Friday: ‘Patsy Cline’ tonight only!
Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Tickets are still available for the premier, one performance tribute play-with music about the life and career of the late great Patsy Cline in Jefferson on June 30th. The tickets are $20 per person for all seats for the performance that will be held at the city’sContinue Reading
Consdier overly rich soil with plants
David Wall/Contributing Writer 10+ years ago, I wrote articles on gardens’ ideal soil organic percentages being 5%. An interesting aspect is an awful lot of organic material doesn’t raise the overall percentage very much. Getting up to 5% can take several years. Finally, anything over 5% is a wasted effort.Continue Reading
Eat, Drink, Gather: Area Dining & Entertainment June 30-July 5
Local Music Corner Micah S. White Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music if you feel like lacing up your dancing shoes and hitting the dance floor. If you do go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for differentContinue Reading
Capital Highlights: June 30
Gary Borders/Contributing Writer Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps state Texas’ power grid reported record electricity use early last week. Both the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce electricity use as temperatures soar above100 degrees over much ofContinue Reading
July 4: A cause to celebrate!
Marion County Chamber /Contributing Writer The past couple weeks have certainly been eventful here in East Texas. The hot summer sun was suddenly replaced with extreme storms including tornadoes, rain, hail, and violent winds which resulted in huge trees and power poles being uprooted, thus leaving about 300,000 people without powerContinue Reading
July 4: Take the (almost) last train
Staff Reports The Historic Jefferson Railway will be running their special 4th of July Express train July 1-4. As the owners are retiring, it could be the last July 4 train riders will see. The narrated tours will run at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. eaach day. The trip includesContinue Reading
Breaking Barriers: WGU Texas Offers Two Scholarships for Rural Students
Opportunities for new and returning students to learn where they live AUSTIN (June 26, 2023) – For rural Texas residents who want to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree program and remain in their hometowns, distance barriers, time, and cost may keep them from reaching their educational goals. To help overcome theseContinue Reading
Q3 Visitor’s Guide now available
The 3rd Quarter Discover Jefferson & Marion County visitors guide is now available. It has been distributed to various locations across the county and more are available at the Jefferson Transportation/Visitor’s Center or by contacting the Jimplecute offices. The Flip Book is also available to include in your emails orContinue Reading
City to meet Tuesday in County Annex Courtroom
Jefferson’s regular meeting was postponed last week due to the power outage. They will meet at 6:30p Tuesday in the 2nd floor courtroom of the Courthouse Annex. The Jimplecute will be live. The agenda includes: 8 ACTION ITEMSContinue Reading
Commissioners to meet Monday
Marion County Commissioners will meet in regular session at 9a Monday, June 26, in the County Courtroom on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse Annex. The Jimplecute will be live. The Agenda includes:Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – June 25 – July 1, 2023
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‘One Night Only’ performance Friday for OHTP’s ‘Patsy Cline’
Tickets are still available for the premier, one performance tribute play-with music about the life and career of the late great Patsy Cline in Jefferson on June 30th. The tickets are $20 per person for all seats for the performance that will be held at the city’s Visitor Center locatedContinue Reading
Blackout
Severe Storms, Heat Advisory Create Havoc V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County residents were still reeling from last Friday’s early morning storms which produced 80 mph straight line winds, an EF-1 tornado near Elysian Fields, lots of damage, and the “worst power outage in 40 years” across the County.Continue Reading
Our Town: 6/23
Meetings VBS Heat Alert Texas Division of Emergency Management wants to remind everyone that summer heat is here and safety precautions should be observed. Remember: Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable; never leave people or pets in vehicles; and hydrate before going out into the heat. Open House Salon RougeContinue Reading
Dumps offer special hours
Staff Reports Safe food waste disposal is a priority during power loss situations, and the City and County have a solution. The City will have a roll-off dumpster at the Elections Building on N. Alley Street and one at the Community Center on N. Haywood Street. Both dumpsters will beContinue Reading
Issue smaller due to emergency
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute This week’s Jimplecute is smaller than normal. We usually drop two pages during the summer months as, well, it’s quieter. There’s limited sports and school events, so we take the time to regroup and recharge for the fall. This week, well, it affected us all.Continue Reading
Obituaries
Rosemary Eloise Prentice May 30, 1925 ~ June 15, 2023 Cremation Services for Rosemary Eloise Prentice, 98, of Garrison, are pending and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Karen Jean McCawley June 10, 1947 ~ June 18, 2023 Cremation Service for Karen Jean McCawley, 76, of Avinger, are pending and under the directionContinue Reading
I don’t Bake, but…
Not all is lost!!!! Let’s get baking!! I’ve never hid the fact I’m not much of a baker BUT apparently I also wasn’t great at picking spouses years ago either (shocker I know). Anyway let’s dive into the not so good ole days. Yes I was married, and like myContinue Reading
JAAC, MCHRC thanks supporters
Peggy Walker/Contributing Writer The Jefferson Adopt-A-Cop and the Marion County Health and Resource Coalition would like to thank the following businesses, groups, and resources who made our Marion County Health and Resource Fair a huge success: Marion County Community Center Board, Jefferson Adopt-A-Cop, Marion County Health and Resource Coalition, UTContinue Reading
Beat the summer heat at the Carnegie Library!
Stacy Mills/Contributing Writer The temperatures are rising and soon we will be having 100 degree days. What better way to spend a long, hot summer afternoon than curled up with a good book. We’ve got them for you at the library! Books galore for all ages. The variety of genresContinue Reading