Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Texas universities have produced many interesting political figures. Perhaps one of the most unusual journeys was that of University of Texas graduate Fernando Belaunde. Belaunde earned a Texas architectural license, became a noted architect, and was twice elected president of Peru, surviving a military coup in theContinue Reading
Dan Eakin/Contributing writer A tornado put him on the right path Jimmy Jones, gospel music legend, dies at 83 Jimmy Jones was one of the most wonderful men I have ever known. He was the patriarch and leader of 1 A Chord, a gospel music group made up mostly ofContinue Reading
Sarah Gale/Jefferson Jimplecute Ready to end the semester on a positive note? The bell choir of Jefferson Christian Academy did just that at RingFest 2021 in Toledo, Ohio. The festival hosted thirteen bell choirs from different Adventist academies across the nation, including JCA for the past several years. The studentsContinue Reading
The Marshall Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert in Jefferson, sponsored by Cumberland Presbyterian Church, called American Landscapes. The concert takes place at 3 pm, Sunday, November 21, at the church, following a series concert performance of the same program the previous evening in Marshall. The concertContinue Reading
The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club has chosen Michelle Otstott’s garden for the month of November. On Henderson Street look over the picket fence to be surprised at the flowers of many colors – Purple Shield, Esperanza, English Daisy Topiary, Mums and Peppers.Continue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer War hero and president are how Zachary Taylor is usually remembered, if at all. Though obscure today, he was at one time one of the most famous figures in the country. A Texas resident for a time, “Old Rough and Ready,” as his troops affectionately called him,Continue Reading
Leroy Richardson/Local Minister Pilate, Roman governor, asked the question in Matthew 27:22 that very well could be the question of the ages. “What Shall I Do Then With Jesus Christ?” Many don’t want Jesus Christ in their Institutions Of Higher Learning. Some do not want Him in their Government locations. Some don’tContinue Reading
The Music of Simon and Garfunkel by, Swearingen and Kelli, will be on tap in Jefferson on Nov. 27. Appearing at the The 1852, Swearingen and Kelli will recreate the music, memories and magic of the famous folk-rock duo, Simon and Garfunkel. AJ Swearingen has been performing for twenty yearsContinue Reading
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