Jefferson Basketball Season has started and the teams are starting off strong Staff Reports The Jefferson Lady Bulldogs have started off strong with a 5-3 record so far this season. vs Hooks, L 32-29 Despite getting out to a 21-15 lead at halftime, the Lady Dawgs couldn’t hold on forContinue Reading
Jimplecute Photo by Laura Allen Jefferson Varsity Boys Bulldogs overwhelmed the Gladewater Bears 79-26 in last Friday’s non-league battle. No other information on the game, or team, has been received.Continue Reading
7th grade A gets the win against Waskom 19-10 Top scorers included Madden Allen with 12 points; Levi Corbett with 5 points; and Zack Lalumia with 2 points. The boys play at Troup starting at 5p on November 27. 8th-B vs 7th B, 17-8 8th Grade Boys B team startedContinue Reading
Courtesy Photo JISD elementary art teacher Ashley McClendon had one student from each grade level showcase their favorite project to the School Board during their last meeting. Continue Reading
The Marion County Youth Football 5/6th Grade and Flag teams went all the way this year and were the undefeated champions! Jefferson vs (9-0 ) Jefferson (10-0)VSContinue Reading
The Jefferson Jimplecute talked to JISD ACE 1st, 2nd, 3rd (top), and 5th and 6th graders about newspapers last week and asked them to what they were thankful for. All were thankful for family, and for the coming Thanksgiving Break! At right, Tremane Nelson shows another group of JES studentsContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Grand Launch Pop Culture SocieTea will be holding a “grand launch” and ribbon cutting at 4:30 Nov. 18 at their shop on Lafayette Street. Thanksgiving Dinner The 4th Annual Elderly Thanksgiving Dinner will be held starting at 3pm, Saturday, November 18, at the Jefferson Community Center locatedContinue Reading
By Jeremy Finch/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson turned in another solid football season as the Bulldogs compiled a 7-3, 4-1 record. In the past two seasons Jefferson is 15-6, 9-1. The Bulldogs met up with Pottsboro last week in a bi-district tilt. The Cardinals were the third-place team out of District 5.Continue Reading
JHS Spanish Class The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a hispanic holiday which celebrates the deceased. The belief surrounding this holiday is that if you create an ofrenda (a table adorned with food, decorations, and photos of your loved ones) then those you have honoredContinue Reading
Morris performs as George Washington V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Martha McCraw Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrated the accomplishments of the past 250 years of America with a special presentation of “A Standing Miracle” performed by the Hon. Josh Morriss III on Monday. MorrissContinue Reading
Veteran’s Day Marion County’s VFW and American Legion posts will host their Annual Veteran’s Day celebrations at 11a on Saturdday, November 11, at Otstott Park. The event recognizes local veterans and what they have done for the U.S. Meetings School Dates • See Lady DawgBasketball Schedule on page 7 •Continue Reading
By Jeremy Finch/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson wrapped up its regular season schedule with an emphatic 56-21 win over Sabine last Friday evening. The Bulldogs are gearing up for a deep playoff run and a big win over a district opponent is sure to help keep the team excited for what’s coming.Continue Reading
GameChanger Media Inc. The Jefferson Varsity Lady Dawgs lost to Hooks, 32-29, in the season opening game featuring seven lead changes on Tuesday. Despite getting out to a 21-15 lead at halftime, but the Lady Dawgs couldn’t hold on for the victory. Trailing 28-20, Hooks went on to an 11-pointContinue Reading
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for October at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness. Peyton Harris 1st Grade Za’Marion Armington 1st Grade Alexia Tobias 2nd Grade Catcher Hitchcock 2nd Grade Joli Hickman 3rd Grade Khance WilliamsContinue Reading
According to email sent by JISD: Dear Parents and Staff, This is to inform you that due to the logistics of transporting students to the varsity boys playoff game, students will be dismissed early on Thursday, November 9th at 1:30 PM. School buses will run at 1:30 PM. There willContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Fall Festivals Loud Noise A private event will be taking place starting at 6p Saturday evening at Diamond Don’s RV park. There will be fireworks and cannon fire, so be sure and keep your pets safe from running during the noise. Bigfoot Calling Johnson’s Ranch at CaddoContinue Reading
Jefferson VFW Post #3694, sponsored an annual fingerprinting day at Jefferson Primary on Wednesday. Children received a safety packet and a set of fingerprints to take home. Jefferson PD and JISD PD assisted the chapter.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Stephen F. Austin State University’s timbersports team, the Sylvans, won the collegiate contest during the 39th annual Arkansas State Lumberjack Competition held Oct. 8 in Sheridan, Ark.. In addition to winning the competition, the team won every event in the collegiate division. Sylvans member Reagan Wix of Jefferson,Continue Reading
Meetings School Dates Fall Festivals Alley Street Closure North Alley Street at the railroad tracks will be closed on Tuesday as Union Pacific asphalts over some of the older railroad tracks. The tracks will still be there for use, but they will be easier to maintain and create a muchContinue Reading
Jefferson celebrated National Night Out Tuesday at the Jefferson Visitors Center with first reponders and local businesses and organizations creating a family-friendly festival. The annual event, sponsored by Citizens for a Better Community, allows the public to interact with first responders and learn about what they do. There was alsoContinue Reading