Press Release VeraBank is pleased to announce that Glenn Bickerdike has been promoted to Executive Vice President & Regional President-Harrison & Marion Counties. He has been with VeraBank for 6 years, formerly in the position of Senior Vice President. A native of Tyler, TX, Glenn and his family have livedContinue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute TPS reports were the order of the night during Tuesday’s City Council meeting as various departments and organizations gave their quarterly reports to Aldermen. Jefferson Police Chief Florentino Perez provided his year-end report to Council outlining the status of the department, how they performedContinue Reading
Staff Reports The fate of City Hall was up for discussion at two different times during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Initially City Administrator/Secretary Melissa Boyd presented council with a $158,000 proposal to renovate the Jefferson Transportation and Visitors Center into a more permanent City Hall while still maintaining theContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Krewe of Hebe may find it harder to “Laissez les bons temps rouler” this Mardi Gras season as Council has yet to issue final approval to their annual event permit. Council gave tentative approval to the Krewe’s event application Tuesday evening but are now requiring Lyle Spellings,Continue Reading
Sophie Bunn/Jefferson Jimplecute Paul Webb was sworn in as County Commissioner for Precinct 3 on January 2nd. He was elected in the March 5, 2024, Primary Election. Webb has lived in and around Marion County for much of his life. He attended North Caddo High School in Vivian, La., beforeContinue Reading
Staff Reports The clock is ticking if you want to run for the Jefferson City Council. The official filing period began on January 15 and runs through February 14. Up for grabs are one Alderman seat in each of the City’s three wards, plus one unexpired term which was notContinue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Objectors to the proposed sale of 70,000 acre feet of water from Lake O’the Pines tried to drown Jefferson City Council members with concerns during Tuesday night during Council’s regular meeting. NorthEast Texas Municipal Water District is currently negotiating a contract to sell 70,000 acreContinue Reading
The Jefferson Carnegie Library’s Bingo & BBQ fundraiser set for Saturday night is sold out! Congratulations to the supporters who bought tickets early for this great fundraiser!Continue Reading
Editor’s Note: The Jimplecute sat down with George Otstott, Jefferson’s representative at NETMWD, and Wayne Owen, general manager of NETMWD, this week to discuss the proposal and obtain more details. This story is complicated due to various water measurements used. The Jimplecute has tried to translate the various terms intoContinue Reading
The a city of Jefferson, Marion County, and JISD campuses will all be closed on Thursday and Friday of this week due to winter weather conditions in the area. Offices will reopen at n Monday.Continue Reading
SHREVEPORT, La. (January 3, 2025) — SWEPCO is actively watching the forecasted severe weather which could bring fierce winds, thunderstorms, and possible tornadoes on Sunday in our southern territory. Later next week, snow and freezing rain are forecasted for our northern region with Arctic air coverage throughout. The extreme weatherContinue Reading
Due to the possibility of winter weather conditions, TxDOT crews plan to begin brine operations on Interstates 20 and 30, along with US 59, starting Sunday, January 5. All bridges across the nine-county district are also scheduled to receive an application of brine, which is a solution consisting of saltContinue Reading
Jimplecute Photos by Laura Allen Jefferson Elementary School’s 1st and 2nd grades put on a Christmas concert last week before school let out for Winter Break.Continue Reading
Meetings School Dates Spaghetti Christ Episcopal Church will hold their annual Spaghetti Supper from 5-7:30p January 6 at the church. The $15 meal includes spaghetti and meat sauce, salad, garlic bread and dessert. Children under 8 are free. Proceeds will benefit the Blessings of Grace Food Pantry, the backpack program,Continue Reading
Story updated to include comment from James Driver with Gray VFD. Staff Reports The various volunteer fire departments in Marion County got a welcome Christmas gift from the Marion County Commisioners Court. Smithland, South Shore, Jackson, Mims, and Jefferson Volunteer Fire Departments will each receive $17,280. The Gray VFD declinedContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson Dawgs are now 11-2 for the season following their 71-45 win over Grace Community last Friday. Individual stats have not been received for any Boys Basketball games this season. Lady Dawgs are now 12-10 for the season following their 65-44 win over Christian Heritage last Friday. J.Continue Reading
Join us on a guided hike through the diverse habitats of Caddo Lake State Park! Accessibility: Parking will be available at Pine Ridge Trailhead. Restroom is available at HQ. Drinking water is available at HQ and nearby water spigot. Trail consists of moderate terrain including: trip hazards, steep elevation changes, multipleContinue Reading
Courtesy Photos from Barbara Davidson and Afton Mauldin The Jefferson Bulldog Band held their annual Winter Concert Tuesday night in the High School Gym. The combined bands performed as a group and highlighted the sounds of Christmas. Off to Area The Band also gave a huge congratulations to Richard SnelgroveContinue Reading
Sophie Bunn/Jefferson Jimplecute Tensions between the City and Public Works Department Director Alan Whatley were back on display during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Whatley stated he felt there was a target on his back during the meeting as Council heard updates on three public works matters. It began as,Continue Reading
Staff Reports The Marion County Chamber of Commerce will start off 2025 with a new home. They will be moving their offices to 205 N Walnut Street in January, vacating the former police station, which is owned by the City of Jefferson, on Austin Street. The Chamber gave the CityContinue Reading