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
Commissioners set date for annual Earth Week, Marion County clean-up
Staff Reports Earth Week 2022 is set and Commissioners are gearing up for the annual event allowing residents to dispose of many types of waste and debris. This year, Earth Week will run from April 22 through May 1, giving residents two weekends to make it to any of theContinue Reading
Hometown talent to be featured at 1852
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Reminiscent of the gold rush, Jarrod Sterrett turned growing up in Prospect into musical gold. “I grew up just outside of Jefferson; six miles north of town in a little community called Prospect,” Sterrett remembers. “I graduated from Jefferson High School and I wasContinue Reading
Tea Time…
The Jesse Allen Wise Garden club hosted the female members of the Jefferson High School senior class late last week for there annual Senior Girls’ Tea at the Excelsior Hotel. Continue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Upcoming Meetings • MCDCSCO Meet the Candidate, 5:30 p.m. April 5 • Jefferson City Council, 6:30 p.m. April 5. • Jefferson Tourism Board, 5:30 p.m. April 11 • Commissioners Court, 9 a.m. April 11 • JEDCO, 5:30 p.m. April 12 • JISD School Board, 6 p.m. April 12 • ChamberContinue Reading
Christian accountability
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Accountability is one of those words politicians love to throw around. Voters and politicians alike apply it to their opponents but rarely use it look in the mirror. Accountability means taking responsibility for one’s actions. Accountability requires weighing cause and effect. Did a certain word or actionContinue Reading
Howard was an influentiual Texas author
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Writers are often asked where their story ideas originate. It is a question that writers sometimes have trouble answering. The final product only comes from imagination and a lot of work. One of many great Texas writers, Robert E. Howard, had a significant cultural impact in aContinue Reading
My spiritual energy
Leroy Richardson/Contributing writer A good battery on a car maintains its charge. Why is that so when simultaneously operating the radio, headlights, air conditioner, dashboard lights, USB ports, and the electric windows and seats? It’s the alternator. Once started, the alternator generates power to run the accessories on the vehicleContinue Reading
Work scheduled to begin on FM 728 next month
From TxDOT Work to replace an aging drainage pipe under Farm to Market Road 728 in Marion County is scheduled to get underway in April, weather permitting. The deteriorating pipe has led to steep drop-offs along FM 728 near the community of Berea. “R & G Construction, LLC will removeContinue Reading
Opening Day set, includes games, fun for all ages
Staff Reports “Take me out to the ballgame…” takes on special meaning at Saturday as the Jefferson Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball Association holds opening ceremonies at Kellyville park. The introduction of teams and players kicks it all off at 10 a.m. and is followed by the opening games atContinue Reading
Bulldog softball
The Jefferson High School softball team fell to Harleton 16-4 on March 22 and again, 15-5, against West Rusk on Friday. They lost 16-10 against Tuesday on the road. They are 2-11 on the year and look to bounce back tonight at home against Elysian Fields.The 2022 Jefferson Bulldog SoftballContinue Reading
Rounding the bases
The Jefferson High School baseball team lost 9-5 at home against Harleton on March 24, 13-3 against West Rusk on Friday and 13-3 Tuesday agsint Arp. They are 3-11 overall and look to bounce back tonight at home aginst Elysian Fields.Continue Reading