Special Report: Marion County GOP Candidates Speak
The Jefferson Jimplecute recently contacted all of the Marion County GOP candidates in the March 5, 2024 Primary Election to hear what they had to say about the position they’re…
Candidates file for County offices
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute It’s election season and candidates have filed for places on the ballot for the spring party primary elections. Marion County Tax Assessor/Collector Karen Jones filed…
Speak up against HB5089
By Hunter Bonner/Contributing Writer House Bill 5089 Is Bad For Jefferson and Marion County This is not being overdramatic. This is not playing politics. Before we get into the explanation…
Bills would benefit MCSO
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer Friday, March 10, 2023 was the deadline for legislators to file bills. Now that we are 60 days into the Legislative Session, constitutionally we are at the…
Citizens deserve respect at Council
Hunter Bonner During a regular city council meeting, the issue of railroad quiet zones was on the agenda. This is an issue that many people, including homeowners, businesses, and members…
Resolve to get involved in 2023
Anyone who reads my articles knows that I am a political nerd. It’s a badge of honor that I wear proudly and I make no apologies for it. I got…
Council needs to lead on Railroad Quiet Zone
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer This past week, a presentation was held regarding railroad quiet zones. This event was an opportunity for people to obtain information on what quiet zones are, and…
Reasons to be thankful in Marion County
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Many of us will be taking off for relatives homes both nearby and far away. Some will stay right here in…
Election Day: It is up to you
For over a year now, we the people have been gearing up for this day. November 8, 2022 is Election Day in Texas and all across the United States. This…
Melancon goes all in on fear, fallacies
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer Glenn Melancon’s article, “The Lives Of Texans Are At Risk”, was an emotionally charged Op-Ed designed to do one thing. Play on the fears of people, and…
From the Right: Consider Voting Early
By Hunter Bonner It is hard to believe, but Monday, October 24, 2022 is the first day of early voting in-person. The last day to vote early in-person is Friday,…
Beto is bad for Texas
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer “This election is the most important one of our lives.” “You can’t stay at home this time. You have to get out and vote.” While these may…
A Civil Society
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer The Founders of this country spoke at great length of the need to have a “civil society”. The very definition of “civility” is, “formal politeness and courtesy…
It’s time to lead or step aside
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer In our system of government, be it federal, state, or local, we elect people to office to represent our views and needs, and to form sound public…
Melancon makes up stuff
Glenn Melancon in his latest op-ed states that Republicans hate America. They hate America so much, that he stated the following took place at the recent Republican Convention in Houston.…
Catch the Red Wave
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer Last week, Mayra Flores did what many thought was unthinkable. Texas US House District 34, a seat that has been held by Democrats for decades, flipped red…
Local elections matter
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer If the last two years showed us anything at all, it is the notion that “local elections don’t really matter” is 100% false. Of course, as a…
Melancon omits fact key in op-ed
Glenn Melancon’s recent op-ed entitled, “Conservatives seek to limit your personal liberties”, seeks to paint Republicans as trying to take away the personal liberties of Americans. Most notably, he takes…
Wide Open To Hackers
Hunter Bonner/IT Professional This article is difficult to write, because it requires using language in a way that likely will offend. However, we as human beings need our little bubbles…
County Reduces Polling Places
Community Center, FUMC Jefferson locations eliminated following public hearing V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners approved closing the Jefferson Community Center and the First United Methodist Church…