Bulldogs running all the way to Austin
2023-05-04
Staff Report The Jefferson Bulldogs are sending two students to the UIL State Track Meet May 11-13 in Austin. Luke McMullen made State and is still undefeated in the 100-meter dash. He finished at the Regional Meet with a time of 10.58 and in the 200-meter dash with a timeContinue Reading
Getting ready on the gridiron…
2023-05-04
Jefferson ISD continued their 7-on-7 games for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders this month. JISD invites four area schools to participate each year. This year participants include Atlanta, Marshall, Queen City, and Jefferson. The games are every Monday in May. The first games were last Monday and next Monday (MayContinue Reading
Bulldog baseball struggles to get things going this spring
2023-05-04
Toby Rhodes/Jefferson Jimplecute The Dawgs struggled to get any momentum rolling this season as they post just a 3-15 overall record. A handful of those losses this season were decided by two runs or less. When the Bulldogs came out on top, there was no shortage of offensive power. InContinue Reading
Lady Dawgs open season strong, struggle late
2023-05-04
Toby Rhodes/Jefferson Jimplecute The Lady Bulldogs opened the season strong with commanding tournament wins over Mt. Enterprise 8-2 and Waskom 14-2. The Lady Dawgs struggled late in the season earning their single district win over Waskom 15-13. The Lady Dawgs ended the season with an overall record of 7-12, 1-10Continue Reading
JISD Spring Signing Day
2023-05-03
Just received information on the JISD High School Spring Signing Day tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 10:20a in the High School Gym. The following students will be signing:Continue Reading
Texas State Parks Partner with Five Texas Minor League Teams to Create the Ultimate ‘Park’ Experience This Summer
2023-05-02
AUSTIN — Take me out to the park! Texas State Parks and Minor League Baseball teams around the state are teaming up to bring the ultimate day/night doubleheader opportunity for visitors to spend a day at a state park and a night at the ballpark. Five minor league teams willContinue Reading
TPWD Provides Anglers with Best Practices for Catch and Release of Alligator Gar
2023-05-02
AUSTIN — Alligator gar hold a special place in Texans’ hearts as the largest and longest-living freshwater species in the state. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) works to ensure healthy populations remain in Texas for future generations to enjoy. As waters warm and alligator gar fishing heats upContinue Reading
Fishing Report
2023-04-27
Caddo Lake: It is time to move out to the grass and target post spawn bass over hydrilla and mixed grass. Try your chatterbaits and spinnerbaits while fishing these grassy areas. I also like using the 10 inch Kriet Tail Worm by Big Bite Baits for the big bass onContinue Reading
Dawgs head to Regionals
2023-04-27
Jefferson Bulldogs turned up and showed their stuff at the 15/16 3A Area track meet at Roughneck Stadium in White Oak. Overall the Varsity Dawgs finished third with a score of 78 coming in behind White Oak at 79 and West Rusk with 118. Individually, the Dawgs showed well withContinue Reading
Bulldogs end season with losses
2023-04-27
Toby Rhodes / Jeffeson Jimplecute The Bulldog baseball team played their final home game of the season on Friday hosting Tatum. It was also senior night where all the senior Bulldogs were recognized. They then headed down to Troup on Tuesday to face the Tigers for the final games of theContinue Reading
Ladies drop final games
2023-04-27
Toby Rhodes /Jefferson Jimplecute The Lady Bulldogs dropped their final two games of the season after a 15-13 win over Waskom. Two big innings, one in each game proved too much for them to overcome losing 15-0 at West Rusk and 10-0 in their final home game hosting Arp. Jefferson @Continue Reading
Dixie League dominates…
2023-04-20
The Jefferson Dixie League 12u Bulldog baseball team brought home the Gold Medal from their tournament in Hughes Springs over the weekend. They had to beat an undefeated team twice to get to the job done, Continue Reading
Lady Dawgs on to Area
2023-04-20
The Jefferson High School Lady Dawg track team took second at the district meet last wee. As a team, they finished in a 2nd Place tie with West Rusk behind Tatum: Tatum, 161 points. Jefferson, 110 points. West Rusk, 110 points. The following young ladies will advanced to the areaContinue Reading
Wennerstrom runs in Boston Marathon on Monday
2023-04-16
Jefferson’s Gabby Wennerstrom is running in the best known American foot race: the Boston Marathon. Last year she accomplished a personal dream of qualifying for the race. Now she’s repeating her performance and looking to improve. She says this year she’s “going for a personal record. With the rain andContinue Reading
‘Take me out to the ballgame’
2023-04-13
JES 4th grade teacher Mrs. Melinda Muphy throws out the first pitch at last Saturday’s Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball Association’s Opening Day. This year there are over 300 youth playing ball. Games are played at the Kellyville Ballpark every Saturday and in the evenings throughout the week. Continue Reading
No ‘bricks’ from these young players
2023-04-13
Jefferson Youth Basketball teams and coaches were honored earlier last week by JISD. All the teams were announced and given a metal for playing this season. Jimplecute photo by Laura AllenContinue Reading
Bryson Johnson named GAC Track Athlete of Week
2023-04-12
theGAC MEN’S TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK – Bryson Johnson, Jr., Southern Arkansas, Jefferson, Texas Johnson earned a provisional mark in the 200-meter dash after he clocked a time of 21.20 seconds at the Little Rock Invitational. He placed second in the event. Additionally, he ran the 100 in 10.83Continue Reading
Don’t eat the fish
2023-04-07
A link was sent to us this morning, provided below, on a State a health Services warning about not eating the fish in lakes around east texas. We’ll do more in next weeks paper https://www.ketk.com/news/local-news/officials-say-you-shouldnt-eat-from-these-east-texas-lakes/Continue Reading