Taking to the skies…
2021-08-21
The Jefferson Tourism Board and Marion County Chamber of Commerce co-sponosred a new event last weekend at the Cypress River Airport. The Hot Air Balloon Mini Glow offered balloon rides, bounce houses, food trucks and live music. Photos by Colin HarperContinue Reading
City: Doris Hines resigns as City Secretary
2021-08-21
Staff Reports The Jefferson City Council considered special event permits, a waiver of late water bill fees and the resignation of city secretary Doris Hines during their regular meeting Tuesday evening. There was a bit of discussion regarding the special event permits for the Texas Sounds International Country Music AwardsContinue Reading
JEDCO names Secretary, hires staff
2021-08-21
Staff Reports JEDCO has a secretary, and an administrative assistant after Monday night’s special meeting. The Board position of Secretary has been an ongoing discussion for almost a month as members could not initially find any member willing to take on the duties of the board position. Raymond Sanders wasContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
2021-08-21
MCM celebrates first year The Jefferson Jimplecute celebrates one year of new ownership this week. This time last year, co-publishers Hugh Lewis and Austin Lewter partnered to form Marion County Media. In doing so, they acquired the Jimplecute and married it with the online Marion County Herald. “We’ve come aContinue Reading
Congressional visit…
2021-08-21
US Representative for House District 4 Pat Fallon made a stop in Jefferson on Thursday for a townhall meeting. Fallon spent over an hour talking to constituents about current events and answering questions. The event drew around 50 people. Fallon had lunch with area County Judge’s prior to the event.Continue Reading
Swords to plowshares
2021-08-21
By Glen Melanconn I was born in Heidelberg, Germany, in a United States military hospital. My dad proudly served in the US Army for 17 years. He was there to defend against a Soviet invasion. The US Army first arrived in Europe during World War Two (1939-1945). It was partContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: Texas football success has Arkansas roots
2021-08-21
By Dan Bridges Texas has long been a football state. One of the most successful Texas football dynasties, the Dallas Cowboys of the 1990s, stems from three players for the University of Arkansas and their 1964 championship season: Jerry Jones, Barry Switzer, and Jimmy Johnson. For the Arkansas Razorbacks, theContinue Reading
Andrea Whitaker
2021-08-21
Andrea Whitaker, 47, daughter of Ellen and Preston Taylor, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. Services are pending at this time.Continue Reading
Moment With the Minster: Death of friends, loved ones serves as a reminder
2021-08-21
By Dan Eakin Most of us probably live from day to day mostly thinking about how to meet the physical and material needs of the day. Sometimes we may go for days, weeks and maybe even months without giving much thought to the fact that we will one day die.Continue Reading
Mayor launches CAC
2021-08-21
Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker launched his Citizen’s Action Committee last week and the attendees hit the ground running with ideas ranging from new trash cans to citywide cleanup days. Baker I want out of this whatever the citizens want out of it,” said Baker. “I just want a monthly forum Continue Reading
Sonoco Reels to Hold Job Fair on Saturday
2021-08-16
Press Release Jefferson, TX (August 16, 2021) – A global leader in packaging technology, US-based Sonoco Products announced that they will be conducting a job fair on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at their local facility in Jefferson. The Reels Division of Sonoco intends to increase its workforce at the Jefferson plantContinue Reading
Judy Kowis Moore
2021-08-08
August 18, 1944 ~ August 7, 2021 Funeral Services for Judy Kowis Moore, 76, of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at 4:00 PM in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home, 203 East Clarksville, Jefferson, TX with Brother Billy Brewer officiating. A time of visitation willContinue Reading
Commissioners to Address Marion County Assistance District for November Ballot
2021-08-07
Marion County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday and will discuss the items necessary to create the Marion County Assistance District and getting it on the November election ballot for resident approval. The district would impost a 2 cent sales tax on items sold in the county and thoseContinue Reading
Some City Water Bills Not Delivered, All Still Due August 10
2021-08-06
The City of Jefferson is aware a number of people have mot received their Latest water bill, but hold they are still due on August 10. Mayor Rob Baker acknowledged that a number of bills have not been delivered by the Postal Service, even though they were mailed on timeContinue Reading
Volleyball Schedule Changes This week
2021-08-05
Friday, August 6, 2021: The Jefferson Lady Bulldogs WILL NOT be going to New Boston as originally scheduled, but WILL INSTEAD be hosting an Intrasquad Scrimmage at HOME beginning at 11:00 AM. Parents are welcome to attend. Tuesday, August 10, 2021 There will now be 3 games at HOME againstContinue Reading
Tax Free Weekend Starts Friday
2021-08-05
Back to school shopping is a little easier on the pocketbook this weekend as Texas’ annual tax free weekend starts today and runs through midnight Sunday. Items included in the tax free weekend include things like backpacks, school uniforms, shoes, clothing, facemasks, socks, and school supplies, as long as theyContinue Reading
Commissioners Talk Budget, Tax Rates on Friday
2021-08-03
Marion County Commissioners will discuss the County’s 2021 Budget and tax rates during a special meeting at 9 a.m. Friday in the Commissioners Courtroom. Due to other conflicts, the Herald/Jimplecute will not be live for this meeting. If anyone is interested in assisting the Herald/Jimplecute in live streaming this meeting,Continue Reading
Helen Norwood
2021-08-03
Born September 9, 1930, in Lost Prairie township Arkansas, Helen Norwood was a picture of love, strength and endurance for family, friends and every community in which she lived for almost 91 years. Helen passed on to heaven the morning of July 30, 2021, in the home of one ofContinue Reading
LiveStream of Memorial Mass for Rose Mary Moore
2021-08-02
Tomorrow morning, we will be live streaming the Memorial Mass for Rose Mary Moore at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2021. It can be found on our YouTube and FaceBook channels. We will be starting approximately 10 minutes before Mass. The Live Stream can be watched at: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuN9t-WkmU6sssNzli7ZeQQ FaceBook:Continue Reading