Taking a stand on vaccine mandates, Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur and Marion County Sheriff David Capps issued a joint statement saying that county employees “will not be required by Marion County to adhere to any vaccine mandate or any other mandate that would infringe on your individual liberties andContinue Reading
By Ken Bridges “An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure,” is a popular English proverb. It has also become an important idea in medicine, to avoid major health crises by preventing them. As part of this, vaccinations have been part of health in the state for manyContinue Reading
The Jefferson Lions Club received the Otstott Distinguished Organization Award during the Marion County Chamber of Commerce’s Golden Nail Gala this past Saturday evening. “Our club is grateful for this honor and pledges to continue serving Jefferson and Marion County.”Continue Reading
By Dan Eakin It was not by coincidence that the the cross of our Redeemer did not stand alone on the hill of Calvary. There were two other crosses also there, to typify two distinct attitudes that all of the world would have toward the cross in the middle. OnContinue Reading
Magnolia Place EOM Named Magnolia Place’s employee of the month for August is Ashley Young, a CNA. Ashley is a very dedicated CNA. She is always willing to help out, she takes excellent care of her residents and goes above and beyond with kindness and care. She always comes toContinue Reading
By Sarah Gale What if homeroom was almost 9,000 miles from your actual home? Three international students from Eastern Central Africa who are studying at Jefferson Christian Academy, are very familiar with that feeling. Whitney Ogwoka is from Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. She boarded a plane, for theContinue Reading
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Workforce Commission are launching a public awareness campaign focusing on the statewide need for personal care attendants who help people with disabilities live independently in their own homes and communities. “These jobs change lives for both the peopleContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/ Contributing writer Gov. Jimmy Allred became governor of Texas in a desperate time for Texas. The Great Depression created many hardships for families and crippled state finances. Though he had met with several defeats and reverses in his life, Allred’s persistence guided Texas in a difficult time andContinue Reading
Seth Buckner/ Heritage Baptist Church Jesus said in Matthew 5:4, “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” This coming Saturday marks 20 years since that fateful day that changed our lives so dramatically. We all remember where we were on 9-11-01. I had just graduated from seminaryContinue Reading
Atticus Upton Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute Being in a rural East Texas town, access to blues and jazz artists is challenging to say the least. The few local bars and restaurants who put on jazz or blues shows in the surrounding area are all also 21 and up facilities, so that isContinue Reading
VFW Fish Fry The Monthly 1st Saturday Fish Fry at the VFW is this weekend from 11a-2p at the VFW bulding on US 59. Plate includes Fried Fish, Fries, coleslaw, beans, and a drink for a $10 donation. Desserts are available for a $1 donation. Dine in or Carry Out.Continue Reading
By Austin Lewter A local photographer has opened a storefront in downtown Jefferson. The Marion County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Hollis Shadden Photography and Custom Framing to its official membership over the weekend with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Shadden is a longtime Jefferson resident and former JPD Chief of PoliceContinue Reading
Staff Reports Diamond Don’s 19th Annual AHRMA Vintage National Motocross will be held September 8-12, 2021 at Diamond Don RV Park & Event Center located one mile from Jefferson, Texas. The weekend will be full of motocross legends racing on old bikes, including several inductees to the Motorcycle Hall ofContinue Reading
By Alden Ho, Wheel Salt Ministries Many believe he’s merely a mythical figure, but the Bible says that he is very real and that he is determined to deceive you and destroy your life. Indeed, this brilliant but cruel mastermind is so much more than what you have been told.Continue Reading
By Marcia Thomas Special to the Jimplecute Don’t be surprised if you feel you’re in a different century in Jefferson this weekend because it will be “back to the earliest days” as the community showcases a first-ever Pioneer Days Festival, Sept. 4- 6. Founded as a project of the OperaContinue Reading
SATURDAY, SEPT. 4 • PARADE, all horseback, wagon or walking in period costume Stick-horse for kids permitted with prior registration. A Trophy and a prize given to most authentic costume! FREE! • COUNTRY SONGS with Ann Leslie will be at he Otstott Gazebo beginning 12-12:30 pm FREE! • HISTORICALContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Many historians have called Stephen F. Austin the “father of Texas” for his efforts to bring the first settlers from the United States into Texas. But the story begins with his own father, businessman and visionary Moses Austin, who in his own way became the “grandfather of Texas.” Moses Austin was born in Connecticut inContinue Reading
Dr. Jeff Taylor/First Baptist, Jefferson Many in town are aware of my battle with COVID this year. On December 30th, 2020, the doctor called my wife and told her that I wasn’t going to make it. He recommended “compassionate care,” where she and my daughter could come and say theirContinue Reading
Joey Romano/Edward Jones You may never need any type of long-term care – but if you did, could you afford it? It can be expensive. The median annual cost for a private room in a nursing home is about $105,000, according to the insurance company Genworth. But even if youContinue Reading
