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Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin!!! Well,  here we are y’all, summers dying down and the shorter cooler days and crisp cool nights are finally starting. Here in the south, I’m seeing trucks headed to the woods, the last hay being brought in from the fields, fall decor going upContinue Reading

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Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 For the Week of October 15-22 This week’s horoscopes highlight personal growth and emotional clarity. Each sign is encouraged to look within and face the issues that have been holding them back. Whether it’s stepping out of your comfortContinue Reading

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Tall Tales come to Jefferson October 26  Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Jefferson’s community theatre, the Opera House Theatre Players, is having a “spook-tale” event on Saturday, October 26, at Tony’s Italian Restaurant in downtown. The evening will be a sort of story-telling event where anyone can get on stage and tellContinue Reading

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Jimplecute Photos by Laura Allen and Courtesy These guys moved to 5-0 last week after beating Hallsville 32-0! We’ve now scored 206 points with 0 given up! 5 shutouts in a row. The other teams are also undefeated, so go out and support them on Saturday’s.Continue Reading

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Max Preps & Staff Reports Jefferson put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn’t be stopped as they easily beat the White Oak Roughnecks 66-0 on the road. The matchup marked the Bulldogs’ most dominant win of the season. Kamran WilliamsContinue Reading

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Press Release  Total Farm is excited to announce the final two weekends of its Fall Festival, running every Saturday and Sunday in October! Located at 601 S Polk Street, the farm offers a family-friendly atmosphere full of fall fun and activities. The festival takes place Saturdays from 10a-3p and SundaysContinue Reading

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Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute As Jefferson, Texas, ushers in cooler temperatures, a variety of fall festivities are planned to ensure that everyone in the community can enjoy the season. From farm adventures to Halloween fun, there’s something for every age and interest. Here’s a chronological rundown of upcoming events that youContinue Reading

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In Honor of National 4-H week, and the youths one day 4-H project, local Marion County 4-H members delivered snack bags to the Marion County Sheriffs Office and the Jefferson Police Department to thank them for all they do for our wonderful community!Continue Reading

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Jimplecute photos by Laura Allen & Hugh Lewis Last weekend’s near perfect weather brought out the crowds for the 11th Annual East Texas Burn Run in downtown. The event drew several thousand bikers and bike enthusiasts, all to raise money for Camp I’m Still Me in Waskom.Continue Reading

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The Metropolitan Jeffersonian Club celebrated their 25th anniversary last weekend with a banquet and honored Mamie Burton Thompson for her years of service to the organization.  MJC is an organization that provides scholarships and assistance to those in Jefferson and Marion County throughout the  year. Dr. John Cooper Jr. wasContinue Reading

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Press Release The Cemetery Sista, led by Dr. Jennifer R. Blanks, is proud to share findings from their dissertation, Centering Cemeteries in Environmental Justice: Observing Community Connectivity in Historic Texas Black Cemeteries, which explored the preservation of African American cemeteries, with a focus on the Pyland African American Cemetery andContinue Reading

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Marion County Judge Leward laFleur issued a BURN BAN for all of Marion County at 2:36p October 9, 2024, and remains in effect until terminated by either the Texas Forest Service or the Commissioners Court. “Please note any outdoor cooking with charcoal grills will be above the ground, and/or enclosed.Continue Reading

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Kenneth was born September 16, 1958 to Leon and Earlene Noiel in Jefferson, Texas. Kenneth accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. Luke Baptist Church. Later in life he attended Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Kenneth belonged to the Liberty Eylau High School Class of 1976. His professional careerContinue Reading

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Staff Reports Jefferson’s annual celebration of National Night Out on Tuesday drew record crowds again this year as the event moved to W.F. Lockett Stadium. Event Organizers Billy Ramsey, and Jefferson Police Department Chief Tino Perez were extremely pleased with the evenings success. The event has been held at theContinue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners got an updated look at the proposed spay and neuter voucher program proposed by Friends of Jefferson Animals along with a suggested “Intact Pet Permit” ordinance during Mondays regular meeting. FOJA representative Dina Carroll presented a voucher application designed to check forContinue Reading

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Rick Smith/Columnist He graduated from Santa Fe High School in Alma, MO, home of the Chiefs, the summer of 1981, a member of the National Honor Society and “one of the smartest kids in school.” He played football, basketball and sat in the first chair of the saxophone section. HeContinue Reading