JISD talks 2025-26 budget concerns
Staff Reports Jefferson ISD School Board members discussed concerns over state and federal funding changes for the 2025-26 school budget during Tuesday’s regular meeting. Using preliminary property tax values, the District is projecting a $1.2 million increase in revenues, but the potential loss of several federal and state funds, couldContinue Reading
Nothing Worse than A Scam
V. Hugh Lewis II There’s something in the air, again, and it’s costing not only individuals, but our organizations. Scams. Any time a disaster happens the scum crawl out of the woodwork to try and make a buck off the concern and generosity of individuals. The tragedy in Central TexasContinue Reading
Then And Now
Darla McCorkle When I was 19 I got married. I was not pregnant. It was much worse, I was in love. He wasn’t even my first love, but I sure thought he was The Love of my Life at the time. So, we got married. Not only did we getContinue Reading
A Moment with the Minister: Life’s Too Short
Lynnette Arriela Bonner Rabbi, Bethel Temple Fellowship “What is the greatest commandment in the law?” This question was asked by Jesus’ followers. Jesus said, “The first and greatest commandment is to love the Lord with all your heart,with all your soul,with all your mind.” The second greatest commandment is, “YouContinue Reading
Tull’s ‘Aqualung’: A masterpiece of the 70s
Atticus Gregory Upton Lewis When you think of the music of the 1970s, you think progressive rock withbands breaking away from the confines of their genre and branching out, incorporating styles and instrumentals you wouldn’t expect to hear. For me, there are no albums to better personify this era thanContinue Reading
Archery clinic hits the bullseye for JISD team
Staff Reports Last week, Jefferson ISD hosted an archery clinic featuring both High School and Junior High divisions. The event, which utilized the Lockett Education Center gym, provided ample space for students to practice and compete while offering comfortable spectator seating for families and community members. “The primary gym spaceContinue Reading
JISD Valedictorian, Salutatorian, others swap positions following grade audit
Update: JISD Superintendent Michael Walker issued a statement from the District at 4p today (Thursday) about the situation. His comments have been added to the story. According to a release from Jefferson High School Principal Joel Windham, the valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2025 have swapped positions followingContinue Reading
Have You Met Bobby Cole?
Darla McCorkle/Columnist Now that I upgraded Hugh from boyfriend to husband, I’m excited to introduce ya’ll to my new boyfriend from afar. That just means I like him, he doesn’t know my name. See, I’m the type that’ll make a husband, but I also love just having a man onContinue Reading
JEDCO approves funds for Fire Station
Staff Reports A 20+ year wait is coming to an end as the Jefferson Economic Development Corp approved $400,000 in funding to build a new fire station. The last station was built in 1955 when the City moved City Hall and the fire department to the corner of Polk andContinue Reading
Let’s Go Fishing
Courtesy Photos, Jimplecute Photos by Laura Allen Kid’s Fish Day was last weekend at the Hurricane Creek Recreational Area. The annual event allows kids to learn to fish and supplies them with free gear. The biggest fish was caught by Tori Hammonds and weighed 2.76lbs. Below are some of thisContinue Reading
Courts approve plea deals
Staff Reports Juries were called, but not needed on June 2 as defendants chose to accept plea deals from the state and Judge Michael Kopech approved the offers. “I’m always extremely grateful to the residents of Marion County who choose to do their civic duty and take time out ofContinue Reading
MC 4-H celebrates year of work
Staff Reports Marion County 4-H Club members celebrated their work this last school year with their fair in downtown Jefferson. Members took time to show the animals they’d raised and learned how to care for, and showcased their artistic side with a photograph contest. They also held a bake saleContinue Reading
Our Town: June 13, 2025
Meetings Summer Sports JISD Summer Youth Sports Camps: Cost is $30 per camper Strength Training JISD is holding Strength and Conditioning this summer to prepare athletes for the fall. The schedules are Monday-Wednesday, then a 7-7 on Thursday, plus workout times. They run each week June 2-26, July 7-25. RegularContinue Reading
Be like Brian
Darla McCorkle/Columnist We have a lot of new folks in town. Folks that don’t know about that time I almost killed Hugh when I did a juice cleanse. People who don’t know about my stuffed Yorkie that used to sit in the foyer. People who missed Hugh hanging off theContinue Reading
Our View: Don’t Burn Baby, Don’t Burn
That’s a phrase that’s only applicable in certain, limited, situations. It’s NOT one anyone wants to hear when their home or business or field is on fire. This week JEDCO put an end to the long-standing search for funding for a new fire station for Jefferson. It only took twoContinue Reading
A Moment with the Minister: Shavuot and the Holy Spirit
Rabbi Lynnette Arriela Bonner/Bethel Temple Fellowship We just finished celebrating Shavuot(Pentecost)! Shavuot is the Hebrew word for “weeks” in the plural form. It comes from “Shavua” in singular. It means to “count the 7 weeks.” This celebrates the completion of the seven-week Omer count, which is the counting period betweenContinue Reading
Horoscopes June 13-19, 2025
This week brings steady movement and subtle shifts. Some signs will feel the urge to leap ahead, while others benefit from quiet focus. Trust your instincts, follow through, and stay open—small steps now can lead to lasting change. Aries You’re stepping into a week where your skills finally shine. AriesContinue Reading
Chinese food comes to town
Staff Reports It’s finally happened. Chinese food is now available in Jefferson. The former Sonic location, turned Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken, has now found it’s home – in Chinese and Cambodian style foods. When Louisiana Fried Chicken opened the owners had a few options available like shrimp fried rice. NewContinue Reading
The Lesser-Known Crop
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin!!!!! When you think of Louisiana you think of cotton, sugarcane, rice, even corn, but how about blueberries? Absolutely, especially if you are over 40 years old and from DeSoto Parish Louisiana. It conjures memories of the Blueberry Festival, half the town covered in BlueberryContinue Reading
Gardening: This, That for June
David Wall/Special to the Jimplecute Growing cucumbers and tomatoes? Assuming you haven’t already done so, it’s not too late to plant sunflowers right next to them that will grow to 6-8’ tall (12-14’ tall sunflowers re a wee bit much!). Both have similar soil requirements, and your vegetable fruits results are sweeter. Also,Continue Reading