Junior Summer Golf Camps by PGA Professional Tammy Lohren, June 25-27th, 2013
Junior Summer Golf Camps will be held at Patriot Hills Golf Club on June 25-27th, 2013 by PGA Professional Tammy Lohren. Classes are held between 9 AM and 12 PM. Cost is $115. For information call: 865-898-1836
ACLU-TN Victory in Protecting Free Speech of Occupy Nashville Protesters
In a ruling underscoring Tennesseans’ right to political speech, a federal judge ruled late yesterday that the state of Tennessee’s arrest of Occupy Nashville protesters was an unconstitutional violation of their First Amendment rights. “The Court’s ruling is a resounding victory for the principles of free speech and protest championed by Occupy Nashville and the […]
AARP Driver Safety Course, June 24, 2013
An AARP Driver Safety Course will be held on Monday, June 24, hosted by the Carter Senior Center, 9040 Asheville Highway, Strawberry Plains. Class hours are 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. To register, contact Center Director Rebecca Quarles, 865 932-2939, or AARP Instructor Linda Lawson, 865-397-8477 in Dandridge. Course fee is $12.00 for AARP members […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Town of Dandridge, TN Fiscal Year 2014 Budget
PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Dandridge, Tennessee, hereby provides certain financial information for the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget in accordance with the requirements of Tennessee Code Annotated Title 6 Chapter 56 Section 206. The budget and all supporting data is public record and is available for public inspection at the office of the Town Recorder […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Crop Prevented Planting Date Extended to July 15
Farmers can report prevented planting acreage to the Jefferson/Sevier/Cocke Farm Service Agency Office, according to Ronnie Denton, chairperson of the local FSA Committee. Prevented planting is the inability to plant the intended crop acreage with proper equipment by the final planting date for the crop because of a natural disaster. Denton said, “FSA regulations require […]
RICHARD LEE MICHAEL
RICHARD LEE MICHAEL, age 67 of White Pine, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Richard was born to Betty Spears Nelson, now residing in New Jersey and Bill Michael, who is deceased. He is also preceded in death by a brother, […]
Pinning Ceremony Honors Nursing Graduates
On Friday, May 10, 48 new nursing graduates were pinned in a traditional ceremony held in Columbia State Community College’s Webster Athletic Center. The nursing students include residents of Maury, Williamson, Giles, Wayne, Marshall, Lawrence, Lewis and Hickman Counties, as well as other counties in Middle Tennessee. The nursing graduates have completed four semesters at […]
Warfarin 2 mg Tablets by Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.: Recall – Due to Oversized Tablet
ISSUE: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Warfarin 2 mg Tablets, Lot #MM5767, expiration date June 2014 to the retail level. Four tablets of Warfarin 2 mg Tablets, Lot MM5767, have been found to be oversized in one product complaint. Ingestion of a greater than intended dose of Warfarin, could lead […]
Bill and Cathy White to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary
50th Wedding Anniversary Bill and Cathy White were married on July 3, 1963 at George Street United Methodist Church in Jefferson City, TN. They now reside in Oneida, TN along with their two children and four grandchildren. They will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends on Saturday, June 29, 2013 from […]
Disclosure of NSA Surveillance Programs Necessitates Congressional Oversight to Ensure Anti-terrorism Actions Comply with the Law
Following a briefing for senators earlier this week from U.S. intelligence officials regarding the recent disclosure of NSA terrorism surveillance programs encompassing a wide array of Americans’ communications, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member on the Foreign Relations Committee, said Congress must exercise its oversight responsibility to ensure these programs comply with the law, including […]
Commission Prepares for Next Week’s Vote
The Jefferson County Commission met for a Work Session on Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. One citizen spoke in opposition to Resolution 2013-03 concerning establishing regulations regarding Cadaver research uses and facilities in Jefferson County. Jefferson County Zoning Director Tim Seals addressed the Commission, as well as Planning Commission Chairman […]
Nominating Committee To Recommend Appointments For IDB
The Jefferson County Nominating Committee met on Monday, June 10, 2013 to consider recommendations for three committees that currently have open or expired positions. Nominating Committee Chairman Tucker and committee members vetted interested applicants for the AG Committee, the Library Board and the Industrial Development Board. After consideration, the Nominating Committee will recommend that citizens […]
First Peoples Bank Reveals New Visual Identity, Website
Representing its commitment as a lasting regional community bank, First Peoples Bank of Tennessee will unveil a new visual identity system, including a new logo, website and branch signage, this week. This will mark the first major change in the bank’s identity since it opened in 1975. “We are excited by the new look of […]
Projected Intermodal Costs To County Unavailable At Current Stage
The Jefferson County Public Service Committee met on Monday, June 10, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Tabor. Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Carmichael. Chairman Tabor informed the Committee that he had taken questions submitted by Committee Members and citizens to a representative […]
Jefferson County Budget Committee
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, June 10, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith, Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Carmichael. Following a successful Motion by Committee Member Mills and 2nd by Committee Member Maples to approve the Minutes, the Committee […]
Statewide Survey Shows Tennesseans Support Higher Academic Standards
The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) released today the results from a statewide public opinion poll focused on voter perceptions of Tennessee’s work to raise academic expectations through the Common Core State Standards. The survey, commissioned by SCORE and conducted by Public Opinion Strategies and Greenberg, Quinlan, Rosner Research, was conducted on May 6-7 […]