Tips for Managing After School Hours
Part of each school day includes what happens before, and after school. Before and after school care, homework and winding down at the end of the day all play a part in a successful school day. BEFORE AND AFTER-SCHOOL CHILDCARE During early and middle childhood, children need supervision. A responsible adult should be available to […]
Dining with Democrats October 4
The Jefferson County Democratic Party invites all county Democrats to join us for our October First Friday Dining With Democrats Dutch-treat lunch. The lunch will be Friday, October 4, at 11:30 a.m. at Perkin’s Family Restaurant. Reservations are helpful and can be made by e-mailing Edna Langley at gelangley@charter.net or by phoning 865-475-1197. Hope you will plan on joining us […]
Local Lawmakers Announce Technology Grants for Public Libraries in Jefferson County
State Senator Frank Niceley (R-Strawberry Plains) and Representatives Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) and Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville) announced today that Jefferson County is receiving $7,738 in Technology Grants from the Tennessee State Library and Archives. The lawmakers made the announcement after being notified by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “Access to technology is something many of […]
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library Celebrates U.S. Constitution Week
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library is celebrating The United States Constitution Week on September 17th-23rd with the main celebration on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 5:00 – 7:00. Refreshments will be provided. Guest speakers are Mrs. Ginger Spradlin and Elizabeth Finchum, member of the DAR Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter. The program will take you back in time […]
Census Bureau Conducting Address Verifications
The Census Bureau has hired people to conduct address verifications now in preparation for the actual census starting April 1, 2020. Employees will knock on doors and ask a few simple questions to verify the address and any additional living quarters on the property for inclusion in the census. Employees will have badges indicating their affiliation with the […]
An Ally Worth Fighting For
This August, I had the honor of visiting Israel with a congressional delegation to renew and strengthen the unique friendship between our two countries, to learn more about their culture firsthand, and to advocate for greater economic cooperation in several areas of joint interest. Given the unique friendship between the United States and Israel, this […]
Yard Sale – Dandridge, Tennessee
September 20-21, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. 510 Greenhill Rd. Dandridge.
STEPHEN WHITE
Stephen C. White, age 69 of White Pine, TN (formerly of Galesferry, CT) passed away Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. Stephen was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, A member of VFW Post #5266 of Morristown, VFW Post of Preston, CT, the American Legion of White Pine and the Elks Club […]
DORTHY ANN CAGLE
Dorothy Ann Cagle, 78, passed away peacefully on September 12 th, 2019 and was met by her Savior, Jesus Christ, to make her journey home to Heaven. She was born Dorothy Ann Shipley on January 26, 1941 in Morristown, Tennessee to Forrest (John) and Tennie Shipley. Dorothy was loved by all who met her. She […]
Beaver Creek Baptist Church Welcomes the Gordin Jett Band
Beaver Creek Baptist Church invites you to join us on Sunday, Sept 29 at 7:00 PM as we welcome the Gordin Jett Band who will share some great gospel music. The church is located at 845 Beaver Creek Rd. Strawberry Plains.
Vols Roll Past Chattanooga, 45-0
A dominant performance in all three phases propelled Tennessee to a 45-0 victory over Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium Saturday. “It’s really nice for these guys. We got a good win and got five turnovers today, which was very important. We didn’t turn the ball over, which was probably the difference in the game,” head coach Jeremy […]
Once in a Harvest Moon
Superstitious folks are getting a double whammy as the full harvest moon happens tonight, Friday the 13th. The Harvest Moon is the full moon that happens closest to the Fall Equinox, and was especially important to farmers during the harvest because it provided extra light to work by during the reaping season. This is an […]
DONALD DEBORD
Donald E. DeBord, age 82 of White Pine, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He is preceded in death by Wife of 56 years Ruby Lee DeBord, daughter, Donna Lynne DeBord and parents, Clarence and Kate Owenby DeBord. He is survived by his children, Kathy and Doug Crittenden and Randall DeBord […]
Admission and Scholarship Given to Young Vol Fan
The University of Tennessee is lighting the way for the young Vol fan who made his own UT T-shirt. In recognition of the fourth-grader’s Volunteer spirit, the university has extended an offer of honorary admission for him to join the Class of 2032. In addition, he has been awarded a four-year scholarship covering his tuition […]