Jimplecute Photos  by Laura Allen Jimplecute Photos by Laura Allen Kinsley Powell, center, was crowned 2024 JHS Homecoming Queen on September 20 before the start of the football game. She was escorted by Aiden Cooner. Also pictured are last year’s Queen Janiyah Ventimiglia (right), Bronx Johnson and Maelynn McGuire. Continue Reading

Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin St, Jefferson For the Week of September 27-October 3 As we come through the Fall Equinox, we find ourselves halfway through the astrological year, a time to reflect on what we’ve learned and what we still aim to accomplish. Astrologically, the yearContinue Reading

Staff Reports Last week, Jefferson’s varsity volleyball team defeated Big Sandy 3-1 (20-25, 25-19, 25-11, 25-21) in four sets. Top players for the game were: The Lady Dawgs will play New Diana in the District Opener on Friday at 4:30p. The Lady Dawgs are 2-12 for the season and NewContinue Reading

City of Jefferson

V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The corner of Austin and Walnut will be getting a new look starting in January as the Calavera Company received approval  to modify Dr. Douglas’ former hospital building, and relocate the Red Bus. The plan includes removing the portion of the building at the cornerContinue Reading

Rick Smith/Contributing Writer I’ve heard it for years: “Everything is bigger in Texas.” I think it’s true. Texas holds something like 550 Guinness World Records. From the Houston woman with the biggest feet, crossing the threshold at a staggering size 18, to the heaviest ball of dog fur, weighing inContinue Reading

April 22, 1941-Septebmer 15, 2024 A Memorial Service for Patricia Ann Kindred, 83, of Waxahachie, Texas has been scheduled for Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 3pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home. Patricia Ann Kindred was born April 22, 1941in Dallas, Texas to Wilson Washington ReynoldsContinue Reading

July 24, 1951-September 11, 2024 Funeral Services for Roy Woods, 73 of Avinger, Texas will be held on Friday September 20, 2024, at 2:00pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Pastor Bubba DeBerry officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Interment will immediately followContinue Reading

For the Week of September 20-26 This week, the focus is on transformation, balance, and personal growth for all signs. Whether you’re navigating challenges, letting go of the past, or embracing new opportunities, the energy around you is pushing for change. It’s a time to step out of your comfortContinue Reading

Gardening by David Wall

David Wall Contributing Writer Foreign ownership of U.S. agriculture appears to be a two-fold problem.  First there’s the ownership of companies processing agriculture products.  For example, China owns Smithfield, our largest pork producer. Many pesticides are produced by foreign countries, and forcing them to comply with our regulations is difficultContinue Reading

Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’ Happy Fall, time to get out the ole faithful crockpot y’all. That’s right, obviously you can use them all year long, but to me at least, crockpots are just made for cooler weather dishes. Don’t worry it’s still “homemade” and with a little planning it’sContinue Reading

Staff Reports The Jefferson Carnegie Library recognized the City of Jefferson and Marion County for the 25th Anniversary of the agreement to contribute funds totaling $32,500 to the library each year.  George Otstott and Stacy Mills presented the plaques to Mayor Patricia Finstrom and Judge Leward LaFleur.  The Friends ofContinue Reading

Jimplecute Photo by Laura Allen The JHS Homecoming Court nominees are, from left back,  Allyssa Willie, Jade Mallory (freshman duchess), Makinah Washington (sophomore duchess), Ava Phillips (junior duchess), Kinsley Powell; Front Elizabeth Najera, Kourtlyn Dowell, and Amirie Prior. The Homecoming Queen will be announced before tonight’s game.  The parade startsContinue Reading

Staff Reports The Jefferson Bulldogs defeated the DeKalb Lions last week 36-28 in a hard-fought battle. The Dawgs ended the first quarter behind by 14 points, but recovered, leaving the score tied at halftime. They quickly took the lead in the 3rd and maintained it for the rest of theContinue Reading

Marion County Seal

V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners finished off spending most of their American Rescue Act Funds this week as they replaced old, missing, or broken equipment. Precinct 1 Commissioner J.R. Ashley purchased an E60 R2 Series Bobcat Compact Excavator for $129,341. Ashley said the equipment has a movableContinue Reading