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

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is taking public comment until March 27 to the following proposed changes to the 2024-2025 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird Regulations Zones. •     Extend the regular goose season for light geese to 19 days in the easternContinue Reading

Staff Reports The last day to file for a place on the City or JISD Board of Trustees ballot was Friday, and there’s only one contested race — for the Mayor of Jefferson. Gary Amburn and Patricia Finstrom will face off on May 4 with one of them becoming theContinue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The City’s Comprehensive Planning Task Force and the Quiet Zone Committee will be holding public meetings to relay findings and gather more public input. The CPTF will hold a public meeting from 5:30-7p Thursday, February 22, at the Visitor’s Center, with the Texas Target CommunitiesContinue 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

Rick Smith/Columnist Editor’s Note: This marks the start of a new weekly column by new Jeffersonian Rick Smith. He’s a rugged and resilient ol’ coot, characterized by toughness and a determination that has earned him the nickname The Kurnell. He lives to the left of our driveway atop our homestead,Continue Reading

April 27, 1942-February 19, 2024 A Mass of Christian Burial for Karen J. Cartier, 81 of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Saturday February 24, 2024, at 11am in The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson, Texas with Father Isaac Oviedo officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home.Continue Reading

Ralph Meisenheimer I am Ralph Meisenheimer Marion County Commissioner Precinct 3. I am a 5th generation Jeffersonian and proud to call Marion County home.  I have had 21 years of County road experience.  I have been a construction business owner for many years.  I have held many credentials including CertifiedContinue Reading

The Jefferson Jimplecute recently contacted all of the Marion County GOP candidates in the March 5, 2024 Primary Election to hear what they had to say about the position they’re seeking. While all candidates were contacted, only these responded and agreed to be interviewed: The following, almost hour long videoContinue Reading

Staff Reports Due to weather concerns for Monday afternoon, the activities scheduled for 2p have been relocated to Union Missionary Baptist Church, located at501 Houston Street. Event organizer Hollis Shadden said the forecast called for a 37 degree windchill around 2p Monday and felt it best to move the remembranceContinue Reading

From Marion County Historical Commission R.D., Willie Mae Douglas remembered as fixtures in Marion County The Marion County Historical Commission contributed this report honoring the life and legacy of Dr. R.D. and Willie Mae Douglas. “In this East Texas town, back in 1950s and 60s, where black residents for theContinue Reading

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Staff Reports Jefferson’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting saw multiple residents expressing concern during public comment over the lack of zoning inside the City. “I’m not anti-business,” said John Michael McConnell, “but we need zoning, and it needs to be done correctly.” Joe McDonnell raised the issue over the pendingContinue Reading

Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute In early 2023, the Marion County Health and Resource Coalition emerged as a beacon of hope, responding to the pressing need for accessible healthcare in the county. The coalition has achieved remarkable progress in less than a year. Will Thomas and Peg Brown-Walker went over the coalition’sContinue Reading

Election Dates Filings Meetings School Dates Pancakes First Methodist Church will hold their annual Pancake Supper from 5-7p Monday, February 12, at the church. Adults $10, Children under 12 $5. Dine In or Take Out. 903-665-3268  VDay Breakfast Women of Jefferson will hold their Annual Valentine’s Breakfast from 7-10a FebruaryContinue Reading