Calendars and Kissing Booths
Darla McCorkle/Contributing Writer Fire Chief Rod Rodriguez and others went before JEDCO Tuesday night. The Jimplecute asked for money to buy a printer so print jobs they perform can stop going to neighboring cities. The Krewe and Phoenix asked for money to purchase better barricades to use during events forContinue Reading
New transparency bills shine light on government
Kelley Shannon/FOI Foundation of TexasSunlight is starting to break through at the Capitol in the final month of the Texas legislative session. Open government measures have won passage in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, and more House votes are scheduled on legislation championed by the broad-based Texas Sunshine Coalition.Continue Reading
Wayne Shumaker
June 18, 1940-May 10, 2025 Funeral Services for Wayne Shumaker, 84 of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 2:00pm in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Jefferson, Texas with Bro. Craig Evers officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow atContinue Reading
SNHU announcesSpring President’s List
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 President’s List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 creditsContinue Reading
Horoscopes Week of May 16-22
Created by Caddo Moon 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 This week brings a quiet shift in energy—less pressure, more presence. Whether you’re seeking rest, connection, or inspiration, the days ahead offer small moments that add up to something meaningful. Let your instincts guide you, take your time, and stay open toContinue Reading
Food: The BLT
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin!! So I posted on Facebook a picture earlier this week at home making BLT sandwiches. (Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato. Let me tell you everyone went crazy. I’ve always known everyone on social media had rather see pictures of my food than my face andContinue Reading
Wonder of Nature Lost to Technology
Roger Geiger/Contributing Writer March 2025 was a tragic time for those who appreciate the wonders of nature in East Texas as the iconic conjoined trees along Hwy 155 west of Avinger were cut down. In a curiosity seldom seen, these two trees shared a single, live, branch. In February, TexasContinue Reading
Gardening: This, That for May
David Wall/Special to the Jimplecute Raw onions are delicious but can really can cause strong odors in the house and on your breath. Soak the slices or chopped pieces in ice water for 10 minutes, then drain. The onion flavor will stay without the strong odor. Diluting bleach with water isContinue Reading
Fishing Report
Fishing Report Lake O’the Pines: It was 55 degrees Sunday morning at the lake gonna be close to 97 for a high today! welcome to Texas. Crappie are stacking on brush now at various depths as post spawn wraps up. The lake is in a slow and stable descent TexasContinue Reading
Signing to Spring ahead
Staff Reports JISD athletes signed on the dotted line for their choice of colleges in the fall last Thursday at the JHS commons. The Jefferson Athletic Booster Club helped with the ceremony honoring our students. Each athlete had a table dedicated to them outlining their accomplishments, where they were attending,Continue Reading
Softball earns District honors
Staff Reports JHS Softball players earned top spots in the District 13-3A awards, according to a Facebook post by JHS Softball. Those recognized are:Continue Reading
Jefferson 14U trounces Rough Riders 11-0
By GameChanger Media Cutter Braddock struck out 12 batters as the starting pitcher led 14u Jefferson Bulldogs past Rough Riders 11-0 on Tuesday. Braddock gave up zero hits and zero runs over six innings while walking two. 14u Jefferson Bulldogs scored eight runs in the fifth inning on the wayContinue Reading
Garden of the Month
The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club has chosen the home of Stacy Mills on Mosley Street as Garden of the Month for May. Stacy’s home, which was recently on the Pilgrimage Twilight Garden Tour, displays a variety of colorful flowers, shrubs, and ground cover including: Violas, Azaleas, Camelia, Ajuga, Coleus, CreepingContinue Reading
Getting Ready to Play
Jimplecute Photos by V. Hugh Lewis II County Commissioners JR Ashley and Gered Lee got to “play in the dirt” last week while trying to help the City get Lions Club Park ready for it’s new playground equipment. The installation site has caused changes to the gazebo to be needed,Continue Reading
Lake to have loaner life jackets
Staff Reports Lake O’the Pines will have “Life Jacket Loaner Stations” at various boat ramps this summer courtesy of support from the Corps of Engineers Education Foundation and Progressive Insurance. To date, the program has made available more than 5,450 adult life jackets for boaters to use at USACE lifeContinue Reading
Haggard, Thompson claim Alderman seats
City of Jefferson residents in Wards 1 and 3 made their choice for the next aldermen on Saturday, with incumbent Charles “Bubba” Haggard holding on to his seat 100-80 against Hattie Hackler, and Doug Thompson defeating incumbent Robin Moore 35-22. Council will meet on May 13 to canvass the results.Continue Reading
2025 Election Results
Early & Absentee Voting ward 1 ward 3 Doug ThompsonContinue Reading
Community remembers Coach Bennett
Zoë Lam/Jefferson Jimplecute On Friday nights in Jefferson, the bright lights of Bulldog Stadium always seemed to shine a little brighter when Jerry Bennett was on the sideline. Two seasons ago, the field was renamed in his honor. Today, it stands as a tribute to a man whose legacy stretchesContinue Reading
NETMWD hires GM
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Osiris Brantley is the new Executive Director/General Manager for the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District. Brantley had been serving as the interim general manager since the departure of Wayne Owen on March 31. The job was posted for less than 30 days on the NETMWDContinue Reading