V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson’s Fire Marshall Victor Perot asked Council to approve him going to JEDCO for $400,000 to build a new fire station near the Jefferson Police Station. Perot said the proposal used the same footprint as previously proposed, but would cost around $400k instead ofContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute More options for Internet service via fiber optic networks is set to be available in Marion County before the end of the year according to Lyte Fiber during a presentation to Commissioners on Monday. The company is one of several working under the state’s RuralContinue Reading
Allen retires from JISD V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Time is the only one undefeated. Mark Allen feels as if he’s been benched as he leaves his position as leading Jefferson’s High School Girls Athletics Director for most of the last 13 years. He was named the Girls Coordinator andContinue Reading
Zoë Lam/Jefferson Jimplecute For the past 13 years, Mark Allen has been the foundation of Jefferson High School’s girls’ basketball program. When he arrived, the program was at rock bottom with little ambition, a lack of winning culture, and a history of early season exits. But with patience, passion andContinue Reading
The Jimplecute asked all four candidates for Alderman a set of questions about themselves and their thoughts on the City. The responses from three of the four follow. For Alderman Ward 1 Full Name: Hattie Lee Hackler How long have you lived in Marion County: 14 years Why do youContinue Reading
In 2016 the City purchased land for a new fire station, claiming it was urgent. Now, almost a decade later, the station may be built – if JEDCO provides the funding. Tuesday nights “debate” over the station was another example of government gone wrong. The current station was built inContinue Reading
November 10, 1969-April 6, 2025 Funeral Services for Raymond Delbert “Jake” Kitzmiller, 55, of Longview, will be held on Saturday April 12, 2025, at 2pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Bro. Craig Evers officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Internment willContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’ Longer days and a story about as old as the south itself. Sweet tea is bout as southern as it comes. It wasn’t until 1928 that sweet tea became the southern thirst-quencher of choice it is today. The well-known “Southern Cooking” cookbook published aContinue Reading
Fishing Report Lake O’the Pines: Warmer sunny days with high but, falling waters makes for a tougher bite.The stable weather with slightly cooler temps will help this coming week but, the slowly falling lake levels and muddy turbulent waters will make it tougher. Crappie are scattered in post spawn modeContinue Reading
Jefferson seniors crowned Chris Love and Christina Justice as the 2025 Prom King and Queen, at right, last Saturday evening. Prom attendees dance the night away at the annual event. Jimplecute photos by Laura AllenContinue Reading
Funeral Services for Raymond Delbert “Jake” Kitzmiller, 55, of Longview, Texas were on Saturday April 12, 2025, at 2p in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Bro. Craig Evers officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Internment will immediately follow at Mims Chapel CemeteryContinue Reading
Staff Reports Members of the JHS Class of 1991 showed their appreciation for past and present teachers last weekend by starting what they hope is an Annual Teacher Alumni Brunch. The the heme was “Honoring Our Educational Roots by Celebrating the Legacy of Our Educators.” Various honorees included: The AlumniContinue Reading
According to Friends of the Library President Sharron Murray. Due to the expected bad weather tomorrow, we are POSTPONING the Jefferson Carnegie Library Golf Tournament to next Saturday, April 12th. Check-in, lunch, and tee-off times remain the same. Thank you!!Continue Reading
According to a post in the Jefferson Athletic Booster Club group messaging, tonight’s JV game against Harmony has been rescheduled to Friday along with the Friday night Varsity game. Note: The Jimplecute has not received this information directly from JISD.Continue Reading
According to a text message from JISD Athletic Director Ty Taylor, the dates of the District Track Meet have been moved up. “Because of the strong likelihood of thunderstorms later in the week, District 13 athletic directors have elected to adjust the dates of the district high school track meet,”Continue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The North East Texas Municipal Water District (NETMWD) approved a “Mutual Separation Agreement” between them and General Manager Wayne Owen during Monday night’s regular monthly meeting. “The Board of Directors of Northeast Texas Municipal Water District and I have mutually decided to end my employment.Continue Reading
Staff Reports What started as a 10 acre fire quickly spread to over 500 acres Wednesday afternoon as high winds across the County pushed it into nearby woods. The fire resulted in Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur to issue both an emergency Disaster Declaration and a Burn Ban for theContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson’s Stephen Pullum has been working on cybersecurity for over 40 years. Now he’s combining that knowledge to help pioneer the ethical use of AI. His philosophy, “If it doesn’t help, it hurts,” underscores his mission to create technology that protects and empowers. With real-world experience spanning decades—whenContinue Reading
Remarks prepared for the NETMWD Directors by David Simpson of Avinger, March 24, 2025 Walking around Jefferson last week with my wife and grandson, we stopped at a bust of Thomas Jefferson and read his words: “When a man assumes a public trust, he should consider himself as a publicContinue Reading
Hunter Bonner Since December of 2024, the main topic of discussion in Jefferson/Marion County and around the region is about a possible water rights sale to the communities north of Dallas County. Since then, city council and commissioner’s court meetings have been heavily attended all over the water district area,Continue Reading