Staff Reports Long before he was an Industrial Systems instructor at Texas State Technical College, Jeffersonian Clifton Woodgate was a Marine Corps aviation maintenance technician with Marine Helicopter Squadron One during the Reagan administration. Woodgate’s high score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test resulted in an offer forContinue Reading
Jimplecute Photo Karnack ISD brought over their students last Friday for the JHS Homecoming Parade to show their support for their students who play and attend JISD. Karnack was represented on all levels of JISD sports teams, cheer squads, and band.Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Tuesday nights special City Council meeting began much as it started – with a lot of yelling. The meeting was called to award the City’s expired mowing contracts for the cemeteries and city properties, but had the addition of an executive session to discuss theContinue Reading
Rodeo The Becca Anderson Memorial Rodeo Queen Pageant is set for September 27-28 and now’s the time to sign up! Applications are now available by contacting Samantha at 940-386-4065 or Susan at 903-930-8920. More information is also available on their Facebook page @Becca Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program. NNO National NightContinue Reading
Jimplecute Photos by Laura Allen Jimplecute Photos by Laura Allen Kinsley Powell, center, was crowned 2024 JHS Homecoming Queen on September 20 before the start of the football game. She was escorted by Aiden Cooner. Also pictured are last year’s Queen Janiyah Ventimiglia (right), Bronx Johnson and Maelynn McGuire. Continue Reading
There is a water leak in town which is affecting water pressure. The City is working to repair the leak now. We’ll update as we know more. Updated 09/23/24 2:10pContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The corner of Austin and Walnut will be getting a new look starting in January as the Calavera Company received approval to modify Dr. Douglas’ former hospital building, and relocate the Red Bus. The plan includes removing the portion of the building at the cornerContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Jefferson Carnegie Library recognized the City of Jefferson and Marion County for the 25th Anniversary of the agreement to contribute funds totaling $32,500 to the library each year. George Otstott and Stacy Mills presented the plaques to Mayor Patricia Finstrom and Judge Leward LaFleur. The Friends ofContinue Reading
Jimplecute Photos by Laura Allen Last week JPS and JES celebrated Grandparents Day with a breakfast at both campuses.Continue Reading
Jimplecute Photo by Laura Allen The JHS Homecoming Court nominees are, from left back, Allyssa Willie, Jade Mallory (freshman duchess), Makinah Washington (sophomore duchess), Ava Phillips (junior duchess), Kinsley Powell; Front Elizabeth Najera, Kourtlyn Dowell, and Amirie Prior. The Homecoming Queen will be announced before tonight’s game. The parade startsContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners finished off spending most of their American Rescue Act Funds this week as they replaced old, missing, or broken equipment. Precinct 1 Commissioner J.R. Ashley purchased an E60 R2 Series Bobcat Compact Excavator for $129,341. Ashley said the equipment has a movableContinue Reading
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson ISD School board discussed a proposal from the Class of 1989 to establish a memorial tree garden in honor of deceased classmates during their regular meeting on Tuesday. Different locations were discussed, as well as the type of trees to plant. Crepe Myrtles were the preferredContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute “Art is an effort to make you walk a half an inch above ground.” ~Yoko Ono And that is exactly what happened last Saturday as over 50 artists setup in various shops across Jefferson to show their talent along side what Jefferson merchants haveContinue Reading
Staff Reports Tailgating before professional sporting events is the norm, and the Jefferson Athletic Booster Club is working to make it the norm here. The game against Newton last week kicked-off a series of six tailgating parties, all starting at 5p before each home game. The parties are open toContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute If you’ve regularly seen a young couple wandering around through Jefferson, attending different events, it’s not just another tourist who really likes Jefferson; it’s First Baptist Church’s new youth pastor and student minister and his new bride Ryan and Agibayle Jonse. The Jonse’s arrived inContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Tractor Show This weekend the Jefferson Antique Tractor Show will be in downtown on Saturday. Outdoorsman The 3rd Annual Outdoorsman Oasis will start at 5p Sept. 14 at the Jefferson Visitors and Convention Center. Guest speaker is Danny Tesseneer from Gardendale, Ala. The event is free andContinue Reading
Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 For the week of September 13-19, 2024 Virgo season, attention to detail becomes crucial while reminding us that big changes start with small steps. Eclipse season adds intensity, especially with a lunar eclipse in Pisces. This might stir deepContinue Reading
Courtesy Photograph by Hollis Shadden The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club has chosen the home of Mike Chandler on Polk Street as Garden of the Month of September. The newly renovated home displays a variety of colorful flowers including hydrangeas, day lilies, zinnias and roses. Continue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson’s cable TV and broadband internet provder, Fidelity Communications, is rebranding as Sparklight. Under the Sparklight brand, the company will continue its legacy of providing fast, reliable internet and neighborly local service while delivering enhanced customer self-service options and the latest technological advancements. Sparklight, a leading internet provider, hasContinue Reading
