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Jimplecute photos by Laura Allen & Hugh Lewis Last weekend’s near perfect weather brought out the crowds for the 11th Annual East Texas Burn Run in downtown. The event drew several thousand bikers and bike enthusiasts, all to raise money for Camp I’m Still Me in Waskom.Continue Reading

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The Metropolitan Jeffersonian Club celebrated their 25th anniversary last weekend with a banquet and honored Mamie Burton Thompson for her years of service to the organization.  MJC is an organization that provides scholarships and assistance to those in Jefferson and Marion County throughout the  year. Dr. John Cooper Jr. wasContinue Reading

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Press Release The Cemetery Sista, led by Dr. Jennifer R. Blanks, is proud to share findings from their dissertation, Centering Cemeteries in Environmental Justice: Observing Community Connectivity in Historic Texas Black Cemeteries, which explored the preservation of African American cemeteries, with a focus on the Pyland African American Cemetery andContinue Reading

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Marion County Judge Leward laFleur issued a BURN BAN for all of Marion County at 2:36p October 9, 2024, and remains in effect until terminated by either the Texas Forest Service or the Commissioners Court. “Please note any outdoor cooking with charcoal grills will be above the ground, and/or enclosed.Continue Reading

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Kenneth was born September 16, 1958 to Leon and Earlene Noiel in Jefferson, Texas. Kenneth accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. Luke Baptist Church. Later in life he attended Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Kenneth belonged to the Liberty Eylau High School Class of 1976. His professional careerContinue Reading

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Staff Reports Jefferson’s annual celebration of National Night Out on Tuesday drew record crowds again this year as the event moved to W.F. Lockett Stadium. Event Organizers Billy Ramsey, and Jefferson Police Department Chief Tino Perez were extremely pleased with the evenings success. The event has been held at theContinue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners got an updated look at the proposed spay and neuter voucher program proposed by Friends of Jefferson Animals along with a suggested “Intact Pet Permit” ordinance during Mondays regular meeting. FOJA representative Dina Carroll presented a voucher application designed to check forContinue Reading

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Rick Smith/Columnist He graduated from Santa Fe High School in Alma, MO, home of the Chiefs, the summer of 1981, a member of the National Honor Society and “one of the smartest kids in school.” He played football, basketball and sat in the first chair of the saxophone section. HeContinue Reading

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Since the election of Patricia Finstrom as Mayor of Jefferson, her administration nearly from day one has been plagued with controversy.  However, after a recent council meeting on Tuesday, September 24, is it abundantly clear that something must be done to end this reign of nonsense. Jeffersonians, and yes, evenContinue Reading

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Staff Reports For a quarter-century, Metropolitan Jeffersonian Club (MJC) has been dedicated to serving the Jefferson community with unwavering commitment and passion.  Their journey has been marked by meaningful contributions and lasting impact, from providing scholarships (Bernice McCurry Burton Memorial Scholarship) and school supplies to the students of Jefferson ISDContinue Reading

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Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 For the Week of October 4-10 Aries: This week, relationships take center stage for Aries, encouraging meaningful conversations with those close to you. A desire for deeper connections may arise, especially with someone who shares your values and futureContinue Reading

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Mark Koehn from Upsala, Minn., dropped by Jefferson on Monday evening on his way to High Point Island, Texas. Mark is driving his father’s 1940 Farmall M tractor from the Canadian border to the Gulf to raise money for Future Farmers of America Alumni organizations. He rides at about 16mphContinue Reading

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 Haley Stringfellow of Harleton has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Summer 2024 Dean’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time statusContinue Reading

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Senior Student of the Month Rotary Club of Jefferson honored Aiden Cooner as the Senior Student of the Month for September.  Aiden is a Senior at JHS and is the son of Justin and Summer Cooner. Aiden strives every day to be an example for others in and outside ofContinue Reading