On to the next level…
2021-05-15
Jefferson High School senior Dameon Warren signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Wiley College Monday morning with friends and family looking on. Continue Reading
JHS baseball coach resigns
2021-04-29
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson ISD Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of head baseball coach Tyler Foster in a special meeting held on Tuesday, April 20. Foster shared the news with his team after their 7-5 season finale win over Waskom Tuesday night. Foster is a Jefferson native whoContinue Reading
Johnson heads to State in Discus
2021-04-29
Staff Reports This weekend Jefferson Lady Bulldog Track participated at Regionals in Whitehouse, Texas. Tierrani Johnson placed 2nd in Discus at Regionals with a throw of 116FT, 3IN. She is advancing to the STATE TRACK MEET in Austin on May 6th-8th. Tierrani also participated in shot put at regionals and threw 35ft 8.5 inchesContinue Reading
Cornhole Tourney huge success
2021-04-29
Marshall Cornhole Crew sends HUGE thanks to Jefferson for their gracious hospitality today and to all the players that made the trip to help us show Jefferson what cornhole is all about. We had 19 teams in Co-Ed, 18 teams in BYOP Upper, and 15 teams in BYOP Lower. WeContinue Reading
Celebrating Seniors…
2021-04-23
Above, senior members of the Jefferson High School baseball team were honored Monday at Senior Night. From left, Baylor Varnell, Trent Foster, head coach Tyler Foster, Dameon Warren and Alex Romano. Continue Reading
Library golf tourney yields winners…
2021-04-19
The 2021 Jefferson Carnegie Library Annual Golf Tournament held on Saturday, March 27, 2021 was a huge success. Forty-eight golfers enjoyed lunch, an 18-hole round of golf and some good ol’ friendly competition. The winning team consisted of Jim Stacey (Jefferson) and Pat Stacey, Jay Ward and Scott Ward (Tyler).Continue Reading
It’s time to fish!
2021-03-26
The 13th Annual Trooper Scott Burns Memorial Big Bass Tournament is this Saturday at Caddo Lake – Crip’s Camp. The tournament has a 1st Place Guaranteed prize of at least $1,082. There are also prices for 1st ($100), 2nd ($75), 3rd ($50), and Big Bass of the Hour or Equivalent.Continue Reading
Dawgs look to bounce back after tough district start
2021-03-19
By Austin Lewter, Jimplecute The Jefferson Bulldog baseball team has every chance to bounce back from adversity after an 0-2 start to district play. They fell to Troup in a 10-0 final on Tuesday. Beyond just losing on the scoreboard, the Bulldogs lost their starting pitcher, senior Trent Foster, toContinue Reading
Bulldog baseball gets big win over Spring Hill
2021-03-05
By Austin Lewter, Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Bulldog baseball team contended with multiple weather cancellations over past week, but still emerged with a few more firsts under their belts. “We have our first win, our first loss and our first big win against a good team,” said head coach TylerContinue Reading
Indians run well at Jefferson meet
2021-03-05
The Karnack Indian track team ran well in the Bullpup Relays Monday, March 1 in Jefferson. The 7th Grade Boys took 2nd place overall with the following finishes: -100M Dash: Davion Buffin 1st, Jacoby Morrow 3rd, Jamal Buffin 4th. -200M Dash: Davion Buffin 1st, Jamal Buffin 2nd, Jacob Morrow 4th.Continue Reading
JHS mourns the loss of beloved educator
2021-03-01
The students of Jefferson ISD lost one of their biggest champions earlier this week. Lady Bulldog softball coach and JHS history teacher Robert Bristow lost his battle with COVID-19 on Tuesday, February 23rd. He was 46 years old. Mark Allen, JISD director of girls athletics, announced the loss on FacebookContinue Reading
Bi-District Champs
2021-03-01
The Jefferson Bulldog basketball team advanced to the second round of the state playoffs with a 52-36 win over Sabine on Monday night. They face Mineola in Longview on Thursday, Feb. 25. Results were not available as of press time. The winner of the bout with Mineola will face theContinue Reading
Bulldog sluggers open with BIG win over Frankston
2021-03-01
The Jefferson Bulldog baseball team knocked their season opener out of the park last Monday with a 13-5 win at home over Frankston. “We looked good,” said Bulldog head coach Tyler Foster. “In fact, I’d say we looked better than any other Jefferson team I’ve seen in several years.” AndContinue Reading
National Signing Day: JISD has 5 commit to play football
2021-02-05
Jefferson ISD celebrated National Signing Day as five seniors put pen to paper and committed to the colleges of their choice to play football in the fall. National Signing Day has traditionally been the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding National Letter of Intent forContinue Reading
Youth baseball, softball registrations underway
2021-01-30
Registration for 2021 Jefferson Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball Association is now happening according to a FaceBook post by the group. Registration runs through February 12. “Fees remain the same $75 8U and up and $45 for tball,” the post shows. The association is doing online registration through Google Docs,Continue Reading
Lady Dawgs Top Troup
2021-01-30
Jefferson Lady Dawgs beat Troup with a 48-26 final on the road Tuesday, Jan. 26. Individual stats included: Da’Navia Thomas – 15 points and 3 assists. Ja’Kayla Rusk – 11 points, 9 rebounds and 2 steels. Kristen Thomas – 6 points, 5 rebounds 3 steels and 2 blocks. Tierrani Johnson – 6Continue Reading
Lady Dawgs topple Arp 56-36
2021-01-21
Jefferson Lady Bulldogs beat Arp 56-36 on Friday, Jan. 15. Jefferson jumped out to a 14-3 lead at the end of the first quarter and never let off the gas. The led 29-20 at halftime and 44-31 at the end of the third quarter. Da’Navia Thomas led the attack withContinue Reading
Mitchell earns scholarship at OSU
2021-01-21
By Austin Lewter, Jefferson Jimplecute Oklahoma State University basketball player, and Jefferson native, Dee Mitchell was surprised with a scholarship earlier this week while working his shift at Walmart. The heartwarming moment was also caught on camera. The walk-on joined the Cowboys in 2019. Since then, he has been payingContinue Reading