Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur announced that all non-essential Marion County offices will be closed on Tuesday due to hazardous weather conditions – especially on roads. The County joins JISD in closures on Tuesday. The City is following what the school does on these types of closures, per Mayor ProContinue Reading
The Jimplecute is asking readers to send us, or tag us on social media, your winter weather pics and tell us about what activities you did during the weekend’s winter weather. Stories of activities or photos can be emailed to the Jimplecute at JeffersonJimplecute@gmail.com, texted to 903-665-2462, or tag usContinue Reading
According to an email received Monday morning, Jefferson ISD will close again on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, “due to hazardous road conditions and extreme cold.” JISD was also closed on Monday due to weather conditions.Continue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur declared a Local Disaster due to the January 2026 Winter Storm #1 on Friday afternoon. “Whereas, the County of Marion, beginning on January 23, 2026, is expected to suffer widespread and severe damage and injury to property and infrastructure (or there is imminent threat ofContinue Reading
Services For Mrs. Sammie Despain, 93,of Jefferson are pending with Haggard Funeral Home. Mrs. Sammie passed away Wednesday January 14, 2026 at her home.Continue Reading
The Jefferson Lady Dawgs are ranked #16 in the Class 3A Texas High School Coaches Association weekly poll. The top 25 3A teams across the state are: Class 3A1. Buffalo 15-02. Fairfield 14-13. Rio Hondo 13-14. Coahoma 15-15. Lamesa 18-26. Texarkana Liberty-Eylau 16-27. Wall 16-28. Corpus Christi West Oso 13-29. Continue Reading
August 16, 1936-December 8, 2025 William Roark “Bill” Ratliff passed away on December 8, 2025, in his home in Mount Pleasant, Texas, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 16, 1936, to Bess and Tom Ratliff of Sonora and Eldorado, Texas. Bill was a member of the PhiContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Food Pantry JES Christmas Jefferson Elementary School has announced their Christmas Events. • Dec 10: Open House at First National Bank, JES Choir to perform Mims Christmas The Mims Christmas Market is from 10a-2p on Saturday. It supports the Mims Volunteer Fire Department. There will be aContinue Reading
Liz Cline/Jefferson Jimplecute Editor’s Note: This is the second in a three part series. Smithland fire chief Alan Biddy is happy to report that after 30 plus years as the area’s local fire station there have been no injuries reported. That’s quite a record for any fire department, but especiallyContinue Reading
Chloe Wood, a Junior at JHS, was chosen as Rotary’s Student of the Month for October. Chloe is the daughter of Jaime and Mike Wood and the granddaughter of Leslie and Mike Wood and Susan and Cliff Shaw. Chloe’s passion is Softball. She plays year round and has been playingContinue Reading
Due to pending inclement weather on Saturday, the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, has rescheduled the 2025 Christmas Parade to 6p Sunday, November 30.Continue Reading
Jefferson City Council hired George Hyde of Hyde Kelley LLP of Austin to be the City Attorney following almost three hours of interviews. According to the firm’s website, George is the “Attorney-in-Charge” for all legal matters handled by Hyde Kelley LLP. George is the living definition of a “Renaissance man”.Continue Reading
Jefferson Mayor Patricia Finstrom resigned Wednesday evening at the start of a Special City Council meeting to interview and hire a City Attorney. Finstrom cited recent and ongoing health issues with her husband, Jim, as the reason for the resignation. Ward 1 Alderman Hollis Shadden, who is Mayor Pro Tem,Continue Reading
We only have a week (November 3-7) to see Jefferson High School Art Students win the National Crosley Custom Cruiser Contest, so now’s the time to rally together and support our students! This is the Jefferson ISD submission: Jefferson High School is proud to participate in the nationwide Crosley CustomContinue Reading
Marion County’s Burn Ban has been officially lifted by order of Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur.Continue Reading
Players of the week are selected by JISD Coaches and Band of the Week is selected by the Band Directors. The publication is sponsored by KDM Industrial Services LLCContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Food Pantry Art Walk Jefferson’s Art Walk is September 6 and brings over 30 artists from the region together to showcase their work. Artists are setup in various shops downtown and on hand to discuss their work. Car Show The first Wheels on the Bayou car showContinue Reading
Staff Reports Correction: The printed version of this story missed an edit. JISD DID NOT approve a change to their local policy on public comment which would have restricted it to only items on the agenda. JISD school board meetings CAN have public comment on any topic whether or notContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Marion County Chamber of Commerce hosted a “Roundtable for Local Hosts” last Wednesday in the hopes of improving communication and interest in working together to improve tourism and visitor experiences in Jefferson. Roughly 20 representatives from area businesses in the lodging, retail, restaurant, and tour operators workedContinue Reading