The Jimplecute regularly receives information about various athletic activities at Wiley College in Marshall. Since Marion County Media LLC acquired the Jimplecute in August 2020, we have focused our “core” coverage area on Marion County plus about 15 miles, and if an item cannot be directly related back to thatContinue Reading
By David Wall Several years ago, I wrote an article on dandelions suggesting they probably weren’t anywhere near as bad as many would have us believe. Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) have been valued since ancient times for their healing properties. Although this plant has a high overall value, it still canContinue Reading
The Diamond Don National AHRMA Vintage Motocross race was the biggest in the U.S. with more than 700 racers and 1100 people visiting our small town of Jefferson over the weekend. Who’s who was here – legends everywhere you looked. Trampas Parker, Steve Wise, Brad Lackey, Brandon Glenn, Blake Wharton,Continue Reading
McGarity’s Restaurant and Saloon has been chosen Garden of the Month of September by the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club. The grounds are planted with colorful periwinkles, roses, cannas and elephant ears.Continue Reading
Each year VFW Post 10373 offers students to enter several contests for monetary awards. These students can range from 6th to 12th grade. This year Zoe Scott’s, recent Jefferson High graduate, portrait received national recognition at the National Patriotic Arts Contest. Unfortunately, there are no money awards forContinue Reading
9/14/1919: Hospital destroyed in hurricane On this day in 1919, the Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi was demolished by a hurricane in which a nun, two patients, and two employees were killed. Spohn Hospital (originally Spohn Sanitarium), the first hospital in Corpus Christi, is a Catholic institution founded in 1905Continue Reading
9/13/1883: Fence-cutting war reaches Mabel Day’s ranch On this day in 1883, free-grass cattle raisers began cutting the fences of Mabel Doss Day’s ranch, the first fully fenced large ranch in Texas. She inherited the 85,000-acre, debt-ridden spread in Coleman County when her husband of 2 1/2 years, William H.Continue Reading
9/12/1909: Country singer born in country town On this day in 1909, country singer Kenneth Threadgill was born in Peniel, Texas. In 1933 he moved to Austin and began working at a service station; by December, he had bought the establishment and turned it into Threadgill’s Tavern. After World WarContinue Reading
By David Wall This year many are reconsidering raised bed vegetable gardens. Reasoning is simple. They’re compact, easy to work, easy to water, maintain moisture better, fewer problems with weeds, and usually produce more than a regular garden the same size. They come in all lengths, although widths are usuallyContinue Reading
9/11/1890: Fort Sam Houston officially named On this day in 1890, the United States War Department designated “the military post at San Antonio” as Fort Sam Houston in honor of Gen. Sam Houston. Originally established in 1845, the “Post of San Antonio” started land acquisition and construction in the 1870s,Continue Reading
9/10/1869: Washerwoman buys valuable Dallas property On this day in 1869, former slave Hope Thompson and her husband Isaac purchased a piece of property on Elm Street in what is now downtown Dallas. Thompson, a washerwoman, borrowed the purchase price of fifty dollars from banker William Henry Gaston and repaidContinue Reading
Marshall, TX—The Marshall Symphony Orchestra will open its 71st season with Romantic Interludes, a performance at Baker Auditorium at East Texas Baptist University at 7 p.m. September 17, 2022. The concert will feature Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto, which has long been an audience favorite because of its beautiful Romantic melodies. Continue Reading
Upcoming Music 1852 on Austin • Sept 2: Chris Cain • Sept 3: Already Gone (Eagles Tribute) • Sept 4: 1852 Austin Street Band All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s • Sept 2: Captain Joe All Bands start at 9 p.m. Upcoming Meetings • Jefferson City Council 6:30p SeptContinue Reading
Staff and owners of 1852 on Austin kicked off their 1yr anniversary with a ribbon cutting Friday afternoon. Music by Chris Cain, The Sultans, and the 1852 Austin Street Band will celebrate the weekendContinue Reading
While the Eagles tribute band was set to perform for the 1yr anniversary celebrations, the band came down with COVID and will be unable to perform. Thankfully Shreveport’s The Sultans were able to slip over to Jefferson for the evening. Blues Legend Chris Cain will start off the weekend withContinue Reading
Devlyn Brooks/Lutheran Minister Another church in my hometown has been preaching a sermon series called “Jesus took naps. Be like Jesus.” The pastors at the church aren’t just being coy; they’re actually driving home an important message to their parishioners: Even Jesus rested. In our supercharged, hyperconnected, overstimulated way ofContinue Reading
Members of the Jefferson VFW Post 10373 and Auxiliary said goodbye to Phyllis Bean after 40 years of service to the Ladies Auxiliary. Phyllis is moving back to Minnesota this week. The Post and Auxiliary honored her with a plaque and a reception last Sunday.Continue Reading
Woman of Jefferson (WOJO) new officers of 2022-2024 at their August meeting.. President is Francene Deprez, Vice President is Cindy Pinkerton, Treasurer is Kim Shaw and Secretary is Michelle Miller. Continue Reading
The 1852 on Austin will celebrate its First Year Anniversary Celebration and Ribbon Cutting is at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2. It is Located at 124 E Austin St. in Jefferson. Cake and light refreshments will be served. Jefferson’s Inaugural Dessert Contest, is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday,Continue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer The American highway is a unique experience. Americans can travel anywhere at any time connected by a network of tens of thousands of miles of paved highways. Drivers can drive through farmlands, hills, dense forests, towering mountains, and flower-strewn prairies in a matter of hours compared to theContinue Reading