Council conditions Mardi Gras
Staff Reports The Krewe of Hebe may find it harder to “Laissez les bons temps rouler” this Mardi Gras season as Council has yet to issue final approval to their annual event permit. Council gave tentative approval to the Krewe’s event application Tuesday evening but are now requiring Lyle Spellings,Continue Reading
Horoscopes Jan 24-30
This week brings a mix of reflection, growth, and fresh perspectives for all signs. Aries and Cancer may focus on setting boundaries and overcoming emotional challenges, while Taurus and Gemini are urged to tread carefully in their communication and financial decisions. Leo and Virgo find themselves reevaluating their energy, whetherContinue Reading
Marvella “Dobbin” Kee
September 4, 1932-January 16, 2025 Graveside Services for Marvella “Dobbin” Kee, 92, of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 11:30am at New Electra Cemetery with Rev. Bob Lee officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A time of visitation will be held priorContinue Reading
Gracie Dupree Peace
November 23, 1943-January 17, 2025 Funeral Services for Gracie Dupree Peace, age 81 of Jefferson will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Capt. Wm. Perry chapel of Haggard Funeral home with Chaplin Lawrence Thompson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the serviceContinue Reading
Webb ready to ‘make a change’
Sophie Bunn/Jefferson Jimplecute Paul Webb was sworn in as County Commissioner for Precinct 3 on January 2nd. He was elected in the March 5, 2024, Primary Election. Webb has lived in and around Marion County for much of his life. He attended North Caddo High School in Vivian, La., beforeContinue Reading
Lessons from the Chicken Coop
Rick Smith/Columnist Reconnecting with white-haired friends is like opening a time capsule. Or uncorking a magnum of seasoned stories. Stories that awaken emotions and entice us to look upward, reflect inward, take in a deep breath, exhale, and say things like, “Lord, have mercy. I haven’t thought about that since,Continue Reading
Filing Opens for City Offices
Staff Reports The clock is ticking if you want to run for the Jefferson City Council. The official filing period began on January 15 and runs through February 14. Up for grabs are one Alderman seat in each of the City’s three wards, plus one unexpired term which was notContinue Reading
Water sale concerns flood Council
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Objectors to the proposed sale of 70,000 acre feet of water from Lake O’the Pines tried to drown Jefferson City Council members with concerns during Tuesday night during Council’s regular meeting. NorthEast Texas Municipal Water District is currently negotiating a contract to sell 70,000 acreContinue Reading
Bingo & BBQ Sold Out
The Jefferson Carnegie Library’s Bingo & BBQ fundraiser set for Saturday night is sold out! Congratulations to the supporters who bought tickets early for this great fundraiser!Continue Reading
Water sale gets damp reception
Editor’s Note: The Jimplecute sat down with George Otstott, Jefferson’s representative at NETMWD, and Wayne Owen, general manager of NETMWD, this week to discuss the proposal and obtain more details. This story is complicated due to various water measurements used. The Jimplecute has tried to translate the various terms intoContinue Reading
Winter Weather Day
The a city of Jefferson, Marion County, and JISD campuses will all be closed on Thursday and Friday of this week due to winter weather conditions in the area. Offices will reopen at n Monday.Continue Reading
SWEPCO Shares Winter Readiness Tips with Customers; Describes Company Preparedness Plans
SHREVEPORT, La. (January 3, 2025) — SWEPCO is actively watching the forecasted severe weather which could bring fierce winds, thunderstorms, and possible tornadoes on Sunday in our southern territory. Later next week, snow and freezing rain are forecasted for our northern region with Arctic air coverage throughout. The extreme weatherContinue Reading
TxDOT treating major roadways, bridges
Due to the possibility of winter weather conditions, TxDOT crews plan to begin brine operations on Interstates 20 and 30, along with US 59, starting Sunday, January 5. All bridges across the nine-county district are also scheduled to receive an application of brine, which is a solution consisting of saltContinue Reading
James David “Jimmy” Blackburn, MD
Funeral Services for James “Jimmy” D. Blackburn M.D., 87, of Jefferson, will be on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 2:00pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Crim officiating. There will be a time of Visitation on Monday, January 6, 2025, from 6 to 8pmContinue Reading
Make a joyful noise
Jimplecute Photos by Laura Allen Jefferson Elementary School’s 1st and 2nd grades put on a Christmas concert last week before school let out for Winter Break.Continue Reading
Our Town: December 27, 2024
Meetings School Dates Spaghetti Christ Episcopal Church will hold their annual Spaghetti Supper from 5-7:30p January 6 at the church. The $15 meal includes spaghetti and meat sauce, salad, garlic bread and dessert. Children under 8 are free. Proceeds will benefit the Blessings of Grace Food Pantry, the backpack program,Continue Reading
County gives funds to VFD, FOJA
Story updated to include comment from James Driver with Gray VFD. Staff Reports The various volunteer fire departments in Marion County got a welcome Christmas gift from the Marion County Commisioners Court. Smithland, South Shore, Jackson, Mims, and Jefferson Volunteer Fire Departments will each receive $17,280. The Gray VFD declinedContinue Reading
Mary said “…”
Rick Smith/Columnist Isaiah, a renowned counter culturist, spoke of a young girl, but never mentioned her name. He also gave voice to the miraculous conception and birth of this teenaged girl’s son, yet never recorded the child’s given name. Fast forward 700 years. Matthew, known to some as Levi, wasContinue Reading
Food: Superstitions
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’ Prosperity, luck, money!!!! Ever since I was a child, I’ve never missed a New Year’s Day meal! Here in the south most people make some version of this traditional meal. Growing up for me it was black eye peas, smothered cabbage, cornbread and ham.Continue Reading
Gardening: Try heavy hitter okra in 2025
Note: This is the last regular column from David Wall. David Wall Many gardeners have grown okra never thinking past Clemson Spinless which are good out to 4”. While they can grow to 8”, flavor goes down and toughness goes up, making pods tough to chew and swallow! Other varietiesContinue Reading