Staff Reports Since Jefferson played a key role in the Trans-Mississippi Department’s military/industrial complex, Jefferson is a natural location for hosting Civil War Symposiums during the Civil War Sesquicentennial. This year’s theme is “Jefferson’s Civil War Legacy,” and takes place on Saturday. Jefferson and Marion County supplied many troops forContinue Reading
Dear Editor: I would like to commend Jimplecute editor Hugh Lewis for his July 25, 2025 article concerning the recent city of Jefferson City ordinance regarding the feeding of wild animals. I find his analysis and commentary spot on, with one distinction. My legal interpretation of the following provision ofContinue Reading
Darla McCorkle/Columnist While I appreciate all of you that have reached out with tips on local houses for sale I feel like maybe I didn’t make myself clear. I don’t want to stay in Jefferson. That doesn’t mean I want to move out into the county either. For the pricesContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis/Publisher I don’t talk state or national politics often – or outside of my normal circles. For example, “that Jew” and I talk almost daily. He’s on one side of the political fence and I’m on the other on most items. We both hope to convert the other,Continue Reading
This week brings chances to reflect, reset, and refocus. Aries and Cancer may need firmer boundaries, while Taurus and Gemini notice changes in money and communication. Virgo and Leo should slow down and take stock of their social energy. Libra and Capricorn look at long-term goals and relationships. Scorpio andContinue Reading
Atticus Gregory Upton Lewis/Columnist “The Fame Monster” by Lady Gaga is one of the best pop albums of all time. Lady Gaga brings dark and gritty tones and lyrics to enthrall us. With this album, she cemented her legacy as one of the greatest pop artists of all time. “TheContinue Reading
Tim Scallon/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Growing up on a farm in East Texas, one learned to keep an eye out for snakes, especially near the creeks, woodpiles and other snaky places. I have had many encounters with snakes. One summer day while crossing a bridge over the creek in our back pasture,Continue Reading
Jimplecute Photos by Laura Allen The Bulldogs held their last Summer Workout last Friday and spent some fun time at Lake O’the Pines afterwards. The Jimplecute has been told that “Meet the Bulldogs” is set for August 12, but that has not been confirmed as of press time. Continue Reading
Courtesy Photos by Zack Baldwin Jefferson’s long-time FedEx driver Georgia Walker officially retired on Thursday, July 31. Cypress Place Assisted Living celebrated Georgia’s years of service to Jefferson last Friday with a going away party. She talked with long-time customers and her plans for the future, which include spending timeContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute With the ringing of the first bell on August 12 changes are happening at Jefferson ISD that affects how students arrive and depart campus as well as new bag requirements at extra-curricular activities. Traffic patterns to pickup and drop off students will be changing aroundContinue Reading
Courtesy Photo by Hollis Shadden The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club has chosen the home of Peggy Parker on Clarksville Street as Garden of the Month for July. Peggy’s home displays a variety of colorful flowers including: Periwinkles, Roses, Sunflowers, and Chrysanthemums.Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday night prohibiting the feeding of “wild animals, birds, stray animals or feral/community cats, regardless of age, sex or temperament.” The ordinance also makes it unlawful for any person to place food of any kind with the intentContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Following the rules is a part of going to school. As are using the correct words to describe something. A combination of using the wrong words and a district policy which didn’t anticipate a situation, created a change in the final ranking for the JHSContinue Reading
Creating City Hall in Tourism Building would be disruptive Staff Reports Jefferson’s Tourism Board is weighing in on a new City Hall by preparing a resolution opposing a reconfiguration of the building claiming it would impact the Board’s ability to rent the building. “If you remember, several, several months ago,Continue Reading
There is a recently built wooden privacy fence and raised wooden flowerbeds blocking the end of River Oaks Dr as it terminates (or dead ends) into a residential lot. This street blockage needs to be treated like any other obstruction and be removed at once! River Oaks Dr needs toContinue Reading
County approves MCAD budget Staff Reports For the first time in a number of years, the Marion County Commissioners Court approved the Marion Central Appraisal District’s budget proposal. In the past, Commissioners have denied the proposed budget citing salary discrepancies with the rest of the County, as the main reason.Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II I honestly don’t know where to begin this week. Over the last 20+ years I’ve watched Council make some boneheaded decisions, usually ending up with them reversing course. But this week, there must be something in the water as Council and Tourism Board have obtained newContinue Reading
Darla McCorkle As some of you may be aware Hugh and I are looking at leaving Jefferson. Let me correct that, I am looking at leaving Jefferson and I really hope Hugh and Atticus will join me. This week’s city council meeting convinced me that I can no longer liveContinue Reading
Marcia Thomas Special to the Jimplecute The annual YNOT Awards presented by Jefferson’s community theatre group, the Opera House Theatre Players, has been scheduled for 7p August 9, at the Union Baptist Church Event Building. Acting awards will be presented to the Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor andContinue Reading
Atticus Gregory Upton Lewis Title: “It Takes a Thief” by Coolio; A Highlight of Hip-Hop When I think of the 1990s, I think of both the rise of Hip-Hop and where the genre reached some of its highest highs. I think of the MTV era and how much music inContinue Reading