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Lake O’the Pines: Will it ever stop? the rain that is not the bite, I was trying this morning to remember back when it rained this much! Crappie are stacking on brush and lay downs at various depths in good numbers the bite is picking up every day but newContinue Reading

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Note: Honor rolls are published as they are received. All A Honor Roll  5th Grade Serenity Acevedo, Skylar Biddy, Zhoey Byrd, Leevi Goynes, Roman Gray, Nevaeh Hall, Aria Holzer, Jacob Jack, Aubree Johnson, Jace Kline, Gunner Messick, Jackson Munoz, Gavyn Nelson, Grace Taylor, Cruz Thomas, London Thomas, Klehvor Thomas 6thContinue Reading

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Staff Reports The Q3 edition of Discover Jefferson and Marion County is in the works and ads, music, and event information is due by June 20 to be included. DJMC is the official visitors guide for the City of Jefferson and is published in partnership with the Jefferson Visitors andContinue Reading

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As per her wishes, Private Graveside Services for Beth Ham, 75 of Jefferson,Texas, will be held under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Our beloved Beth, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, onFriday May 16,2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt andfriend, lived herContinue Reading

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Meetings School Dates Upcoming Events • ArkLaTexOma Fly Tyers Blue Gill Bash May 16-17 Island View Resort and RV park Senior Fun May is Older Americans Month, and the Area Agency on Aging of East Texas is holding a “Flip the Script on Aging” event from 9a-12:30p Friday May 16Continue Reading

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Staff Reports Blessings of Grace Food Pantry is getting a new home this year as JISD Board of Trustees approved a one-year lease for them at the Primary Campus. Blessings of Grace was notified in April that they  had to vacate their current location at the former Magnolia Manor byContinue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation denied a request from the Phoenix Organization and Krewe of Hebe to purchase water barricades and pedestrian safety barricades during their Tuesday night meeting. The board cited the need for the City to make the purchases instead of JEDCO. TheContinue Reading

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We need a City Hall, a Fire Station, improved Streets, better Water/Sewer, new Street Signs, Park maintenance, and the list goes on and on. But, we’ve been kicking the can down the road to the “next council” for years. And it’s time to stop.  Last month, Aldermen chose to tellContinue Reading

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Darla McCorkle/Contributing Writer Fire Chief Rod Rodriguez and others went before JEDCO Tuesday night. The Jimplecute asked for money to buy a printer so print jobs they perform can stop going to neighboring cities. The Krewe and Phoenix asked for money to purchase better barricades to use during events forContinue Reading

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Kelley Shannon/FOI Foundation  of TexasSunlight is starting to break through at the Capitol in the final month of the Texas legislative session.  Open government measures have won passage in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, and more House votes are scheduled on legislation championed by the broad-based Texas Sunshine Coalition.Continue Reading

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June 18, 1940-May 10, 2025 Funeral Services for Wayne Shumaker, 84 of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 2:00pm in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Jefferson, Texas with Bro. Craig Evers officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow atContinue Reading

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Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 President’s List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 creditsContinue Reading

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Created by Caddo Moon 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 This week brings a quiet shift in energy—less pressure, more presence. Whether you’re seeking rest, connection, or inspiration, the days ahead offer small moments that add up to something meaningful. Let your instincts guide you, take your time, and stay open toContinue Reading

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Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin!! So I posted on Facebook a picture earlier this week at home making BLT sandwiches. (Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato. Let me tell you everyone went crazy.    I’ve always known everyone on social media had rather see pictures of my food than my face andContinue Reading

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Roger Geiger/Contributing Writer March 2025 was a tragic time for those who appreciate the wonders of nature in East Texas as the iconic conjoined trees along Hwy 155 west of Avinger were cut down. In a curiosity seldom seen, these two trees shared a single, live, branch. In February, TexasContinue Reading

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David Wall/Special to the Jimplecute Raw onions are delicious but can really can cause strong odors in the house and on your breath. Soak the slices or chopped pieces in ice water for 10 minutes, then drain.  The onion flavor will stay without the strong odor. Diluting bleach with water isContinue Reading

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Fishing Report Lake O’the Pines: It was 55 degrees Sunday morning at the lake gonna be close to 97 for a high today! welcome to Texas. Crappie are stacking on brush now at various depths as post spawn wraps up.  The lake is in a slow and stable descent  TexasContinue Reading