TDOE Releases TNReady Results for 2019
TNReady assessment results released today by Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn indicate that students across the state are performing better in almost all math subjects. The TNReady scores also show that more than half the schools in Tennessee – 56 percent – improved their growth scores (TVAAS scores) from the previous year, with 41 percent of […]
JCHS Class of ’79 Reunion August 24
JCHS Class of 1979 and their guests are invited to a class reunion on Mark Havely’s farm. The Reunion will take place Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. The farm is located at 549 East Dumplin Valley Road, Jefferson City. Music from GRITS, Catering by Petit’s Catering of New Market. Cost is $25 Please […]
STELLA HOLDWAY
Stella Holdway, 87, of Morristown passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at her home. She was a lifelong member of White Pine Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Bonnie Bell, husband Herman Holdway, daughter Betty Denton, granddaughter Heather Holdway, two brothers and five sisters. She is survived by […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is cluster. Tiny drones made their way back to their nests and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that some new bees are making the transition sticky. The low humm is that parental bees in one nest are mad as a hornet at the powers that bee. The low,low […]
Is it Worth the Fight?
With the arrival of the dog days of summers comes the end of summer break for teachers and students across the area. The first partial week is under their belts and the start of the first full week of school means they are back in earnest. Any new school year brings its challenges and any […]
Davis Puts Up 24 As Lady Vols Improve to 2-0 On European Tour
The Tennessee women’s basketball team improved to 2-0 on its European tour, blowing past KBBC Upkot Sparta Laarne, 106-64, on Saturday night at Gemeentelijke Sporthal. The Lady Vols, who traveled to Bruges in the morning to explore that city and returned in the afternoon to Ghent for a tour inside Gravensteen Castle, took a while […]
Next Steps in Genealogy
The Parrott-Wood Memorial Library (3133 W. Old A.J. Hwy, Strawberry Plains, TN) and Mrs. Ann Blomquist of the Jefferson County Genealogical Society are offering free Advanced Genealogy Classes at 5:00-7:00 pm on Monday, August 26, 2019 and Monday, September 9, 2019. Participants should plan on attending both sessions. Attendees will need to bring their family’s […]
Spirit of Nations Hosts 12th Annual Pow Wow
Many traditions were displayed on Saturday as the Spirit of Nations held their 12th annual Pow Wow at Patriot Academy. Traditional Dance Competitions, children’s crafts, storytelling and a silent auction were among the many activities throughout the day. The theme for this years event was “Honoring the Elders”. The event, presented by Indian Creek Productions, […]
Family Biographies and Orders Continue for Hamblen County Book
Family Biographies and book orders keep coming in for the Hamblen County 150th Anniversary Book that’s set to be released in 2020. There is no cost to submit your family biography of 500 words or less, along with a photo, nor is there any condition that you must purchase a book if you submit your […]
TIMOTHY WALLACE
Timothy (Tim) K. Wallace, age 62 of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly at 12:03 a.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a long-time Radiologic Technologist at Jefferson Memorial Hospital with 23 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, […]
Nine CDC Health Hacks for Back-to-School Success
To have a great school year, kids need to stay healthy. Healthy students are better learners. CDC has tips and resources for parents and schools to help children and teens get fit and stay healthy whether they’re just starting kindergarten or heading off to high school. “As a parent and grandparent, I know that back-to-school […]
AG Slatery and Secretary Hargett Remind Donors to be Wary of Charitable Scams
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III and Secretary of State Tre Hargett are warning donors about possible charitable donation scams following mass shootings last weekend in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. “Sadly, it’s common for scam artists to take advantage of those who want to reach out and help,” said General Slatery. “You […]
That Happened in August?
This week has not been the easiest of weeks for Americans, and the “Dog Days of Summer” are bearing down on East Tennessee with all the hazy, hot, and humid glory that they are known for. August is typically known as the hottest month of the year, 2019 has been no exception, and there’s no […]
Tennessee Football Announces 2020 Schedule
Tennessee football released its complete 2020 schedule on Wednesday with marquee matchups against Southeastern Conference rivals Florida and Alabama highlighting the seven-game home slate. The Volunteers will also travel to Norman, Okla., for an early-season non-conference showdown with the Oklahoma Sooners on Sept. 12. The SEC released complete schedules for all 14 conference schools on […]