Summer Meals Available to Children as School Year Ends
Local Summer Food Service Program meal sites have opened to children ages 18 and under across the state. The Summer Food Service Program, or SFSP, is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS). The purpose of the summer meal program is to ensure children and […]
BERNICE CORNWELL
Bernice Cornwell passed away quietly at Shannondale Health Care Facility in Knoxville, TN early Tuesday morning, June 6, 2017. Bernice is survived by her son Larry; grandchildren, Tracey, Michael, Elizabeth and Oliver; great grandchildren, Brandon, Amy, Chase, Elijah, Kaleb, Kylee and Avery. Bernice was a long time member of Emanuel Baptist in Jefferson City. All […]
DARYL T. JONES
DARYL T. JONES, age 53, of New Market, TN passed away suddenly on June 5, 2017 at home. Preceded in death by his father, Ted B. Jones and mother, Mary K. “Carr” Moore. Survived by his wife of 31 years, Kay Jones, and his beloved dog “Sampson”, step-daughters, Anita (Ron) Keaton and Janet (Dennis) Milburn; […]
BONNIE SARAH MORGAN
Bonnie Sarah Morgan, age 95 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Sunday, June 04, 2017 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. Preceded in death by husband, Thelbert John Morgan, daughter, Ruby (Polly) Allen. She was a member of Rocky Valley Baptist Church, she worked in dietary with 14 years of service. Survived by son, James (JoAnn) […]
CARROLL THOMAS “CHUCK” WATSON
Carroll Thomas “Chuck” Watson, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully Sunday June, 4, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 23, 1936 in Ocoee, TN. After serving in the US Army, Chuck began a 30+ year career with the Tennessee Valley Authority as administrator of Cherokee and Norris Dams […]
BARBARA A. HINCHEY
Barbara A. Hinchey, age 73 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Life Care of Jefferson City following a brief illness. She was a member of Flat Gap Baptist Church. After graduating from Carson Newman College she taught school in Coco Beach, FL for five years then in Knoxville at Mt. […]
KEITH D. RUGEL
KEITH D. RUGEL, 80, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Saturday evening, June 3, 2017 at 11:00 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Keith was born December 26, 1936 at the family farm, The Homeplace, Rocktown Road, Jefferson City, TN. He was a graduate of the class of 1955 from Jefferson […]
Treasures at the Jefferson County Court House
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library, 3133 W. Old A.J. Hwy, Strawberry Plains, TN, invites the community to a wonderful history program on June 12th at 5:00 pm. Guest speakers are Mr. Wayne Roberts, Director of Jefferson County Archives and volunteer Ms. Patricia Wright. Ms. Patricia Wright and Mr. Wayne Roberts have been volunteers at the Archives for […]
Canine Influenza Confirmed in East Tennessee
The Virology Laboratory at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine has confirmed two cases of Type A Influenza in dogs in the Knoxville region. The samples were received Monday, June 5. Sub-typing is ongoing and will determine if it is H3N2 Influenza, a strain of influenza that has been confirmed in dogs in […]
State Parks to Host Student Volunteers on Tennessee Promise Saturday
Tennessee State Parks are offering volunteer events across the state to help Tennessee Promise scholars log community service hours on Saturday, June 24. “Tennessee Promise Saturday is a way for our parks to connect students to the outdoor opportunities available here in Tennessee while supporting their academic goals,” said Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation […]
Upcoming Community Blood Drives
The following Community Blood Drives are scheduled in the Jefferson County area: 6/5/17: Jefferson Memorial Hospital (110 Hospital Drive) 11am – 6pm *6/5 – 6/9 Each blood donor will be eligible to win a pair of tickets to see Luke Bryan in Atlanta!* 6/14/17: Food City White Pine (1212 State St) 10:30am – 1pm 6/17/17: […]
New Law Will Enable Tennessee To Draw Additional Federal Funds To Help Local Ambulance Services
Major legislation that will enable Tennessee to draw additional federal funds to help local ambulance services continue to transport patients was recently signed into law by Governor Bill Haslam. The new law, sponsored by Senate State and Local Government Committee Chairman Ken Yager (R-Kingston), is expected to bring in approximately $19.7 million in federal funds […]
Jefferson County Hiking Club Hike Tuesday, June 13
The Jefferson County Hiking Club will hike on Tuesday, June 13 in Greenbrier along Injun Creek. Hikes should meet at 9 a.m. at the gas station at Exit 424, then drive to Greenbrier to the Ranger Station. We will park there. This hike is about 2 miles up to Campsite #32. If anyone wants to continue on up, […]
FSA HOLDING MEETING ON PROGRAMS AND ELECTIONS
The Jefferson/Sevier/Cocke County Farm Service Agency will conduct a meeting at the Jefferson County Agriculture Extension Office conference room on Thursday June 15 at 10:00 am. The Extension office is located at 1111 Lake Drive in Dandridge. Subjects covered will be the Farm Service Agency’s role in the farming community, County Committee Election, and farm […]
USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on Thursday, June 15, 2017. “County committees allow farmers and ranchers to make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally to best serve their needs,” said Acting FSA Administrator Chris Beyerhelm. “We […]
BEULAH “MAYES” HORNER
BEULAH “MAYES” HORNER, age 85, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2017 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was a faithful member of Oak Hills Baptist Church, and a powerful prayer warrior for all. She retired from Magnavox after 40 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Hubert […]