Taking to the skies…
2021-08-21
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
City: Doris Hines resigns as City Secretary
2021-08-21
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
JEDCO names Secretary, hires staff
2021-08-21
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
Our Town Jefferson
2021-08-21
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
Congressional visit…
2021-08-21
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
Mayor launches CAC
2021-08-21
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
Sonoco Reels to Hold Job Fair on Saturday
2021-08-16
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
Parsons sworn in, council talks budget
2021-08-09
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
Smith found ‘guilty,’ sentenced for murder
2021-08-09
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
JEDCO fails to name secretary
2021-08-09
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
Our Town Jefferson
2021-08-09
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
Clarification
2021-08-09
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
Commissioners to Address Marion County Assistance District for November Ballot
2021-08-07
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
Some City Water Bills Not Delivered, All Still Due August 10
2021-08-06
The City of Jefferson is aware a number of people have mot received their Latest water bill, but hold they are still due on August 10. Mayor Rob Baker acknowledged that a number of bills have not been delivered by the Postal Service, even though they were mailed on timeContinue Reading
Volleyball Schedule Changes This week
2021-08-05
Friday, August 6, 2021: The Jefferson Lady Bulldogs WILL NOT be going to New Boston as originally scheduled, but WILL INSTEAD be hosting an Intrasquad Scrimmage at HOME beginning at 11:00 AM. Parents are welcome to attend. Tuesday, August 10, 2021 There will now be 3 games at HOME againstContinue Reading
Tax Free Weekend Starts Friday
2021-08-05
Back to school shopping is a little easier on the pocketbook this weekend as Texas’ annual tax free weekend starts today and runs through midnight Sunday. Items included in the tax free weekend include things like backpacks, school uniforms, shoes, clothing, facemasks, socks, and school supplies, as long as theyContinue Reading
Commissioners Talk Budget, Tax Rates on Friday
2021-08-03
Marion County Commissioners will discuss the County’s 2021 Budget and tax rates during a special meeting at 9 a.m. Friday in the Commissioners Courtroom. Due to other conflicts, the Herald/Jimplecute will not be live for this meeting. If anyone is interested in assisting the Herald/Jimplecute in live streaming this meeting,Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – Aug. 1-7, 2021
2021-08-01
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
JEDCO to Discuss Outsourcing Secretary Duties at Special Meeting
2021-07-31
Following JEDCO’s inability to choose a board Secretary among their members during their meeting last week, they are returning to the subject in an attempt to outsource those duties. They have scheduled a Special Meeting at 5:30p.m. Monday, August 2, at the Jefferson Transportation Building. Queen Horse Bedding’s request fromContinue Reading