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
Weekly Police Blotter
From the Desk ofMarion County Sheriff David Capps Dispatch Report December 27, 2021 – January 3, 2022 911 59 Sheriff’s Office 63 Jefferson PD 32 Fire Department 10 Ambulance 33 Miscellaneous 4 TxDPS 2 Total: 203 Call Type Report, December 27, 2021 – January 3, 2022 No Nature Specified 6Continue Reading
Hattie Darlene Wray
Funeral Services for Mrs. Hattie Darlene Wray, 86, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at New Prospect Baptist Church, Jefferson, Texas with Bro. John Givens and Bro. Mark Markle officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home of Jefferson. Interment at ProspectContinue Reading
Mayor does NOT currently have COVID
For those looking at Friday’s (tomorrow’s) paper, we’ve republished the top 10 read stories of 2021. In that group is the story about when the Mayor got COVID. The story is on a page with the Top 10 header and has a great big #10 graphic at the beginning ofContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – Dec. 26 – Jan. 1, 2021
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 SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, bridge replacement. Traffic restricted to oneContinue Reading