Burke joins Benson’s bunch for 2013
Carson-Newman head men’s basketball coach Chuck Benson has inked a 6-8, 215-pound post player for the Eagles’ 2013-14 campaign. Reid Burke joins Carson-Newman after transferring from Volunteer State Community College. “We think he adds to what has already been established in terms of our unity and chemistry,” Benson said. “We didn’t want to add someone […]
Operation Dry Water Weekend, June 24-26
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating in Operation Dry Water, June 24-26. Operation Dry Water is a national weekend of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) education and enforcement directed toward reducing alcohol and drug-related accidents and fatalities. Operation Dry Water is held during the weekend prior to the July 4th holiday to give […]
Weekly Livestock Comments, June 21, 2013
FED CATTLE: Fed cattle trade was slow to develop this week with asking prices firm compared to a week ago. Live ask prices were $121 to $122 and dressed prices were $195 to $196. Bid prices on a live basis were $117 to $118 and dressed bids were $192. The 5-area weighted average prices thru […]
Weekly Crop Comments, June 21, 2013
Overview Corn and wheat were up; soybeans and cotton were down for the week. Outside markets caused some fluctuations in the grain markets at the end of the week as Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke announced the potential trim down of its asset purchasing program later this year and the potential to halt the program next […]
JCHS Class of ’99 Plans Reunion
Jefferson County High School Class of 1999 Alumni are invited to participate in the initial planning of our 15 year class reunion. Please access the reunion survey, volunteer to help and share your contact information via our website: www.jchs1999classreunion.weebly.com or via the Facebook group: JCHS Class of 1999, Class Reunion 2014.
REP. FARMER RECEIVES TBA PRESIDENT’S AWARD
State Representative Andrew Farmer, a first term representative in TN House District 17 serving portions of Jefferson and Sevier County, was honored on June 14th with the President’s Award from outgoing TBA president Jacqueline Dixon at the association’s annual luncheon and meeting in Nashville. Farmer sponsored legislation to update guardianship and conservatorship laws in Tennessee […]
Baptist Builders helping to restore historic Carson-Newman University gym
Although summer means the mass dispersion of traditional college students from Carson-Newman University, its second oldest building is brimming with activity. This is the fourth summer for volunteers through Baptist Builders to provide construction and renovation assistance to the Baptist institution. They are working on restoring historic Butler-Blanc Gym to its former glory. “We at […]
Badcock & More Opens In Jefferson City, TN
Badcock & More officially opened its doors Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony held in front of its newest location. The new Jefferson City business and staff was welcomed by the public, local political leaders, officials and dignitaries. The ceremony was orchestrated by The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Badcock & More in Jefferson City […]
Scruggs Racks Up Double Music Awards
Kieran Scruggs of Talbott, a student at Jefferson Middle School, earned two music awards this past spring as a 7th grade band member. He placed second chair in the regional 2013 All-East Junior Clinic Band auditions on French Horn, and later also earned a superior rating in the Solo category at the East Tennessee Band […]
27th Annual Fourth of July Boat Parade
Open to the public! Simply decorate your boat to participate for free! Win VALUABLE PRIZES for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place from local vendors. Meet at Point 8 on Douglas Lake, July 4th, at 11:00 AM Parade starts at 12:00 noon sharp. http://www.infotivity.com/dyc Call Greg Lohr for info – 865-397-1830 or email greglohr@infotivity.com On Thursday, July […]
Corker Comments on Proposed Immigration Amendment to Secure the Southern Border
In remarks on the Senate floor yesterday, Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., commented on an amendment he co-authored with Senator John Hoeven, D-N.D., to bolster security on the nation’s southern border as part of the immigration bill now being considered by the Senate. “Some people have described this amendment as a border surge… We are investing […]
Lost Creek Band Performing at Lincoln Theater for Song Of The Mountains Concert fund raiser
Lost Creek Band will be performing in Marion, VA this Saturday (22nd) at 7:00 PM at the Lincoln Theater with Dr Ralph Stanley for the Song Of The Mountains concert fund raiser for PBS TV. Lost Creek Band was selected for this event after performing on the SOTM series February 2012. Lost Creek Band will appear on PBS […]
Shooting Stars All Star Cheerleading Squad Host Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, July 20th, 2013
Jaryn Norton, daughter of Steven and Stacy Norton of Dandridge would like to invite everyone to come out and support her All- Star Cheerleading Squad, The Shooting Stars, by attending a pancake breakfast. The fundraising event is being held July 20th at Applebee’s Restaurant located at the Knoxville Center from 8am-10am. Tickets are $5. All […]
Statement Regarding This Week’s U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Concerning Arizona’s Citizenship Verification Law (Arizona et al v. United States)
It is our opinion that the recent Supreme Court ruling does not impact our current process in Tennessee for verifying citizenship for voters. Arizona rejected new voter registrations that did not include proof of citizenship, such as birth certificates. Our process in Tennessee is different. We do not require that type of documentation when registering […]
MILDRED L. POE KYTE
MILDRED L. POE KYTE, age 85, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013 following an extended illness. She was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Byrl Edward Kyte; son, Gregory Edward Kyte; sister, Imogene Russell; brother, J.P. Poe; niece, Kay Russell […]
Tennessee Highway Patrol Reminds Motorists to Never Leave Children in Unattended Vehicles
In just the first six months of this year, 10 children have lost their lives in the United States due to hyperthermia. That’s why the Tennessee Highway Patrol is educating the public on the dangers of leaving children in unattended vehicles. State Troopers are urging motorists to take extra precautions as temperatures rise throughout the […]