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Ken Bridges/Columnist Charles M. Schulz created a comic strip that captured the hearts of millions in the nearly 50 years that Peanuts ran in thousands of newspapers around the world. Schulz, an amiable and soft-spoken Minnesota native and World War II veteran, had been drawing the daily strip since 1950. Fifteen yearsContinue Reading

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Rick Smith/Columnist I first met Sally Sue as a nursing colleague. We became friends and within a couple years, she was as good as family. Friend to family is a cultural thing dear to us Southerners. Sally Sue was kindhearted and compassionate. Her ability to connect with others and trulyContinue Reading

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Services for Mrs Jeanette Taylor, 84, of Longview, formerly from Jefferson will be held 11 am Saturday. December 21, 2024 at Hughes Chapel C.M.E. Church, 307 Avenue B Longview,TX.Burial will be in Lewis Chapel Cemetery,Longview,TX A public viewing will take place from 1-5p Friday, December 20, 2024 at Burton FamilyContinue Reading

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Friends and family are invited to pay their respects during a public viewing at the Jefferson Community Center from 10:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2024, prior to the commencement of the service for Lois Edna Hunter, 98, of Jefferson. We welcome you to share memories and offer condolences during this time. Continue Reading

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Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 For the Week of December 20-26, 2024 This week brings a mix of introspection, growth, and opportunities as Capricorn season takes hold. Each sign is encouraged to take a closer look at what truly matters, whether it’s career goals,Continue Reading

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Courtesy Photo/The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club Jay Gould Rail Car Committee hosted the inaugural Hot Chocolate Bar last weekend. The Atalanta North Pole Express was decorated for Christmas and the event provided tours and a local twist on a holiday favorite.Continue Reading

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Chef Hunter Lee/Contributing Writer Let’s get shakin’ Christmas in the south comes in many forms. Some are as unique as the cultures and mixing pot of people themselves. Some might be having Christmas Eve that looks like something out of a Norman Rockwell painting and for others it might lookContinue Reading

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Editor’s Note: David Wall notified the Jimpelcute this week that his weekly Gardening column will be stopping after the December 27th edition. David told us he’s 81, has written 741 columns since 2011 and “just doesn’t have that much more to say” about gardening. David will be sorely missed. IfContinue Reading

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Staff Reports The Jefferson Bulldogs moved their record to 10-2 so far this season following their sound defeat of Waskom Wildcats Tuesday night in Waskom, 93-44. Game stats were not available as of press time Wednesday morning.  Lady Dawgs pounce on Grace Community, 50-20 The Lady Dawgs extended their recordContinue Reading

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The Jimplecute asked Jefferson Primary and Jefferson Elementary (grades 1 & 2) for copies of their student’s Letters to Santa. Following are some of their letters. Merry Christmas! Pre-K Ms. Wagner’s Class My name is Nolan Police. I am 4 years old. I have been good all the time. IContinue Reading

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July 29, 1937-December 11, 2024 Memorial Services for Patricia Belle Daniel, 87, of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Sunday December 15, 2024, in the First United Methodist Church of Jefferson at 2:00pm with Rev. Mark Crim officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. It is with deepContinue Reading

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 Debra Howard, 66, of Caldwell, Texas, formerly of Jefferson, Texas, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, in Temple, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Noon at the Caldwell Assembly Church in Caldwell. Austin Powell & Pastor Jacob Roach will officiate. The familyContinue Reading

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The Jefferson City Council will meet starting at 5:30p Tuesday, November 18, for their regular monthly meeting at the Jefferson Transportation and Visitors Center. Their Agenda includes: MAYORS COMMENTS POLICE CHIEF COMMENTS PRESENTATIONS – Limited to 10 minutes each CONSENT AGENDA  (City Council reserves the right to remove items fromContinue Reading

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Staff Reports Marion County veterans and their families gathered Monday to recognize and celebrate our veterans. Master of Ceremonies and Marine Corps Vietnam veteran Jerry Hoag led the morning’s activities which included Jefferson Elementary students leading the Pledge of Allegiance, singing “America the Beautiful”, and the 4th Grade Choir performingContinue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson ISD was the big winner from this October’s Brian Sowards Legacy Crappie Tournament at Lake O’the Pines, landing $31,200.76 for JISD scholarships. Event coordinator Cassandra Gann presented the check to JISD Superintendent Michael Walker during Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting. “When you hear about theseContinue Reading

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Meetings School Dates Virtual Chamber The Marion County Chamber Offices will be operating virtually next week as the City begins work on trying to locate a water leak near their building on Austin street. Telephones will be answered from 10a-2p Tuesday-Friday. Email will be being returned. Text messages will alsoContinue Reading

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Rick Smith/Columnist To foreigners, a Yankee is an American.To Americans, a Yankee is a Northerner.To Northerners, a Yankee is an Easterner.To Easterners, a Yankee is a New Englander.To New Englanders, a Yankee is a Vermonter.And in Vermont, a Yankee is somebody who eats pie for breakfast. Many years ago, IContinue Reading

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May 18, 1956-November 6, 2024 Roy Haskelm Henderson, born May 18, 1956, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024, at Good Shepherd in Longview, Texas. He was 68 years old. Roy was born to the late Harry Henderson and Lillie Conkleton Henderson. A hard-working man with a gentle spirit, RoyContinue Reading

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Staff Reports Tickets are on sale for the upcoming production of “It’s A Wonderful Life” scheduled for Dec 13 and 14 at the Union Baptist Church Event Bldg at 6:30 pm each evening. The production is the third Christmas season that the radio play has been presented to audiences andContinue Reading

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Staff Reports A new event will join the City activities in February 2025 with the creation of Mittie Stephens Day. The new event, sponsored by Big Cypress Corvettes, will have a costumed cast tell the stories of some passengers on the steamship which sank Feb. 12, 1869.  The free eventContinue Reading