City of Jefferson

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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