Is it really all yours?
Alden Ho/Jefferson Christian Academy A story is told of certain rich man who invited a churchman to lunch, and they went to a popular restaurant. The waiter was very efficient, and the service was good. As they rose to depart, the churchman observed that his host laid some coins under theContinue Reading
George Joseph
October 3, 1927 – August 2, 2021 George Joseph was born on October 3, 1927, in Jefferson, Texas. He passed away peacefully at his home on August 2, 2021, surrounded by his family. George grew up in Jefferson, Texas and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1944. George loved sportsContinue Reading
Why Children Need the COVID-19 Vaccine
Valerie Borum Smith/Contributing writer Good news for parents—children who are 12 years and older can now get the COVID-19 vaccine, and it couldn’t come at a better time. While children are less likely to develop severe illness from COVID-19, they are still at risk. Families deserve the chance to getContinue Reading
Prepare for health care costs in retirement
Joey Romano/Edward Jones Here’s something to think about: The average retired couple may need $10,000 to $12,000 per year for health care costs, not including long-term care. So how can you prepare for these expenses? First, take full advantage of your health savings account, if one is offered by your employer.Continue Reading
Clarification
In the July 23, 2021, edition of the Jimplecute, it was reported that a new public parking lot was being constructed between Dallas, Lake, and Market streets. While this is correct, the manager of the property, Colt Johnson, wished to clarify it’s use when complete. He said the lot willContinue Reading
JABC names officers
The Jefferson Athletic Booster Club held their first meeting of the year Tuesday and elected officers for the 2020-2021 school year. The club had announced the meeting in the DAWG Pound FaceBook group at the end of last week with a note indicating they needed more people to be involved,Continue Reading
Library donation
Hollis Shadden presenting a check to Stacy Mills, Friends of the LIbrary Board President, for $750 from proceeds of the Big Cypress Corvette Show that was held in June. Shadden said the Corvette Show was very successful this year allowing Big Cypress Corvettes to give back to the community withContinue Reading
Library decoration
Hollis Shadden presented a framed photograph of the Jefferson Carnegie LIbrary lit up at night which he presented to the library at the Friends Board meeting held on Monday, Sept. 2. Members present left to right were Stacy Mills, Christie Woodson, India Stanberry, Tracey Engel and Susan Fratangelo.Continue Reading
Judy Kowis Moore
August 18, 1944 ~ August 7, 2021 Funeral Services for Judy Kowis Moore, 76, of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at 4:00 PM in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home, 203 East Clarksville, Jefferson, TX with Brother Billy Brewer officiating. A time of visitation willContinue Reading
Commissioners to Address Marion County Assistance District for November Ballot
Marion County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday and will discuss the items necessary to create the Marion County Assistance District and getting it on the November election ballot for resident approval. The district would impost a 2 cent sales tax on items sold in the county and thoseContinue Reading
Some City Water Bills Not Delivered, All Still Due August 10
The City of Jefferson is aware a number of people have mot received their Latest water bill, but hold they are still due on August 10. Mayor Rob Baker acknowledged that a number of bills have not been delivered by the Postal Service, even though they were mailed on timeContinue Reading
Volleyball Schedule Changes This week
Friday, August 6, 2021: The Jefferson Lady Bulldogs WILL NOT be going to New Boston as originally scheduled, but WILL INSTEAD be hosting an Intrasquad Scrimmage at HOME beginning at 11:00 AM. Parents are welcome to attend. Tuesday, August 10, 2021 There will now be 3 games at HOME againstContinue Reading
Tax Free Weekend Starts Friday
Back to school shopping is a little easier on the pocketbook this weekend as Texas’ annual tax free weekend starts today and runs through midnight Sunday. Items included in the tax free weekend include things like backpacks, school uniforms, shoes, clothing, facemasks, socks, and school supplies, as long as theyContinue Reading
Commissioners Talk Budget, Tax Rates on Friday
Marion County Commissioners will discuss the County’s 2021 Budget and tax rates during a special meeting at 9 a.m. Friday in the Commissioners Courtroom. Due to other conflicts, the Herald/Jimplecute will not be live for this meeting. If anyone is interested in assisting the Herald/Jimplecute in live streaming this meeting,Continue Reading
Helen Norwood
Born September 9, 1930, in Lost Prairie township Arkansas, Helen Norwood was a picture of love, strength and endurance for family, friends and every community in which she lived for almost 91 years. Helen passed on to heaven the morning of July 30, 2021, in the home of one ofContinue Reading
LiveStream of Memorial Mass for Rose Mary Moore
Tomorrow morning, we will be live streaming the Memorial Mass for Rose Mary Moore at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2021. It can be found on our YouTube and FaceBook channels. We will be starting approximately 10 minutes before Mass. The Live Stream can be watched at: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuN9t-WkmU6sssNzli7ZeQQ FaceBook:Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – Aug. 1-7, 2021
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. Eastbound traffic moved to the outside lanes. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, replacing bridge. All traffic restricted to one lane with signal lights controllingContinue Reading
JEDCO to Discuss Outsourcing Secretary Duties at Special Meeting
Following JEDCO’s inability to choose a board Secretary among their members during their meeting last week, they are returning to the subject in an attempt to outsource those duties. They have scheduled a Special Meeting at 5:30p.m. Monday, August 2, at the Jefferson Transportation Building. Queen Horse Bedding’s request fromContinue Reading
Council to Talk Non-Golf Cart Vehicles, Budget at Tuesday Special Meeting
The Jefferson City Council will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Jefferson Transportation and Visitors Center to discuss the use of Non-Golf Cart Vehicles on city roads and receive public input. The issues was raised last year by Francene DePrez Rainey on how the city couldContinue Reading
County Reduces Polling Places
Community Center, FUMC Jefferson locations eliminated following public hearing V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners approved closing the Jefferson Community Center and the First United Methodist Church – Jefferson polling locations following a public hearing Wednesday morning. Less than 70 people voted at the Community Center inContinue Reading