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Chef Hunter Lee It’s finally getting close, cooler evenings and mild pleasant mornings here in the south. It’s one of my favorite time of year. It’s also getting close to one pot season, as I like to call it.  Soups, gumbo’s, stews, chili, pot pies, chicken and dumplings. You know,Continue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute There won’t be a chance to get a “Taste of Jefferson” this year as the Marion County Chamber of Commerce announced they are postponing the annual October event. During the Chamber banquet last weekend, acting board president Seth Buckner delivered the bad news. “We currentlyContinue Reading

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David Wall/Contributing Writer As we move into this year’s fall season, it’s time to consider root knot nematode (RKN) protection for next year.  RKNs are tiny roundworms living in the soil and common in your area.  They penetrate tomato plant roots and feed on the nutrients.  The results are knots rangingContinue Reading

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Staff Reports JISD Superintendent Michael Walker released two statements over the past 10 days regarding incidents involving fire arms at the high school campus. According to the statement last week, principal Joel Windham received a report about a potential threat of a weapon being on campus due to an overheardContinue Reading

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Jimplecute Photo The Stearne Fountain was decorated last Saturday in celebration of Shirley Chatham’s 85th birthday. In years past, the fountain has been decorated for various special occasions.Continue Reading

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Staff Reports Long before he was an Industrial Systems instructor at Texas State Technical College, Jeffersonian Clifton Woodgate was a Marine Corps aviation maintenance technician with Marine Helicopter Squadron One during the Reagan administration. Woodgate’s high score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test resulted in an offer forContinue Reading

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Jimplecute Photo Karnack ISD brought over their students last Friday for the JHS Homecoming Parade to show their support for their students who play and attend JISD. Karnack was represented on all levels of JISD sports teams, cheer squads, and band.Continue Reading

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Max Preps Jefferson put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past the Pittsburg Pirates 40-15. Given the Bulldogs’ advantage in MaxPreps’ Texas football rankings (they are ranked 197th, while the Pirates are ranked 645th), the result wasn’t entirely unexpected. Kamran WilliamsContinue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Tuesday nights special City Council meeting began much as it started – with a lot of yelling. The meeting was called to award the City’s expired mowing contracts for the cemeteries and city properties, but had the addition of an executive session to discuss theContinue Reading

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Rodeo The Becca Anderson Memorial Rodeo Queen Pageant is set for September 27-28 and now’s the time to sign up! Applications are now available by contacting Samantha at 940-386-4065 or Susan at 903-930-8920. More information is also available on their Facebook page @Becca Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program. NNO National NightContinue Reading

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Jimplecute Photos  by Laura Allen Jimplecute Photos by Laura Allen Kinsley Powell, center, was crowned 2024 JHS Homecoming Queen on September 20 before the start of the football game. She was escorted by Aiden Cooner. Also pictured are last year’s Queen Janiyah Ventimiglia (right), Bronx Johnson and Maelynn McGuire. Continue Reading

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Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin St, Jefferson For the Week of September 27-October 3 As we come through the Fall Equinox, we find ourselves halfway through the astrological year, a time to reflect on what we’ve learned and what we still aim to accomplish. Astrologically, the yearContinue Reading

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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

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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

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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

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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