Staff Reports Members of the JHS Class of 1991 showed their appreciation for past and present teachers last weekend by starting what they hope is an Annual Teacher Alumni Brunch. The the heme was “Honoring Our Educational Roots by Celebrating the Legacy of Our Educators.” Various honorees included: The AlumniContinue Reading
According to Friends of the Library President Sharron Murray. Due to the expected bad weather tomorrow, we are POSTPONING the Jefferson Carnegie Library Golf Tournament to next Saturday, April 12th. Check-in, lunch, and tee-off times remain the same. Thank you!!Continue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson’s Stephen Pullum has been working on cybersecurity for over 40 years. Now he’s combining that knowledge to help pioneer the ethical use of AI. His philosophy, “If it doesn’t help, it hurts,” underscores his mission to create technology that protects and empowers. With real-world experience spanning decades—whenContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Columnist Gov. Jimmy Allred became governor of Texas in a desperate time for Texas. The Great Depression created many hardships for families and crippled state finances. Though he had met with several defeats and reverses in his life, Allred’s persistence guided Texas in a difficult time and cemented lastingContinue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist A book requires an author – like a program requires a programmer – like a poem requires a poet – like a design requires a designer – like an invention requires an inventor – like creation requires a Creator. – Author Unknown In a mother’s womb were twoContinue Reading
Lake O’the Pines by Crazy Angler Tackle: Variable weather with intermittent fronts! Big Whites are now staging in bedding areas in the brush natural presentations will be best. Silver/black and blue/white Lil Rascals have been producing the best on cloudy days. Fish are still in feeder channels as they moveContinue Reading
Dear Fellow Merchants, Citizens and Downtown Residences: It’s that time of year again! We are excited to share the following information with you for Mardi Gras Weekend, Friday – Sunday, February 28th, March 1st & 2nd, 2025. We appreciate your participation in helping the town and guests to have aContinue Reading
The City of Jefferson is performing sewer improvements along Polk Street from Bonham to Henderson, that is anticipated to last until May 6, 2025. Residents and Business Owners can expect one or more street/sidewalk closures to occur during the construction period throughout the project location. Construction will halt during theContinue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute TPS reports were the order of the night during Tuesday’s City Council meeting as various departments and organizations gave their quarterly reports to Aldermen. Jefferson Police Chief Florentino Perez provided his year-end report to Council outlining the status of the department, how they performedContinue Reading
Lake O’the Pines: 1st off to know where we’re at we need to back up a little to see how we got here. Several people around me have asked what happened to the bite at the boat slips in many necks. Well fluctuating lake levels and lake luster temps theContinue Reading
Marcia Thomas/Special to the Jimplecute The Opera House Theatre Players, Jefferson’s community theatre now in their 36th season, is bringing back one of its most popular productions on Valentine’s Day weekend. The play is “Love Letters” by A. R. Gurney, a collection of special letters written by a boy andContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Krewe of Hebe may find it harder to “Laissez les bons temps rouler” this Mardi Gras season as Council has yet to issue final approval to their annual event permit. Council gave tentative approval to the Krewe’s event application Tuesday evening but are now requiring Lyle Spellings,Continue Reading
This week brings a mix of reflection, growth, and fresh perspectives for all signs. Aries and Cancer may focus on setting boundaries and overcoming emotional challenges, while Taurus and Gemini are urged to tread carefully in their communication and financial decisions. Leo and Virgo find themselves reevaluating their energy, whetherContinue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist Reconnecting with white-haired friends is like opening a time capsule. Or uncorking a magnum of seasoned stories. Stories that awaken emotions and entice us to look upward, reflect inward, take in a deep breath, exhale, and say things like, “Lord, have mercy. I haven’t thought about that since,Continue Reading
The Jefferson Carnegie Library’s Bingo & BBQ fundraiser set for Saturday night is sold out! Congratulations to the supporters who bought tickets early for this great fundraiser!Continue Reading
Jimplecute Photos by Laura Allen Jefferson Elementary School’s 1st and 2nd grades put on a Christmas concert last week before school let out for Winter Break.Continue Reading
Meetings School Dates 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 meat sauce, salad, garlic bread and dessert. Children under 8 are free. Proceeds will benefit the Blessings of Grace Food Pantry, the backpack program,Continue Reading
Story updated to include comment from James Driver with Gray VFD. Staff Reports The various volunteer fire departments in Marion County got a welcome Christmas gift from the Marion County Commisioners Court. Smithland, South Shore, Jackson, Mims, and Jefferson Volunteer Fire Departments will each receive $17,280. The Gray VFD declinedContinue Reading