Election Dates Meetings JISD Dates Career Fair JISD is holding their first “Road to the Future” College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Fair from 5:30-7p January 25 at the High School Commons. The school is inviting local colleges, military personnel and businesses to participate. For more information, or to registerContinue Reading

Tatum Eagles backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Jefferson Bulldogs, 56-50 in a league bout. With the victory, Tatum upgrades its record to 15-7 on the campaign.  Next up, the Bulldogs play the Elysian Fields Yellowjackets in a 3A Region II DistrictContinue Reading

Staff Reports February 15, 16 and 17, Golden Gloves Boxers from all over East Texas and northwest Louisiana will be converging in Longview at the Exhibit Center, 1123 Jaycee Drive. Officially sanctioned by Southwestern Association of USA Boxing, this event series will be three evenings of exciting competitive championships withContinue Reading

Staff Reports The  8th Grade Lady Bullpups defeated Arp 51-25, to be the  2023-2024 District Champions. These young ladies and their coaches, Coach McCoy and Coach Vaughn, have worked extremely hard to earn the title  7th Grade Lady Bullpups also defeated the Arp Tigers last week 36-1.Continue Reading

Staff Reports 7th grade boys fought to the very end and lost a very good game against ARP 41-31.  Top scorers of the game were: Cameron Thompson with 17 points; S’Josiah Mitchell with 6 points; Gage Morris with 4 points; Collin Hawkins with 2 points; and Richard Linwood Jr. with 2Continue Reading

Staff Reports Three area girls basketball teams are in the top 25 3A teams in Texas according to this week’s Texas Girls Coaches Association Basketball Poll. While JISD isn’t in the list, a shout-out to Tatum, Winnsboro, and Hooks for making the list. Class 3A1.   Tuscola Jim Ned 24-22.   WestContinue Reading

By Jeremy Finch/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson beat Waskom 65-24 in district play on Jan 2. The Lady Bulldogs are now 3-1 in district play and 18-6 overall. Jefferson had a 19-9 lead after one quarter of play and boasted a 32-15 lead at the break. A solid 34-9 run in theContinue Reading

Staff reports The Jefferson Bulldogs routed the Daingerfield Tigers 57-34 in non-league play on December 29. This placed the Bulldogs 14-4 for the season. The Boys played Waskom on January 2, and are reported to have won 61-45, but game stats, scores, or information had not been provided to theContinue Reading

Meetings School Dates Music Jingle Jangle The Jefferson Historical Society and Museum is sponsoring the first annual Jingle Jangle! A celebration of the holidays as many shops will stay open until 8p or later. Fundraiser tickets to the LaMasure Christmas Open House, 506 S. Friou,  are $25 and will be openContinue Reading

By Jeremy Finch/ Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson 45 , New Boston 21 Jefferson’s varsity boys’ basketball squad dispatched New Boston 45-21 on Dec. 5 Jefferson 57 , Mount Vernon 41 On Dec. 7 through Dec. 9 the team was involved in the TMRC Tournament. In game one the Bulldogs beat Mount Vernon 57-41. TheContinue Reading

By Jeremy Finch/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson 57 , Shelbyville 39 On Dec. 7, the Lady Bulldogs took part in the Gary Basketball Tournament and met up with Shelbyville in the first game. The contest was close in the first half as Jefferson had a slight 32-28 at halftime, but a solid 25-11Continue Reading

School Dates Music Verizon Verizon wireless notified customers they are upgrading their services near Jefferson within the next week. “You may experience temporary disruption to your mobile services and/or wireless home internet service.” Verizon.com/about/news/network-upgrade-notifications. Candlelight Market The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club is hosting a Christmas Candlelight Market from 4-9pContinue Reading

Staff Reports The Jefferson Junior High boys basketball teams have a good run going with splits against Tatum and Elysian Fields. Troup The 7th and 8th grade teams split their games against Troup last week with 7th grade A falling 34-12. Madden Allen led the team with 6 points, 3Continue Reading

Texas Parks and Wildlife

AUSTIN — With winter quickly approaching, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages residents in the western, southwestern and northeastern portions of Texas to practice appropriate bear safety measures and report sightings. Black bears are native to Texas and part of the state’s natural heritage and ecosystem. Guided byContinue Reading

V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson ISD is on the hunt for a new athletic director as Jefferson’s Antwain Jimmerson has submitted his resignation to the district ending 9-years leading the bulldogs. “I don’t know what the next chapter is,” Jimmerson said. “It was like full circle for me becauseContinue Reading

Meetings School Dates Music • Dec. 16 11a Kermitt Polling & Charles Gilbert at JeffersonAcademy SDA Church • Dec. 16 7p Marshall Symphony Strings Ensemble at Christ Episcopal Church Decorate Decorate those Businesses and Residences; then let us know by December 1st that you want to enter this contest byContinue Reading