Rabbi Linda/Bethel Temple Fellowship Shalom, What does the name Halloween really mean? The word “Halloween“ comes from “All Hallows’ Eve’’ and means, “hallowed evening.” Hallowed means, “made holy, consecrated, hallowed ground. Knowing the origins of Halloween is important, because this article is regarding the supernatural hidden dark-side of this “holiday”. Halloween’sContinue Reading
By Sarah Gale Jefferson Jimplecute There were pumpkins and prizes last weekend at Cypress Bend Adventist Elementary School’s Fall Fest. The event took place in the school’s gymnasium and a variety of food and game carnival booths. The festival had to be canceled last year due to the pandemic. HoweverContinue Reading
Press Release The US surgeon general first declared youth vaping an epidemic in 2018, and three years later, efforts to end youth e-cigarette use are far from over. Charlene has been selected to serve as a Teen Ambassador with the statewide youth movement Say What! to educate Jefferson and communitiesContinue Reading
By Marica Thomas Special to the Jimplecute When author Washington Irving lived in England in the 1820s, tales of a “head-less horseman” were frequently found in European origins. It was a staple of storytelling and Irving adopted it to write one of the most popular and horrifying tales ever printed, that ofContinue Reading
Texas is an immense landscape, and the land seems to stretch on forever. The question of the Texas border has resulted in many disputes. One infamous land dispute in the late 1800s resulted in a piece of Texas called Greer County becoming a part of Oklahoma. The dispute arose over a portion of a fork in the Red River. On the border ofContinue Reading
Seth Buckner/Heritage Baptist Church A treasure chest full of gold, jewelry, and other valuables worth $1 million was found in the Rocky Mountains, according to the late author and art dealer Forrest Fenn, who hid it more than a decade ago. An estimated 350,000 treasure hunters were inspired to look for the valuable chest.Continue Reading
Press Release ANNOUNCING! 2021 Texas Sounds International Country Music Awards results. Entertainer of the Year – Peter Donegan – United Kingdom Virtual Entertainer of the Year – Lyia Meta – Malaysia Female Vocalist of the Year – Lyia Meta – Malaysia Male Vocalist of the Year – Peter Donegan –Continue Reading
Teje Taylor was crowned the 2021 Jefferson High School Homecoming Queen during the coronation ceremony last week. She was escorted by Dylan Washington. They were joined on the field by youngsters Willow McClendon and Bronx Byrd. Continue Reading
Meetings resume Jefferson Citizen Action & Diversity Committee meetings will resume Monday, October 18. They group will meet from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Transportation Building. Visitors are encouraged to bring ideas, friends, issues and solutions. The committee will also discuss city beautification, issues, process improvements and needed initiatives.Continue Reading
The Northeast Texas Credit Union on Broadway has been chosen as Garden of the Month for October by the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club. The Credit Union’s colorful garden contributes to the beautification of the city of Jefferson. Photo by Hollis ShaddenContinue Reading
By Ken Bridges Quanah Parker became a respected leader of the Comanche Nation at the end of the Plains Indian Wars. He spent much of his life caught between two worlds. He was the son of a white settler and a Comanche chief. And he had to lead his tribeContinue Reading
By Jared Cowgill, Bethel Baptist Church I can readily recall my call to ministry. It was Summer after my freshman year at Atlanta High School and my home church just got a new pastor, Claude Crocker. I remember being excited to both return to church and to meet our newContinue Reading
A beautiful double rainbow overlooked the meeting of Jefferson Community Center board members, Jim Finstrom, Elmer Jackson and Gene Williams as they met with Adopt-A-Cop board members, Peggy Walker and Francene DePrez, to discuss the upcoming Jefferson Community Law Enforcement Partnership meet and greet. The event is scheduled atContinue Reading
The Jefferson Carnegie Library recently announced the hiring of Sandra Spencer (center). She will serve as the Youth Services Coordinator. Her responsibilities include initiating, planning, managing and providing services to children and youth in Marion County. Spencer has an extensive background in education at all levels and is eager toContinue Reading
The Jefferson Carnegie Library will author Tamra Bolton on Thursday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. A Blessed Life – One World War II Seabee’s Story was written by veteran Stuart McAnally’s daughter, who conducted 34 interviews to ensure historical accuracy. The book not only gives you little known historical factsContinue Reading
The next Jefferson Historical Museum Quarterly Lecture program is set for Thursday evening, October 21, for what is sure to be an interesting time. Leah Cooper will present the program “The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Texas.” This coincides with a traveling exhibition that will be at the museum this monthContinue Reading
The word “anti” means in opposition to, thus anti-christ would be in opposition to Christ. Is the antichrist a person? The antichrist is an organization, namely, the papacy. The words “eyes of a man” in Daniel 7:8, however, do point to a leader. Revelation 13:18, speaks of a man withContinue Reading
This week the Jimplecute took a call from Mishka, a Bermudian musician and singer/songwriter. He plays Friday night at 1852 on Austin Street. He’s a traveler and sailor at heart; his lyrics and sound are deep reflections of the reggae roots soul and consciousness of the Caribbean culture in whichContinue Reading
The Marion County 4H Club recently voted Marion County Law Enforcement Officers by purchasing a yard sign. They also plan on delivering “goodie boxes” to the Jefferson Police Department and Marion County Sheriff’s Department to show their appreciation. If you or your organization are interested in purchasing a yard signContinue Reading
The Marshall Symphony Orchestra will return to the stage of the Baker Auditorium at East Texas Baptist University on Saturday evening, September 25, 2021 at 7 pm, kicking off its 70th season of music making. The Platinum Season, as it’s called, has dedicated the opening concert to the music of the greatContinue Reading