Atticus Gregory Upton Lewis/Columnist Kanye West is one of the most influential and controversial artists of the 21st Century. Without Kanye, you lose so much of what has made the last 25 years interesting. Through his innovations in production, he is arguably responsible for the creation of an entire sub-genreContinue Reading
Texas Parks and Wildlife Texans now have a faster, easier and completely anonymous way to report fishing, wildlife and boating violations—putting the power to protect our natural resources right at their fingertips. Operation Game Thief (OGT), Texas’ wildlife crime-stoppers program, has launched Tip411—a new mobile app, text line and online webContinue 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
Created by Caddo Moon 111 W Austin , 469-994-2295 This week’s horoscopes bring a mix of passion, reflection, and opportunity across the zodiac. Aries The week opens with a burst of energy that encourages Aries to focus on passion, creativity, and playfulness. Whether you’re nurturing romance, pursuing artistic expression, or simplyContinue Reading
Atticus Gregory Upton Lewis/Columnist “Atlas,” was the first full studio album from the up and coming band, The Score. They had a few successful hits with their EPs and singles that drove excitement for their new project. The record was released to great success, peaking at 18th on the USContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin!!! Let me start by saying as an adult I realize any teacher that had the misfortune of having me in his or her class deserves a medal and an apology, not a cupcake or dessert. I was a more a nightmare than teacher’s pet.Continue Reading
Marcia Thomas/Special to the Jimplecute Step back in time next Saturday into a golden era of music as Australia’s Brad Ackland, a velvet voiced crooner, brings to life the Great American Songbook — songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Nat King Cole, and the great interpretersContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Q4 2025 Discover Jefferson and Marion County the quarterly visitors guide for the area is being prepared for publication. The guide is mailed to over 30 visitor centers across the state and provided to local businesses, lodging and restaurant locations across the county. This issue will featureContinue Reading
Tim Scallion/Nutritionist During a recent trip to Manhattan, we stopped for lunch at a pasta bar. This was a small restaurant with an oval bar and chefs in the center who prepare your favorite pasta dishes to order. On the menu was a dish that I have tried to prepareContinue Reading
Courtesy Photo by Hollis Shadden The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club has chosen Donna Steele’s home on Polk Street as Garden of the Month for August. Donna features white caladiums that compliment her white house and fence. Other colorful flowers are zinnias, roses, crape myrtle, purple salvia, and lantana.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Matthew Woods, an aspiring young auto collision repair technician and 2025 JHS graduate, was awarded set of start-up tools to support his career ambitions—thanks to a generous gift from the JHS Class of 1963. The donation was made in memory of their classmate Bobby Johnson, through the BobbyContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Being in the newspaper business I see lots of opportunities to promote “special days” every given month. usually these are tied to promotions or trying to give me ideas to sell more ads and give awareness on different speciality topics. Usually I just ignore them,Continue Reading
Marcia Thomas Contributing Writer He’s classy, elegant, sharp, outstanding vocals – a charming crooner that brings his A-game to every date. All the American Songbook favorites all the way, and he’s coming to Jefferson soon. He is Australian Brad Ackland who’s been singing the great songs of the 30s throughContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson City Council approved spending $41,100 on new chain link fencing at Oakwood Memorial Cemetery during Tuesday’s meeting. Leon Hill Fence in Marshall provided the low bid to replace the 6-foot fencing. Cost includes removal and re installation, without the barbed wire top. An alternativeContinue Reading
Darla McCorkle So as most of you know I had COVID last week. Quarantine was pretty easy because the medicine the clinic prescribed me made me so sick with side effects I didn’t want to get out of bed anyway. But it wasn’t the COVID or the side effects thatContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II Five years ago this week, Austin Lewter and I purchased the Jimplecute to keep it from closing. The Jimp was struggling, was in danger of losing it’s mailing permit, and closing forever after 173 years. Today the Jimplecute is largely a “one man show,” as AustinContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Jefferson Tourism Board is proposing a slightly larger budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year due to a projected increase in Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds. The board proposed a balanced budget of $192,000, including a $15,000 increase in HOT. Advertising was the largest expense category, accounting forContinue Reading
Courtesy Photo Avinger Area Lion’s Club had a wonderful time collected School supplies for Avinger ISD. Delivering the supplies was President of the Avinger Lion’s Lion Betty Hicks, Lion Margaret Criner, Lion Wanda Baily and Lion Mary Spearmon.Continue Reading
Staff Reports MCDCSCO is raffling off a 75” 4K Omni television at the October 31 Jefferson Footbal Field Tailgate Party. Tickets are just $3 and can be purchased at the Jimplecute or from any MCDCSCO member. Contact Sherrie Houff for more information.Continue Reading
Love may feel brighter for Pisces, career paths open wider for Libra, and new connections bring excitement for Virgo. The week ahead invites every sign to embrace opportunities that stir the heart and inspire growth. Whether it is love, work, or friendship, the stars encourage fresh energy and bold stepsContinue Reading