Tourism A/P invoices held for review
Staff Reports The Jefferson Tourism Board reported they have their financial statements from the City and reported $99,714 in revenue as of April 22, but does not including a $18,515 received May 1. There is also an additional $7,250 rolled over from last year still to be credited. HOT revenueContinue Reading
Constables get new rides
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Constables will be cruising in style after Commissioners approved the purchase of two new pickup trucks during Monday’s regular meeting. Commissioners approved spending $86,318.70 for the vehicles from Elliott Auto Group in Mt. Pleasant. Both vehicles are 2022 models. One is aContinue Reading
Local elections matter
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer If the last two years showed us anything at all, it is the notion that “local elections don’t really matter” is 100% false. Of course, as a lifelong political activist, I know that local elections matter. However, it was not until the lockdowns by cityContinue Reading
The oil companies set the prices
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer One year and four months after Donald Trump took occupancy of the White House, gas price averages rose from $2.46 to $2.99 per gallon. Two years later, in May 2020, the average price per gallon had fallen to $1.96. What causes these wild swings? What had DonaldContinue Reading
Make your voice heard…
To the Editor, Jefferson please stand up! 305 S. Alley wants to build an industrial metal building with a covered parking lot and driveway to accommodate large trucks. This [is an] atrocity in the heart and soul of the historic district. Please, voice your opposition; come to the City CouncilContinue Reading
Food pantry services will not be interrupted…
Dear Editor, The members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul would like to clarify information regarding the future plans of Immaculate Conception Church. St. Vincent de Paul food pantry will relocate to the kitchen area of the current building upon completion of the new building. Clients should seeContinue Reading
Sarah Cockrell was Dallas’ first millionaire
Sarah Cockrell was Dallas’ first millionaire Ken Bridges Contributing writer Success sometimes comes from the most unlikely places. Those intrepid souls willing to take a chance are the ones who change the course of their own lives and sometimes their own communities. Sarah Cockrell, an early Dallas settler, was oneContinue Reading
Ruel Dean Young, Sr.
April 16, 1930 – April 23, 2022 Mr. Ruel Young, was born April 16, 1930, in Texarkana, Texas to Eunice and Elmer Young. He passed away on April 23, 2022 in Tyler, Texas. he family of Mr. Young will honor his life with a memorial on May 21, 2022 atContinue Reading
SBA Disaster Recovery Center opens
The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening a field office in Gilmer today to help area residents affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 21. Director Tanya Garfield announced the opening of five Disaster Loan Outreach Centers earlier this week. “SBA customer service representatives will beContinue Reading
Museum Notes: Upcoming Events
Quarterly Lecture Series Our next Quarterly Lecture Series presentation will be “Growing Up Jefferson” by John Taylor. John, a native Jeffersonian, will be telling stories about being a child in our wonderful city. It will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022 in the Moseley Gallery on the 2nd floor ofContinue Reading
Chris Cain returns to Jefferson
“Chris Cain? Now that boy can PLAY the guitar!” –B.B. King “Chris Cain is a hot-shot guitarist and a singer with the maturity of blues masters like Bobby Bland and B.B. King.” –The Washington Post “Hands down my favorite blues player on the scene today. He’s an absolute blinder ofContinue Reading
Gravesite Flags to Honor Veterans
On May 21, individuals, families and organizations are encouraged to participate in honoring our Marion County veterans by placing gravesite Memorial Day American flags at local cemeteries. American flags will be provided through the collaborative efforts of VFW Post 10373, VFW Post 10373 Auxiliary, the American Legion of Jefferson,Continue Reading
An Honored Crowd
Students, parents, teachers, and administrators gathered last Monday evening for the annual JHS Honors Awards Banquet. Graduation is two weeks away.Continue Reading
Rehearsals underway
By Marcia Thomas Contributing Writer Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players are in rehearsal now for the next production, a comedy called “Laundry and Bourbon” by the late Shreveport playwright James McLure. Set in Maynard, Texas in the late 60s or early 70s, the comedy features three women friends of longContinue Reading
Train Days This Weekend
Dates and Times: Saturday, May 14, 2022, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday, May 15, 2022, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM The 2022 Historic Jefferson Train Show, sponsored by The Jefferson & Cypress Bayou Model Railroad Club; Historic Jefferson Railway; and Lonesome Dove Drive-Thru Safari, will celebrate the anniversary ofContinue Reading
Locals express support for proposed church project
Staff Reports Striving to easy community fears and show support for Immaculate Conception Church’s proposed 16,000 sq ft Activity Center, various members spoke up at Tuesday’s Special City Council meeting. “When I heard the people’s objections to the Catholic church’s planned activity center, I was not only puzzled but deeplyContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Clarification In the April 23 edition of the Jimplecute the drawing of the proposed Activity Center for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church indicated the prayer garden was the area between the existing Parish Hall and the new building. This was the area indicated to us by the architect. Parishioners have toldContinue Reading
Regional finishers…
Multiple Jefferson Lady Bulldogs competed last week at the Regional Track Meet. Aysha Tucker set a personal record with a 35’ 1” triple jump that placed 10th. The 4×100 relay team set a personal record with a time 50.9 seconds and placed 9th. Jordyn Davidson placed 9th in the 400Continue Reading
State Bound…
Jimplecute Photo by Laura Allen RJ Garrett and Keith Smith will represent Jefferson at the State Track Meet. Smith won the Regional Triple Jump Championship with a finish of 45’3” Garrett will compete at State in the 110M Hurdles. Results will be posted online and in next weeks paperContinue Reading