Corker Seeks Full Briefing for Senators on NSA Surveillance Activities
Following additional revelations regarding the extent of NSA surveillance activities that appear to include details not previously disclosed to members of Congress outside of the intelligence committees, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee, in a letter to President Obama today requested a full briefing for senators by September 13 to […]
JCHS Announces Gaines Cox As New Patriot Baseball Head Coach
Tuesday August 22nd, 2013, Jefferson County High School announced that Gaines Cox would be replacing former JCHS Baseball Coach Josh Warner at the helm of the Patriots. Warner resigned from Jefferson County High School in late July to go to Gatlinburg-Pittman High School and the move left Jefferson County in search of a new head […]
Traffic Delays Expected in Jefferson City Monday Evening
The shipment of a large generator from Knoxville, TN to Greeneville, TN will impact motorists traveling State Route 168 (John Sevier Hwy.), SR 34 (US 11E), SR 32 (US 25E), and SR 160 beginning Monday evening, August 26th. Barnhart Crane and Rigging is working with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to alert motorists of […]
NORMAN MEYERS
NORMAN MEYERS, age 76, of New Market, TN passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at his home. He was born January 16, 1937 in Camden, NJ the son of the late Norman Engel and Carmellia Paradise Engel. He is survived by his wife, Alice Stephens Meyers; children, Debbie Cruse and husband Pat, Eddie Bullock and […]
DERMONT INGRAM
DERMONT INGRAM, age 82, of Dandridge, TN and formerly of Memphis, TN passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 20, 2013 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served during the Korean Conflict in Libya and North Africa. Dermont was retired from the Naval Air Station at Millington, TN where […]
BILLY EDWARD “BILL” McDANIEL
BILLY EDWARD “BILL” McDANIEL, age 59 of Dandridge passed away Monday morning, Aug. 19, 2013 at his home. He was born and raised in Knoxville the son of the late Billy L. and Betty Crick McDaniel. Bill was a retired truck driver for Knoxville Beverage Co. and was a part-time employee of Oakmont Resort in […]
Congratulations! To Jefferson County Fair Pageant Winners and Participants
It is pageant time at the Jefferson Count Fair and the multiple levels of pageants have proven, once again, to be one of the premiere events of the Fair. Children of all ages had the opportunity to compete for the sash and crown last week. The events kicked off on Thursday evening, with the Baby […]
Open House for Teachers, August 26, 2013
Each year the East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) continues to enhance classroom learning on a variety of subjects. The main focus this year is Tennessee History aspects of the new Tennessee social studies curriculum and curriculum core. Discover how the East Tennessee Historical Society is helping teachers bring history to life with programs and exhibits […]
Field day helps producers turn pumpkins into profits
If you’re a pumpkin producer looking to boost your business or pump up production, make plans to attend the sixth annual Pumpkin Field Day hosted by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. The field day begins at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson. At Pumpkin […]
Jefferson Middle Schools’s Kieran Scruggs Wins 4th Place Overall in Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair
Kieran Scruggs of Talbott, a student at Jefferson Middle School, was a winner of prizes and awards at the 61st annual Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair held at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville during April 1-4, 2013. Kieran won an overall 4th Place award in the Junior Division with his project entitled, “The […]
Good Sports Always Recycle – School Challenge Will Give More Than $10,000 to Tennessee Schools for Recycling Programs
Over the past 20 years more than $100,000 has been awarded to K-12 schools across the state of Tennessee to recognize and encourage their environmental programs. This fall, the Good Sports Always RecycleTM (GSAR) program will celebrate its 20th anniversary, and the top 10 Tennessee school recycling programs will each be awarded $1,000 to recognize […]
Adler & Hearne plus GRITS August 23rd, Final 2013 Show of Dumplin Valley Series
The Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series wraps up the season Friday August 23rd featuring Adler & Hearne from Winnsboro, TX along with popular local band GRITS from Dumplin Valley. From Texas’ upper east side near the rural arts hamlet of Winnsboro, award-winning performing songwriters Lynn Adler ( Miss Carson-Newman 1976, Graduate Class of 1977) and […]
Tennessee Wilderness Act Highlights Outdoor Recreation Economic Contributions
A recent push by legislatures to designate new wilderness area in the Cherokee National Forest has brought to light the significant economic impact of outdoor recreation. The Tennessee Wilderness Act 2013 was introduced in the Senate by Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker in July and there is hope that it will find favor on the […]
Smashing Opening for Lady Patriots Volleyball
Tuesday, August 20th, 2013, the Lady Patriots jump started the volleyball season with what could be called a simply smashing opening. With the Lady Patriots giving the South Doyle Cherokees a spiking defeat, the Lady Patriots were able to walk away with a hat trick of victories. Due to wonderful teamwork and excellent serving, the […]
Free Hunting Day in Tennessee, August 24, 2013
All Tennesseans are reminded that Saturday, Aug. 24 is the 2013 Free Hunting Day in Tennessee when state residents may hunt without a license. The annual event coincides with the opening day of squirrel season. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency annually provides the free day in hopes of increasing interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is […]
