Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur ended 2024 by saying “Thank You” to Greg Peeler for all that he did during the week-long power outage during the summer. LaFleur also presented Peeler with a flag which was flown over the Alamo during the last Commissioners Court meeting of 2023. “When IContinue Reading
Election Dates Meetings JISD Dates VFW Fish Fry – cancelled Note: we were notified on Friday that the fish fry has been cancelled this month. The Jefferson chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will host their monthly First Saturday Fish Fry this weekend. Set for 11a–2 p.m. Saturday, JanuaryContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the land and the last word on the authority and meaning of the Constitution short of an amendment. The court has handed down many decisions affecting American life and law. The justices who preside over the court sometimes becomeContinue Reading
December 10, 1951-December 31, 2023 Graveside services for Brenda Lee Morgan, 72, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 2 pm Saturday Jan. 6, 2024, at Berea cemetery with Pastor Brody Woodard officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A time of visitation will be held from 6-8Continue Reading
September 28, 1931-December 27, 2023 Funeral services for Louise Capel Grubbs, 92, of Jefferson, Texas was held at 2pm on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Rev. Ron Danley officiating. Interment will follow at New Prospect Cemetery in Jefferson under the direction of Haggard FuneralContinue Reading
John Ray Hastert January 16, 1964-January 1, 2024 Cremation Services for John Ray Hastert, 59, of Harleton, Texas are under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. John was born on January 16, 1964, to Vernon Hastert and Elizabeth Holmes Hastert in Emporia, KS and passed away in Dallas, Texas. HeContinue 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. Thursday: 01/04 Friday: 01/04 Saturday: 01/06 Sunday: 01/07 Dining Specials Auntie Skinner’s Carriage House Continue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee/Contributing Writer Let’s get shakin’! January 5th is Twelfth night and the beginning of a magical time here Mardi Gras Country Twelfth Night is a Christian festival on the last night of the Twelve Days of Christmas, marking the Feast of the Epiphany, when the Three Wise Men visitedContinue Reading
Tim Scallon/ Registered Dietitian Nutritionist During my academic training as a nutrition student, I had the good fortune to work in a hospital kitchen. For those who have never worked in institutional foodservice, the work is vigorous. The next meal deadline is always looming and everyone is on their feetContinue Reading
By Jeremy Finch/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson beat Waskom 65-24 in district play on Jan 2. The Lady Bulldogs are now 3-1 in district play and 18-6 overall. Jefferson had a 19-9 lead after one quarter of play and boasted a 32-15 lead at the break. A solid 34-9 run in theContinue Reading
Staff reports The Jefferson Bulldogs routed the Daingerfield Tigers 57-34 in non-league play on December 29. This placed the Bulldogs 14-4 for the season. The Boys played Waskom on January 2, and are reported to have won 61-45, but game stats, scores, or information had not been provided to theContinue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The age of big corporations putting the little guys out of business has claimed another victim – this time in downtown Jefferson. After 70 years, City Drug will close their doors forever on January 16. The locally operated pharmacy, founded by Edward Taylor, has beenContinue Reading
From First to Promises of Future, Marion County Residents Celebrated ChristmasContinue Reading
Jimplecute photos by V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson VFD members worked to contain and put out a fire which erupted late Tuesday evening at the Steamboat Inn on Marshall Street near downtown Jefferson. No one was injured in the fire, which damaged the back portion of the inn, but heavyContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Marion County Pct. dumpsite is moving! Commissioner Ralph Meisenheimer started the move of relocating the County dumpsite earlier this year by purchasing and working to clear and prepare the new property. For more than 30 years, the County has leased the property where theContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute County Commissioners will hold their final 2023 meeting at 9a today in the Commissioners Courtroom. Most of today’s meeting includes regular end-of-year/beginning-of year tasks and contract establishment, but Commissioners will also hear a report from County AgriLife extension Agent Doug Weir on his accomplishments thisContinue Reading
Meetings • City, County Offices Closed, Jan. 1 • P&Z 5p Jan. 2 • Commissioners Court 9a Jan 8 • Tourism, 5:30p Jan 8 • JEDCO, 5:30p Jan 9 • JISD Board, 6p Jan 9 MLK Banquet & Parade MCDCSCO’s annual MLK Banquet will be held January 15. The keynoteContinue Reading
Ashley Granby/Contributing Writer Seven years ago, when I adopted Jack, my sweet, quirky and wildly energetic dog, I was unprepared for the lifelong impact he would have on my heart. Jack has a quirk that will drive even the most saintly human mad: his utter and complete terror of theContinue Reading
Staff Reports There are 31 new laws taking effect on Monday. Most of them affect property taxes, but they also include e-cigarettes/vapes, notary requirements, and city building permit fees. Here’s a partial list of the new laws with brief descriptions. The full list can be found online at Jimplecute.com. MoreContinue Reading
Hunter Bonner/Contributing Writer It is hard to believe that 2023 is just days away from fading into the history books. As we look back on this past year, Republicans should take comfort that this was a year of political victories in Texas, and also at home in Marion County. TheContinue Reading