Zoë Lam/Jefferson Jimplecute On Friday nights in Jefferson, the bright lights of Bulldog Stadium always seemed to shine a little brighter when Jerry Bennett was on the sideline. Two seasons ago, the field was renamed in his honor. Today, it stands as a tribute to a man whose legacy stretchesContinue Reading
Lake O’the Pines: Texas, if you don’t like the weather hang around 5 minutes it will change. Crappie are scattered with whites roaming blacks are grouping up on structure concentrate on 10-20’ of structure most fish will be looking to have water below them. Texas Toast in Slab Bandits andContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Lady Dawgs softball team came up short against Redwater in the final round of Bi-District playoffs, 8-12. Friday’s first round play saw Redwater defeating the Dawgs 12-5. The Lady Dawgs fought back on Saturday’s round two as sophomore Amarriunna Amie (#12) homered in the 11th inning toContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson Diamond Youth Baseball and Softball Association hosted an 8U and 10U baseball tournament last Saturday at Kellyville park. Five teams competed in the 8U division and six teams competed in the 10U division. The 8U Jefferson Captains were the undefeated champions of their division, winning four gamesContinue Reading
Funeral Services for Gerald Mack “Coach Jerry “Bennett, 74, of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 11:00am in the Central Baptist Church of Marshall, Texas with Rev. Ron Danley officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow at Oakwood CemeteryContinue Reading
Allen retires from JISD V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Time is the only one undefeated. Mark Allen feels as if he’s been benched as he leaves his position as leading Jefferson’s High School Girls Athletics Director for most of the last 13 years. He was named the Girls Coordinator andContinue Reading
Zoë Lam/Jefferson Jimplecute For the past 13 years, Mark Allen has been the foundation of Jefferson High School’s girls’ basketball program. When he arrived, the program was at rock bottom with little ambition, a lack of winning culture, and a history of early season exits. But with patience, passion andContinue Reading
Fishing Report Lake O’the Pines: Warmer sunny days with high but, falling waters makes for a tougher bite.The stable weather with slightly cooler temps will help this coming week but, the slowly falling lake levels and muddy turbulent waters will make it tougher. Crappie are scattered in post spawn modeContinue Reading
According to Friends of the Library President Sharron Murray. Due to the expected bad weather tomorrow, we are POSTPONING the Jefferson Carnegie Library Golf Tournament to next Saturday, April 12th. Check-in, lunch, and tee-off times remain the same. Thank you!!Continue Reading
According to a post in the Jefferson Athletic Booster Club group messaging, tonight’s JV game against Harmony has been rescheduled to Friday along with the Friday night Varsity game. Note: The Jimplecute has not received this information directly from JISD.Continue Reading
According to a text message from JISD Athletic Director Ty Taylor, the dates of the District Track Meet have been moved up. “Because of the strong likelihood of thunderstorms later in the week, District 13 athletic directors have elected to adjust the dates of the district high school track meet,”Continue Reading
Lake O’the Pines by Crazy Angler Tackle: Variable weather with intermittent fronts! Big Whites are now staging in bedding areas in the brush natural presentations will be best. Silver/black and blue/white Lil Rascals have been producing the best on cloudy days. Fish are still in feeder channels as they moveContinue Reading
Staff Reports The three highest-scoring archers from Jefferson Junior High gave a brief presentation to the school board on January 14. Cameron Young, a 7th grader, is the 1st place shooter, Kera Long, an 8th grader is the 2nd place shooter, and Jordyn Carpenter, also an 8th grader, is theContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Dawgs have joined the Lady Dawgs in 1st place in District following their defeat of Harmony 73-28 last Friday, and New Diana 84-57 on Tuesday. Further stats are have not been made available to the Jimplecute. They play at Daingerfield on Friday. Jimplecute photo by Laura AllenContinue Reading
Staff Reports Several area teams have been named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association State Basketball Polls this week. Avinger comes in at #17 with a 17-2 record in the 1A Division. While The Lady Dawgs are not top state ranked a number of their competitors are. Including Winnsboro (26-3)Continue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson Lady Dawgs made it 10 in a row after defeating New Diana Tuesday night 47-27. The win also solidified their 1st place in District ranking. Their record is now 6-0 in District and 18-10 overall. Leading the Dawgs was Keinysa Wallace (#5) with 17 points including 5Continue Reading
Lake O’the Pines: 1st off to know where we’re at we need to back up a little to see how we got here. Several people around me have asked what happened to the bite at the boat slips in many necks. Well fluctuating lake levels and lake luster temps theContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Spaghetti Christ Episcopal Church will hold their annual Spaghetti Supper from 5-7:30p January 6 at the church. The $15 meal includes spaghetti and meat sauce, salad, garlic bread and dessert. Children under 8 are free. Proceeds will benefit the Blessings of Grace Food Pantry, the backpack program,Continue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson Dawgs are now 11-2 for the season following their 71-45 win over Grace Community last Friday. Individual stats have not been received for any Boys Basketball games this season. Lady Dawgs are now 12-10 for the season following their 65-44 win over Christian Heritage last Friday. J.Continue Reading
Meetings School Dates Musical Events Grand Opening The Midnight House, 116 N Vale, will hold their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at 6p Friday, December 20. Spaghetti Christ Episcopal Church will hold their annual Spaghetti Supper from 5-7:30p January 6 at the church. The $15 meal includes spaghetti and meatContinue Reading