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
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute A few years ago, we had a highly contested referendum on the ballot in a community where I managed the local newspaper. It was one of those issues that you were either for or you were against. There was plenty of rhetoric on both sides. The newspaper hadContinue Reading
Staff Report/Jefferson Jimplecute STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The Texas Center for Community Journalism (TCCJ), based at Tarleton State University, will once again offer face-to-face instruction and professional development opportunities for community journalists throughout the state. The upcoming Nov. 18 “Eye on Design” workshop sold out within 24 hours, a TCCJ record,Continue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis, Jefferson Jimplecute The last steps the Jefferson City Council have used to interview candidates for the City Administrator position came under fire on Good Friday after some council members met with the final two candidates. The challenge was made due to the lack of posting ofContinue Reading