Barbara Ann McFarlin
Memorial services will be held at a later date for Barbara Ann McFarlin, 80, of Jefferson, Texas who passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. She was born on July 10, 1941, in Fredericksburg, Texas, to Clifton C Roberts and Mary Elizabeth Knopp Estes. Mrs. McFarlin worked as a machinist forContinue Reading
She read it with a kiss
Dan Eakin/Baptist Minister I have never been very good at writing poetry. When I was a teenager I wrote a few poems, but none of them were ever of the highest quality. When I was about 40 years, old, I told my congregation the story of a blind woman who hadContinue Reading
Weekly Police Blotter
From the Desk of Marion County Sheriff David Capps Calls by Entity January 3-10, 2022 911 48 Sheriff’s Office 47 Police Department 15 Fire Department 4 Ambulance 33 Miscellaneous 1 DPS 0 Total: 148 Call Type Report January 3-10, 2022 No Nature Specified 1 Accident/Vehicle 1 Alarm/Burglar 2 Ambulance RequestContinue Reading
New Year, New You, New Us
By Paul Moore Going forward under the new leadership of Paul Moore and a new Board of Directors, you will begin to see a lot of changes at the Marion County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has unveiled a new logo emphasizing Marion County, but also the Historic nature ofContinue Reading
Lady Dawgs roll over Harleton
The Jefferson Lady Bulldogs improved to 4-2 in district play with a 58-36 win of Harleton on Tuesday. Da’Navia Thomas led the attack with 21 points and three rebounds. They face West Rusk tonight. The Bulldog JV boys’ team also topped Harleton on Tuesday with a 44-10 final. Continue Reading
Jefferson ISD to hold joint election with county, city
By Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Independent School District will now hold their trustee elections in May to coincide with the city and county elections. JISD Trustees approved the measure during Tuesday’s meeting after they heard a presentation from Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur and Karen Jones, the county’s electionContinue Reading
Deana Kay Stewart
Heaven gained a special Angel when Deana Kay Stewart joined her Heavenly Father on Thursday afternoon, January 6th, 2022 at age 47. She lost her five-month battle with the effects of Covid 19 and double pneumonia. Deana was born in Kansas City, MO on August 28, 1974. Her early childhoodContinue Reading
MC Jail cited for inmate mental health
By Austin Lewter Jefferson Jimpleucte The Marion County Jail was recently cited for non-compliance with the Texas Commission of Jail Standards. The inspection occurred on Dec. 17, 2021 and was conduct by TCJS Inspector Michael Gravitt. “The physical condition of the jail passed the inspection,” said Sheriff David Capps. “OverContinue Reading
Jimplecute enters 175th year of operation
Staff Report Jefferson Jimpleucte The turning of the clock and advancing of the New Year brings cause to celebrate for the Jefferson Jimplecute. This issue marks the first of the 175th volume of the fourth oldest newspaper in Texas. The Jimplecute has been the paper of record for Jefferson and Marion CountyContinue Reading
MCSO makes felony arrest
Staff Reports Marion County Sheriff Deputies arrested Stoney Joseph, Jr. Woodell at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, 2001 According to Marion County Sheriff David Capps, Woodell is a native of Oil City, Louisiana where he was wanted on several felony warrants. In a press release issued lastContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Employee of the Year What a great day to celebrate the 2021 VeraBank Employee of the Year, Penny Lee Moore! Penny has been a longtime member of our Jefferson branch team and she lives out the VeraBank core value of Taking Care of Customers every day. Help Educate From JessicaContinue Reading
Here to Serve…
To the editor, It is with great pleasure to announce that the Vacation Watch/Security Check program that the Jefferson Police Department provides was a great success for 2021. Being one of the proactive approaches the department participates in aimed at reducing crime through an increase in visibility and proactive patrolling. Continue Reading
What Do You Think?
Why isn’t White America doing more to make sure that blacks or African Americans are included in American History? Why haven’t the history books been rewritten to include African Americans? If American history is rewritten to include all ethnicities and their true successes and failures does that mean racism willContinue Reading
Making Sense
Michael Reagan/Contributing writer It’s New Year’s again and time to hope for a happier future. Last year at this time we were hoping for a better year in 2021, but that sure as heck didn’t work out, did it? Forget the damage done to the economy by the hapless andContinue Reading
Laura Ingram Was Right
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer On Jan. 6, 2021, Fox News host Laura Ingram texted Mark Meadows, Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff. Ingram begged, “Mark, the president needs to tell people in the Capitol to go home. This is hurting all of us. He is destroying his legacy.” Everyone in theContinue Reading
Ma Ferguson embodied Texas values
By Ken Bridges She grew up in a time when women almost never attended college, almost never spoke out on the issues, and certainly never voted. But one woman did all of them, and in the process, “Ma” Ferguson became one of the most unforgettable women in Texas political history. Miriam A. Wallace wasContinue Reading
Helping Those Who’re ‘Bearly’ Making It
Hollis Shadden, with assistance from the Big Cypress Corvette Club, donated 40 teddy bears to the Jefferson Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office to give out to children displaced due to tragedy. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur will present the gift to the County Commissioners for formal acceptanceContinue Reading
NYD auto accident claims 1, injures 2
Staff Reports A early morning New Year’s Day auto accident claimed the life of one driver and injured two others. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office call report, around 3 a.m., January 1, a white Ford Ranger was in the roadway on Tx 49 just South of Joe DavisContinue Reading