintain year-round water quality. “Delivering safe and high-quality water to our customers and protecting public health is, and always will be theContinue Reading

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Sonya Roberts-Woods /Special to the Jimplecute After signing on the dotted line, the Region 8 Education Service Center and three area school districts are the first to officially join forces with the HOPE (Helping Others Prioritize Education) Initiative, Inc., seeking to close both academic and social gaps while addressing mental wellnessContinue Reading

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Continued rainfall creates flooding issues V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute There’s plenty of water in and around Marion County this week as a series of sever thunderstorms have brought a massive amount of rainfall, downed trees, disrupted power, and widespread flooding. According to NOAA website data, approximately 10 inches ofContinue Reading

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Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute On a quiet evening the day after Christmas, a sudden fire broke out at the historic Steamboat Inn in Jefferson, Texas, owned by Lana and Alex Mushik. The inn, known for its charm and hospitality, faced a devastating loss but is now on a path to recoveryContinue Reading