A Monarch’s Power
Most people think of Queen Elizabeth II as only a monarch attending royal events and waving her hand to cheering crowds. Always dressed in her understated style, a pretty hat and handbag and her gloved hand, she seems to be only a royal icon representing the British Throne. This is the complete opposite of the […]
Stranger Than Fiction: Jack the Signalman
During the latter part of the 1800’s, travelers to Cape Town, South Africa, along the Port Elizabeth Mainline Railroad frequently saw a curious sight as they entered the train station. The signalman operating the levers that set the signals in the control tower was a baboon named Jack. As strange as it may seem, Jack […]
Corndog Casserole
I have an obsession with corndogs. I absolutely love them. The sweet cornbread, crunchy on the outside and cakey on the inside, and the salty hot dog are a combination made in junk food heaven. When I came across a recipe for a corndog casserole, I knew I had to try it. This is a […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz this week was all about suppositions and suspicions. Buzzz was flying that student driver bees were not able to pick up their younger drones at the new hive down the hill and it was met with a waspish response from their parental counterparts but that info was all urban legend and no fact. […]
Child Cognitive Development
Continuing with predictable child development in the six domains (gross motor, fine motor, cognitive, language, self help/adaptive, and social/emotional), we will explore cognitive skill development. In cognitive skill development, we simply turn on brain function to create intellect. Intellect is the capacity for knowledge, or the capacity for rational or intelligent thought, especially when highly […]
ACT Scores Up for Jefferson County Students
Jefferson County High School has received the combined ACT score for the Class of 2013 and it shows a 1.7 increase over the 2012 scores. The Class Composite for 2013 graduates was 19.8, up from 18.1 in 2012. Students in the Class of 2013, which graduated in May, took the ACT test in the spring […]
It starts like this…
Life has some universal truths. For instance, when cable goes out, it’s always during your favorite TV show and traffic is worse when you’re running late. Through some sort of divine providence, you can also count on a strange smell at a discount store, one you originally think is unidentifiable then regret you’ve lost that […]
Labor Days Past
I love summer but I am never sad to see it end. Fall in our house has always been the time of new beginnings, much more so than even New Years. We have always celebrated the end of summer with a family picnic. When my children were small, we would go to my husband’s family’s […]
Where to pick
I am looking forward to doing a little fall picking with my daughters and was wondering if you know of local farms that allow you to pick your own fruit? This will be our first time to do anything like this but I think that it will be a good experience for my 4 and […]
Mandated ACT Testing?
Jefferson County High School received their scores this week for the Class of 2013 ACT, which all juniors take in the spring. I find that rather astounding. The State of Tennessee pays for every student to take the ACT test, regardless of their post high school plans. I. personally, do no subscribe to the notion […]
First Game, First Road Trip, First Victory! – Patriots Defeat Central Bobcats 32-20
It is definitely football time in Tennessee! With the Jefferson County Patriots opening up the season at the Dan Y. Boring Stadium with a smashing victory, the Patriots looked determined to go to the post season. Jefferson County Patriots took on the Central High School Bobcat’s at the Bobcat’s home turf, on Thursday evening. The […]
Labor Day Holiday Hours
In light of the upcoming Federal Holiday, Labor Day, which will be celebrated on Monday, September 2, 2013, local municipality and County government offices will be closed. In addition, State and Federal offices, including Postal Service, will also be closed on Monday. Banks, in accordance with the closing of the Federal Reserve System will be […]
Church Custodian and Maintenance Position
Church Custodian and Maintenance Position New Market Baptist Church is seeking applications for a Custodial/Maintenance full time position. Please visit our website: http://newmarketbaptist.org to view the job description and to download an application. To request an application, please call 865.475.4862. Please mail application to New Market Baptist Church Personnel Committee, PO Box 129, New Market, […]
Red Cross Issues Safety Tips for Labor Day Weekend
Many people view Labor Day as the end of summer and their last chance to travel, hit the beach and fire up the grill. The American Red Cross offers safety tips to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable holiday. “While many people will spend the Labor Day weekend traveling and spending time with family […]
Jones receives Carson-Newman’s Teaching Excellence and Leadership Award
Dr. Christine Jones was named the recipient of Carson-Newman University’s Teaching Excellence and Leadership Award. The assistant professor of religion was recognized during the University’s 2013 Fall Convocation on Aug. 27. Dr. Kina Mallard, C-N executive vice president and provost, introduced Jones before faculty, staff and students gathered for the occasion. “She was described as […]
Eagles wrap up fall camp, begin preparation for Wayne State
Carson-Newman football wrapped up its two-week fall camp with a scrimmage Wednesday afternoon at Burke-Tarr Stadium. The first and second strings put up 28 points in 22 minutes of game action. C-N head football coach Ken Sparks said the Eagles have made plenty of progress in what has been the shortest fall camp of his […]