By Jeremy Finch/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson beat Waskom 65-24 in district play on Jan 2. The Lady Bulldogs are now 3-1 in district play and 18-6 overall. Jefferson had a 19-9 lead after one quarter of play and boasted a 32-15 lead at the break. A solid 34-9 run in theContinue Reading
Staff reports The Jefferson Bulldogs routed the Daingerfield Tigers 57-34 in non-league play on December 29. This placed the Bulldogs 14-4 for the season. The Boys played Waskom on January 2, and are reported to have won 61-45, but game stats, scores, or information had not been provided to theContinue Reading
JISD students ended their fall semester with a series of concerts, Christmas pageants, and giving back to the community last week. JES and JJHS students held their annual Christmas pageant filled with musical numbers. JHS band students held their Christmas Concert. Members of JHS National Honor Society collected and deliveredContinue Reading
Staff Reports Dee Cortez Mitchell is among the more than 2,900 candidates for graduation in the University of Georgia›s Class of 2023 who will be celebrated during Commencement exercises this week. Mitchell, of Jefferson, is a candidate for a MS Kinesiology. “We are delighted to celebrate the incredible achievements ofContinue Reading
JHS powerlifting team members Xaden Else, right top, and Paisley Hurst, right bottom, put in some extra weight lifting work over the Christmas break in preparation for the spring season.Continue Reading
By Jeremy Finch/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson 64 Elysian Fields 37 The Lady Bulldogs pushed its district record to 2-1 after beating Elysian Fields 64-37 on Dec. 19. It was over before it started as Jefferson rolled out to a 16-5 lead after quarter one and had a commanding 36-12 lead atContinue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute According to an email sent to the Jimplecute by JISD Superintendent Michael Walker, the JISD School Board is not considering closing the Jefferson Primary School campus at the end of this school year. “As you know, over the course of this year there has beenContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Music Jingle Jangle The Jefferson Historical Society and Museum is sponsoring the first annual Jingle Jangle! A celebration of the holidays as many shops will stay open until 8p or later. Fundraiser tickets to the LaMasure Christmas Open House, 506 S. Friou, are $25 and will be openContinue Reading
Courtesy Article December has been an eventful and festive time at the Carnegie Library. On December 5, the children from the Primary School attended Breakfast with Rudolph in two sessions. There were over 60 children who attended this fun event and heard Christmas stories, made crafts and learned the RudolphContinue Reading
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for November at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness. Madison Horan 2nd GradeContinue Reading
Congratulations to the JJHS One-Act Play cast and crew on their 2nd place performance. Individual awards include: Kaliyah Whitaker, Best Performer; Jordyn Carpenter and Zoey Greene, All Star Cast; Mya Blakely, Honorable Mention All Star Cast; and Daniel Gonzalez, All Star Tech Courtesy PhotoContinue Reading
Rotarians delivered socks to the Junior High School. So happy to help keep those feet warm for needy students! Shown is Rotarian Paulette Cooper and Wendy Shelton, Dean of Academics. Courtesy PhotoContinue Reading
Staff Reports The University of Texas at Tyler recognized two area students who graduated on December 7. Eve Summerill-Neel, of Avinger, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and Cadee Humphrey, of Jefferson, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.Continue Reading
School Dates Music Verizon Verizon wireless notified customers they are upgrading their services near Jefferson within the next week. “You may experience temporary disruption to your mobile services and/or wireless home internet service.” Verizon.com/about/news/network-upgrade-notifications. Candlelight Market The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club is hosting a Christmas Candlelight Market from 4-9pContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson ISD is on the hunt for a new athletic director as Jefferson’s Antwain Jimmerson has submitted his resignation to the district ending 9-years leading the bulldogs. “I don’t know what the next chapter is,” Jimmerson said. “It was like full circle for me becauseContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Music • Dec. 16 11a Kermitt Polling & Charles Gilbert at JeffersonAcademy SDA Church • Dec. 16 7p Marshall Symphony Strings Ensemble at Christ Episcopal Church Decorate Decorate those Businesses and Residences; then let us know by December 1st that you want to enter this contest byContinue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Port Jefferson History and Nature Center focused on the art of teaching Monday morning as artist and sculptor Kathie Cox was on hand to dedicate her creation, “The Teacher”. Cox was surrounded by both local and national dignitaries as the installation of three TexasContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Meat Sauce Get ready for the holidays! The Jessie Allen Wise garden club is selling our delicious meat sauce. Pick up at the Excelsior hotel for $15 a quart. Hurry while supplies last. Wassail Walk The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Wassail WalkContinue Reading
Today, at our meeting, we honored Senior Kylie Neuville as our Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Misty and Brandon Neuville. Kylie loves her community and school. She is currently the Vice President of the National Honor Society and the Health Occupation Students at JHS. Kylie was alsoContinue Reading
The 2023-24 Officers for 4H’s Jefferson Great Outdoors are, from left, President Levi Cherry, Vice President Emma Shaddix, Secretary Bleu Snowden, Treasurer Montgomery Mabus, and Reporter Hannah Skinner. This month, the 4H GLO group learned about sewing and how to do their own repairs. To join, or volunteer to workContinue Reading