By V. Hugh Lewis, Jefferson Jimplecute The Jimplecute was contacted this week by a fellow printer who was requesting information on the Linotype printing press which sits behind the Jefferson Historical Museum. The machine was originally used to produce the Jimplecute. According to the gentleman who contacted us, he wasContinue Reading
A marathon two hour Jefferson City Council meeting Tuesday night ultimately ended with three new stop signs going up, new election equipment being purchased and tabling of several items. New stop signs will be being installed at Dallas and Market, Henderson and Walnut and Walnut and Orleans streets, to helpContinue Reading
(Paul H. Moore, a contributing writer for the Jefferson Jimplecute) I am happy to get the word out that the Jefferson Ambassador Club is being re-born and structured under the guidance of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce. Leading the effort are Chamber Board Members Doug Thompson and JimContinue Reading
Mabry Charlotte Smith Miss Mabry Charlotte Smith has made her arrival at 8:37am January 9, 2021, weighing 5lbs 3oz and 18 inches long. Her parents are Brent Thomas and Lindsey Avery Smith. “We are so thankful for everyone’s love and support throughout it all,” said Lindsey. “We are headed homeContinue Reading
By Rabbi Linda Gutierrez Shalom chaverim. We are going through trying times in our nation and world. My prayer is to keep faith in God and to keep our voice heard, our leaders to have faith, and to stand up for the rights of the people. God’s will be done. As citizens of the United States,Continue Reading
An assortment of snow photos taken and submitted from around Marion County. It snowed between 1-2 inches across the county on January 11, 2021. Schools were closed and government offices delayed opening of business until later in the morning to account for potential icy roads and bad weather.Continue Reading
“Pardi Gras” February 6th, 2021The Front Porch will be teaming up with EmBear’s Vintage and The Jefferson Outpost for “Pardi Gras”. Look for the “Bead-Mobil”. They will be traveling up and down Polk Street hourly with beads and treats starting at high noon. Come on out and enjoy the fun.Continue Reading
Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players have elected four new board members. They are Joe Todaro and Lisa Daye of Shreveport and Hollis Shadden and Sara Davis of Jefferson. They will join board members Marcia Thomas, president; Scott Imhof, Vice President; Dian Beaird, Secretary-Treasurer; as well as Jane Maddox and Evie MimsContinue Reading
According to an email sent out by former board member Colleen Taylor, the January City of Jefferson Convention and Visitor’s Board meeting has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns and a lack of an expected quorum. The meeting was originally scheduled to be on Monday at 5:30 p.m. The boardContinue Reading
According to a release from Marion County Clerk Vickie Smith, the following Marriage Licenses were issued in December 2020. THOMAS, LESLIE PARK and HALEY, JACQUELINE ETHRIDGE, DARRELL RAY and RANKIN, TRACY LINNEA FITZGERALD, JAMES WILLIAMS and MILLER, TERESA MARIE ROUSE, JOSIAH RONNIE and ARWOOD, KIMBERLY NICOLE CHASE, AUFFIE HUNTER andContinue Reading
Alden Ho, Wheel Salt Ministries Everywhere you look today, you hear and read of everyones opinion. Some believe this, while others believe that, some say do this, while others say do that. Facebook is loaded with it, and if you’re like me, you may research things before you purchase toContinue Reading
To the Editor, The 38th Candlelight Tour of Homes® has come to its conclusion. What a year of variations around deep traditions! It was a very favored event and compliments were plentiful. The Historic Jefferson Foundation has every reason to be proud of this success! To James and Sharon GoolsbyContinue Reading
Austin Lewter, Jefferson Jimplecute When I first arrived in Jefferson 10 years ago, I was given a list of people to go meet on day one. At the top of that list was a lady named Mary Edmond. I was told if I needed to get anything done in Jefferson,Continue Reading
2020 took it’s last swing at Jefferson for the year as the Krewe of Hebe decided to postpone Mardi Gras in an emergency board meeting Wednesday evening. The annual even, this year scheduled for February 5-7, 2021, was pushed to 2022 by the Board of Directors in an emergency meetingContinue Reading
TxDOT’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign reminds drivers and passengers about the importance of wearing seat belts From TxDOT AUSTIN–With health and safety a top priority for millions of Texans, TxDOT reminds motorists of one of the simplest and easiest precautions everyone can take to protect themselves and their lovedContinue Reading
The KEEP ’EM SAFE, TEXAS initiative will consist of public education, outreach and public involvement activities to promote gun storage safety statewide. From TxDPS AUSTIN — The Department of Public Safety recently launched KEEP ’EM SAFE, TEXAS, a $1 million, two-year statewide campaign encouraging safe gun storage. According to theContinue Reading
TxDOT’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign reminds drivers and passengers about the importance of wearing seat belts From TxDOT AUSTIN–With health and safety a top priority for millions of Texans, TxDOT reminds motorists of one of the simplest and easiest precautions everyone can take to protect themselves and their lovedContinue Reading
Jett Forrest Dawson was born on November 10, 2020, to Ciera Thompson and D.J. Dawson. Jett weighed 6lbs 5oz and was 20 inches long.Continue Reading
Press Release from Big 7 Travel Global travel site Big 7 Travel has released the official list of the ‘25 Most Charming Southern Small Towns 2020‘. They discovered which towns across are the shining gems of the south. Jefferson came in at No.25, so we thought it might be ofContinue Reading
From Staff Reports On Saturday Marion County crowned Dymond Mitchell the 2020 Miss Marion County. Other crowned Royalty included: Tiny Miss Bristol Neuville, Little Miss Isabella Powell, Junior Miss Layla Neuville and Teen Miss Amirie Prior. Congratulations to all these young ladies. Other Photos from the EventContinue Reading