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“Words can not describe how proud I am of all of our boys who competed this season in Powerlifting. They have continued to put Jefferson on the Powerlifting Map in East Texas,” said coach Candejoel Rivera. The results of the Region 3 Division 3 Powerlifting Championship are as follows: VincentContinue Reading

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JHS’ Adrianna Blanton, above, takes her lift in the UIL Region 3 Division 3 Regional Championships in Powerlifting last week. Adrianna became the first Lady Dawg to earn a regional powerlifting medal in JISD history. She placed 5th overall. Left, Zoe Hitchcock, Payton Burkett, Blanton, and Tawny Foster were theContinue Reading

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Spring Forward It’s that time of year again. Daylight savings Time begins at 2a Sunday, March 12. So, don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday or you might be extra early for church. Meetings Save the Date Mims Fish Fry A benefit fishContinue Reading

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Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute Council gave the OK on the official application to be on the Quiet Zone Committee and established the time period available for residents to sign-up during Tuesday night’s special meeting. The form is available on the city website under the “Transparency, Documents, and Forms” tab, as wellContinue Reading

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Staff Reports The Shreveport Office of the National Weather Service has confirmed last Thursday’s tornado in Marion County’s Kellyfille are was an EF-1. The tornado was one of six in the region and had peak winds of 105mph, and hit Marion County between 5:05-5:10p. NWS reports stated it was 3.25Continue Reading

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Girls Track Congratulations to the 7th grade girls track team on their 1st place finish at the Linden-Kildare meet on Monday March 6. They finished with a total of 284 points.   Congratulations to the 8th grade girls track team on their 3rd place finish at the  Linden-Kildare meet on MondayContinue Reading

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The JJHS Winterguard Cadets placed 3rd at NTCA Juan Seguin this week. This is the first year JISD has had a Junior High group. They placed in the top three in three competitions in a row. They have also jumped 11 points in scores since their first competition.They will competeContinue Reading

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Courtesy Photos Jefferson’s One Act Play earned 5th in District UIL competition on March 2. Four individuals earned earned medals in different categories. Emma Pierce-All Star Cast, Aiden Cooner-Honorable Mention All Star Cast, Nick Anderson-Honorable Mention All Star Cast, and Savannah Beggs-Honor Tech Crew. Continue Reading

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Jefferson “Bee Man” S.S. Brantley dropped by the Jimplecute offices to remind residents that honeybees are starting to move around a little earlier due to the warm weather. Brantley said to be sure and watch water meters, telephone, and cable tv connection boxes in your yards for bee activity. HeContinue Reading

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Jefferson’s One Act Play earned 5th in District UIL competition on 03/02/23. Four individuals earned earned medals in different categories. Emma Pierce-All Star Cast, Aiden Cooner- Honorable Mention All Star Cast, Nick Anderson- Honorable Mention All Star Cast, and Savannah Beggs- Honor Tech Crew. I am incredibly proud of theContinue Reading

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Staff Report  The Jefferson Jimplecute welcomed two new writers last week in a partnership with Tarleton State University.  For the next three months, the newspaper will feature stories written by college journalists.  “We are excited to partner with Tarleton,” publisher Hugh Lewis said. “And we look forward to working withContinue Reading

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Meetings • Planning & Zoning, March 7, 5p • Marion County Republican Assembly, March 7, 6:30p, Mims • Special City Council, March 7, 6:30p, tentative • Strategic Plan Virtual meeting March 9, 6p • Commissioners Court, March 13, 9a • Tourism Board, March 13, 5:30p • JEDCO, March 14, 5:30pContinue Reading