WILLIAM ALLEN FORD
William Allen “Peanut” Ford, age 46 of Talbott, TN passed away suddenly Saturday, August 11, 2018 at home. Preceded in death by father, Marvin Ford. Survived by mother, Clarice Burchfield (Fred); sisters, Denise Jenkins and Sheila Wilson; brother, Dwayne Ford; several nieces and nephews. Memorial funeral service will be 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2018 […]
Makenzi Penrod wins 2018 Jefferson County Fairest of the Fair
After a day of celebrating the princes and princesses of Jefferson County, the main ceremony of the Fairest of the Fair Competition was held Saturday night. 7 lovely ladies from the surrounding area competed for the crown. Contestants were interviewed by judges, performed a dance to Blake Shelton’s version of Footloose, and were also asked […]
Are Gluten-Free Products for Children a Healthier Option?
Are gluten-free products for children as healthy as their gluten-based counterparts? A study in the August 2018 issue of Pediatrics, “The Nutritional Quality of Gluten-Free Products for Children,” (published online July 23) examined the nutritional content of gluten-free products marketed specifically to children to see how they measured up to their traditional counterparts. The authors […]
Mom Still Matters, UCLA Psychologists Report
If you’re a parent who feels your college-age children would choose their friends over you, a new UCLA psychology study has a reassuring message: You’re probably underestimating their loyalty to you. The psychologists demonstrated for the first time that when forced to make a decision that benefits either a parent or a close friend, young […]
PEGGY J. MILLER
PEGGY J. MILLER, age 77, of White Pine, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. She was a member of Heavenly Freedom Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Willis Miller; son, Eugene Miller; granddaughter, Christian Ramsey. Survived by sons, Ricky, Allen and Tony Miller; daughters, […]
TOMMYE LOUISE RANKIN
Tommye Louise Rankin – 82, Knoxville, TN died Sunday, August 5, at her home. Born November 9, 1935, in Jefferson City, TN, she was the fifth daughter of Isaac Lafayette “Fate” and Grace Ward Rankin. Tommye was born blind and briefly attended Tennessee School for the Blind as a child. She lived with her mother […]
THEC Awards Veterans Reconnect Grants to Tennessee Colleges
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced Tuesday that 14 colleges and universities in Tennessee will receive funding and program support through the Veteran Reconnect Grant to assist veterans and service members in their pursuit of college degrees. THEC is awarding $889,277 in funding to support programs and services for student veterans at campuses across […]
VOLS Camp Report: Kennedy, Kirkland Look To Step Up As VOLS Move To Full Pads
Two players expected to make an impact this fall for the Tennessee football team did not compete in any games for the Vols in 2017. Redshirt juniors Brandon Kennedy and Darrin Kirkland Jr. were both competing in the Orange and White on Wednesday afternoon, however, on the indoor fields at the Anderson Training Center after inclement weather forced […]
Carlson Makes ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy Dean’s List
JOHNSON CITY – The Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy at East Tennessee State University has announced the names of students who attained a grade point average qualifying them for inclusion in the dean’s list for the spring 2018 semester. To receive this honor, students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours and earn a […]
Is Too Much Screen Time Harming Children’s Vision?
As children spend more time tethered to screens, there is increasing concern about potential harm to their visual development. Ophthalmologists – physicians who specialize in medical and surgical eye care – are seeing a marked increase in children with dry eye and eye strain from too much screen time. But does digital eyestrain cause lasting […]
TWRA Leasing Fields for 2018 Dove Season
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is seeking fields to lease for the upcoming 2018 dove season. The first segment of dove season opens at noon on Saturday, Sept. 1. Mourning doves are a popular game bird and one of the most widely distributed and abundant birds in North America. More mourning doves are harvested than […]
Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association Meeting September 8
The Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 9:30 am on Saturday, September 8, at Shoney’s Restaurant in Dandridge for their quarterly meeting. Van Wolfe, Executive Director of SafeSpace, will be speaking.
Bridge Lives On to Beautify Hornets Nest
The Maury Hornets will be welcomed back to school Thursday by a massive Hornet standing guard at the entrance of the school. The 1,300 pound structure stands tall just outside of the main entrance. Made from a mix of metals, the giant hornet rests on a base created by a piece of the old Dandridge […]
Tennova Healthcare Shares Cool Tips for Staying Hydrated in the Summer Heat
The “dog days of summer” have arrived in East Tennessee. With the high temperatures and humidity comes the chance that you could easily get dehydrated if you aren’t drinking enough water. But how do you know if you’re dehydrated and what can you do about it? Tennova Healthcare has the answers. “Water does more than […]
AUBO Robotics Opens Research Facility at Cherokee Farm Innovation Campus
AUBO Robotics, which develops lightweight robots for industrial use, has opened a research and development facility at Cherokee Farm Innovation Campus in Knoxville. AUBO Robotics opened in Knoxville in 2014 as Smokie Robotics and was formerly located at the University of Tennessee Research Foundation Business Incubator. The company is owned by DunAn Group and operates […]
NATALIE LEEPER MORRIS
Natalie Leeper Morris, age 93, departed this life on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Lakeway Regional Hospital. She was born on September 19, 1928 to the late Edith West and Roy Hugh Leeper. Natalie was baptized at an early age in Long Creek and was the oldest female member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in […]