Interested in Wiley College Athletics?
The Jimplecute regularly receives information about various athletic activities at Wiley College in Marshall. Since Marion County Media LLC acquired the Jimplecute in August 2020, we have focused our “core” coverage area on Marion County plus about 15 miles, and if an item cannot be directly related back to thatContinue Reading
Man struck by train Sunday evening
Adrian Smith, 38, of Jefferson was struck by a train at the Watson Street crossing at approximately 6pm Sunday evening, according to a press release from Jefferson Police Department Chief Tino Perez. The Jefferson Police Department responded to the Union Pacific Crossing at W. Watson St. in response to aContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – September 18 – September 24, 2022
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway, concrete paving in median I-30 – Westbound at Exit 207/Spur 594, ramp rehabilitation. Exit & entrance ramps closed. Westbound lanes restricted to one lane I-30 – Eastbound from FM 990, drainage upgrades. Traffic limitedContinue Reading
The Benefits of Dandelions
By David Wall Several years ago, I wrote an article on dandelions suggesting they probably weren’t anywhere near as bad as many would have us believe. Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) have been valued since ancient times for their healing properties. Although this plant has a high overall value, it still canContinue Reading
Semi Truck Fire temporarily closes US 59 South
Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department responded to a semi-truck fire on US 59 southbound about a mile before the Harrison County line about 7:15p.m. Saturday. MCSO shut down both directions of traffic so JVFD could work safely. Radio/Dispatch indicated about 7 p.m. an 18-wheeler had pulledContinue Reading
JEDCO to target retail on Hwy. 59
V. Hugh Lewis Jefferson Jimplecute JEDCO is ready to examine possible additional retail businesses along the US59 corridor after accepting a proposal from The Retail Coach president and CEO Kelly Cofer. Cofer gave a 30-minute presentation and question and answer session to JEDCO during Tuesday nights’ regular meeting. According toContinue Reading
JISD accepts community donation
Jennifer Perry Middleton Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Independent School District’s Board of Trustees heard tax reports and accepted a donation during their regular meeting Tuesday. Patti Wallace with the Marion County Tax Assessor’s Office reported that the next tax sale would be held at 10 a.m. October 4 and include taxContinue Reading
Homecoming Queen…
JHS senior Rachae Williams was named 2022 Homecoming Queen at Friday’s coronation. She was escorted by Ashton Williams. Continue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Music 1852 on Austin • Sept. 24: Jerrod Sterrett All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s • Sept. 17: Teazur All Bands start at 9 p.m. Meetings • City Council – Budget Hearing Sept 19 • City Council, 5:30 p.m. Sept 20 • Commissioners Court 9 a.m. Sept 26Continue Reading
People vs. monarchs
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer The death of Queen Elizabeth II reminds me how lucky we are as Americans. We don’t have a monarchy. We have a Republic. The American Republic belongs to all the people, not a single person. Our Republic, however, owes much to the history of the English monarchy.Continue Reading
Gainesville struggles with the history of the Great Hanging
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer It was a cool morning in Gainesville on October 4, 1862. A hushed silence fell as witnesses gazed at the man a lonely tree. They saw the rope tighten and the man fall to his death. He was accused of treason, but there was no evidenceContinue Reading
Ke’Asia Ke’Amber Martin
Funeral services for Baby Ke’Asia Ke’Amber Martin, 5 weeks, of Longview, Texas are PRIVATE under the direction of Lewis & Walker Funeral Home. Ke’Asia was born August 06, 2022 and transitioned September 11, 2022Continue Reading
Lorenza Andrews
Graveside Service for Mr. Lorenza D. Andrews will be 12 Noon Saturday, September 17, 2022 At Pine Crest Cemetery, Atlanta, TX Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 From 4:00p until 6:00p at Hendrix Temple Church of God In Christ, 618 Wade Street, Atlanta.Continue Reading
Rodolfo “ Rudy” Alvarez
Rudy Alvarez was called home on September 09, 2022. Rodolfo lovingly known as “Rudy” was born to jesse and gloria Alvarez on January 31, 1948. He is proceeded in death by his two brothers jesse and john Alvarez and his first wife and the mother to his children peggy bickelContinue Reading
Edna Jean Dorgan Perot
Edna Jean Dorgan Perot passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022 in Jefferson, Texas, at the age of 90. She was born February 5, 1932 in Marion County to Edward and Ora Lee Dorgan. Edna married Alphonse Love Perot, Jr., in Newton, Texas on January 12, 1946 and they wereContinue Reading
Bennett rededicates Jerry Bennett Field…
Jimplecute Photo by Laura Allen The Jefferson High School Bulldogs celebrated homecoming Friday by playing at the newly renovated W.F. Lockett Bulldog Stadium for the first time since its update. Former Jefferson Bulldog head coach Jerry Bennett was on hand to rededicate the field named in his honor. Coach BennettContinue Reading
Motorcross event hosts record crowd
The Diamond Don National AHRMA Vintage Motocross race was the biggest in the U.S. with more than 700 racers and 1100 people visiting our small town of Jefferson over the weekend. Who’s who was here – legends everywhere you looked. Trampas Parker, Steve Wise, Brad Lackey, Brandon Glenn, Blake Wharton,Continue Reading
Additional charges filed against Faulk over shooting at JP Pope
Staff Reports Joseph Faulk was served a warrant this week for additional charges related to his allegedly shooting at JP Lena Pope last week. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur signed the warrant for charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon , a 2nd Degree Felony. LaFleur arraigned Faulk afterContinue Reading
Chamber Happenings
Sept. 15, 2022 Congratulations to the winners of Jefferson’s Dessert Contest! Best Overall Dessert: Haywood House Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, Healthiest Choice: Mrs. Ellen Taylor, Most Creative: Mrs. Lynette Bonner and Most Decadent: Haywood House Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. Thank you to our judges, participants and our gracious host, ChristContinue Reading
Tourism Board ends fiscal year on track, budget-wise
Staff Reports Tourism held their last meeting of the fiscal year this week and determined they are right on track on expected revenue growth over last year. According to financial reports provided by City Hall, Tourism has received $186,627.96 or 88.87% of budgeted revenue at the end of August. BoardContinue Reading