Meetings School Dates Lunch & Learn The Marion County Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch and Learn from 11:30-12:30 July 29, at the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Center. Day Shelmire, director of the UT Tyler-Longview Small Business Development Center will be the guest speaker. RSVP at 903.665.2672 text ofContinue Reading

Press Release Texas Eagle Gallery, a proud retailer of Dixie Belle Paint Company and DIY products, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with multiple local school districts to support arts education in our community. As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering creativity and innovation, we’ve donated a selectionContinue Reading

Staff Reports Jefferson’s Michelle Brady and Luis Gomez were recently honored by Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) recognized as part of the inaugural class of Texas First Congressional Service Award recipients.  The awards are made to students who have performed an act of service or sacrifice or have gone above andContinue Reading

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

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

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

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