Good Plan, Great Intentions
For the record, I had a good plan and great intentions. Unfortunately, my weekend ended up a colossal Hindenburg type fail. In fact, train wrecks have gone better. I’m talking a Michael Dukakis run for president kind of weekend here. You see, I like football. My daughter likes shoes and beach balls. That’s about as […]
School Dress Code
I am very confused by the school dress code. I have two daughters that attend school in the County. One is in elementary school and the other is in middle school. I am finding it difficult to meet my middle school student’s dress code without buying all new summer clothes and that just isn’t in […]
Chocolate Chip Cookies
I know, I know. Everyone has a favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. What makes this recipe my favorite is the butter. Butter will cause the cookies to spread out on the pan and it helps to keep the cookies soft. If you use shortening in your cookies, they will not spread out as much and […]
Mysterious Healing Power of the Onion
Hello Darlings, being one especially interested in health issues, because without good health all the make up, cosmetic, dresses, shoes coats, and in fact all things relating to fashion, are going to lose their luster. Always looking for the most up to date information on health and beauty, I was surprised to recently discover the […]
Come on 7 or 11
Jefferson County will have a new committee meeting this week to address the County audit findings. The committee is State mandated and that should tell us something. We are in the radar of the State government and they don’t like what they see. We have a multi million dollar deficit of nearly $ 5 million […]
TDOT Urged to Expand Hwy 411 Project
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) invited a host of local officials and business industry leaders to meet with the Department of Transportation this week. The group urged TDOT to include a 1.5 mile stretch in the initial phase of the Highway 411 project leading into Chestnut Hill. The project phase was currently slated to […]
Northview Academy Receive American Flag, Courtesy of Modern Woodmen
Modern Woodmen of America representatives, Richard Hall and Larry Shessler, present an American Flag to Northview Academy principals, Greg Clark and Kevin DeBow. This presentation was made on the teacher’s first day back at school. The American flag will be proudly flying as the students begin their first day of classes at the brand new […]
Website Teaches Coping Skills to Military Community
As part of the Integrated Mental Health Strategy, the Defense Department’s National Center for Telehealth and Technology and the Veterans Affairs Department’s mental health informatics section have partnered to develop an interactive online educational and life-coaching program. Moving Forward is a website designed to teach problem-solving skills to members of the military community. Moving Forward, […]
Tennessee Smokies host Carson-Newman night at Smokies Park
The Tennessee Smokies will host Carson-Newman faculty, staff, parents and alumni at Smokies Park Saturday, August 24 for Carson-Newman University night. Game time is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. EST. To celebrate the beginning of a new school year, discounted tickets are available for $7.50 for the evening affair. To purchase tickets, click here and use the […]
6 Year Old Braxton Lamb, White Pine, Awarded Grand Champion in Junior Poultry Division
Braxton Lamb, 6yrs old, of White Pine competed in the Junior Poultry Division at the Cocke County Fair in Newport on Tuesday, Aug 13th. This is Braxton’s first competition and one of his chickens named Winter was awarded Grand Champion of the Junior Division. Braxton is the son of Jared and Acoya Lamb of White […]
Dining With Democrats, September 6, 2103
The first Friday in September is just around the corner and that means it is time for Jefferson County Democrats to gather for their monthly lunch. The lunch will be Friday, September 6, at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant in Dandridge. We will meet and eat in the large center room. Reservations are needed […]
Lady Patriots Dominate Eagles In Final Scrimmage 14-1, Next Stop Gatlinburg-Pittman
Last Thursday was the final scrimmage of the season, and the Lady Patriots played against the Berean Christian Eagles. With the final score of 14-1, the Lady Patriots dominated the field. Lady Patriots were hot off the mark and quickly put two points on the board. The rest of the first half was a domination […]
Colt Ford Wows Jefferson County Fair Crowds
Colt Ford played to a packed crowd at the Jefferson County Fair on Friday night. Country music fans were not disappointed in his rock solid show and even some hard core metal music fans were impressed by the energy and diversity that Ford displayed on stage. Ford is a self proclaimed country boy but that […]
Replacement of SR 92 Bridge over the French Broad River
The Tennessee Department of Transportation held a public information meeting on Thursday, August 15, 2013, at the Field of Dreams Activity Center. The purpose of the meeting was to provide information and an outlet for citizen input on the replacement of SR 92 Bridge over the French Broad River. Thursday’s meeting was the fourth public […]
Dandridge Elementary Opens In Claudia’s Corner
Dandridge Elementary School held their open house night on Thursday, August 15, and was kicked off with a short announcement in the Claudia Sisk memorial reading room, known as Claudia’s Corner. Principle Tommy Arnold spoke to parents and children about the room, mentioning the financial contributions to the room’s overhaul, as well as all of […]
Urban Growth Committee to Extend Boundaries: Public Hearings to Follow
The Jefferson County Urban Growth Committee met last week to discuss the previously proposed adjustments to the local municipalities (excepting Baneberry) growth boundaries. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri presided over the meeting and the entire body, minus Committee Member Jay Mosier, was present. Jefferson City Mayor Potts stated that the City is requesting areas that will […]