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Staff Reports The Lady dogs softball team got their first win of the season in a scrimmage against Harleton this week 28-7. “It is only the beginning, but we are constantly working hard,” said Coach Hannah Welch. “Come support these ladies if you have the chance this season.” The nextContinue Reading

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Jefferson’s Planning & Zoning Commission will hear options on how, or if, to expand the recently adopted National Historic District Zone from 1971 during their regular meeting at 5p Tuesday, February 6, at the Jefferson Transportation and Visitor’s Center. Members of the Marion County Historical Commission will be making theContinue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Lady Bulldogs have done it again and are headed towards the State Playoffs. Tuesday night’s defeat of West Rusk 65-48 cinched beginning of the ladies playoff run. “The game against Arp [today] will wrap-up district for us,” said Girls Athletic Director andContinue Reading

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Election Dates Filings Meetings • P&Z, 5:30p Feb. 6 No Fish Fry Due to the pending inclement weather predicted for Saturday, the Jefferson Veterans of Foreign Wars has canceled their Fish Fry on Saturday.  Date Change Jefferson’s Outlaw National’s Car Show has changed their date to April 19-20 to notContinue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis/ Jefferson Jimplecute Former Jefferson City Secretary Anita Smith Perot passed away last Friday, January 26, in Longview. Perot served as City Secretary for over 30 years and served multiple City Mayors and Aldermen. “My first year as Mayor, I knew nothing about my duties or responsibilities asContinue Reading

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Ken Bridges He was called “Mr. Sam.”  For 48 years, Sam Rayburn was an unforgettable presence in Congress and a devoted servant to the people of Northeast Texas.  He served with eight presidents and was Speaker of the House of Representatives on three separate occasions.  During his long career, Rayburn helped guide the United States through twoContinue Reading

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Ashly Granby Whether you stumbled upon Jefferson serendipitously or proudly call it your birthplace, there’s a unanimous agreement that our town is a special enclave nestled along the tranquil bayou. In an age dominated by fast-paced living and electronic communication, Jefferson stands as an oasis where community, connection, and aContinue Reading

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June 2, 1933-January 26, 2024 Herbert Barham Kennon was born June 2, 1933, in Jefferson, Texas to Walter and Cornelia (McCoy) Kennon, who preceded him in death. He passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, joining his Savior Jesus Christ and his beloved wife of 64 years, Jane. He was alsoContinue Reading

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Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get Shakin!!! Here we are in the middle of Mardi Gras season and like every year I’m getting the same questions and comments. I wanna make something traditional, and I wanna make something good, but it just takes too long to make, I am not anContinue Reading

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Chocolate Butter Pecan Pie  Serves 8 Ingredients: Directions: This pie serves well warm.  Just allow the filling time to set before cutting.  If you refrigerate before serving, let it come to room temperature before serving. This dessert is relatively high in fat but thanks to the pecans and chocolate, mostContinue Reading

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Tim Scallon/Nutritionist On one of our trips to Costa Rica, our friend and guide Eric suggested a chocolate tour.  Without hesitation, my wife Kathy immediately accepted.  In her mind, she saw counters crowded with all different kinds of chocolate and herself at the front of a long banquet line withContinue Reading

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Jimplecute photos by Laura Allen The Jefferson Bulldogs soundly defeated Waskom Wildcats on Monday night 77-59. They also defeated West Rusk Tuesday night 60-42. The Dawgs are 21-5 and 8-1 in District play with the win. They have three games remaining this season before the playoffs, facing Arp tonight, TatumContinue Reading

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Staff Reports Mother Nature is not happy about something as icy conditions turned into flooding this week. Marion County residents were just starting to regroup from five days of ice, sleet, and snow accompanied by lows in the 20s and highs in the 30s when the weather turned again. ThisContinue Reading

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Election Dates Meetings JISD Dates Career Fair JISD is holding their first “Road to the Future” College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Fair from 5:30-7p January 25 at the High School Commons. The school is inviting local colleges, military personnel and businesses to participate. For more information, or to registerContinue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute The Mittie Stephens tragedy will be officially remembered as Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker proclaimed February 12 as Mittie Stephens Day. Alderman Hollis Shadden came up with the idea to honor and remember the tragedy  with a special event and at the same time recognize how theContinue Reading