April 27, 1942-February 19, 2024 A Mass of Christian Burial for Karen J. Cartier, 81 of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Saturday February 24, 2024, at 11am in The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson, Texas with Father Isaac Oviedo officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home.Continue Reading
April 25, 1936-February 10, 2024 Memorial Services for Mrs. Onetta “Nita” Vaughan, age 87 of Jefferson will be held on Saturday February 24, 2024, at 4pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Bro. John Givens officiating. Onetta “Nita” Vaughan was born April 25, 1936, inContinue Reading
Richard Skinner/Jefferson First Assembly of God We have all heard the cliché, patience is a virtue. If we’re honest many of us are lacking in this virtue. Even more than that, this virtue is not desired by many of us. In our flesh, we often value immediacy. We want ourContinue Reading
Staff Reports St. Paul United Methodist Church will celebrate Black History Month with a program starting at 11:30a Sunday. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is the theme for the celebration. A Soul Food Gala will immediately follow the worship service. The church is located at 111 Crawford Street, across theContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee As most of you know it’s CRAWFISH SEASON, most southerner’s favorite season. When you think crawfish surely you think of corn, potatoes, maybe mushrooms, garlic, and lemons. I think of the drinks I’ll be having with them if you know what I mean…all jokes aside, I thinkContinue Reading
David Wall/Contributing Writer Advice on what NOT to plant in your yard! Silver maple. Fast growing shade tree, with weak wood prone to breaking in wind. Roots love sewage pipes. Well known for cracking driveways & sidewalks. Ash trees. Sturdy, tough, well-liked tree, and property value increaser.. Unfortunately, the EmeraldContinue Reading
Removing a Tree Stump David Wall/Contributing Writer Over 60 years ago, the biggest oak tree in our yard came down in a storm, leaving a stump around 40” in diameter. Mechanized tree stump removal was not available, so Dad went shopping and came home with a can of tree stumpContinue Reading
Local Music Corner Micah S. White Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music. If you go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for different reasons. Friday: 2/23 Saturday: 2/24 Thursday: 02/29 Dining Specials Auntie Skinner’s Open till 10 pmContinue Reading
Baseball The Bulldogs were outplayed on Monday, and suffered a 13-3 loss to the Harleton Wildcats. Bulldogs are 1-2 as of Wednesday. Judsen Carter (#3), swings, but misses during the game againstt the Wildcats. Jimplecute photo by Laura Allen Girls Basketball The Lady Dawgs closed out their season following theirContinue Reading
In January of 2023, Hunter Bonner organized a meeting of Crestwood citizens that sought improvement to the existing water quality in the local system. Historically, even though the water quality met state standards, the water was far below the standards of the local system users. An initial meeting with regionalContinue Reading
Ralph Meisenheimer I am Ralph Meisenheimer Marion County Commissioner Precinct 3. I am a 5th generation Jeffersonian and proud to call Marion County home. I have had 21 years of County road experience. I have been a construction business owner for many years. I have held many credentials including CertifiedContinue Reading
The Jefferson Jimplecute recently contacted all of the Marion County GOP candidates in the March 5, 2024 Primary Election to hear what they had to say about the position they’re seeking. While all candidates were contacted, only these responded and agreed to be interviewed: The following, almost hour long videoContinue Reading
According to Coach Allen, tickets will need to be purchased online using the link below: https://www.winnsboroisd.org/page/online-tickets1 Come out and support your LADY DAWGS as they take on Winnsboro in the Area Round! GO LADY DAWGS!!!Continue Reading
March 16, 1966 ~ February 8, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Kathy Harper’s passing. She fought a brave battle with cancer, and on February 8th, she peacefully left this world, surrounded by her loved ones. Kathy lived her life to the fullest, cherishing every momentContinue Reading
Staff Reports Due to weather concerns for Monday afternoon, the activities scheduled for 2p have been relocated to Union Missionary Baptist Church, located at501 Houston Street. Event organizer Hollis Shadden said the forecast called for a 37 degree windchill around 2p Monday and felt it best to move the remembranceContinue Reading
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From Marion County Historical Commission R.D., Willie Mae Douglas remembered as fixtures in Marion County The Marion County Historical Commission contributed this report honoring the life and legacy of Dr. R.D. and Willie Mae Douglas. “In this East Texas town, back in 1950s and 60s, where black residents for theContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting saw multiple residents expressing concern during public comment over the lack of zoning inside the City. “I’m not anti-business,” said John Michael McConnell, “but we need zoning, and it needs to be done correctly.” Joe McDonnell raised the issue over the pendingContinue Reading
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute In early 2023, the Marion County Health and Resource Coalition emerged as a beacon of hope, responding to the pressing need for accessible healthcare in the county. The coalition has achieved remarkable progress in less than a year. Will Thomas and Peg Brown-Walker went over the coalition’sContinue Reading