JHS Prom 2024
2024-05-10
Jefferson High School held the 2024 Senior Prom this weekend at the Jefferson Visitor and Transportation Center. Courtesy PhotosContinue Reading
UP to resurface W Watson St Crossing
2024-05-07
According to an announcement from Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur, Union Pacific will be resurfacing the tracks at West Watson Street on Wednesday, May 8. Workers are scheduled to arrive between 7:30-8a and the work is expected to take approximately 2-3 hours. Tuttle and Alley streets will remain open.Continue Reading
Finstrom wins Mayor’s race
2024-05-04
Patricia Finstrom will be the new Mayor of the city of Jefferson following Saturday’s 182-75 victory over Gary Amburn. Early and absentee voting was the deciding factor in the race. Finstrom had a 77 vote lead coming into today’s polls. Only 70 people cast their ballot on Saturday, ensuring Finstrom’sContinue Reading
Senior Boys Breakfast
2024-05-03
Jefferson High School sponsored, and Riverport BBQ hosted the first Boy’s Breakfast for members of the 2024 Graduating Class. Designed after the idea of the Girl’s Tea, the event provided breakfast and taught attendees how to tie a tie.Continue Reading
City hears about health option
2024-05-03
Staff Reports The Jefferson City Council held a town hall on Tuesday to learn more about a health program brought up last month. “MD Health Pathways is a pioneering healthcare solution dedicated to providing simplified access to quality healthcare,” their material reads. The program, in their seventh year, offers residentsContinue Reading
Our Town: May 3, 2024
2024-05-03
May 4 City Election! Polls are open from 7a-7p at the County Elections Building on N. Alley Street. The only contested race is between Patricia Finstrom and Gary Amburn seeking the Mayor’s seat. School Dates Meetings Strategic Plan The City’s Strategic Plan meeting set for Thursday, May 2, has beenContinue Reading
Count: Buying vehicles issues continue
2024-05-03
Staff Reports Marion County Commissioners chose to join the Region 16 Education Service Center’s TexBuy pool to help aid in acquiring vehicles as a statewide shortage continues, making it next to impossible to buy cars, trucks. “We can join this additional pool, and have a better shot at finding vehiclesContinue Reading
Treasure Hunters brave rainy weather
2024-05-03
Francene Rainey/Contributing Writer About 25-30 members of the East Texas Treasure Hunters Association gathered in Jefferson under the Diamond Don RV Park Pavilion to have some coffee, furnished by “The Hive”, as they braved the very wet rainy conditions on Saturday April 20. Nothing would keep them from the treasure.Continue Reading
Smith earns Volunteer of the Year Award
2024-05-03
Staff Reports Giving back to the community and working to preserve Caddo’s natural beauty has caused Jeffersonian Stella Smith, a member of the Cypress Basin Texas Master Naturalist, to win the Texas Parks and Wildlife Region 6 Volunteer of the Year award. Since the Master Naturalists chapter was organized 15Continue Reading
Weighing In
2024-04-26
Jimplecute photos by Laura Allen JHS athletes help lift the weight room equipment to a temporary location last week as the floor at the high school field house is being replaced. Athletes moved the equipment to the stadium field house.Continue Reading
Candidates speak on being Mayor
2024-04-26
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Early voting started Monday but Jefferson’s mayoral candidates answered questions and spoke with about 40 residents last Thursday evening in a forum sponsored by the Jimplecute. As of end of voting on Thursday, only 73 out of over 1400 registered voters had cast a ballot.Continue Reading
Weather outlaws weekend events
2024-04-26
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Mother Nature was the real “outlaw” last weekend as regional storms, including some small hail on Saturday, keep participants, visitors away from the weekend’s activities. The annual Outlaw Nationals car show had it’s lowest turn out in many years, with only about 60 cars bravingContinue Reading
AARP shares info on gardening
2024-04-26
Marion County AARP met recently and Extension Agent Doug Weir talked about spring gardens and the importance of doing soil samples in order to fertilize plants properly. The group meets monthly and hosts discussions on a variety of topics.Continue Reading
Track: Elder, Bittle place 3rd at Regional meet
2024-04-26
Staff Reports Despite the weekend weather running across the region, JHS students competed and placed at the Regional Track Meet. Josh Bittle placed 3rd in the 200 Meter, and was part of the team which took 5th Place in the 4×200. Other team members in the 4×200 included Ameron Bruce,Continue Reading
Eclipse 2024: Locals enjoy 99.7% total eclipse
2024-04-11
Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Despite a cloudy sky that held on for over an hour, the Great Jefferson Eclipse Watch got off to a good start with about 20 watchers who showed up at Jefferson’s Lions Club Park at Noon. By 1pm the clouds begin to move away and certified eclipseContinue Reading
Funds given to replace stolen equipment
2024-04-11
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Salutes America July 4 events are back on track thanks to the Jefferson Tourism Board and Jefferson Economic Development Board (JEDCO) agreed to provide the necessary funding to replace the tables and tents which were recently stolen. Both entities met separately earlier this week. The KreweContinue Reading
New staff join JISD
2024-04-11
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson has some new coaches joining the staff as Athletic Director Ty Taylor introduced Kevin Reaves, Stan Kimble, Kenneth Simmons, Blayden Reaves, and Tra Carson during Tuesday night’s school board meeting. “I’m excited about their contributions to the Jefferson athletic program,” said Taylor. “Students have already madeContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
2024-04-11
Election Dates Meetings School Dates Birding Caddo Lake State Park is celebrating Birding Month with tours every Friday at 9a and 1p. Learn the basics of birding, search for common and rare birds, and play bird bingo. The location may vary, but Saw Mill Pond and Day Use areas willContinue Reading
Outlaw Nationals rolls into town
2024-04-11
Press Release The 24th Annual Outlaw Nationals Car Show is set for next weekend, April 19- 20 in dowtown Jefferson. The annual event is sponsored by the Phoenix Organization of Jefferson, a 501c3. “We want to thank the City of Jefferson, Members of the Council, and all business owners forContinue Reading
Celebrate National Professionals’ Day at WOJO salad luncheon
2024-04-11
Press Release Women of Jefferson Organization (WOJO) continues the tradition of the 1933 Study Club’s famous salad luncheon from 11a-1p April 24, at First Baptist Church, 523 N Polk St. Tickets are $12 per person. April 24 is National Administrative Professionals’ Day so celebrate and recognize the professionals who keepContinue Reading