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
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer In the 1960s, the United States entered a new era of exploration as NASA began sending astronauts into space. It took the combined efforts of thousands of people to make each mission successful. The direction from the ground was critical given the complexity of spaceflight and how the slightestContinue Reading
Courtesy Photo Women at the Well of Encouragement Ministries highly appreciates everyone for supporting their 10th Year Anniversary of Giving to Children and Community this Christmas. The Christmas Gala and Dinner was a great evening of sharing the Spirit of Christmas through love with families and community all enjoying theContinue Reading
David Wall/Contributing Writer Honey contains 64 calories per tablespoon including 17.25 grams of sugar: much better sugar for you than table sugar, but still sugar. We all know that honey is good for us if sugar isn’t a problem, but did you also know: Honey contains substances to help your brainContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’ Prosperity, luck, money!!!! Ever since I was a child, I’ve never missed a New Year’s Day meal! Here in the south most people make some version of this traditional meal. Growing up for me it was black eye peas, smothered cabbage, cornbread and ham.Continue Reading
JISD students ended their fall semester with a series of concerts, Christmas pageants, and giving back to the community last week. JES and JJHS students held their annual Christmas pageant filled with musical numbers. JHS band students held their Christmas Concert. Members of JHS National Honor Society collected and deliveredContinue Reading