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
The term ‘States’ Rights’ can be deceptive
Glenn Melancon/ Contributing Writer Big Government conservatives like to hide behind the slogan States’ Rights. They want you to believe they are standing up for you against the mean federal government. They have relied on this deception since the beginning of the Republic. Southern planters knew America’s revolutionary rhetoric threatened their vastContinue Reading
Summers among Texas congressional giants
Ken Bridges/ Contributing writer Texas has produced many powerful political figures in its long history. In the 1930s, Texas had one of the most influential congressional delegations in the nation, including Sen. Morris Sheppard, the Senate Minority Whip, House Speaker John Nance Garner, and other congressmen such as future House Speaker Sam Rayburn andContinue Reading
Karen A. Clampitt Vandenburg
Funeral services for Karen A. Clampitt Vandenburg, 59, of Beckville, Texas were help 11 a.m. Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Hawthorn Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dale Walker officiating. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Hawthorn Funeral Home.Karen Ann Clampitt Vandenburg was born July 9, 1962 in a military base inContinue Reading
Backing the Blue…
The Marion County 4H Club recently voted Marion County Law Enforcement Officers by purchasing a yard sign. They also plan on delivering “goodie boxes” to the Jefferson Police Department and Marion County Sheriff’s Department to show their appreciation. If you or your organization are interested in purchasing a yard signContinue Reading
Marshall Symphony Launches Platinum Season
The Marshall Symphony Orchestra will return to the stage of the Baker Auditorium at East Texas Baptist University on Saturday evening, September 25, 2021 at 7 pm, kicking off its 70th season of music making. The Platinum Season, as it’s called, has dedicated the opening concert to the music of the greatContinue Reading
Library board kicks-off their fundraising season
The Friends Board of the Jefferson Carnegie Library hosted their End-of-Year Get-Together and Business meeting on September 16. It is a yearly event hosted by the Friends Board to thank their membership and supporters of the library. It is also the time when a check is presented to the libraryContinue Reading
Godfrey indicted for felony child injury
Staff Reports JISD Board Trustee Kevin Godfrey was arrested late Tuesday afternoon following the issuance of a Grand Jury Indictment late last week. Godfrey was charged with two counts of felony three, injury to a child. The first indictment states “on or about the 18th day of April, 2020, ….Continue Reading