Local Jeffersonian Ian took some time last weekend to play in the “snow” created by Darla McCorkle in front of the Jimplecute offices on Polk Street. The “snow” was a mixture of alcohol, dish detergent, and distilled water and was created through a machine mounted on her balcony. She plansContinue Reading
Courtesy Photos from Barbara Davidson and Afton Mauldin The Jefferson Bulldog Band held their annual Winter Concert Tuesday night in the High School Gym. The combined bands performed as a group and highlighted the sounds of Christmas. Off to Area The Band also gave a huge congratulations to Richard SnelgroveContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Musical Events Grand Opening The Midnight House, 116 N Vale, will hold their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at 6p Friday, December 20. Spaghetti Christ Episcopal Church will hold their annual Spaghetti Supper from 5-7:30p January 6 at the church. The $15 meal includes spaghetti and meatContinue Reading
Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute At right you’ll find the story of one of my favorite Christmas specials. Actually, I love all the Peanuts holiday specials, but I always take the time on Christmas Eve to watch this one. Charles Shultz’s A Peanuts Christmas let’s us focus on what’s important this seasonContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Columnist Charles M. Schulz created a comic strip that captured the hearts of millions in the nearly 50 years that Peanuts ran in thousands of newspapers around the world. Schulz, an amiable and soft-spoken Minnesota native and World War II veteran, had been drawing the daily strip since 1950. Fifteen yearsContinue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist I first met Sally Sue as a nursing colleague. We became friends and within a couple years, she was as good as family. Friend to family is a cultural thing dear to us Southerners. Sally Sue was kindhearted and compassionate. Her ability to connect with others and trulyContinue Reading
Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 For the Week of December 20-26, 2024 This week brings a mix of introspection, growth, and opportunities as Capricorn season takes hold. Each sign is encouraged to take a closer look at what truly matters, whether it’s career goals,Continue Reading
Courtesy Photo/The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club Jay Gould Rail Car Committee hosted the inaugural Hot Chocolate Bar last weekend. The Atalanta North Pole Express was decorated for Christmas and the event provided tours and a local twist on a holiday favorite.Continue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee/Contributing Writer Let’s get shakin’ Christmas in the south comes in many forms. Some are as unique as the cultures and mixing pot of people themselves. Some might be having Christmas Eve that looks like something out of a Norman Rockwell painting and for others it might lookContinue Reading
Editor’s Note: David Wall notified the Jimpelcute this week that his weekly Gardening column will be stopping after the December 27th edition. David told us he’s 81, has written 741 columns since 2011 and “just doesn’t have that much more to say” about gardening. David will be sorely missed. IfContinue Reading
The Jimplecute asked Jefferson Primary and Jefferson Elementary (grades 1 & 2) for copies of their student’s Letters to Santa. Following are some of their letters. Merry Christmas! Pre-K Ms. Wagner’s Class My name is Nolan Police. I am 4 years old. I have been good all the time. IContinue Reading
The Jefferson City Council will meet starting at 5:30p Tuesday, November 18, for their regular monthly meeting at the Jefferson Transportation and Visitors Center. Their Agenda includes: MAYORS COMMENTS POLICE CHIEF COMMENTS PRESENTATIONS – Limited to 10 minutes each CONSENT AGENDA (City Council reserves the right to remove items fromContinue Reading
Staff Reports Marion County veterans and their families gathered Monday to recognize and celebrate our veterans. Master of Ceremonies and Marine Corps Vietnam veteran Jerry Hoag led the morning’s activities which included Jefferson Elementary students leading the Pledge of Allegiance, singing “America the Beautiful”, and the 4th Grade Choir performingContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Virtual Chamber The Marion County Chamber Offices will be operating virtually next week as the City begins work on trying to locate a water leak near their building on Austin street. Telephones will be answered from 10a-2p Tuesday-Friday. Email will be being returned. Text messages will alsoContinue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist To foreigners, a Yankee is an American.To Americans, a Yankee is a Northerner.To Northerners, a Yankee is an Easterner.To Easterners, a Yankee is a New Englander.To New Englanders, a Yankee is a Vermonter.And in Vermont, a Yankee is somebody who eats pie for breakfast. Many years ago, IContinue Reading
Staff Reports Tickets are on sale for the upcoming production of “It’s A Wonderful Life” scheduled for Dec 13 and 14 at the Union Baptist Church Event Bldg at 6:30 pm each evening. The production is the third Christmas season that the radio play has been presented to audiences andContinue Reading
Staff Reports A new event will join the City activities in February 2025 with the creation of Mittie Stephens Day. The new event, sponsored by Big Cypress Corvettes, will have a costumed cast tell the stories of some passengers on the steamship which sank Feb. 12, 1869. The free eventContinue Reading
Tim Scallon/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Anyone who ever grew up on a farm knows the value of having a good farm dog. A good dog helps with the cows and always alerts you when a stranger shows up. Harry, one of our memorable companions was better at the latter. We got HarryContinue Reading
Staff Reports Community Healthcore is thrilled to announce the milestone achievement of Annette Bray, who is celebrating her 25th anniversary of service to the organization. Over the past quarter-century, Annette has made a profound impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), exemplifying unwavering commitment, compassion,Continue Reading
AUSTIN — Drought-quenching spring rains and productive habitats have led biologists to predict another year of plentiful opportunities for hunters to fill their bellies and freezers with their harvests. As hunters dust off their firearms and plan trips to their favorite hunting spots, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)Continue Reading