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
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