Dear Fellow Merchants, Citizens, and Downtown Residents: Mardi Gras Weekend is quickly approaching, and it is essential that everyone is fully prepared for the events taking place Friday through Sunday, February 6–8, 2026. This weekend brings a significant number of visitors to our town, and your cooperation is critical toContinue Reading
The Jimplecute is asking readers to send us, or tag us on social media, your winter weather pics and tell us about what activities you did during the weekend’s winter weather. Stories of activities or photos can be emailed to the Jimplecute at JeffersonJimplecute@gmail.com, texted to 903-665-2462, or tag usContinue Reading
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Parade was last Sunday, November 30. The parade and lighting of the Enchanted Forest was delayed by a day due to inclement weather.Continue Reading
Meetings School Dates Food Pantry JES Christmas Jefferson Elementary School has announced their Christmas Events. • Dec 10: Open House at First National Bank, JES Choir to perform Mims Christmas The Mims Christmas Market is from 10a-2p on Saturday. It supports the Mims Volunteer Fire Department. There will be aContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute So I like music, but am not what one would call a “Music Guy.” I know this because Darla tells me, and anyone who asks what I think about music, that I’m “not a music guy.” On page 5 of this edition, my son, AtticusContinue Reading
Chloe Wood, a Junior at JHS, was chosen as Rotary’s Student of the Month for October. Chloe is the daughter of Jaime and Mike Wood and the granddaughter of Leslie and Mike Wood and Susan and Cliff Shaw. Chloe’s passion is Softball. She plays year round and has been playingContinue Reading
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, this week is all about momentum. Your boldness helps you break through obstacles like a professional. A surprise opportunity might crop up. Embrace this chance. Lucky Numbers 3, 2, 32, 30, 48, 45 TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 The week starts off slow andContinue Reading
Atticus Gregory Upton Lewis/Music In Review Last week, another AI song topped yet another Billboard chart. This time, it was the Christian Music and Gospel chart that had to suffer. AI “artist” Solomon Ray released his new album “Faithful Soul,” which is ironic because robots don’t have souls. Regardless, theContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee/Tips & Tales With Chef Let’s get shakin!!! This week I’ve seen a meme (little Facebook quote) going around and saw so many people sharing it, about how so many holiday traditions have slowly faded out and died as we have slowly buried the older family members that keptContinue Reading
Chocolate Christmas Cupcakes Makes 12 cupcakes For the cakes: 8 tablespoons butter 1⁄3 cup caster sugar 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄3 cup cocoa powder 1⁄2 cup milk 1 cup chocolate chips For the chocolate topping: 2⁄3 cup heavy cream 1Continue Reading
David Wall/Special to the Jimplecute Many gardeners like myself enjoy starting their vegetable garden plants with seed. A good seed soaking in late January ensures great germination ratees and allows for an early start instead of waiting to buy plants themselves in late April or early May. Starting seeds in starter soilContinue Reading
Staff Reports The 43rd Candlelight Tour of Homes kicks off this weekend as locals spent Thanksgiving weekend putting the finishing touches on homes, lights and businesses. Four homes are on tour the next two weekends, along with various special events, to put everyone in the Christmas spirit. Sponsored by theContinue Reading
Due to pending inclement weather on Saturday, the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, has rescheduled the 2025 Christmas Parade to 6p Sunday, November 30.Continue Reading
We only have a week (November 3-7) to see Jefferson High School Art Students win the National Crosley Custom Cruiser Contest, so now’s the time to rally together and support our students! This is the Jefferson ISD submission: Jefferson High School is proud to participate in the nationwide Crosley CustomContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Food Pantry Art Walk Jefferson’s Art Walk is September 6 and brings over 30 artists from the region together to showcase their work. Artists are setup in various shops downtown and on hand to discuss their work. Car Show The first Wheels on the Bayou car showContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Marion County Chamber of Commerce hosted a “Roundtable for Local Hosts” last Wednesday in the hopes of improving communication and interest in working together to improve tourism and visitor experiences in Jefferson. Roughly 20 representatives from area businesses in the lodging, retail, restaurant, and tour operators workedContinue Reading
Darla McCorkle/Columnist My algorithm is at a sweet spot right now. For a hot minute it was not the relaxing relief of fun reels I needed it to be, because the nation was on fire. As we all know, all it takes is a few news videos and all yourContinue Reading
Aries Organization becomes a mission as Mercury sharpens focus on routines and efficiency. Clearing clutter and streamlining tasks helps you channel energy into what really matters, especially if you’re working on writing, teaching, or communication projects. This is a powerful time to showcase your skills, step into leadership, or finallyContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee/Columnist Let’s get shakin’ I will admit I’ve never been that big into Football and that might make me a bad Southerner BUT I do love LSU (guess thats a given having spent most of my life in Louisiana, and I keep up with our teams here inContinue Reading