School Dates Summer Reading The Jefferson Carnegie Library will have their “Adventures in the Library” Summer Reading program form 10-11a July 17 and 24. Volleyball Camp Jefferson High School Volleyball is sponsoring a “Bayou Bullies” Volleyball camp from 9-11:30a July 15-17 for girls entering 3rd thru 8th grade. Cost isContinue Reading
Meetings Summer Reading The Jefferson Carnegie Library will have their “Adventures in the Library” Summer Reading program form 10-11a July 10, 17 and 24. Volleyball Camp Jefferson High School Volleyball is sponsoring a “Bayou Bullies” Volleyball camp from 9-11:30a July 15-17 for girls entering 3rd thru 8th grade. Cost isContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson High School Athetics held an open house last Thursday to show off their newly renovated field house at the high school. Athletic Director Ty Taylor talked to parents and athletes as he took them on a tour of the facility. Improvements included new flooring, updated equipment, andContinue Reading
Meetings Farmers Market The Jefferson Farmers Market is open and are accepting applications for those wanting to participate. The Cost is $25 for the entire season. They meet from 10a-2p every Saturday in downtown Jefferson just off Austin Street across from the Thomas Jefferson Park. For more information, contact DougContinue Reading
Staff Reports The University of Texas at Tyler announced the students who were named to the spring 2024 Dean’s List. To qualify for the President’s Honor Roll, a student must have completed, in one term, 12 or more credit hours of undergraduate college-level credit with a grade of A inContinue Reading
Sonya Roberts-Woods /Special to the Jimplecute After signing on the dotted line, the Region 8 Education Service Center and three area school districts are the first to officially join forces with the HOPE (Helping Others Prioritize Education) Initiative, Inc., seeking to close both academic and social gaps while addressing mental wellnessContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Farmers Market The Jefferson Farmers Market is open and are accepting applications for those wanting to participate. The Cost is $25 for the entire season. They meet from 10a-2p every Saturday in downtown Jefferson just off Austin Street across from the Thomas Jefferson Park. For more information,Continue Reading
Jimplecute photo by Laura Allen JISD Seniors tossed their caps in celebration of their graduation last Friday night at W.F. Lockett Stadium. At left, JISD 2024 Valedictorian Asher Phillips leads the class of 2024 onto the field.Continue Reading
4th 9 Weeks All“A’s’” 1stGrade Greyson Abernathy, Chole Cloninger, Kaitlynn Durden, Addilyn Fowler, Karter Grigsby, Ivy Irving-Williams, Memphis Jones, Charlee Loeffler, Kery (Worth) Mauldin, Courtney McCurry, Jacob Morrow, Amelia Owens, Conor Schoenthal, Emma Broadway, Brynleigh Adair, Za’Marion Armington, Korbyn Barnes, Madelyn Biddy, Skylar Byrd, Peyton Harris, Augustus Hitchcock, Maybreigh Lindley,Continue Reading
Meetings School Dates VFW Aux Ends It is with the deepest regret that the AUX from VFW Post 10373 would like to announce that we, by unanimous vote, have given up our auxiliary charter. We realize that our group can no longer function at the level worthy of our veteransContinue Reading
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson ISD School Board reorganized officers during Tuesday night’s regular meeting, selecting Tolesia Davis as President, Jason Bonner as Vice President, and Leah Cooper as Secretary. A number of JISD employees are retiring at the end o the school year and were recognized by Superintendent Michael Walker.Continue Reading
Jimplecute Photos by Laura Allen JHS Band students held their Spring Concert last week. Continue Reading
Judge receives Bachelors Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur received his Bachelors degree from ETBU last Saturday. Coverson named Teacher of the Year Alex Coverson, a 2001 JHS Graduate, was awarded McKinney ISD’s Scott Johnson Middle School Teacher of the year recently. “Challenging behaviors are often seen in my classroom. SoContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates City Hall Closed City Hall offices will be closed on May 24 from 8a-1p due to a private event. The offices will reopen at 1p. Combat Vets The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association is sponsoring the 2024 Ark-La-ex Memorial Rally May 24-26 in Auntie Skinner’s in downtown Jefferson.Continue Reading
Carson Bolick has completed the online self-paced NHA course and passed the certification examination, earning her credentials as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT). Samantha Claire Yu Taylor, a 2021 honor graduate from Jefferson High School and employee at the Jefferson Outpost, will graduate from Stephen F Austin State University atContinue Reading
Jefferson High School held the 2024 Senior Prom this weekend at the Jefferson Visitor and Transportation Center. Courtesy PhotosContinue Reading
Jefferson High School sponsored, and Riverport BBQ hosted the first Boy’s Breakfast for members of the 2024 Graduating Class. Designed after the idea of the Girl’s Tea, the event provided breakfast and taught attendees how to tie a tie.Continue Reading