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
By Jeremy Finch/Jefferson Jimplecute Nov. 30 through Dec. 2 the Lady Bulldogs took part in the White Oak Basketball Tournament. In game one, Jefferson met up with Paul Pewitt; a team they had beaten just two days prior 72-13. The outcome was nearly the same as the Lady Bulldogs crushedContinue 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
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
Meetings School Dates Meat Sauce Get ready for the holidays! The Jessie Allen Wise garden club is selling our delicious meat sauce. Pick up at the Excelsior hotel for $15 a quart. Hurry while supplies last. Wassail Walk The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Wassail WalkContinue Reading
Jefferson Basketball Season has started and the teams are starting off strong Staff Reports The Jefferson Lady Bulldogs have started off strong with a 5-3 record so far this season. vs Hooks, L 32-29 Despite getting out to a 21-15 lead at halftime, the Lady Dawgs couldn’t hold on forContinue Reading
Jimplecute Photo by Laura Allen Jefferson Varsity Boys Bulldogs overwhelmed the Gladewater Bears 79-26 in last Friday’s non-league battle. No other information on the game, or team, has been received.Continue Reading
7th grade A gets the win against Waskom 19-10 Top scorers included Madden Allen with 12 points; Levi Corbett with 5 points; and Zack Lalumia with 2 points. The boys play at Troup starting at 5p on November 27. 8th-B vs 7th B, 17-8 8th Grade Boys B team startedContinue Reading
The Marion County Youth Football 5/6th Grade and Flag teams went all the way this year and were the undefeated champions! Jefferson vs (9-0 ) Jefferson (10-0)VSContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Grand Launch Pop Culture SocieTea will be holding a “grand launch” and ribbon cutting at 4:30 Nov. 18 at their shop on Lafayette Street. Thanksgiving Dinner The 4th Annual Elderly Thanksgiving Dinner will be held starting at 3pm, Saturday, November 18, at the Jefferson Community Center locatedContinue Reading
By Jeremy Finch/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson turned in another solid football season as the Bulldogs compiled a 7-3, 4-1 record. In the past two seasons Jefferson is 15-6, 9-1. The Bulldogs met up with Pottsboro last week in a bi-district tilt. The Cardinals were the third-place team out of District 5.Continue Reading
By Jeremy Finch/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson wrapped up its regular season schedule with an emphatic 56-21 win over Sabine last Friday evening. The Bulldogs are gearing up for a deep playoff run and a big win over a district opponent is sure to help keep the team excited for what’s coming.Continue Reading
GameChanger Media Inc. The Jefferson Varsity Lady Dawgs lost to Hooks, 32-29, in the season opening game featuring seven lead changes on Tuesday. Despite getting out to a 21-15 lead at halftime, but the Lady Dawgs couldn’t hold on for the victory. Trailing 28-20, Hooks went on to an 11-pointContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Fall Festivals Loud Noise A private event will be taking place starting at 6p Saturday evening at Diamond Don’s RV park. There will be fireworks and cannon fire, so be sure and keep your pets safe from running during the noise. Bigfoot Calling Johnson’s Ranch at CaddoContinue Reading
By Jeremy Finch Jefferson welcomed Highway 59 rival Atlanta to town on Oct. 13, for another district battle. These two teams have been playing one another since 1927. The Rabbits have a lead in the all-time series, but coming into this contest, the Bulldogs had won the past two meetings.Continue Reading