A Galactic Invasion At The Knoxville Zoo
The Knoxville Zoo managed to bring the fun of a “Galaxy Far, Far Away” to a local audience this past Saturday, June 15, 2013, with their Star Wars day. Zoo-goers both young and old were encouraged to throw on their Star Wars regalia and enjoy a day at the Knoxville Zoo, where conversation ranged from […]
Fighting For Jordan
A Sevier County woman is actively working to help raise funds to help her grandson, Jordan Burnette, 8, who is fighting a painful disease. Jordan was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis throughout much of his young life. The disease is a condition in which a child’s pancreas has been progressively irritated and becomes irreversibly damaged. The […]
Mt. Horeb School 12th Annual Reunion
The original Mt. Horeb School classmates held their 12th Annual Reunion this morning at the Mt. Castle Church picnic pavilion. The students and their families from varying classes reunite every year to share food, fellowship and fond memories. This year’s event, as usual, was well attended with a large turnout. The site of the original […]
Pinning Ceremony Honors Nursing Graduates
On Friday, May 10, 48 new nursing graduates were pinned in a traditional ceremony held in Columbia State Community College’s Webster Athletic Center. The nursing students include residents of Maury, Williamson, Giles, Wayne, Marshall, Lawrence, Lewis and Hickman Counties, as well as other counties in Middle Tennessee. The nursing graduates have completed four semesters at […]
Bill and Cathy White to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary
50th Wedding Anniversary Bill and Cathy White were married on July 3, 1963 at George Street United Methodist Church in Jefferson City, TN. They now reside in Oneida, TN along with their two children and four grandchildren. They will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends on Saturday, June 29, 2013 from […]
Lost Creek Band Plays The Farm at Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series 2013
Dumplin Valley was alive with music on Saturday evening, as the Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series held their second event of the season. Lost Creek Band brought their flair for a great tune to the Valley and locals came out in large numbers to show their appreciation for their homegrown sound. The Dumplin Valley Farm […]
Matt Cogar wins Stihl U.S. Timbersports Series
Former U.S. Timbersports Champion Arden Cogar Jr. lost his bid to retain his title in the U.S. Championship of the Stihl Timbersports Series held this weekend at the Great Smoky Mountain Lumberjack Feud. Cogar won four of the last five U.S. championships and came into the 2013 competition as the favorite. But a come from […]
TWRA Names 2012 Boating Officers Of The Year
Nick Luper has been named the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency 2012 Boating Officer of the Year while Tommy Stockling is honored as Part-Time Boating Officer of the Year. The recipients of the annual awards were announced by Darren Rider, TWRA Boating and Law Enforcement Division Chief. Both officers serve in TWRA District 31, which encompasses […]
UT Gardens June 2013 Plant of the Month: Ogon spirea
If you live in an older neighborhood, you are likely to find a Thunberg spirea somewhere on your street, perhaps in your own yard. It is one of those plants so durable that it is likely to outlive the person that planted it, or even the home itself. It is usually the first of the […]
JCHS Student Receives Daughters of the American Revolution Bronze ROTC Medal
Melanie Rodriguez, senior student at Jefferson County High School, was presented the Daughters of the American Revolution Bronze ROTC Medal, certificate, and check, on April 30, 2013, by Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR members Ellen Betts and Chairman of National Defense Committee Mary Lu English. The ceremony was held by Major Russell Turner in the commons […]
Are you a wannabe babysitter?
Learn what it takes to be a babysitter by attending the Babysitting R.O.C.K.S. training program for kids ages 12 and up. This fun, activity filled training will focus on different aspects of babysitting- from learning what activities to do with children of any age to knowing what to do with the money that you earn. […]
Maury Honor’s Day Celebration
The faculty and staff of Maury Middle School hosted their annual 8th grade Honor’s Day celebration on Wednesday, May 22nd at 10:00 A.M. in the gymnasium. Parents and guests were on hand to show their appreciation to the honorees. Fifty nine 8th grade students with 90% or higher average for the year were recognized with […]
Timberjack survives Kidney transplant to Compete again
The Dave Jewett story is truly an inspiring story of an indomitable spirit of a man who simply will not give up and fights for life against overwhelming odds. Jewett is a survivor. Six years ago the world class timberjack began going through a period of time where he simply didn’t feel well. Then one […]
2013 Knoxville Tour de Cure, Saturday, June 8th 2013
2013 Knoxville Tour de Cure Saturday, June 8th 2013 Start/Finish Line: World’s Fair Park Register Online at www.diabetes.org/knoxvilletour Register by phone 865-524-7868 x: 3343 (Wendi Mullins) Join us for the 2013 Knoxville Tour de Cure as we offer you an exciting one day event with 5 optional routes to choose from including: 10-mile family ride,or […]
