Texan Fess Parker embodied the roles he played
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer The 1950s and 1960s introduced Americans to television and riveted audiences with tales of the frontier. One of the most noted actors of the era was Texan Fess Parker. He became one of the most popular actors of the time, giving life to legendary American figures such asContinue Reading
James ‘Peanut’ Grubbs
Funeral Services for James “Peanut” Grubbs, 90, of Jefferson, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2023, at Prospect Baptist Church with Bro. John Givens officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow at New Prospect Cemetery. A time of visitation will beContinue Reading
Easter Egg Express set to hop
Come ride the Easter Egg Express, an antique narrow gauge gas-powered train, along the scenic Big Cypress Bayou, on Saturday, April 8, at 12:30 and 2:30. Enjoy the excellent view of the wetlands, piney woods and wildlife along the river in the open-canopied observation cars. The Historic Jefferson Railway willContinue Reading
Cast set for ‘Casablanca,’ ‘Maltese Falcon’ radio plays
Marcia Thomas Contributing Writer One of the most popular two films ever made in the 1940s, Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon, will be presented in a radio-script form by Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players on Friday and Saturday, April 21 and 22 at the VFW Building on Hwy 59 nearContinue Reading
The Summer S’more
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin!!! That’s right s’mores in the summer, it’s a thing, or it could be. I’ve never been considered completely sane and with it 100° or hotter outside, I probably got ya attention. But seriously if you like them, you like them, if you have everContinue Reading
Citywide Rummage Sale Map
The printed copy of the Rummage Sale map was rendered unreadable due to a linking error at the press. We apologize for that inconvenience. But, Attached is a copy of the map for you to use.Continue Reading
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
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