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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

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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

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Rick Smith/Columnist Isaiah, a renowned counter culturist, spoke of a young girl, but never mentioned her name.  He also gave voice to the miraculous conception and birth of this teenaged girl’s son, yet never recorded the child’s given name. Fast forward 700 years. Matthew, known to some as Levi, wasContinue Reading

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Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’ Prosperity, luck, money!!!! Ever since I was a child, I’ve never missed a New Year’s Day meal! Here in the south most people make some version of this traditional meal. Growing up for me it was black eye peas, smothered cabbage, cornbread and ham.Continue Reading

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Note: This is the last regular column from David Wall. David Wall Many gardeners have grown okra never thinking past Clemson Spinless which are good out to 4”. While they can grow to 8”, flavor goes down and toughness goes up, making pods tough to chew and swallow! Other varietiesContinue Reading

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Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 Week of December 27, 2024-January 2, 2025 This week invites reflection and connection as you navigate life’s opportunities and challenges. Staying present and embracing what comes your way will help you find balance. Whether it’s making plans, tackling tasks,Continue Reading

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Join us on a guided hike through the diverse habitats of Caddo Lake State Park! Accessibility: Parking will be available at Pine Ridge Trailhead. Restroom is available at HQ. Drinking water is available at HQ and nearby water spigot. Trail consists of moderate terrain including: trip hazards, steep elevation changes, multipleContinue Reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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