Texas History Minute: Texas Dentist changed voting
Ken Bridges It often takes courage to stand up for a principle. Because of people who do, the world starts to change. One Texas dentist, Dr. Lonnie Smith, changed the way Americans vote. A 1944 Supreme Court decision forced Texas and states across the country to change election laws. Dr.Continue Reading
The Kurnell is at home on The Hill
Rick Smith/Columnist Editor’s Note: This marks the start of a new weekly column by new Jeffersonian Rick Smith. He’s a rugged and resilient ol’ coot, characterized by toughness and a determination that has earned him the nickname The Kurnell. He lives to the left of our driveway atop our homestead,Continue Reading
From the Left: Women and future of Politics
Elwood Watson It should probably come as little surprise that a majority of American millennial and Generation Z women identify as liberal. A recent Gallup Poll indicated the ideological gap between men and women across various generations has increased over the past few years, and that young women today areContinue Reading
Lori Burleson Hall
November 26, 1961-February 12, 2024 Lori Burleson Hall, 62, of Kilgore, Texas, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on February 12, 2024. Lori was born on November 26, 1961, to Sheldon Burleson and Diane Gordon Svacina. Lori was preceeded in death by her father, Sheldon Burleson, formerlyContinue Reading
Karen J. Cartier
April 27, 1942-February 19, 2024 A Mass of Christian Burial for Karen J. Cartier, 81 of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Saturday February 24, 2024, at 11am in The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson, Texas with Father Isaac Oviedo officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home.Continue Reading
Onetta “Nita” Vaughan
April 25, 1936-February 10, 2024 Memorial Services for Mrs. Onetta “Nita” Vaughan, age 87 of Jefferson will be held on Saturday February 24, 2024, at 4pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Bro. John Givens officiating. Onetta “Nita” Vaughan was born April 25, 1936, inContinue Reading
A Moment with the Minster: Fruit of the Spirit: Patience
Richard Skinner/Jefferson First Assembly of God We have all heard the cliché, patience is a virtue. If we’re honest many of us are lacking in this virtue. Even more than that, this virtue is not desired by many of us. In our flesh, we often value immediacy. We want ourContinue Reading
Black History Month program set
Staff Reports St. Paul United Methodist Church will celebrate Black History Month with a program starting at 11:30a Sunday. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is the theme for the celebration. A Soul Food Gala will immediately follow the worship service. The church is located at 111 Crawford Street, across theContinue Reading
Food: Lent or Crawfish?
Chef Hunter Lee As most of you know it’s CRAWFISH SEASON, most southerner’s favorite season. When you think crawfish surely you think of corn, potatoes, maybe mushrooms, garlic, and lemons. I think of the drinks I’ll be having with them if you know what I mean…all jokes aside, I thinkContinue Reading
Gardening: What Not to Plant
David Wall/Contributing Writer Advice on what NOT to plant in your yard! Silver maple. Fast growing shade tree, with weak wood prone to breaking in wind. Roots love sewage pipes. Well known for cracking driveways & sidewalks. Ash trees. Sturdy, tough, well-liked tree, and property value increaser.. Unfortunately, the EmeraldContinue Reading
Gardening
Removing a Tree Stump David Wall/Contributing Writer Over 60 years ago, the biggest oak tree in our yard came down in a storm, leaving a stump around 40” in diameter. Mechanized tree stump removal was not available, so Dad went shopping and came home with a can of tree stumpContinue Reading
Eat, Dine, Gather: February 23, 2024
Local Music Corner Micah S. White Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music. If you go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for different reasons. Friday: 2/23 Saturday: 2/24 Thursday: 02/29 Dining Specials Auntie Skinner’s Open till 10 pmContinue Reading
Sports Briefs
Baseball The Bulldogs were outplayed on Monday, and suffered a 13-3 loss to the Harleton Wildcats. Bulldogs are 1-2 as of Wednesday. Judsen Carter (#3), swings, but misses during the game againstt the Wildcats. Jimplecute photo by Laura Allen Girls Basketball The Lady Dawgs closed out their season following theirContinue Reading
Letter: Bonner helped make a difference
In January of 2023, Hunter Bonner organized a meeting of Crestwood citizens that sought improvement to the existing water quality in the local system. Historically, even though the water quality met state standards, the water was far below the standards of the local system users. An initial meeting with regionalContinue Reading
Meisenheimer seeks 2nd term
Ralph Meisenheimer I am Ralph Meisenheimer Marion County Commissioner Precinct 3. I am a 5th generation Jeffersonian and proud to call Marion County home. I have had 21 years of County road experience. I have been a construction business owner for many years. I have held many credentials including CertifiedContinue Reading
Special Report: Marion County GOP Candidates Speak
The Jefferson Jimplecute recently contacted all of the Marion County GOP candidates in the March 5, 2024 Primary Election to hear what they had to say about the position they’re seeking. While all candidates were contacted, only these responded and agreed to be interviewed: The following, almost hour long videoContinue Reading
Lady Dawgs Area Playoff Info
According to Coach Allen, tickets will need to be purchased online using the link below: https://www.winnsboroisd.org/page/online-tickets1 Come out and support your LADY DAWGS as they take on Winnsboro in the Area Round! GO LADY DAWGS!!!Continue Reading
Kathy Harper
March 16, 1966 ~ February 8, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Kathy Harper’s passing. She fought a brave battle with cancer, and on February 8th, she peacefully left this world, surrounded by her loved ones. Kathy lived her life to the fullest, cherishing every momentContinue Reading
Mittie Stephens Day activities relocated
Staff Reports Due to weather concerns for Monday afternoon, the activities scheduled for 2p have been relocated to Union Missionary Baptist Church, located at501 Houston Street. Event organizer Hollis Shadden said the forecast called for a 37 degree windchill around 2p Monday and felt it best to move the remembranceContinue Reading