Abbott tests negative four days after testing positive Gov. Greg Abbott announced via Twitter Saturday that he is now testing negative for COVID-19, four days after testing positive though asymptomatic. “I am told that my infection was brief and mild because of the vaccination I received. I will continue toContinue Reading
Staff Reports An upcoming feature film, Untitled Caddo Lake Film, is looking to cast locals from East Texas, Shreveport, and other areas surrounding Caddo Lake. The film is produced by Academy Award winning director, M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Signs, Old, etc.). Untitled Caddo Lake Film will be theContinue Reading
By Trevor Welsh/Social Media Program By Trevor Welsh Social Media Program Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District’s Lake O’ the Pines staff reached a milestone with the Friends of Lake O’ the Pines Association August 5, 2021, with theContinue Reading
MIMS EMS offers COVID Testing Mims EMS is now offering COVID-19 testing. For more information, or to signup, contact Jeanne Yates at the Fire Department at 903-755-4112 or 903-806-3359. Grand Opening Local photographer Hollis Shadden will hold the Grand Opening of Hollis Shadden Photography and Custom Framing at 10a Saturday, AugustContinue Reading
Sarah Gale/Jefferson Jimplecute Ready to “kick” off the school year? Well, faculty and staff at Jefferson Christian Academy welcomed students back from summer break. Over summer break some students have kept busy with dual credit college courses, summer camps, part-time jobs, working in the school agriculture program, and even aContinue Reading
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. Eastbound traffic moved to the outside lanes. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, replacing bridge. All traffic restricted to one lane with signal lights controllingContinue Reading
The Jefferson Tourism Board and Marion County Chamber of Commerce co-sponosred a new event last weekend at the Cypress River Airport. The Hot Air Balloon Mini Glow offered balloon rides, bounce houses, food trucks and live music. Photos by Colin HarperContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Jefferson City Council considered special event permits, a waiver of late water bill fees and the resignation of city secretary Doris Hines during their regular meeting Tuesday evening. There was a bit of discussion regarding the special event permits for the Texas Sounds International Country Music AwardsContinue Reading
Staff Reports JEDCO has a secretary, and an administrative assistant after Monday night’s special meeting. The Board position of Secretary has been an ongoing discussion for almost a month as members could not initially find any member willing to take on the duties of the board position. Raymond Sanders wasContinue Reading
MCM celebrates first year The Jefferson Jimplecute celebrates one year of new ownership this week. This time last year, co-publishers Hugh Lewis and Austin Lewter partnered to form Marion County Media. In doing so, they acquired the Jimplecute and married it with the online Marion County Herald. “We’ve come aContinue Reading
US Representative for House District 4 Pat Fallon made a stop in Jefferson on Thursday for a townhall meeting. Fallon spent over an hour talking to constituents about current events and answering questions. The event drew around 50 people. Fallon had lunch with area County Judge’s prior to the event.Continue Reading
Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker launched his Citizen’s Action Committee last week and the attendees hit the ground running with ideas ranging from new trash cans to citywide cleanup days. Baker I want out of this whatever the citizens want out of it,” said Baker. “I just want a monthly forum Continue Reading
Press Release Jefferson, TX (August 16, 2021) – A global leader in packaging technology, US-based Sonoco Products announced that they will be conducting a job fair on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at their local facility in Jefferson. The Reels Division of Sonoco intends to increase its workforce at the Jefferson plantContinue Reading
Jennifer Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson City Council swore in appointed Ward 2 Alderman Jamey Parsons and agreed to purchase new police car cameras during a special meeting Tuesday. Mayor Rob Baker swore in the city’s newest council member, who is continuing the term of Gary Amburn, who resigned the seatContinue Reading
Prentis Earl Smith, II, 42, of Marion County, was convicted of murder after a four day jury trial which ended on July 16, 2021. Smith was sentenced by the same jury that found him guilty to 75 years in prison. The victim, Frederick Wayne Thomas, 28, also of Marion County,Continue Reading
How to fill the secretary position continued to be a topic of discussion for the Jefferson Economic Development Corporation at Monday nights special meeting. The Board ultimately decided to elect the position of Secretary as per their bylaws, but will also consider budgeting to hire a secretary during their newContinue Reading
APL Rescheduled Animal Protection League has had to cancel their regular monthly visit to Jefferson on Monday due to several employees testing positive for COVID-19. They hope to return on August 16th. Texas Master Naturalists Class Planned The Cypress Basin Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists is beginning a new training class AugustContinue Reading
In the July 23, 2021, edition of the Jimplecute, it was reported that a new public parking lot was being constructed between Dallas, Lake, and Market streets. While this is correct, the manager of the property, Colt Johnson, wished to clarify it’s use when complete. He said the lot willContinue Reading
Marion County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday and will discuss the items necessary to create the Marion County Assistance District and getting it on the November election ballot for resident approval. The district would impost a 2 cent sales tax on items sold in the county and thoseContinue Reading