Library welcomes new staffer…
The Jefferson Carnegie Library recently announced the hiring of Sandra Spencer (center). She will serve as the Youth Services Coordinator. Her responsibilities include initiating, planning, managing and providing services to children and youth in Marion County. Spencer has an extensive background in education at all levels and is eager toContinue Reading
Library set to host East Texas Author
The Jefferson Carnegie Library will author Tamra Bolton on Thursday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. A Blessed Life – One World War II Seabee’s Story was written by veteran Stuart McAnally’s daughter, who conducted 34 interviews to ensure historical accuracy. The book not only gives you little known historical factsContinue Reading
Museum to recall the Women’s Suffrage Movement in Texas
The next Jefferson Historical Museum Quarterly Lecture program is set for Thursday evening, October 21, for what is sure to be an interesting time. Leah Cooper will present the program “The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Texas.” This coincides with a traveling exhibition that will be at the museum this monthContinue Reading
Dawgs come up short…
The Jefferson Bulldogs fell to 4-2 on the season after a 31-7 homecoming loss to Sabine last week. They look to rebound tonight on the road against Gladewater. The Bears are also 4-2 coming off a 28-8 win over Atlanta last week. Continue Reading
Williams takes Ford honors
Jefferson freshman Kamron Williams was named the Class 3A Built Ford Tough Texas High School Player of the Week for his performance against the White Oak Roughnecks Oct. 1.The Bulldog standout carried 28 times in a 38-22 win over White Oak, rushing for 318 yards and scoring three times asContinue Reading
Garage Sale
Four family garage sale at 805 Laverne St on Friday and Saturday from 8:00 until 4:00. Chairs, small chest of drawers, lamps, lots of kitchen items, toys, purses, books, clothes, shoes and lots more.Continue Reading
Facts are facts…
To the editor, I want to respond to Rusty Burris’s Letter to the Editor. PER RUSTY BURRIS AND I QUOTE: “The Biden poll numbers are in the “dump.” FACTUAL: YES, President Biden’s administration has only been for eight months which is hardly time to get true poll numbers and fromContinue Reading
It’s not a matter of left or right…
To the editor, Never thought much about whether I look at things from the left or right, except for not wanting to approach anything so far either way that I end up sitting next to Marx or Hitler. That said, I stumbled upon this statement by an elected officialContinue Reading
Scarce word
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer The terrorist attacks on 9/11 ignited the Every time we turn around, Fox News and the rest of the professional conservatives cry like babies about scary socialism. It doesn’t take much education to know they haven’t a clue what socialism is. They simply want to scare and paralyzeContinue Reading
‘Thrills on the Bayou’ is underway
Tickets are now on sale for the ultimate family-friendly Halloween experience, in Jefferson. Be sure to goblin’ up tickets to the Jefferson Railway Halloween Express, running each Saturday through October 30, 2021. The Halloween Express Train features “Monsters from the Deep”, aboard a gas-powered antique narrow-gauge train. As youContinue Reading
Who is the Anti-Christ?
The word “anti” means in opposition to, thus anti-christ would be in opposition to Christ. Is the antichrist a person? The antichrist is an organization, namely, the papacy. The words “eyes of a man” in Daniel 7:8, however, do point to a leader. Revelation 13:18, speaks of a man withContinue Reading
Jonathan Michael Bollinger
August 13, 1974 – September 5, 2021 Jonathan Michael Bollinger, 47, Jefferson, was born August 13, 1974 in Marion, Ohio. He passed away on September 5, 2021 in Longview. He had lived in Jefferson for 17 years, moving from Seagoville, Texas. He was an equipment operator and worked for MarionContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
JABC Special Program Jefferson Athletic Booster Club is working on a special edition to the Football Program for Seniors Night. If anyone is interested in having an ad in this special edition, contact the Jimplecute, Hugh Lewis, or any JABC board member. Ads are $20 for quarter page, $45 forContinue Reading
Reggae Comes to Jefferson: A Q&A with Mishka
This week the Jimplecute took a call from Mishka, a Bermudian musician and singer/songwriter. He plays Friday night at 1852 on Austin Street. He’s a traveler and sailor at heart; his lyrics and sound are deep reflections of the reggae roots soul and consciousness of the Caribbean culture in whichContinue Reading
Raymond Wilbur Muncrief
August 10, 1933 – September 26, 2021 Raymond Wilbur Muncrief, 88, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 in Amarillo. Services will be 4:30 PM Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Keith Feerer, minister of Mary Ellen & Harvester Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will follow inContinue Reading
Council approves 21-22 budget, tables action on city secretary hire
By Jennifer Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson’s regular City Council meeting opened with public hearings on budget and tax rate, and continued with a delay in hiring a new City Secretary. Council approved a $4,451,836 budget beginning October 1 with a property tax rate of $0.45000 per $100 in valuation. The budgetContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Jefferson Pro Rodeo Starts The Jefferson Pro Rodeo returns today and tomorrow at the Jefferson Livestock Association Arena on Highway 49 East. The fun begins at 7:30p each night and proceeds benefitting the Becca Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under andContinue Reading
State Representative Chris Paddie Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election
Following what many have called the most conservative session in Texas history, State Representative Chris Paddie (R-Marshall) today announced that he will not seek re-election to Texas House District 9 in 2022. House District 9 includes Cass, Marion, Harrison, Panola, Sabine, and Shelby counties. “Serving as State Representative for theContinue Reading