Clark advances to State Powerlifting
“Words can not describe how proud I am of all of our boys who competed this season in Powerlifting. They have continued to put Jefferson on the Powerlifting Map in East Texas,” said coach Candejoel Rivera. The results of the Region 3 Division 3 Powerlifting Championship are as follows: VincentContinue Reading
Making Metal: Girls Powerlifting
JHS’ Adrianna Blanton, above, takes her lift in the UIL Region 3 Division 3 Regional Championships in Powerlifting last week. Adrianna became the first Lady Dawg to earn a regional powerlifting medal in JISD history. She placed 5th overall. Left, Zoe Hitchcock, Payton Burkett, Blanton, and Tawny Foster were theContinue Reading
Our Town: 3/10/23
Spring Forward It’s that time of year again. Daylight savings Time begins at 2a Sunday, March 12. So, don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday or you might be extra early for church. Meetings Save the Date Mims Fish Fry A benefit fishContinue Reading
Council OK’s QZ app
Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute Council gave the OK on the official application to be on the Quiet Zone Committee and established the time period available for residents to sign-up during Tuesday night’s special meeting. The form is available on the city website under the “Transparency, Documents, and Forms” tab, as wellContinue Reading
Library welcomes changes while preserving traditions
Blake Smith /Jefferson Jimplecute Built in 1907, the Jefferson Carnegie Library has not only planted roots in the town, but it has managed to provide a number of services to citizens young and old. This Victorian-style structure stands in the heart of Marion County and has continued to grow with theContinue Reading
EF-1 Tornado confirmed
Staff Reports The Shreveport Office of the National Weather Service has confirmed last Thursday’s tornado in Marion County’s Kellyfille are was an EF-1. The tornado was one of six in the region and had peak winds of 105mph, and hit Marion County between 5:05-5:10p. NWS reports stated it was 3.25Continue Reading
From the Left: Pierced with many griefs
Glenn Melancon I think it is safe to say that the modern conservative movement prides itself as the defender of Judeo-Christian values. Like the Sadducees and the Pharisees in the Gospels they love public displays of religion. Every year professional conservatives stir up fake controversies like the “War onContinue Reading
Legislative Take: A Giant Leap for Permanent, Lasting Tax Relief
Jay Dean, Texas House District 7 Texas is known as one of the lowest tax States in America. It is one big reason residents from high tax states are moving to Texas by the thousands. Our low taxes have also attracted some of America’s top job creators.Texas recently surpassed NewContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: Santa Anna More than a Villan
Ken Bridges He was one of the last presidents of Mexico to rule over Texas and always portrayed as one of the great villains of Texas History. Santa Anna is an overwhelming presence in the history of early Mexico, shaping much of the direction of the country in that time period, and Texas by extension. His role in theContinue Reading
Notice of Death
• Emory Turner, 91, of Lodi, passed away March 2, 2023. Visitation will be held from 4-7p today at Lewis & Walker Funeral Home, Jefferson. Graveside services will be 11a, Saturday at Galloway Cemetery, Kildare, Texas. • Bobbie Louise (Smith) Allen, 90, of Jefferson, passed away March 7, 2023. ServicesContinue Reading
Obituaries: Patricia Joye Mills
Patricia Joye Mills, September 13, 1944-March 5, 2023 Patricia Joye Mills, age 78, residing in Jefferson, TX passed away on 5 March 2023. Patricia was born 13 September 1944, and grew up around Tyler and Smith County Texas. Patricia is survived by her four children Sharolette, James, Harold, and Thomas.Continue Reading
7th, 8th dominate L-K meet
Girls Track Congratulations to the 7th grade girls track team on their 1st place finish at the Linden-Kildare meet on Monday March 6. They finished with a total of 284 points. Congratulations to the 8th grade girls track team on their 3rd place finish at the Linden-Kildare meet on MondayContinue Reading
Baseball & Softball: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs get off to a slow start
Toby Rhodes Jefferson Jimplecute Softball Lady Bulldog softball started off district play 0-2 at the hands of the Tatum Eagles and the Troup Tigers. The home district opener vs the Eagles started off as a pitchers dual through four innings. The Eagles pushed their first run across in the topContinue Reading
A Moment With the Minister: Mother’s love: One of life’s greatest gifts
Dan Eakin I have often told a congregation: Every Sunday is the Lord’s Day, including Mother’s Day.But it is appropriate that one day a year be set aside to honor our mothers in May. And in June, to honor our fathers.Mother’s Day is May 14 this year.If your mother isContinue Reading
Area Dining & Entertainment: 3/10-3/15
Local Music Corner By Micah S. White, 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
Food: New Year, new me… On the Southern timeline
By Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’ New year new me, right? I honestly make fun of this year after year. But like a lot of you I “try” to hop on the bandwagon and like a lot of you that’s exactly what it is, “try” usually not very hard.Continue Reading
Review: “In the Heights” Disrespected its Origin
Hayden HewittSpecial to the Jimplecute “In the Heights,” is a 2021 movie musical based on the 2005 Broadway musical of the same name. While the story is almost the same in the new adaptation, it seems as if it is missing a lot of what makes the original so great.Continue Reading
Winter Guard Going Places
The JJHS Winterguard Cadets placed 3rd at NTCA Juan Seguin this week. This is the first year JISD has had a Junior High group. They placed in the top three in three competitions in a row. They have also jumped 11 points in scores since their first competition.They will competeContinue Reading
In No Hurry…
Woogie the Sloth’s made his debut last week, so Zelina Wright and family headed out to Busy B Ranch Wildlife Park to meet him in his sanctuary and experience their drive-thru safari! Facebook Photo from Zelina WrightContinue Reading
Just Cruisin’
Jefferson Cruise Night kicked off last Friday with 40 classic automobiles and they raised $147 for the Backpack Program. The event, sponsored by Big Cypress Corvette Club, is held the first Saturday of every month. Jimplecute photo by Hugh LewisContinue Reading