By Appointment Due to hurting my back two weeks ago, the Jimplecute offices will be by appointment only for the next few weeks. Feel free to call, email, text, direct message to reach us. We apologize for the inconvience, but Hugh just can’t go up and down the stairs easily.Continue Reading
Jimplecute Photos by Laura Allen The Bulldogs held their last Summer Workout last Friday and spent some fun time at Lake O’the Pines afterwards. The Jimplecute has been told that “Meet the Bulldogs” is set for August 12, but that has not been confirmed as of press time. Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute With the ringing of the first bell on August 12 changes are happening at Jefferson ISD that affects how students arrive and depart campus as well as new bag requirements at extra-curricular activities. Traffic patterns to pickup and drop off students will be changing aroundContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Following the rules is a part of going to school. As are using the correct words to describe something. A combination of using the wrong words and a district policy which didn’t anticipate a situation, created a change in the final ranking for the JHSContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson ISD notified parents about the end of the ACE after school program on Tuesday via a FaceBook post and “all-call” announcement. “We are contacting you with new unfortunate information concerning our ACE program. Due to an unanticipated withholding of all federal funding for our ACE program andContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson ISD School Board members discussed concerns over state and federal funding changes for the 2025-26 school budget during Tuesday’s regular meeting. Using preliminary property tax values, the District is projecting a $1.2 million increase in revenues, but the potential loss of several federal and state funds, couldContinue Reading
Staff Reports Last week, Jefferson ISD hosted an archery clinic featuring both High School and Junior High divisions. The event, which utilized the Lockett Education Center gym, provided ample space for students to practice and compete while offering comfortable spectator seating for families and community members. “The primary gym spaceContinue Reading
Update: JISD Superintendent Michael Walker issued a statement from the District at 4p today (Thursday) about the situation. His comments have been added to the story. According to a release from Jefferson High School Principal Joel Windham, the valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2025 have swapped positions followingContinue Reading
Courtesy Photos, Jimplecute Photos by Laura Allen Kid’s Fish Day was last weekend at the Hurricane Creek Recreational Area. The annual event allows kids to learn to fish and supplies them with free gear. The biggest fish was caught by Tori Hammonds and weighed 2.76lbs. Below are some of thisContinue Reading
Staff Reports Marion County 4-H Club members celebrated their work this last school year with their fair in downtown Jefferson. Members took time to show the animals they’d raised and learned how to care for, and showcased their artistic side with a photograph contest. They also held a bake saleContinue Reading
Meetings Summer Sports JISD Summer Youth Sports Camps: Cost is $30 per camper Strength Training JISD is holding Strength and Conditioning this summer to prepare athletes for the fall. The schedules are Monday-Wednesday, then a 7-7 on Thursday, plus workout times. They run each week June 2-26, July 7-25. RegularContinue Reading
Jimplecute Photos by Laura Allen JISD Coaches and players took time out of their summer to help teach young players the ways of the court last week.Continue Reading
Note: Honor rolls are published as they are received. All A Honor Roll 5th Grade Serenity Acevedo, Skylar Biddy, Zhoey Byrd, Leevi Goynes, Roman Gray, Nevaeh Hall, Aria Holzer, Jacob Jack, Aubree Johnson, Jace Kline, Gunner Messick, Jackson Munoz, Gavyn Nelson, Grace Taylor, Cruz Thomas, London Thomas, Klehvor Thomas 6thContinue Reading
Jimplecute Photos by Laura Allen JHS Band Director Shannon Hensley led his last high school band concert Monday evening. Hensley is retiring at the end of the school year.Continue Reading
Meetings School Dates Upcoming Events • ArkLaTexOma Fly Tyers Blue Gill Bash May 16-17 Island View Resort and RV park Senior Fun May is Older Americans Month, and the Area Agency on Aging of East Texas is holding a “Flip the Script on Aging” event from 9a-12:30p Friday May 16Continue Reading
Staff Reports Blessings of Grace Food Pantry is getting a new home this year as JISD Board of Trustees approved a one-year lease for them at the Primary Campus. Blessings of Grace was notified in April that they had to vacate their current location at the former Magnolia Manor byContinue Reading
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 President’s List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 creditsContinue Reading
Staff Reports JHS Softball players earned top spots in the District 13-3A awards, according to a Facebook post by JHS Softball. Those recognized are:Continue Reading
Zoë Lam/Jefferson Jimplecute On Friday nights in Jefferson, the bright lights of Bulldog Stadium always seemed to shine a little brighter when Jerry Bennett was on the sideline. Two seasons ago, the field was renamed in his honor. Today, it stands as a tribute to a man whose legacy stretchesContinue Reading
Funeral Services for Gerald Mack “Coach Jerry “Bennett, 74, of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 11:00am in the Central Baptist Church of Marshall, Texas with Rev. Ron Danley officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow at Oakwood CemeteryContinue Reading