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
Meetings School Dates Musical Events Grand Opening The Midnight House, 116 N Vale, will hold their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at 6p Friday, December 20. 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 meatContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Jefferson Bulldogs moved their record to 10-2 so far this season following their sound defeat of Waskom Wildcats Tuesday night in Waskom, 93-44. Game stats were not available as of press time Wednesday morning. Lady Dawgs pounce on Grace Community, 50-20 The Lady Dawgs extended their recordContinue Reading
The Jimplecute asked Jefferson Primary and Jefferson Elementary (grades 1 & 2) for copies of their student’s Letters to Santa. Following are some of their letters. Merry Christmas! Pre-K Ms. Wagner’s Class My name is Nolan Police. I am 4 years old. I have been good all the time. IContinue Reading
The Jefferson City Council will meet starting at 5:30p Tuesday, November 18, for their regular monthly meeting at the Jefferson Transportation and Visitors Center. Their Agenda includes: MAYORS COMMENTS POLICE CHIEF COMMENTS PRESENTATIONS – Limited to 10 minutes each CONSENT AGENDA (City Council reserves the right to remove items fromContinue Reading
Staff Reports Marion County veterans and their families gathered Monday to recognize and celebrate our veterans. Master of Ceremonies and Marine Corps Vietnam veteran Jerry Hoag led the morning’s activities which included Jefferson Elementary students leading the Pledge of Allegiance, singing “America the Beautiful”, and the 4th Grade Choir performingContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson ISD was the big winner from this October’s Brian Sowards Legacy Crappie Tournament at Lake O’the Pines, landing $31,200.76 for JISD scholarships. Event coordinator Cassandra Gann presented the check to JISD Superintendent Michael Walker during Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting. “When you hear about theseContinue Reading