Substitute Training JISD will be holding Substitute Training for anyone wishing to be a substitute teacher during the 2023-24 school year. New JISD Substitute training will be from 9a-noon, July 25. Returning substitutes training will be 1-2p July 25. All training is at the JISD Administration Building, 1600 MLK Dr,Continue Reading
David Wall/Contributing Writer I’ve seen a few fireflies his summer, which brought back childhood memories of seeing them by the thousands on summer nights, and we could catch them in our cupped hands to watch them flash. Though they have the name fireflies, they’re actually beetles, which is why mostContinue Reading
The Annual JISD Mini-Cheer Camp was held last week with Harper Henson, below middle, being named the 2023 Overall Top Cheerleader. The camp was a success. In each age group, the Top Cheerleaders were: Photos by Laura Allen & Carrie SchwartzContinue Reading
A number of businesses around town had yellow ribbons, at right, posted out in front in memory of Jasmine Griffin and Eddie Bell II this week. Jimplecute Photo by V. Hugh Lewis IIContinue Reading
Kennedy Manor is expanding their Jefferson tour business with the addition of a trolley. According to Tracey Engel the trolley needs some work so they are anticipating a fall inauguration.Continue Reading
Big Cypress Corvettes, represented by Hollis Shadden above right, donated $200 of the proceeds from the Big Cypress Corvette Weekend to Jefferson Salutes America, represented by Richard Turner, above left. “Jefferson Salutes America did a wonderful job of hosting the 4th of July event which raises money for various youthContinue Reading
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November 14, 1997 ~ July 3, 202325 Years Old A Celebration of Life for Jasmine Nicole Griffin, 25, of Hughes Springs, Texas will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 2pm at 1852 on Austin under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Jasmine was born on November 14, 1997,Continue Reading
February 6, 1956 ~ July 4, 2023 (age 67) Funeral Services for Kathy Laster, 67, of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 2pm in The Faith Tabernacle Church in Jefferson, Texas with Pastor Kerry Green and Pastor David Story officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home.Continue Reading
A three vehicle traffic accident at the intersection of FM2208 and US59 claimed the lives of two people Monday morning. Jazmine Nicole Griffin and Eddie Bell II both succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident which left a log truck overturned and a wrecked asphalt hauler. A 5-year-old passenger inContinue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Last week’s power outage was the main topic of discussion for Commissioners during their regular meeting on Monday. “We’re waiting on the federal government to declare a national disaster area,” said Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur. “The minimum for that to happen is to haveContinue Reading
Meetings Save the Date Fireworks Don’t forget our furry friends next Tuesday as Jefferson Salutes America with the annual Fireworks Fantasmagoria show over the bayou. The show starts at 9:30p Tuesday. Make sure pets are secure so they don’t run away from the noise. Heat Alert Texas Division of EmergencyContinue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute This month’s regular City Council meeting became a special meeting due to last weeks’ power outage with Council meeting in the Courthouse Annext courtroom. Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker set the tone of the meeting by pointing out the addition of a statement to the PublicContinue Reading
The Jefferson VFW Post burned Saturday morning June 17. The fire was due to the generator which was running to keep freezers cold. Extensive damage was done to the exterior, the stage area inside, as well as lots of smoke damage. The post is meeting at 6:30p July 10 atContinue Reading
Jo Zapata/Contributing Writer It was a dark and stormy night… Straight-line winds broke trees and power poles, plunging all of Jefferson, Marshall, and Vivian into total blackout. Gone were streetlights, security lights, homelights. No sounds of air conditioning, TVs, or music. Fear rose as we found ourselves living in aContinue Reading
The hopes for new faces and new attitudes was quietly shown the door during Tuesday nights City Council meeting. While there is one new face on Council, and two returning ones, the names and faces on the various City Boards will stay the same – or go back to thoseContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer The generation that fought World War I is now gone, but their legacy of bravery continues to live on. One of those figures was Private Marcelino Serna of El Paso, one of the most highly decorated men of the war. As an immigrant, he fought with uncommonContinue Reading
January 31, 1951-June 26, 2023 Services for Sylvester Randle, Sr., 72, of Dallas, Texas, are pending with Lewis & Walker Funeral Home of Jefferson, Texas.Continue Reading
December 18, 1938-June 11, 2023 Virginia “Ginny” Beagle DeVault (84) of Jefferson, Texas passed on June 10, 2023 after a brief illness. Ginny is survived by her loving husband of 55 years Richard “Dick” DeVault, granddaughter Abby Bunch of Texarkana, three step children Nick DeVault of England, Danita DeVault andContinue Reading
The Under the Light Ministries Church will hold their annual revival starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, and continuing nightly through Friday, July 7. This year’s theme is “Tag Team Disciples for Jesus.” “Calling the twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two and gaveContinue Reading