Volleyball wins against Big Sandy
Staff Reports Last week, Jefferson’s varsity volleyball team defeated Big Sandy 3-1 (20-25, 25-19, 25-11, 25-21) in four sets. Top players for the game were: The Lady Dawgs will play New Diana in the District Opener on Friday at 4:30p. The Lady Dawgs are 2-12 for the season and NewContinue Reading
City working on water leak
There is a water leak in town which is affecting water pressure. The City is working to repair the leak now. We’ll update as we know more. Updated 09/23/24 2:10pContinue Reading
Building permits focus of meeting
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The corner of Austin and Walnut will be getting a new look starting in January as the Calavera Company received approval to modify Dr. Douglas’ former hospital building, and relocate the Red Bus. The plan includes removing the portion of the building at the cornerContinue Reading
Homecoming Mums
Rick Smith/Contributing Writer I’ve heard it for years: “Everything is bigger in Texas.” I think it’s true. Texas holds something like 550 Guinness World Records. From the Houston woman with the biggest feet, crossing the threshold at a staggering size 18, to the heaviest ball of dog fur, weighing inContinue Reading
Patricia Ann Kindred
April 22, 1941-Septebmer 15, 2024 A Memorial Service for Patricia Ann Kindred, 83, of Waxahachie, Texas has been scheduled for Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 3pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home. Patricia Ann Kindred was born April 22, 1941in Dallas, Texas to Wilson Washington ReynoldsContinue Reading
Roy Woods
July 24, 1951-September 11, 2024 Funeral Services for Roy Woods, 73 of Avinger, Texas will be held on Friday September 20, 2024, at 2:00pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Pastor Bubba DeBerry officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Interment will immediately followContinue Reading
Weekly Horoscopes, Sept 20-26
For the Week of September 20-26 This week, the focus is on transformation, balance, and personal growth for all signs. Whether you’re navigating challenges, letting go of the past, or embracing new opportunities, the energy around you is pushing for change. It’s a time to step out of your comfortContinue Reading
Gloria Morse, September 23, 1941-August 19, 2024
On September 23,1941, fugitives George Schneider and Marion Schonetube were in custody on a passenger train bound for Milwaukee. They made a stop in Alliance, Ohio, in which the passenger car was turned into a birthing car where Penny Shonetube was born. Penny, for the next five years, was inContinue Reading
Foreign farmland ownership is a complicated issue for all
David Wall Contributing Writer Foreign ownership of U.S. agriculture appears to be a two-fold problem. First there’s the ownership of companies processing agriculture products. For example, China owns Smithfield, our largest pork producer. Many pesticides are produced by foreign countries, and forcing them to comply with our regulations is difficultContinue Reading
Marion County First Responders baptize two
Courtesy Photos The Rev. Ron Donley, of Jefferson First Baptist Church, baptized two residents of Marion County Tuesday morning. A group of ministers visit the Marion County Jail each week to minister to inmates. Continue Reading
Crockin’ and Rockin’
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’ Happy Fall, time to get out the ole faithful crockpot y’all. That’s right, obviously you can use them all year long, but to me at least, crockpots are just made for cooler weather dishes. Don’t worry it’s still “homemade” and with a little planning it’sContinue Reading
Library thanks City, County for 25 years
Staff Reports The Jefferson Carnegie Library recognized the City of Jefferson and Marion County for the 25th Anniversary of the agreement to contribute funds totaling $32,500 to the library each year. George Otstott and Stacy Mills presented the plaques to Mayor Patricia Finstrom and Judge Leward LaFleur. The Friends ofContinue Reading
A Moment with the Minister: Have you worshiped today?
Rabbi Lynnette Arriela Bonner, Bethel Temple Fellowship As a believer and follower of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, we worship and serve our creator of the universe. So what is worship and why do we do it? The Hebrew definition comes from the word saha, which means toContinue Reading
Grandparents Day
Jimplecute Photos by Laura Allen Last week JPS and JES celebrated Grandparents Day with a breakfast at both campuses.Continue Reading
Homecoming Court
Jimplecute Photo by Laura Allen The JHS Homecoming Court nominees are, from left back, Allyssa Willie, Jade Mallory (freshman duchess), Makinah Washington (sophomore duchess), Ava Phillips (junior duchess), Kinsley Powell; Front Elizabeth Najera, Kourtlyn Dowell, and Amirie Prior. The Homecoming Queen will be announced before tonight’s game. The parade startsContinue Reading
Dawgs top Lions
Staff Reports The Jefferson Bulldogs defeated the DeKalb Lions last week 36-28 in a hard-fought battle. The Dawgs ended the first quarter behind by 14 points, but recovered, leaving the score tied at halftime. They quickly took the lead in the 3rd and maintained it for the rest of theContinue Reading
County: Spending of ARPA funds continues
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners finished off spending most of their American Rescue Act Funds this week as they replaced old, missing, or broken equipment. Precinct 1 Commissioner J.R. Ashley purchased an E60 R2 Series Bobcat Compact Excavator for $129,341. Ashley said the equipment has a movableContinue Reading
JISD: Memorial trees discussed
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson ISD School board discussed a proposal from the Class of 1989 to establish a memorial tree garden in honor of deceased classmates during their regular meeting on Tuesday. Different locations were discussed, as well as the type of trees to plant. Crepe Myrtles were the preferredContinue Reading
Inaugural event deemed a success
By V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute “Art is an effort to make you walk a half an inch above ground.” ~Yoko Ono And that is exactly what happened last Saturday as over 50 artists setup in various shops across Jefferson to show their talent along side what Jefferson merchants haveContinue Reading
Snuff-Dippin’ Women
Rick Smith/Columnist When Aunt Josie, a well-upholstered woman, stood, she would have overshadowed everyone in the room had she not stooped. Uncle Eugene, her erect, heavily starched husband, looked ill-matched next to her. The couple settled into a life of bucolic simplicity on a farm in northwestern Louisiana after heContinue Reading