Friends hold Golf Tourney…
The Friends of the Jefferson Carnegie Library held its annual golf tournament on March 25 at Wood Hollow Golf Course in Longview. The First Place Team included David Neely, James Navaretti, Seth McGregor and James Walker. James Navaretti won the Closest to the Hole contest and Justin Powell hit theContinue Reading
Bringin’ home the bling…
The Jefferson Junior High Eighth grade boys track finished in First Place at the Harleton Invitational last week. The Eighth grade girls team (pictured above) finished Second. As did both seventh grade Bullpup teams. The district track meet will be Monday, April 3 at Tatum.Continue Reading
JISD 3rd 9-Weeks Honor Rolls
All A Honor Roll 1st Grade Luna Bennett, Gabriel Goode, Jynesis James, Skylar Mireles, Melodie Moore, Blakely Shields, Judith, Sibert, Charlie Woods, Alesia Tobias, Braxton Breckenridge, Madison Horan, Dahla Quada, Alexxis Ray, Karson Riley, Jayla Sherrill, Shiloh Wennerstrom, J’Prince Johnson, Tyler Biddy, Catcher Hitchcock, Madelyn Mears, Bristol Neuville, Carter Petersen,Continue Reading
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS 3/31/23
Senate passes tax cut package The Texas Senate last week unanimously approved a $16.5 billion package to lower property taxes and inject billions of dollars into public schools. As reported by the Texas Tribune, the three separate bills require the state to send at least $5.38 billion to public schoolsContinue Reading
In the service
U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Christopher Lyles, right, from Hughes Springs, fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. The 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet. U.S. NavyContinue Reading
JHS Class of ‘60 holds reunion
The Jefferson High School class of 1960 held a class reunion Saturday in Jefferson. Attendees were, seated from left, Pat Day George, Anita Smith Perot, Jessica Tolleson Watson, Robbie Knight Fortune, Betty Lou Ford, Julia Meisenheimer McElvy, Sammie Stafford Bower, Ned Allen Ford and Earnest Allen, Jr., Standing, from left,Continue Reading
Citywide Rummage Sale Maps
If you’re participating in the Citywide Rummage Sale and want your location on the map, contact either the Jimplecute or the Marion County Chamber of Commerce by 10a Wednesday morning. There is a minimal fee to be on the map. The Jimplecute can be reached at: JeffersonJimplecute@gmail.com, or 903-665-2462 TheContinue Reading
This Week in Lady Dawgs Athletics
Weekly Roadwork Report – March 26 – April 1, 2023
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Marion County Chamber of Commerce names new president
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute Retired hospital administrator Mike Chandler was named president of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce last week after Paul Moore stepped down from the post. “We are excited about the direction this board will take,” Chandler said. “The Chamber has a rich history and a bright future.”Continue Reading
Cox named ‘Officer of the Year’
Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute First year officer Joshua Cox is the 2023 Officer of the Year for the Jefferson Police Department. Chief Florentino Perez recognized Cox’s contributions to the department during 2022 at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. “It is my honor and a privilege to recognize officer Joshua Cox for hisContinue Reading
Council debates Easter event
Staff Reports A planned non-denominational revival on Easter Weekend will be relocated across the street to the grass lot next to Cumberland Presbyterian for part of the event so the Easter Bunny can arrive following confusion on the proper procedure for reserving Lion’s Club Park. David Hansen, local business ownerContinue Reading
Cupcakes, leather work, antiques, oh my
Blake Smith/Jefferson Jimplecute For many, COVID-19 proved to be a trying time. The country was faced with a record number of job losses and yet, some viewed COVID as an opportunity to pursue their passion projects. Many people like Jefferson native, Jennifer Phillips, found that COVID did not mark theContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson (3/24/23)
Meetings Save the Date SCAM Alert From URECC: Member Services representatives have received multiple reports of members receiving scam calls this morning. They were told, “Your power will be disconnected in a few minutes due to late payment, unless you make a payment now over the phone.” If you receiveContinue Reading
Minding our own business pays dividends
Ashley Granby/Contributing writer In a small town, it can be tempting to get caught up in others’ lives. From social media to gossiping with a neighbor, or at our organizational meetings, we can easily stay updated with one another’s lives. Unfortunately, some conversations aren’t positive. Rather, full of gossip, rumors,Continue Reading
Santa Anna’s legacy unsure in Mexican history
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer The career of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna brought him to the height of power in Mexican politics, serving as president on eleven different occasions though he preferred to be leading his armies in the field. His career had also brought him nearly into political oblivion. In spiteContinue Reading
It’s not the job of Christians to ‘convert’ others
Devlyn Brooks/Contributing writer I think our efforts as faithful people would ring a whole lot more genuine with those who are skeptical of religion if we spent more time trying to “convert” ourselves versus others. Yes, our scriptures do preach to us that we are to bring the “good news” toContinue Reading
Don’t forget to Dip
Chef Hunter Lee/Tips & Tales With Chef Let’s get shakin’ Here we are y’all!! We have sprung forward, we are feeling the warmer days, and not so welcoming the mosquitos. We are right in the midst of crawfish season!!! Big boils for fundraisers and crawfish festivals are getting geared up. Continue Reading
New businesses give more tasty options
Two new food related businesses opened in Jefferson recently and both are dedicated to bringing more options and food choices for residents. A speciality grocery store has returned to as the Foodie Tasting Room opened their doors last week on Lafayette Street in the space once operated by Leader DryContinue Reading
Bullpup Cheerleaders
The Jefferson Junior High 2023-2024 Cheer Team is back row, from left Stormi, Jasiah, Tenazia, Aaliyah, Jade, Kera. Front, from left ZaRhian, Alyssa, Gracee, Sa’Riya. Not pictured Mascot Cooper Cohn.Continue Reading