Ending on a good note…
2022-05-28
JISD held their annual Band Concert last week. The concert, led by JISD Band Director Shannon Hensley, featured both High School and Junior High Bands.Continue Reading
Democrats to canvas elections
2022-05-28
NOICE OF CANVAS The Marion County Democratic Party will canvas the recent 24 May 2022 Election results on 3 June 2022 @ 1600 CST at 604 MLK Drive, Jefferson Texas 75657. All interested parties are welcome to attend For more information contact Jerry Smith, Chairman, Marion County Democratic Party NOICEContinue Reading
Buildings okayed, streets delayed
2022-05-20
V. Hugh Lewis Jefferson Jimplecute New buildings will be going up in downtown and the historic district after the Jefferson City Council approved permits for two controversial structures. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church sought approval to construct a 16,000 square foot activity center on the lots adjacent to the church. NumerousContinue Reading
Council pays bills, welcomes new members
2022-05-20
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimpecute Several young events are back on track in Jefferson after Council approved payments from the Tourism Board’s Discretionary Funds to help get the events going. Ward 3/1 Alderman Richard Turner had initially pulled the payment requests by the Tourism Board so Council could discussContinue Reading
JISD Board talks paid Pre-K, swears in trustees
2022-05-20
Jennifer Perry Middleton Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Independent School District’s Board of trustees swore in new members and considered the creation of a paid pre-K program during their regular meeting Wednesday. Kirstin Johnson, Joey Romano and Jason Bonner were sworn into their respective seats by Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur.Continue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
2022-05-19
Upcoming Meeting • Tourism Board will meet on Monday at 5:30pin a Special Meeting. Upcoming Music 1852 on Austin: • May 21: Chris Cain • May 28: Swearingen and Kelli Auntie Skinner’s: • May 21: Shelton Band • May 28: Queen of Blues Kim Donnette Order Yearbooks Shirley Phillips, JHSContinue Reading
Adopt-a-Cop seeks donations for event
2022-05-19
Jefferson, Texas Adopt-A-Cop is a 501(c)3 organization in Jefferson with the mission of supporting all Marion County law enforcement officers by assisting with the out-of-pocket expenses for business equipment not covered by their employers. They support the Jefferson Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office and officers dedicated to Marion CountyContinue Reading
JISD, City elect new members
2022-05-13
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson ISD School Board and the City of Jefferson will see new faces starting at next week’s meetings after voters made their choices last Saturday. Jason Bonner will continue to represent JISD Place 1. Bonner received 55 absentee votes, 271 in early voting, andContinue Reading
Bulldogs graduate from Panola first…
2022-05-13
Ten JHS students walked the stage at Panola College for their Associate of Science last week. They included Brady Burns, Cadee Humphrey, Zoe Scott, Hannah Wales, Avery Keller, Caden Whatley, Caden Rutz, Marleigh Mears, Sarah Smith and Curliyah Jefferson.Continue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
2022-05-13
Upcoming Meetings • City Council, 5:30 p.m., May 17 • Alzheimer’s Support Group, 6 p.m., May 17 • JISD School Board, 6 p.m., May 18 Upcoming Music Events 1852 on Austin: • May 21: Chris Cain • May 28: Swearingen and Kelli Auntie Skinner’s: • May 14: Slim & TheContinue Reading
Tourism A/P invoices held for review
2022-05-13
Staff Reports The Jefferson Tourism Board reported they have their financial statements from the City and reported $99,714 in revenue as of April 22, but does not including a $18,515 received May 1. There is also an additional $7,250 rolled over from last year still to be credited. HOT revenueContinue Reading
Constables get new rides
2022-05-13
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Constables will be cruising in style after Commissioners approved the purchase of two new pickup trucks during Monday’s regular meeting. Commissioners approved spending $86,318.70 for the vehicles from Elliott Auto Group in Mt. Pleasant. Both vehicles are 2022 models. One is aContinue Reading
SBA Disaster Recovery Center opens
2022-05-13
The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening a field office in Gilmer today to help area residents affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 21. Director Tanya Garfield announced the opening of five Disaster Loan Outreach Centers earlier this week. “SBA customer service representatives will beContinue Reading
An Honored Crowd
2022-05-13
Students, parents, teachers, and administrators gathered last Monday evening for the annual JHS Honors Awards Banquet. Graduation is two weeks away.Continue Reading
Train Days This Weekend
2022-05-11
Dates and Times: Saturday, May 14, 2022, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday, May 15, 2022, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM The 2022 Historic Jefferson Train Show, sponsored by The Jefferson & Cypress Bayou Model Railroad Club; Historic Jefferson Railway; and Lonesome Dove Drive-Thru Safari, will celebrate the anniversary ofContinue Reading
Locals express support for proposed church project
2022-05-07
Staff Reports Striving to easy community fears and show support for Immaculate Conception Church’s proposed 16,000 sq ft Activity Center, various members spoke up at Tuesday’s Special City Council meeting. “When I heard the people’s objections to the Catholic church’s planned activity center, I was not only puzzled but deeplyContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
2022-05-07
Clarification In the April 23 edition of the Jimplecute the drawing of the proposed Activity Center for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church indicated the prayer garden was the area between the existing Parish Hall and the new building. This was the area indicated to us by the architect. Parishioners have toldContinue Reading
Texas Tech Jefferson gives you optionsÂ
2022-05-07
BW Brooks Contributing writer The academic year is about to end, and there is an energy in the air. The month of May is full of excitement with graduation agendas, vacation plans, and summer camps. It is easy to get caught up in all the activity and put off importantContinue Reading
Certified welders…
2022-05-07
These 16 JHS Welding students earned their AWS D1.1 Structural Welding certification last week along with 13 Queen City ISD students and 5 Linden ISD students. JHS student welders are Logan Wall, Jaxon Joseph, Wesley Trebing, Nathan Allen, Chris Tudor, Ryan Yeater, Joseph Woods, Knox Tomlinson, Brett Ansley, Garrett Sweeney,Continue Reading