V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Marion County Diversified Civic and Social Concerns Organization traded icy roads for cold temps as they held their rescheduled Martin Luther King Jr Banquet last Sunday evening. Over 200 people attended the annual event and dinner which is a fundraiser for the multiple scholarshipsContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Columnist In Texas, 76 men have been awarded the Medal of Honor for their courage above and beyond the call of duty since the inception of the medal. Perhaps the most recognizable of those figures from World War II was Audie Murphy. Murphy was born into a desperately poor family in Hunt County in 1925. His father abandonedContinue Reading
The Marion County Diversified Civil and Social Concerns Organization (MCDCSCO) would like to thank everyone for attending the 2st Dr Martin Luther King Banquet. The banquet had to be rescheduled because of the weather, and while Sunday was cold, it didn’t damper the Spirit of the event. Special thanks toContinue Reading
Courtesy Letter A letter from The East Texas 100 Club President, Chief Florentino Perez It is a true honor to serve as the President of The East Texas 100 Club for 2024, established in 2019 its purpose is to support Law Enforcement, Firefighters and EMS personnel and their families. TheContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get Shakin’ Hope everyone is enjoying those Grand Bal’s, and parades. That’s right it’s Mardi Gras Season here in the south. I’m looking forward to January 27th and attending the Krewe of Hebe Grand Bal in Jefferson, Texas for my second time as a member. Over the lastContinue Reading
David Wall/Contributing Writer You’ll recall (I hope!) that all oaks are either red oaks or white oaks. With only a very few exceptions, all red oaks have pointed lobed leaves, while white oaks have rounded lobes. With that introduction, the tree for discussion this week is one that few in ourContinue Reading
Jefferson residents braved the wet weather to partake in Christ Episcopal’s annual Spaghetti Supper last Monday. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur was in charge of cooking the noodles. He cooked over 16 pounds in 35 minutes.Continue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer For the adventurers and dreamers of the world, there are no limits. Wiley Hardeman Post was born on his parents’ cotton farm near Canton in November 1898. He was born on a farm with no electricity in a time when airplanes were still just a dream, but within a few years,Continue Reading
David Wall/Contributing Writer If you’re looking for a “different” large (as in huge!) tomato with great flavor, then perhaps the Mortgage Lifter is a plant you should consider. It’s an indeterminate, open-pollinated, heirloom tomato producing fruit weighing up to 2.5 pound that will produce until frost! The plant has a pinkish-red beefsteak-shapedContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get Shakin’ We started last week with Easy King Cakes to kick off the Mardi Gras season. As promised, we will keep it rollin’ every week like a float headed down Main Street from now until Fat Tuesday. This week’s Tips and Tales includes one ofContinue Reading
Election Dates Meetings JISD Dates VFW Fish Fry – cancelled Note: we were notified on Friday that the fish fry has been cancelled this month. The Jefferson chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will host their monthly First Saturday Fish Fry this weekend. Set for 11a–2 p.m. Saturday, JanuaryContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the land and the last word on the authority and meaning of the Constitution short of an amendment. The court has handed down many decisions affecting American life and law. The justices who preside over the court sometimes becomeContinue Reading
Local Music Corner Micah S. White Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music. If you go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for different reasons. Thursday: 01/04 Friday: 01/04 Saturday: 01/06 Sunday: 01/07 Dining Specials Auntie Skinner’s Carriage House Continue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee/Contributing Writer Let’s get shakin’! January 5th is Twelfth night and the beginning of a magical time here Mardi Gras Country Twelfth Night is a Christian festival on the last night of the Twelve Days of Christmas, marking the Feast of the Epiphany, when the Three Wise Men visitedContinue Reading
Tim Scallon/ Registered Dietitian Nutritionist During my academic training as a nutrition student, I had the good fortune to work in a hospital kitchen. For those who have never worked in institutional foodservice, the work is vigorous. The next meal deadline is always looming and everyone is on their feetContinue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The age of big corporations putting the little guys out of business has claimed another victim – this time in downtown Jefferson. After 70 years, City Drug will close their doors forever on January 16. The locally operated pharmacy, founded by Edward Taylor, has beenContinue Reading
Meetings • City, County Offices Closed, Jan. 1 • P&Z 5p Jan. 2 • Commissioners Court 9a Jan 8 • Tourism, 5:30p Jan 8 • JEDCO, 5:30p Jan 9 • JISD Board, 6p Jan 9 MLK Banquet & Parade MCDCSCO’s annual MLK Banquet will be held January 15. The keynoteContinue Reading
Staff Reports There are 31 new laws taking effect on Monday. Most of them affect property taxes, but they also include e-cigarettes/vapes, notary requirements, and city building permit fees. Here’s a partial list of the new laws with brief descriptions. The full list can be found online at Jimplecute.com. MoreContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer In the 1960s, the United States entered a new era of exploration as NASA began sending astronauts into space. It took the combined efforts of thousands of people to make each mission successful. The direction from the ground was critical given the complexity of spaceflight and how the slightestContinue Reading
Courtesy Photo Women at the Well of Encouragement Ministries highly appreciates everyone for supporting their 10th Year Anniversary of Giving to Children and Community this Christmas. The Christmas Gala and Dinner was a great evening of sharing the Spirit of Christmas through love with families and community all enjoying theContinue Reading