From the Left: Brace yourself for another COVID winter
By Glenn Melancon The Covid 19 vaccine has been a lifesaver for millions of Americans. Nearly 59% of Americans over 12 have taken advantage of this pro-life drug. The unvaccinated patients account for nearly all deaths and hospitalizations. Unfortunately, we live a region of the country that still believes liesContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: ‘Ima Hogg’ Was No Joke
By Ken Bridges The name “Ima Hogg” has been a running joke in Texas for many years. However, for anyone who knew her or had ever been touched by her many works, the real Ima Hogg was anything but a joke. Ima Hogg was born in Mineola in 1882, the daughter ofContinue Reading
Miracles Are Not Over
By Austin Lewter Editor’s note: This is a variation of a column wh ich was first published in the 2010 Thanksgiving edition of the Jefferson Jimplecute. My wife and I have four children. The oldest of whom is a 14-year old boy named Jackson. Jackson was born at 28 weeksContinue Reading
Moment With The Minister: Shalom Jefferson
By Rabbi Linda There is a lot of interesting history in Jefferson. Historic information that teaches us the past and future of many generations. Life comes and goes, but our legacy lives on. Refreshing our hearts and minds come with thanksgiving to the Lord for the past, present, and future. Continue Reading
John “The Mailman” Brooks
January 5, 1963 ~ November 16, 2021 Memorial Services for John Andreas Brooks, 58, of Jefferson, Texas are pending at this time. John Andreas Brooks was born January 5, 1963, in Schoenenberg, Germany, to Johnie Paul Brooks and Gertrud “Dixie” Enders and passed away on November 16, 2021, in Jefferson,Continue Reading
Cynthia Lorene Quada Koontz
February 21, 1953-November 10, 2021 Cynthia Lorene Quada Koontz, 68, of Jefferson, Texas, passed away peacefully at Longview Regional Hospital after a lengthy battle with COVID on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, surrounded by her family and minister. Cynthia was born on February 21, 1953, in Atlanta, Texas and was raisedContinue Reading
Bonner to seek MCGOP chair position
Hunter Bonner formally declared his candidacy for the Marion County Republican Party Chair on Wednesday afternoon in a live video announcement. Bonner, a resident of western Marion County, said he wanted to work to ensure everyone in the county is represented and has the opportunity to vote in elections. HeContinue Reading
Local man dies in motorcycle accident
Staff Report Jefferson’s beloved mailman, John Brooks, was killed on Tuesday afternoon, November 16, in a motorcycle accident on FM 248. According to Texas DPS, preliminary investigation indicates a 2017 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling southbound on FM 248. A 1998 dodge Ram was traveling northbound on FM 248. The DodgeContinue Reading
Weekly Blotter
These reports are supplied by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Jefferson Police Department. They do NOT indicate guilt or innocence. Dispatch Report November 8-15, 2021 From the Desk of Marion County Sheriff David Capps 911 61 Sheriff’s Office 77 Jefferson PD 28 Fire Department 6 Ambulance 27 Miscellaneous 4 TxDPS 6Continue Reading
Commissioners talk proposed redistricing maps
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners selected two redistricting proposals to hold public review on today, Friday, November 12. According to Eric McGee of Allison, Bass & Magee, L.L.P., the law firm selected to assist the county on redistricting, the county saw a 10.07% change in population followingContinue Reading
JISD: Artificial turf being considered, but not guaranteed at stadium
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Addressing rumors that the school board had approved and then backpedaled on installing turf on the high school football field was a main topic of discussion during Tuesday’s meeting of the Jefferson Independent School District’s Board of Trustees. Carrie Schwartz, Booster Club president, and April TaylorContinue Reading
Diamond Bessie grave vandalized
The Jefferson Police Department needs your assistance in finding out more information about damage done to Diamond Bessie’s grave in Oakwood Cemetery. According to JPD Chief Florentino Perez, on November 4, 2021, the Jefferson Police Department responded to a call at the Oakwood Cemetery, located at E. Webster and N.Continue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Casino Night Jefferson’s Krewe of Hebe will hold their annual Casino Night to raise funds for Marion County Toys for Tots starting at 6 p.m. November 13. After 5 attire is required. Tickets, which are $60 for indivuals and includes dinner are $60; Tickets without dinner are $35 single andContinue Reading
Build Back Better
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Last week America won. It received strong news about the present economy and the outlook for the future. President Joe Biden and the Democratic Congress delivered on their promise to create and improve American jobs. The CNBC headline read “Job creation roars back in October as payrollsContinue Reading
UT grad twice served as president of Peru
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Texas universities have produced many interesting political figures. Perhaps one of the most unusual journeys was that of University of Texas graduate Fernando Belaunde. Belaunde earned a Texas architectural license, became a noted architect, and was twice elected president of Peru, surviving a military coup in theContinue Reading
Bobby Wayne “Pops” Smith
Memorial services for Mr. Bobby Wayne “Pops” Smith 66, of Jefferson, Texas were held on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in the Captain Wm. Perry Chapel at 10:00 AM with Rev. Virginia Pevey and Brad Sheffield assisting under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home of Jefferson, TX. Visitation was held Wednesday, November 10,Continue Reading
Where do you lay your treasure?
Dan Eakin/Contributing writer A tornado put him on the right path Jimmy Jones, gospel music legend, dies at 83 Jimmy Jones was one of the most wonderful men I have ever known. He was the patriarch and leader of 1 A Chord, a gospel music group made up mostly ofContinue Reading
Proposed development snags another delay
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The proposed Moon Lake Estates development hit another delay this week as Commissioners tabled a request by Eastern Marion County [EMC] water for 5,000 feet of easement to install a 6-inch water line. Pct 4 Commissioner Charlie Treadwell said that since the plat for theContinue Reading