JDYBSA hosts 8, 10U tourney at Kellyville
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
78th Jefferson Pilgrimage: ‘Remember When…’
Event highlights history, importance of Jefferson Staff Reports The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club takes great pride in presenting our 78th Historic Jefferson Pilgrimage “Remember When…” May 1-4. Jefferson sits on the banks of the Cypress River, romanced by our wonderfully and lovingly restored historic homes and buildings while revelingContinue Reading
Battle for Jefferson pits North vs South
Staff Reports Living Historians to descend on Jefferson for the 25th annual Battle for Jefferson set for May 2-4! The Historic Jefferson Foundation, in partnership with Cypress River Ranch, local stakeholders and the Trans-Mississippi Volunteer Infantry, is pleased to present the 25th annual “Battle for Jefferson” Civil War Re-enactment, MayContinue Reading
Gerald Mack “Coach Jerry” Bennett
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
Alan Maxwell Turner
Alan was known for his love of Cooking, Playing Soccer, and his Gift for Music. He had a Deep love and loyalty for his family and friends. Alan Maxwell Turner, 31, of Broken Arrow, OK, died of Health issues on April 22, 2025. He was born in Marshall, TX inContinue Reading
Cost debated on new fire station proposal
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson’s Fire Marshall Victor Perot asked Council to approve him going to JEDCO for $400,000 to build a new fire station near the Jefferson Police Station. Perot said the proposal used the same footprint as previously proposed, but would cost around $400k instead ofContinue Reading
More fiber coming
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute More options for Internet service via fiber optic networks is set to be available in Marion County before the end of the year according to Lyte Fiber during a presentation to Commissioners on Monday. The company is one of several working under the state’s RuralContinue Reading
Benched: It’s a bittersweet ending
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
Leaving a Legacy
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
Alderman candidate profiles, views on City
The Jimplecute asked all four candidates for Alderman a set of questions about themselves and their thoughts on the City. The responses from three of the four follow. For Alderman Ward 1 Full Name: Hattie Lee Hackler How long have you lived in Marion County: 14 years Why do youContinue Reading
Our View: Fire Station is Long Overdue, Debate Was Stupid and Embarrassing
In 2016 the City purchased land for a new fire station, claiming it was urgent. Now, almost a decade later, the station may be built – if JEDCO provides the funding. Tuesday nights “debate” over the station was another example of government gone wrong. The current station was built inContinue Reading
Raymond Kitzmiller
November 10, 1969-April 6, 2025 Funeral Services for Raymond Delbert “Jake” Kitzmiller, 55, of Longview, will be held on Saturday April 12, 2025, at 2pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Bro. Craig Evers officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Internment willContinue Reading
Food: Southern Sweet Tea
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’ Longer days and a story about as old as the south itself. Sweet tea is bout as southern as it comes. It wasn’t until 1928 that sweet tea became the southern thirst-quencher of choice it is today. The well-known “Southern Cooking” cookbook published aContinue Reading
Fishing Report: April 18-23
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
2025 Prom King, Queen
Jefferson seniors crowned Chris Love and Christina Justice as the 2025 Prom King and Queen, at right, last Saturday evening. Prom attendees dance the night away at the annual event. Jimplecute photos by Laura AllenContinue Reading
Raymond Delbert “Jake” Kitzmiller
Funeral Services for Raymond Delbert “Jake” Kitzmiller, 55, of Longview, Texas were on Saturday April 12, 2025, at 2p in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Bro. Craig Evers officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Internment will immediately follow at Mims Chapel CemeteryContinue Reading
Class of 1991 honors educators
Staff Reports Members of the JHS Class of 1991 showed their appreciation for past and present teachers last weekend by starting what they hope is an Annual Teacher Alumni Brunch. The the heme was “Honoring Our Educational Roots by Celebrating the Legacy of Our Educators.” Various honorees included: The AlumniContinue Reading
Saturday’s golf tournament postponed
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
JV Baseball game rescheduled
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
Dates of District Track meet changed
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















