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Jimplecute Photo by Laura Allen The JHS Homecoming Court nominees are, from left back,  Allyssa Willie, Jade Mallory (freshman duchess), Makinah Washington (sophomore duchess), Ava Phillips (junior duchess), Kinsley Powell; Front Elizabeth Najera, Kourtlyn Dowell, and Amirie Prior. The Homecoming Queen will be announced before tonight’s game.  The parade startsContinue Reading

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Staff Reports The Jefferson Bulldogs defeated the DeKalb Lions last week 36-28 in a hard-fought battle. The Dawgs ended the first quarter behind by 14 points, but recovered, leaving the score tied at halftime. They quickly took the lead in the 3rd and maintained it for the rest of theContinue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners finished off spending most of their American Rescue Act Funds this week as they replaced old, missing, or broken equipment. Precinct 1 Commissioner J.R. Ashley purchased an E60 R2 Series Bobcat Compact Excavator for $129,341. Ashley said the equipment has a movableContinue Reading

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Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson ISD School board discussed a proposal from the Class of 1989 to establish a memorial tree garden in honor of deceased classmates during their regular meeting on Tuesday. Different locations were discussed, as well as the type of trees to plant. Crepe Myrtles were the preferredContinue Reading

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By V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute “Art is an effort to make you walk a half an inch above ground.” ~Yoko Ono And that is exactly what happened last Saturday as over 50 artists setup in various shops across Jefferson to show their talent along side what Jefferson merchants haveContinue Reading

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Rick Smith/Columnist When Aunt Josie, a well-upholstered woman, stood, she would have overshadowed everyone in the room had she not stooped. Uncle Eugene, her erect, heavily starched husband, looked ill-matched next to her.  The couple settled into a life of bucolic simplicity on a farm in northwestern Louisiana after heContinue Reading

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The fifth annual Becca Anderson Memorial Rodeo is scheduled for September 27th & 28th, 7:30 pm nightly. The rodeo began in 2019 as a fundraiser for the scholarship program established in 2004 in Becca’s memory. The scholarship program continues to assist our local youth by providing funds towards dual creditContinue Reading

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Staff Reports It was a one-sided first half as the Jefferson Bulldogs racked up points against the Newton Eagles. The first quarter and half of the second were dominated by Thimyus Taylor’s (#2) passing game to Chris Love (#3) causing Newton to be behind by 18 points before getting onContinue Reading

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Staff Reports Jefferson Lady Dawgs have dropped their last two non-tournament games, leaving them 1-12 for the season. 9/10 Lost vs Gilmer (0-3) Jefferson lost to Gilmer Tuesday evening 11-25, 20-25, 10-25. They played hard with Ava Phillips leading the Dawgs with 6 kills, 5 assists, and 2 digs. OtherContinue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute If you’ve regularly seen a young couple wandering around through Jefferson, attending different events, it’s not just another tourist who really likes Jefferson; it’s First Baptist Church’s new youth pastor and student minister and his new bride Ryan and Agibayle Jonse. The Jonse’s arrived inContinue Reading

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Meetings School Dates Tractor Show This weekend the Jefferson Antique Tractor Show will be in downtown on Saturday. Outdoorsman The 3rd Annual Outdoorsman Oasis will start at 5p Sept. 14 at the Jefferson Visitors and Convention Center. Guest speaker is Danny Tesseneer from Gardendale, Ala. The event is free andContinue Reading

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August 24, 1934-September 6, 2024 Kenneth Dorgan was born on August 24, 1934 to Edward Dorgan and Ora Derrick. Surrounded by his family, he passed away at home on Friday, September 6, 2024.  Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Dorgan and Ora Derrick; son, Steve Dorgan; sisters,Continue Reading

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Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 For the week of September 13-19, 2024 Virgo season, attention to detail becomes crucial while reminding us that big changes start with small steps. Eclipse season adds intensity, especially with a lunar eclipse in Pisces. This might stir deepContinue Reading

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Courtesy Photograph by Hollis Shadden The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club has chosen the home of Mike Chandler on Polk Street as Garden of the Month of September. The newly renovated home displays a variety of colorful flowers including hydrangeas, day lilies, zinnias and roses. Continue Reading

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Staff Reports Jefferson’s cable TV and broadband internet provder, Fidelity Communications, is rebranding as Sparklight. Under the Sparklight brand, the company will continue its legacy of providing fast, reliable internet and neighborly local service while delivering enhanced customer self-service options and the latest technological advancements.   Sparklight, a leading internet provider, hasContinue Reading

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Staff Reports JISD is lowering property taxes this year as the School Board approved a combined tax rate of $0.772 for the 24-25 school year budget last week. They also approved the proposed budget with a deficit of $860,430 in the general fund, which is lower than the estimated deficitContinue Reading