Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer This past week, a presentation was held regarding railroad quiet zones. This event was an opportunity for people to obtain information on what quiet zones are, and what all is involved in establishing one.  Freely exchanging information, as it relates to public policy, is a hallmark ofContinue Reading
Staff Report/Jefferson Jimplecute County employees will receive an additional holiday in 2023, as Commissioners approved adding San Jacinto Day, or April 21, to the holiday schedule. With the additional, employees will receive 19 paid holidays in 2023. Commissioners also established their meeting schedule for 2023, continuing their regular schedule ofContinue Reading
Marion County Treasurer Terrie Neuville, left, was queen for the day as she celebrated her retirement after 32 years with Marion County on Tuesday evening surrounded by friends and co-workers at a reception thrown by the County. Also pictured is Candace Jorski, Marion County Auditor Shanna Solomon, and incoming TreasurerContinue Reading
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson could soon have a new restaurant franchise and public funds have been requested to help get the new business off the ground. However, the Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) tabled action on the grant application Tuesday night. The funds from which would help remodel the oldContinue Reading
Jefferson City Council members and the public learned more about what is involved in establishing a Railroad Quiet Zone in Jefferson following an hour-long own hall meeting on Tuesday evening. U.S. Federal Railroad Administration’s Richard Washington was on hand to discuss quiet zones and the types of things which needContinue Reading
Meetings • Commissioners Court, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. • Tourism, Dec. 12: 5:30 p.m. • JEDCO, Dec. 13, 5:30 p.m. • JISD reception for Rob Barnwell, Dec. 13, 5:15 p.m. • JISD School Board, Dec. 13, 6 p.m. • Blessing of Grace Food Pantry, Produce Dec. 13, 9 a.m. •Continue Reading
JJHS Character Counts students went to Lion’s Park on Wednesday to help cleanup debris and other trash which accumulated over the event weekends. Students involved in the program learn how their actions affect the people around them, how they are perceived, as well as what an impact they can haveContinue Reading
A state Senate committee has issued a subpoena, requesting BlackRock Inc. to provide specific documents related to the world’s largest money manager’s environmental, social and governance practices and for its executives to testify. The Committee is chaired by Senator Bryan Hughes and the hearing has been set for Dec. 15Continue Reading
This week’s warmer temps couldn’t affect the Carriage House’s Christmas Tree in the Lions Club Enchanted Forest in Lion’s Park. Warmer temps brought lots of sunshine this week, but there’s a chance of rain over the weekend.Continue Reading
On Tuesday, Officer’s of the Jefferson Police Department received the necessary training regarding their newly acquired Stop Sticks, a pursuit termination and pursuit prevention valued equipment. Texas Department of Public Safety, Sgt. Droddy and Sgt. Stewart provided the team with the necessary training to safely and most effectively deploy theContinue Reading
Meetings VFW Fish Fry The Jefferson chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will host their monthly First Saturday Fish Fry this weekend. Set for 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, lunch will include fried fish, fries, coleslaw, beans and a drink— all for a $10 donation.Continue Reading
Staff Report /Jefferson Jimplecute Those needing criminal legal assistance but are unable to afford an attorney will have two options next year for defense attorneys as the Marion County Commissioners approved two Indigent Attorneys during their regular meeting on Monday. Timothy Cariker will continue into next year and will be joinedContinue Reading
The Candlelight Tour of Homes is the first holiday event of many to take place throughout the month in Marion County. Other local holiday events scheduled in December include: Christmas on the Bayou Tour Dec. 1- 3, 8-10 & 15-17 Turning Basin Riverboat Tours will present a Christmas on theContinue Reading
Staff Report/Jefferson Jimplecute The annual Jefferson Candlelight Tour of Homes kicks off this weekend. Sponsored by the Jefferson Historic Foundation, the yearly event opened Thursday, Dec. 1. Tours will take place Friday and Saturday from 4-8 p.m. Home tours will resume next Thursday, Dec. 8. Ensuing tours will be open nextContinue Reading
On the front page of today’s print edition of the Jimplecute, we mistakenly reported that Jefferson Lady Bulldog Kristen Thomas led scoring in Tuesday’s basketball win over Paul Pewitt with eight points scored. Thomas actually scored 18 points. We we regret the error.Continue Reading
SHREVEPORT, La. – Wiley College women’s basketball player Jay’lann Myles recorded a double-double to power the Lady Wildcats past Centenary College of Louisiana 84-75 Thursday at the Gold Dome. Myles equaled her career-high of 20 points – hitting six of 10 field goal attempts – including two out of threeContinue Reading
TEXARKANA, Texas – The Wiley College men’s basketball team overcame a double-digit deficit on Friday but fell 81-78 in overtime to Jarvis Christian University. On Saturday, it fell to Texas A&M University-Texarkana 98-60 in the Texas A&M-Texarkana Classic FRIDAY The Wildcats trailed by as many as 14 in the firstContinue Reading
The Longview Orthopaedic Star Foundation recognizes Wiley College women’s basketball player Kaitlyn Davis for her athletic and academic success by awarding her a monetary award as Student-Athlete of the Week. Davis was presented a trophy and a poster with her father Marcellias Davis standing beside her before the Lady Wildcats’Continue Reading
Wiley College volleyball players LeAndria Jackson, Marissa Neal, Hailie and Kailie Williams were honored for their athletic and academic achievements by being selected College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Tuesday. The four earned the award by holding at least a 3.50 cumulative grade-point average, being a starter or key reserve andContinue Reading