May 4 City Election! Polls are open from 7a-7p at the County Elections Building on N. Alley Street. The only contested race is between Patricia Finstrom and Gary Amburn seeking the Mayor’s seat. School Dates Meetings Strategic Plan The City’s Strategic Plan meeting set for Thursday, May 2, has beenContinue Reading
Jimplecute photos by Laura Allen JHS athletes help lift the weight room equipment to a temporary location last week as the floor at the high school field house is being replaced. Athletes moved the equipment to the stadium field house.Continue Reading
Marion County AARP met recently and Extension Agent Doug Weir talked about spring gardens and the importance of doing soil samples in order to fertilize plants properly. The group meets monthly and hosts discussions on a variety of topics.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Despite the weekend weather running across the region, JHS students competed and placed at the Regional Track Meet. Josh Bittle placed 3rd in the 200 Meter, and was part of the team which took 5th Place in the 4×200. Other team members in the 4×200 included Ameron Bruce,Continue Reading
Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Despite a cloudy sky that held on for over an hour, the Great Jefferson Eclipse Watch got off to a good start with about 20 watchers who showed up at Jefferson’s Lions Club Park at Noon. By 1pm the clouds begin to move away and certified eclipseContinue Reading
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson has some new coaches joining the staff as Athletic Director Ty Taylor introduced Kevin Reaves, Stan Kimble, Kenneth Simmons, Blayden Reaves, and Tra Carson during Tuesday night’s school board meeting. “I’m excited about their contributions to the Jefferson athletic program,” said Taylor. “Students have already madeContinue Reading
Election Dates Meetings School Dates Birding Caddo Lake State Park is celebrating Birding Month with tours every Friday at 9a and 1p. Learn the basics of birding, search for common and rare birds, and play bird bingo. The location may vary, but Saw Mill Pond and Day Use areas willContinue Reading
The JHS Boys track team finished 4th with 101 points at the District West Rusk track meet last week. Individual results included: JHS Girls track team also competed, but results have not been provided.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson ISD recently inducted new members to the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society for the 2024 and 2025 school years. National Honor Society 2024 members include Makayla Barr, Keyasia Black, Adrianna Blanton, Carly Bolick, Carson Bolick, Michelle Brady, Payton Burkett, Judson Carter, Bryce Clark,Continue Reading
CNA’s The following JHS students earned their Certified Nurses’ Aide Certification this school year: Kya Durant, Makayla Huffman, Julianna Lindau, Brianna Massey, Jackson Mills, and Lydia Moose. AMSA Food Safety & Science Congratulations to these JHS Culinary Arts students who have received their AMSA Food Safety and Science Certifications. StartingContinue Reading
Press Release Do you know students who are interested in working with the Federal Government? The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking students majoring in STEM fields related to Intelligence and/or Cybersecurity who attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutes (MSIs). In this program, students may receive: There willContinue Reading
Election Dates • Last Day of Early Voting, March 1 • Primary Election Day, March 5 • See More on Elections on Page 9, and at far right. Meetings • P&Z, 5p March 5 at Visitor Center • MCDCSCO, 6p at St. Paul UMC School Dates • TSI: March 5Continue Reading
Staff Reports Lady Dawg basketball players were named to the 16AAA All District teams this year during the recent district meeting. The MVP spot was split between Jefferson’s Kristen Thomas and Aundrea Bradley of Tatum. The 6th Man of the Year went to Keinsya Wallace of Jefferson 1st All DistrictContinue Reading
Jefferson Junior High boys and girls track teams finished well at the recent Gladewater Track meet. The 7th grade girls finished in 6th place overall, with: The 8th grade girls team finished in 2nd place overall with: JJHS boys had similar results with: Jimplecute photosby Laura ALlenContinue Reading
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for February at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness. Continue Reading
Rotary’s Student of the month for February was awarded to Bryce Clark, Senior at JHS. Bryce was recognized for being an outstanding student. He is a member of the National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Bryce has also been a member of the Bulldog Football team, Powerlifting, TrackContinue Reading
Election Dates Meetings School Dates Chili Supper The Mims Chapel Methodist Church will hold their Women’s Annual Chili Supper from 5:30-7p on February 23 at the church, 13714 FM 729, Avinger 75630. Bowls are $10. For more information call 903-755-2513 or 903-431-2874. Father Fire The J Spencer Foundation will holdContinue Reading
Staff Reports U.S. Representative Nathaniel Moran took time Wednesday morning to speak to JISD Seniors about the importance of making good decisions instead of average decisions. Moran told students about how he grew up and challenged them to think ahead and about the consequences of the decisions they make today.Continue Reading
Baseball The Bulldogs were outplayed on Monday, and suffered a 13-3 loss to the Harleton Wildcats. Bulldogs are 1-2 as of Wednesday. Judsen Carter (#3), swings, but misses during the game againstt the Wildcats. Jimplecute photo by Laura Allen Girls Basketball The Lady Dawgs closed out their season following theirContinue Reading
According to Coach Allen, tickets will need to be purchased online using the link below: https://www.winnsboroisd.org/page/online-tickets1 Come out and support your LADY DAWGS as they take on Winnsboro in the Area Round! GO LADY DAWGS!!!Continue Reading