U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D., 1st District of Tennessee – Education is Necessary for Success in the 21st Century
In August, most colleges and universities around the country will begin fall classes. Freshman students will move into their dorms, many of them excited about the years ahead. For them, graduation is the furthest thing from their minds, and it should be. They’ve first got to worry about studying hard, learning and focusing on a […]
Clarence Brown to Give Away 40 Pairs of Tickets in 40 Days to Celebrate 40th Anniversary!
To celebrate 40 years as East Tennessee’s only professional theater, the Clarence Brown Theatre will give away 40 pairs of tickets in 40 days along with a Grand Prize winner at the conclusion of the giveaway. To enter the “40-40-40 Giveaway” to win the tickets, contestants must “like” the Clarence Brown Theatre’s Facebook page (Clarence […]
Veteran of Three Wars Now Starting Second Career at Walters State
Allen Yokley, who saw action in three wars, has a simple message for fellow veterans who are thinking about using educational benefits: start early and don’t let your benefits expire. Yokley is a pre-radiography major at Walters State Community College. “I realized my eligibility for benefits wouldn’t last forever. If I wanted to use them, […]
Senators Seek Congressional Review and Enforcement of Any Final Iran Nuclear Agreement
With a four-month extension of Iran nuclear talks announced by the Obama administration last week, U.S. Senators Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), John McCain (R-Ariz.) and James Risch (R-Idaho) introduced legislation today requiring congressional review of any final agreement with Iran. The bill also would prevent further extensions of the negotiations, strictly […]
Tusculum Duo Tabbed to USA College Football Preseason All-American Team
Tusculum College’s Justin Houston and Wesley Powell have been selected to the 2014 USA College Football Division II Preseason All-America first team. Houston, a 5-8, 180-pound junior receiver, earned Beyond Sports Network All-America third team accolades last year as he established TC single-season records with 110 receptions, 1,347 receiving yards and 1,914 all-purpose yards. His […]
UT Institute of Agriculture to Co-Host Farm Bill Information Sessions
The Agricultural Act of 2014, more commonly known as the Farm Bill, contains many changes that will affect producers. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture along with Farm Credit Mid-America, Tennessee Soybean Association and Tennessee Farm Bureau will host a series of Farm Bill Information Sessions to help producers navigate through the complexities of […]
UT’s Maggitt and C-N’s Alderman Nominated for 2014 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
University of Tennessee linebacker Curt Maggitt, and Carson-Newman defensive lineman William Alderman were just announced as a nominee for the 2014 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® — the most prestigious off-the-field honor in college football. More often than not, college football players are remembered for their accomplishments on the field and are rarely recognized for […]
White Pine Library’s Annual “Friends of the Library” Book Sale July 30 – August 1, 2014
The White Pine Library is having their Annual Friends of the Library BOOK SALE! Sale dates are Wednesday, July 30, Thursday,31 & Friday, August 1st. Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 8:30AM to 5:00PM Friday 8:30AM to 3:00PM 1708 Main Street, White Pine
WSCC Culinary Institute Plans General Interest Classes
Walters State’s Rel Maples Institute for Culinary Arts will offer classes in baking, Italian cooking, tailgaiting parties, fresh herbs, party planning, and food photography. These one-credit hour classes are open to everyone and cost around $200, which includes a $50 ingredient fee. To avoid a $25 late fee, payment is due by Aug. 15. Classes […]
Pioneers Release 2014 Men’s Soccer Schedule
The 2014 Tusculum College men’s soccer schedule has been released as the Pioneers will play a 16-match regular-season slate, including 11 South Atlantic Conference contests. Of the 16-match schedule, 10 will be against programs that posted winning seasons in 2013, three which advanced to the NCAA Division II Tournament, including the national runner-up. Tusculum head […]
C-N Soccer Prepares for the Fall with Summer League Play
Several members of the Carson-Newman men’s and women’s soccer teams have thrived on their summer league teams. “We always like our players,” Carson-Newman head soccer coach Richard Moodie said, “to go and play and get the experience, and then come back fresh.” For the men, Marius Staalby (Trondheim, Norway) and Lucas Siqueira (Sao Paulo, Brazil), […]
ETSU Football Coaching Clinic Speaker Schedule Released
The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday the speaking schedule for the second annual Carl Torbush/ETSU Football Coaching Clinic presented by Appalachian Orthopaedic Associates on Saturday, July 19th inside the Martha Culp Auditorium on the ETSU campus. The clinic, which will run from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., will feature Torbush […]
ETSU Women’s Basketball Volunteers at One Acre Cafe
Members of the ETSU women’s basketball team and coaching staff visited One Acre Café of Johnson City on Monday to lend a helping hand. “There was no better way for our players to greet me upon my return from the Caribbean Basketball Championships than with a day of service at One Acre Café,” said ETSU […]
UT Workshop to Help Farmers with Value-Added Dairy Opportunities
June is Dairy Month, and Hal Pepper, a financial analysis specialist with University of Tennessee Extension, reminds dairy producers that proper business planning and understanding costs of production are always important considerations for successful dairies. “Dairy farmers who know their costs and understand their financial position are better able to evaluate value-added opportunities,” Pepper said. […]