JPD apprehends Exxon, Napa burglar
In Jefferson, you can run, but you can’t run far. According to a press release from Jefferson Police Department Chief Florentino Perez, JPD arrested James Earl Warren JR, 33, late Wednesday evening following reports of burglary. Warren allegedly robbed the Exxon station at Walcott/59 and Broadway around 8:30 p.m. thenContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – April 10 – April 16, 2022
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway, daytime work in median. Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment pulling onto the interstate I-30 – At Exit 207/Spur 594 westbound, ramp rehabilitation. Exit ramp closed. I-30 westbound lanes in this area restrictedContinue Reading
City KO’s administrator position, tables activity center for Immaculate Church
Jennifer Perry Middleton Jefferson Jimplecute It was a 1-2 punch at Tuesday night’s Jefferson City Council meeting as a construction permit for a new activity building at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church was knocked down with groups and residents asking Council to table the request. But Council members landed aContinue Reading
Throwing out the first pitch…
Jefferson Elementary School art teacher Ashley McLendon threw out the first pitch at Opening Day for the Jefferson Dixie Youth Baseball & Softball Association on Saturday. See more Opening Day photos in this week’s edition of the Jimplecute.Continue Reading
Mark McKay awarded 2022 ‘Broadcaster of the Year’
Staff Report KTAL Vice President & General Manager Mark McKay was honored with the 2022 Broadcaster of the Year Award from the Louisiana Association of Broadcaster’s annual Prestige Awards banquet earlier this spring. In late 2020, the Shreveport Regional Arts Council was unable to host its biennial fundraiser that keepsContinue Reading
TXDOT: local highways should be smoother this summer
Buddy Williams TXDOT Public Relations The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) estimates that on a daily basis, almost 10,000 vehicles are driven on the US 59 overpass just north of State Highway 49 in Jefferson. US 59 also sees its fair share of heavy truck traffic. Much of this sectionContinue Reading
CASA cuts the ribbon…
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) was welcomed by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony early this week at the historical Marion County Courthouse. April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. CASA is in need of Marion County volunteers. For more information, call (903) 452-0190 orContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Admin changes at JISD Dear JES Parents/Guardians, Effective Monday April 4, there will be some changes in school leadership at JES. Current JES principal, Zach Venable, has accepted a position with another district. A team of administrators, including myself, began searching for a replacement immediately following the submission of Mr.Continue Reading
Conservatives seek to limit your personal liberties
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has fought her way past big government conservatives. She is on her way to confirmation to sit on the highest court in America. Her story is a story of America. As conservative Senators questioned her, both inside and outside theContinue Reading
Texas based commander gave ultimate sacrifice in WWII
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer “The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible,” said Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Such words describe the life of Gen. William O. Darby, a hero of World War II and an Arkansas native. The integrity and courage of Darby wasContinue Reading
Which side of the cross are you on?
Dan Eakin/Contributing writer It was not by coincidence that the the cross of our Redeemer did not stand alone on the hill of Calvary. There were two other crosses also there, to typify two distinct attitudes that all of the world would have toward the cross in the middle. On oneContinue Reading
James Brandon McGregor
James Brandon McGregor lived in Dallas, Texas, and passed away April 2, 2022. Jamie was born on July 1, 1980 in Troy, Ohio. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1998 and attended Kilgore College and later joined the United States Navy. Jamie was a member of Boy Scout TroupContinue Reading
Library Golf Tourney deemed a success…
The Friends of the Jefferson Carnegie Library recently hosted their annual Golf Tournament on March 26. The beautiful weather brought golfers from all around East Texas to the Wood Hollow Golf Club in Longview to join in the fun and friendly competition. Players enjoyed lunch and raffle items were awardedContinue Reading
Red Flag Warning Issued by NWS
The National Weather Service has issued a “Red Flag Warning” for most of the ArkLaTex, including Marion County. Until 7p today (Friday). The RFW is when high winds and low humidity are prevalent and fire is high risk. The warning: RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNINGContinue Reading
John Roberts Blackburn, M.D.
John Roberts Blackburn MD, 72, of Holly Lake Ranch, left this world April 4th, 2022 (04-04-22), at home with his family. He fought diabetes for 47 years after diagnosing himself in medical school. He was born at home on January 30th, 1950, to JD Blackburn and Lola Irene Roberts inContinue Reading
Charlie Malcolm Walker
Charlie Malcolm Walker, age 87, of Jefferson, Texas, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born October 1, 1934 in Cass County, Texas to Thomas Allen and Dollie Luvenia Walker. Malcolm was a member of Shiloh Methodist Church,Continue Reading
Extended Warranty Scam Making the Rounds
The Jimplecute was advised today of a scam that is circulating in the area. The scam comes via USPS in a first class postage and envelope so it looks legit from the outside. Inside there’s a statement which has a photo of ones house or property, various information about theContinue Reading
JPD resolves Wednesday hostage situation
According to a press release from JPD Chief Florentino Perez, JPD, along with other area law enforcement officers, peacefully resolved a hostage situation on Common Street early Wednesday morning. JPD received reports of shots fired at 900 Common Street and arrived to find a hostage situation. They contacted Harrison CountyContinue Reading
Chamber of Commerce set for city-wide rummage sale
Staff Reports The Marion County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual City-Wide Rummage sale this weekend. The event will run March 21- April 2 and sellers from all over the county in invited to be on the Chamber’s sale map. The map is free to buyers interested in locatedContinue Reading