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Tim Scallon, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist As we approach the holidays or as I have often referred to them, “The Eating Season,” I find myself looking for something different; something classic; tasty yet quick and easy to make; a dish that is both rustic and upscale to serve guests or family. Continue Reading

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George Otstott, far right, talks with Jacque Jovic, of KTAL Channel, on Tuesday as he presents the Geaux 4 Kids program a check for $8,250 raised in Marion County. The program provides a duffle bag filled with blanket, pillow, and other items children entering the foster care system can useContinue Reading

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Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute The Steamboat Inn has long been a beloved part of the community. Built in the 1980s using historic homes from Marshall, the inn offers a charming and nostalgic experience for visitors.  In October 2020, Alex and Lana Mushik became the new owners, moving from California to fulfillContinue Reading

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Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute The Hive celebrated its second anniversary last Monday with extended hours, bringing out the afternoon crowd for a community celebration.  Known for its cozy atmosphere and excellent coffee, The Hive has become a popular spot for both locals and visitors. The celebration featured a DJ, their fullContinue Reading

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Services for Nancy Carolyn Head, 85, of Ft. Worth, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 7, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Jefferson, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00Continue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Marion County Chamber of Commerce presented their annual awards last Saturday, and discussed upcoming changes to how the Chamber operates and focuses. Beje Foster is the 2024 Marion County Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year for her dedication and volunteering spirit to supportContinue Reading

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Rick Smith/Columnist Many Louisianans swear up and down that the coffee served at the Café du Monde in New Orleans – a blend of coffee and chicory – is the favored drink of Creole State coffee aficionados. Chicory, the root of the endive plant, is added to soften the bitterContinue Reading

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Chef Hunter Lee It’s finally getting close, cooler evenings and mild pleasant mornings here in the south. It’s one of my favorite time of year. It’s also getting close to one pot season, as I like to call it.  Soups, gumbo’s, stews, chili, pot pies, chicken and dumplings. You know,Continue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute There won’t be a chance to get a “Taste of Jefferson” this year as the Marion County Chamber of Commerce announced they are postponing the annual October event. During the Chamber banquet last weekend, acting board president Seth Buckner delivered the bad news. “We currentlyContinue Reading

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David Wall/Contributing Writer As we move into this year’s fall season, it’s time to consider root knot nematode (RKN) protection for next year.  RKNs are tiny roundworms living in the soil and common in your area.  They penetrate tomato plant roots and feed on the nutrients.  The results are knots rangingContinue Reading

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Staff Reports JISD Superintendent Michael Walker released two statements over the past 10 days regarding incidents involving fire arms at the high school campus. According to the statement last week, principal Joel Windham received a report about a potential threat of a weapon being on campus due to an overheardContinue Reading

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Jimplecute Photo The Stearne Fountain was decorated last Saturday in celebration of Shirley Chatham’s 85th birthday. In years past, the fountain has been decorated for various special occasions.Continue Reading

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Staff Reports Long before he was an Industrial Systems instructor at Texas State Technical College, Jeffersonian Clifton Woodgate was a Marine Corps aviation maintenance technician with Marine Helicopter Squadron One during the Reagan administration. Woodgate’s high score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test resulted in an offer forContinue Reading

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Jimplecute Photo Karnack ISD brought over their students last Friday for the JHS Homecoming Parade to show their support for their students who play and attend JISD. Karnack was represented on all levels of JISD sports teams, cheer squads, and band.Continue Reading

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Max Preps Jefferson put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past the Pittsburg Pirates 40-15. Given the Bulldogs’ advantage in MaxPreps’ Texas football rankings (they are ranked 197th, while the Pirates are ranked 645th), the result wasn’t entirely unexpected. Kamran WilliamsContinue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Tuesday nights special City Council meeting began much as it started – with a lot of yelling. The meeting was called to award the City’s expired mowing contracts for the cemeteries and city properties, but had the addition of an executive session to discuss theContinue Reading

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Rodeo The Becca Anderson Memorial Rodeo Queen Pageant is set for September 27-28 and now’s the time to sign up! Applications are now available by contacting Samantha at 940-386-4065 or Susan at 903-930-8920. More information is also available on their Facebook page @Becca Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program. NNO National NightContinue Reading