Dear Fellow Merchants, Citizens, and Downtown Residents: Mardi Gras Weekend is quickly approaching, and it is essential that everyone is fully prepared for the events taking place Friday through Sunday, February 6–8, 2026. This weekend brings a significant number of visitors to our town, and your cooperation is critical toContinue Reading
According to Facebook posts by Jefferson ISD and Marion County, their offices will remain closed on Wednesday due to hazardous road conditions in the area. The City of Jefferson generally follows what the School District does on closures due to weather conditions.Continue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur announced that all non-essential Marion County offices will be closed on Tuesday due to hazardous weather conditions – especially on roads. The County joins JISD in closures on Tuesday. The City is following what the school does on these types of closures, per Mayor ProContinue Reading
The Jimplecute is asking readers to send us, or tag us on social media, your winter weather pics and tell us about what activities you did during the weekend’s winter weather. Stories of activities or photos can be emailed to the Jimplecute at JeffersonJimplecute@gmail.com, texted to 903-665-2462, or tag usContinue Reading
According to an email received Monday morning, Jefferson ISD will close again on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, “due to hazardous road conditions and extreme cold.” JISD was also closed on Monday due to weather conditions.Continue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur declared a Local Disaster due to the January 2026 Winter Storm #1 on Friday afternoon. “Whereas, the County of Marion, beginning on January 23, 2026, is expected to suffer widespread and severe damage and injury to property and infrastructure (or there is imminent threat ofContinue Reading
Richard (Dick) A. De Vault, 92, passed peacefully in his sleep on January 12, 2026. Dick was born on July 2, 1933, in Carroll County Ohio. He quit school at the age of 17 to join the Airforce and later earned his GED. Dick retired with 20 years in theContinue Reading
Services For Mrs. Sammie Despain, 93,of Jefferson are pending with Haggard Funeral Home. Mrs. Sammie passed away Wednesday January 14, 2026 at her home.Continue Reading
The Jefferson Lady Dawgs are ranked #16 in the Class 3A Texas High School Coaches Association weekly poll. The top 25 3A teams across the state are: Class 3A1. Buffalo 15-02. Fairfield 14-13. Rio Hondo 13-14. Coahoma 15-15. Lamesa 18-26. Texarkana Liberty-Eylau 16-27. Wall 16-28. Corpus Christi West Oso 13-29. Continue Reading
August 16, 1936-December 8, 2025 William Roark “Bill” Ratliff passed away on December 8, 2025, in his home in Mount Pleasant, Texas, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 16, 1936, to Bess and Tom Ratliff of Sonora and Eldorado, Texas. Bill was a member of the PhiContinue Reading
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Parade was last Sunday, November 30. The parade and lighting of the Enchanted Forest was delayed by a day due to inclement weather.Continue Reading
Meetings School Dates Food Pantry JES Christmas Jefferson Elementary School has announced their Christmas Events. • Dec 10: Open House at First National Bank, JES Choir to perform Mims Christmas The Mims Christmas Market is from 10a-2p on Saturday. It supports the Mims Volunteer Fire Department. There will be aContinue Reading
Liz Cline/Jefferson Jimplecute Editor’s Note: This is the second in a three part series. Smithland fire chief Alan Biddy is happy to report that after 30 plus years as the area’s local fire station there have been no injuries reported. That’s quite a record for any fire department, but especiallyContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute So I like music, but am not what one would call a “Music Guy.” I know this because Darla tells me, and anyone who asks what I think about music, that I’m “not a music guy.” On page 5 of this edition, my son, AtticusContinue Reading
Chloe Wood, a Junior at JHS, was chosen as Rotary’s Student of the Month for October. Chloe is the daughter of Jaime and Mike Wood and the granddaughter of Leslie and Mike Wood and Susan and Cliff Shaw. Chloe’s passion is Softball. She plays year round and has been playingContinue Reading
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, this week is all about momentum. Your boldness helps you break through obstacles like a professional. A surprise opportunity might crop up. Embrace this chance. Lucky Numbers 3, 2, 32, 30, 48, 45 TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 The week starts off slow andContinue Reading
Atticus Gregory Upton Lewis/Music In Review Last week, another AI song topped yet another Billboard chart. This time, it was the Christian Music and Gospel chart that had to suffer. AI “artist” Solomon Ray released his new album “Faithful Soul,” which is ironic because robots don’t have souls. Regardless, theContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee/Tips & Tales With Chef Let’s get shakin!!! This week I’ve seen a meme (little Facebook quote) going around and saw so many people sharing it, about how so many holiday traditions have slowly faded out and died as we have slowly buried the older family members that keptContinue Reading
Chocolate Christmas Cupcakes Makes 12 cupcakes For the cakes: 8 tablespoons butter 1⁄3 cup caster sugar 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄3 cup cocoa powder 1⁄2 cup milk 1 cup chocolate chips For the chocolate topping: 2⁄3 cup heavy cream 1Continue Reading