The 2021 Jefferson Pro Rodeo, scheduled for September 24 and 25, will be hosted by family and friends of Becca Anderson with the net proceeds benefitting the Becca Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program dedicated in her memory. Becca, a 2003 Jefferson High graduate, was very active in her church, school andContinue Reading
By Sarah Gale What if homeroom was almost 9,000 miles from your actual home? Three international students from Eastern Central Africa who are studying at Jefferson Christian Academy, are very familiar with that feeling. Whitney Ogwoka is from Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. She boarded a plane, for theContinue Reading
Marion County residents will have less time to take out the trash starting in January. Commissioners approved a request by Pct. 1 Commissioner J.R. Ashley to alter the hours the Solid Waste Dump in Pct. 1 will be open. “We’ll save at least $600 a year,” said Ashley. “It’s completelyContinue Reading
Jefferson ISD 4th grade ELAR Teacher, Mrs. Elder was named August Teacher of the Month voted on by the JES Staff. Mr. Godwin won our Amazon Gift card drawing for the month of August. Congratulations to these deserving JES Staff Members! Continue Reading
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Workforce Commission are launching a public awareness campaign focusing on the statewide need for personal care attendants who help people with disabilities live independently in their own homes and communities. “These jobs change lives for both the peopleContinue Reading
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, widening highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment pulling onto the interstate. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. All traffic restricted to one lane with signal lights controlling traffic through work zone.Continue Reading
Memorial Services for Mr. Paul Newman Butler will be held Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 2:00pm at the Jefferson Visitation Center located at 305 E Austin Street Jefferson, Texas 75657 *****MASK REQUIRED***** Mr. Paul Newman Butler was born October 6, 1965 to the late Newman and Geraldine Butler. He receivedContinue Reading
Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker notified the Jimplecute today that the upcoming Citizen Action and Diversity Committee meetings will be postponed until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns being expressed by the Community. Baker said he would meet individually with the subcommittees established at the inaugural meetings last month, and wouldContinue Reading
Marion County Commissioners held their annual longest meeting of the year as they held the required public hearings for the 2022 Budget, 2021 Tax Rates, continuing to fund the preservation and restoration of the Records Archive Plans for the County and District Clerks, and then adopting those items. County retireesContinue Reading
JEDCO proposed a budget of $288,000 for the 2021-22 fiscal year during a special called meeting Monday night. The proposed budget, created by Board President Bubba Haggard, projects income at $288,000, which is an average of $24,000 per month. JEDCO is currently on target to finish the 2020-21 fiscal yearContinue Reading
JISD School Board decided to let parents and students make the call on whether or not to wear facemasks and gave employees five extra “local” days to help them navigate the COVID pandemic. “I believe that mandating masks for our kids is not necessarily the answer,” said Rachael Cooner duringContinue Reading
VFW Fish Fry The Monthly 1st Saturday Fish Fry at the VFW is this weekend from 11a-2p at the VFW bulding on US 59. Plate includes Fried Fish, Fries, coleslaw, beans, and a drink for a $10 donation. Desserts are available for a $1 donation. Dine in or Carry Out.Continue Reading
By Austin Lewter A local photographer has opened a storefront in downtown Jefferson. The Marion County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Hollis Shadden Photography and Custom Framing to its official membership over the weekend with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Shadden is a longtime Jefferson resident and former JPD Chief of PoliceContinue Reading
By Glen Melanconn The United States Armed Forces have shown the world again that it is the best trained and equipped on the planet. In 2001, they went into Afghanistan to kill Osama Bin Laden and dismantle the 9/11 terror network. Long after their mission to kill Osama Bin LadenContinue Reading
By Ken Bridges He was the first chief justice of the state supreme court in Texas, and as such, he made Texas law into an instrument to be used by all people. John Hemphill was one of the first great legal minds to preside over a Texas court. Hemphill wasContinue Reading
September 14, 1925-August 25, 2021 Zoulene Joy Allison went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She was born September 14, 1925 in Jefferson, Texas to the late A. M. and Minnie Lou Sewell. After graduating from Jefferson High School in Texas, sheContinue Reading
Staff Reports Diamond Don’s 19th Annual AHRMA Vintage National Motocross will be held September 8-12, 2021 at Diamond Don RV Park & Event Center located one mile from Jefferson, Texas. The weekend will be full of motocross legends racing on old bikes, including several inductees to the Motorcycle Hall ofContinue Reading
By Alden Ho, Wheel Salt Ministries Many believe he’s merely a mythical figure, but the Bible says that he is very real and that he is determined to deceive you and destroy your life. Indeed, this brilliant but cruel mastermind is so much more than what you have been told.Continue Reading
By Marcia Thomas Special to the Jimplecute Don’t be surprised if you feel you’re in a different century in Jefferson this weekend because it will be “back to the earliest days” as the community showcases a first-ever Pioneer Days Festival, Sept. 4- 6. Founded as a project of the OperaContinue Reading
SATURDAY, SEPT. 4 • PARADE, all horseback, wagon or walking in period costume Stick-horse for kids permitted with prior registration. A Trophy and a prize given to most authentic costume! FREE! • COUNTRY SONGS with Ann Leslie will be at he Otstott Gazebo beginning 12-12:30 pm FREE! • HISTORICALContinue Reading