City of Jefferson

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Staff Reports A 20+ year wait is coming to an end as the Jefferson Economic Development Corp approved $400,000 in funding to build a new fire station. The last station was built in 1955 when the City moved City Hall and the fire department to the corner of Polk andContinue Reading

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Courtesy Photos, Jimplecute Photos by Laura Allen Kid’s Fish Day was last weekend at the Hurricane Creek Recreational Area. The annual event allows kids to learn to fish and supplies them with free gear. The biggest fish was caught by Tori Hammonds and weighed 2.76lbs. Below are some of thisContinue Reading

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Staff Reports Juries were called, but not needed on June 2 as defendants chose to accept plea deals from the state and Judge Michael Kopech approved the offers. “I’m always extremely grateful to the residents of Marion County who choose to do their civic duty and take time out ofContinue Reading

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Meetings Summer Sports JISD Summer Youth Sports Camps: Cost is $30 per camper Strength Training JISD is holding Strength and Conditioning this summer to prepare athletes for the fall. The schedules are Monday-Wednesday, then a 7-7 on Thursday, plus workout times. They run each week June 2-26, July 7-25. RegularContinue Reading

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Darla McCorkle/Columnist We have a lot of new folks in town. Folks that don’t know about that time I almost killed Hugh when I did a juice cleanse. People who don’t know about my stuffed Yorkie that used to sit in the foyer. People who  missed Hugh hanging off theContinue Reading

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That’s a phrase that’s only applicable in certain, limited, situations. It’s NOT one anyone wants to hear when their home or business or field is on fire. This week JEDCO put an end to the long-standing search for funding for a new fire station for Jefferson. It only took twoContinue Reading

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Rabbi Lynnette Arriela Bonner/Bethel Temple Fellowship We just finished celebrating Shavuot(Pentecost)! Shavuot is the Hebrew word for “weeks” in the plural form. It comes from “Shavua” in singular.  It means to “count the 7 weeks.” This celebrates the completion of the seven-week Omer count, which is the counting period betweenContinue Reading

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This week brings steady movement and subtle shifts. Some signs will feel the urge to leap ahead, while others benefit from quiet focus. Trust your instincts, follow through, and stay open—small steps now can lead to lasting change. Aries You’re stepping into a week where your skills finally shine. AriesContinue Reading

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Staff Reports It’s finally happened. Chinese food is now available in Jefferson. The former Sonic location, turned Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken, has now found it’s home – in Chinese and Cambodian style foods. When Louisiana Fried Chicken opened the owners had a few options available like shrimp fried rice. NewContinue Reading

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Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin!!!!!  When you think of Louisiana you think of cotton, sugarcane, rice, even corn, but how about blueberries? Absolutely, especially if you are over 40 years old and from DeSoto Parish Louisiana.  It conjures memories of the Blueberry Festival, half the town covered in BlueberryContinue Reading

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David Wall/Special to the Jimplecute  Growing cucumbers and tomatoes?  Assuming you haven’t already done so, it’s not too late to plant sunflowers right next to them that will grow to 6-8’ tall (12-14’ tall sunflowers re a wee bit much!).  Both have similar soil requirements, and your vegetable fruits results are sweeter.  Also,Continue Reading

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Lake O’the Pines: Will it ever stop? the rain that is not the bite, I was trying this morning to remember back when it rained this much! Crappie are stacking on brush and lay downs at various depths in good numbers the bite is picking up every day but newContinue Reading

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Note: Honor rolls are published as they are received. All A Honor Roll  5th Grade Serenity Acevedo, Skylar Biddy, Zhoey Byrd, Leevi Goynes, Roman Gray, Nevaeh Hall, Aria Holzer, Jacob Jack, Aubree Johnson, Jace Kline, Gunner Messick, Jackson Munoz, Gavyn Nelson, Grace Taylor, Cruz Thomas, London Thomas, Klehvor Thomas 6thContinue Reading

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Staff Reports The Q3 edition of Discover Jefferson and Marion County is in the works and ads, music, and event information is due by June 20 to be included. DJMC is the official visitors guide for the City of Jefferson and is published in partnership with the Jefferson Visitors andContinue Reading

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As per her wishes, Private Graveside Services for Beth Ham, 75 of Jefferson,Texas, will be held under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Our beloved Beth, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, onFriday May 16,2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt andfriend, lived herContinue Reading

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Meetings School Dates Upcoming Events • ArkLaTexOma Fly Tyers Blue Gill Bash May 16-17 Island View Resort and RV park Senior Fun May is Older Americans Month, and the Area Agency on Aging of East Texas is holding a “Flip the Script on Aging” event from 9a-12:30p Friday May 16Continue Reading