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Courtesy Photos Jefferson’s One Act Play earned 5th in District UIL competition on March 2. Four individuals earned earned medals in different categories. Emma Pierce-All Star Cast, Aiden Cooner-Honorable Mention All Star Cast, Nick Anderson-Honorable Mention All Star Cast, and Savannah Beggs-Honor Tech Crew. Continue Reading

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Jefferson “Bee Man” S.S. Brantley dropped by the Jimplecute offices to remind residents that honeybees are starting to move around a little earlier due to the warm weather. Brantley said to be sure and watch water meters, telephone, and cable tv connection boxes in your yards for bee activity. HeContinue Reading

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Jefferson’s One Act Play earned 5th in District UIL competition on 03/02/23. Four individuals earned earned medals in different categories. Emma Pierce-All Star Cast, Aiden Cooner- Honorable Mention All Star Cast, Nick Anderson- Honorable Mention All Star Cast, and Savannah Beggs- Honor Tech Crew. I am incredibly proud of theContinue Reading

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We both love and hate the proliferation of events and activities on FaceBook. It’s great as it allows information to be shared quickly and lots of people see it – if they’ve been interacting with your page. We follow lots of people, groups, and organizations and capture a lot ofContinue Reading

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Staff Report  The Jefferson Jimplecute welcomed two new writers last week in a partnership with Tarleton State University.  For the next three months, the newspaper will feature stories written by college journalists.  “We are excited to partner with Tarleton,” publisher Hugh Lewis said. “And we look forward to working withContinue Reading

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The Jefferson Bulldog basketball team ended their playoff stretch Tuesday with a heartbreaking 42-41 loss to Hooks. The Dawgs ended the year 24-7 overall and 10-2 in district play, just one win short of the Regional Tournament.  Jimplecute photos by Laura AllenContinue Reading

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Meetings • Planning & Zoning, March 7, 5p • Marion County Republican Assembly, March 7, 6:30p, Mims • Special City Council, March 7, 6:30p, tentative • Strategic Plan Virtual meeting March 9, 6p • Commissioners Court, March 13, 9a • Tourism Board, March 13, 5:30p • JEDCO, March 14, 5:30pContinue Reading

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To the editor,  As a member of our local chapter of the  Daughters of the American Revolution, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the Jimplechute’s thoughtful and generous  coverage our recent American History Essay Contest. With the help of  the JISD administration and teachers, the contest challengedContinue Reading

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Jefferson has long had a history of “interesting” politics. From street fights following, or during, council meetings, to behind the scenes “good ol’ boy” favors and actions, there’s always been something to “entertain.” In truth, it’s more like “embarrass” than “entertain.” The last few years we’ve seen an uptick inContinue Reading

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Cynthia “Cindy” Parr was born November 13, 1948.  She is preceded in death by her mother, Rhodessa Parr, her father, Harold Parr, and her brother Dennis Parr.  Cindy is survived by her children, Dennis Youngblood and wife Michelle, Keith Youngblood and wife Caroline, Steven Youngblood, Dean Youngblood, Ginger Lovelady andContinue Reading