Showing off Art
Courtesy Photo JISD elementary art teacher Ashley McClendon had one student from each grade level showcase their favorite project to the School Board during their last meeting. Continue Reading
Youth Football Champs!
The Marion County Youth Football 5/6th Grade and Flag teams went all the way this year and were the undefeated champions! Jefferson vs (9-0 ) Jefferson (10-0)VSContinue Reading
Ace Program
The Jefferson Jimplecute talked to JISD ACE 1st, 2nd, 3rd (top), and 5th and 6th graders about newspapers last week and asked them to what they were thankful for. All were thankful for family, and for the coming Thanksgiving Break! At right, Tremane Nelson shows another group of JES studentsContinue Reading
Veterans receive gift
The Piece Makers Quilt Guild held their annual Veteran’s Day recognition last Sunday at Lake O’the Pines Baptist Church. The group made and presented quilts to the veterans in attendance to show their appreciation for the veterans service and sacrifice. The project takes an entire year to complete and membersContinue Reading
Return on Investment
Current JEDCO president Jamey Parsons (left), along with former JEDCO president Jay Patrick, present the final $50,000 check to West Fraser Timber Company’s Angela Bunger. In 2013, JEDCO entered into an agreement with Norbord, Inc., as an incentive to the company to reopen their Jefferson plant. JEDCO offered to payContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – November 19 – November 25, 2023
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Vets, others reflect on service
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Otstott Park hosted a Veteran’s Day Celebration, Saturday November 11th. The crowd came together to pay heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces. The Veteran’s Day event was a testament to the unwavering gratitude for those who have dedicated theirContinue Reading
U.S. leaders talk Ukraine
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Ukraine took center stage at 1852 on Austin Street Wednesday as retired General Philip Breedlove, and former Assistant Attorney General Robert McConnell spoke to a group of Marion County citizens. Breedlove discussed the issue involving Ukraine and how the U.S. government hasn’t done a goodContinue Reading
Our Town: Nov. 17
Meetings School Dates Grand Launch Pop Culture SocieTea will be holding a “grand launch” and ribbon cutting at 4:30 Nov. 18 at their shop on Lafayette Street. Thanksgiving Dinner The 4th Annual Elderly Thanksgiving Dinner will be held starting at 3pm, Saturday, November 18, at the Jefferson Community Center locatedContinue Reading
Tourism talks regional advertising
Staff Reports The Jefferson Tourism Board heard presentations Tuesday night from CBS19 and KETK out of Tyler on using some of their Hotel Occupancy Tax funds to do more streaming based advertising within 100-150 miles of Jefferson. CBS19’s Dean Clow gave a video presentation on what their platform can provideContinue Reading
Music making its way into town
Staff Reports This fall kicks off a series of musical events in Jefferson that is sure to entertain and delight one and all. The season started with Steven Lu and members of the Marshall Symphony Orchestra thrilled a full house audience at Jefferson’s Cumberland Presbyterian Church last Sunday afternoon byContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: Jones was last Texas President
Ken Bridges Texas is one of four states to once have been an independent nation. Though only a short period in its long history, it has become a source of curiosity and pride for many. The last man to serve as president for the Republic of Texas was Dr. Anson Jones. While heContinue Reading
From the Right: Time to clean house
Hunter Bonner One of the hallmarks of being a Republican, and really being a normal human being, is that when you see something wrong, you address it. There is something wrong inside of the Republican Party of Texas. That problem is, we have allowed the specter of antisemitism to creepContinue Reading
From the Left: Republican deja vu, again
Elwood Watson The ghost of political déjà vu revisited the Republican Party last week, with the GOP suffering humiliating defeats in virtually all of their political contests. The one bright spot was Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves holding onto his seat in a state so ruby red no one expected DemocratsContinue Reading
Martha Lorraine McGraw Crawford,
December 29, 1941-November 13, 2023 Funeral Services for Martha Lorraine McGraw Crawford, 81 of Jefferson, TX will be held Friday November 17, 2023, at 11am in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Bro. Roy Conatser officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral home. A timeContinue Reading
Mildred Gloria McNeely
December 20, 1935-November 4, 2023 Graveside Services for Mildred Gloria McNeely, 87, of Jefferson, TX will be held Sunday November 19, 2023, at 11am in Trinity Cemetery in Jefferson, TX with Bro. Steve Rushing officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Mildred Gloria McNeely passed away after aContinue Reading
Leah Danielle Herron Olivier-Bedair
October 28, 1982-November 14, 2023 Leah Danielle Herron Olivier-Bedair, 41, of Tyler, passed away suddenly on Nov. 14, 2023. Leah was born Oct. 28, 1982 to Debra Stanley and Stephen Herron. She is survived by her husband David Bedair, mother Debra Stanley, children Reece Olivier, Gracie Olivier, step-children Blair OlivierContinue Reading
Food: Southwestern Winter Classic
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’! Hope everyone’s enjoying the cooler weather. As promised we are continuing with some of my favorite cool weather classics. Awhile back we asked on social media what y’all would like to see. We got so many great suggestions and this is next recipe isContinue Reading
OHTP to perform ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Dec 15-16
Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players is bringing back one of the most popular seasonal shows ever done, “It’s A Wonderful Life”, on December 15 and 16 in the Union Baptist Church Event Center. The show is a radio script rendition of the traditionally loved film of the 1940s. According toContinue Reading
City cancels public hearing on voluntary annexation
Staff Reports Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker told the Jimplecute he had cancelled the upcoming public hearing on the voluntary annexation of property south of Big Cypress Bayou which is owned by Harold Nix. Baker said after reviewing the map of the properties, a better survey and map to clarify exactlyContinue Reading