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 […]
May Day Unity Festival
Locals found a great, family way to kick off the holiday weekend on Saturday. The May Day Unity Festival was held at the Field of Dreams and folks took advantage of the sunny weather to make the rounds of the various booths and activities. Churches and Community Service Organizations were present at the event to […]
Dandridge Farmer’s Market Highlight Of Saturday Morning Downtown
The Dandridge Farmer’s Market took place this past Saturday morning. Vendors could be found in the Historic Town Square selling a variety of wares including strawberries, baked goods, flowers, plants, an assortment of vegetables, and a wide selection of specialty items. The unique shopping opportunity is a producer-only market and everything is grown locally. Beyond […]
Warming Hearths
Last November, Dwight Boling, 57, suffered a stroke which left him with limited mobility. Upon his release from the hospital, Boling found himself facing a number of concerns about his health, medical bills, finances and the encroaching winter. “When I got home I didn’t know what to do,” Boling said. “I heat my home with […]
Legacy Theatre of Jefferson City is excited to present Zion Dance Company in the incredible production of “THE STORY”
Legacy Theatre of Jefferson City is excited to present Zion Dance Company in the incredible production of “THE STORY” on June 8 at 7:30pm. “THE STORY” is a dramatic presentation that journeys through both the Old and New Testaments. Through contemporary ballet and modern dance, as well as beautiful costumes, the audience will share in […]
EAA of Morristown Takes Teaching to New Heights
The Experimental Aircraft Association in Morristown gave some local children the opportunity to have a high flying holiday weekend experience. On Saturday morning, members of the group met at the Morristown airport to give rides to interested kids, in an effort to spark an interest in aviation in the young flyers. The event had been […]
Undergrads Honored at JCHS
Jefferson County High School Underclassmen were honored for their academic accomplishments on Friday, May 17, 2013. Narrators for the event were Katie Inman, Anthony Dalton and Bailey Stoddard. The JCHS Choral Department, under the Direction of Kelly Shipe, gave a vocal performance for honorees and their guests. An array of awards was bestowed on numerous, […]
East Tennessee man aids Red Cross efforts at Texas plant explosion
He’s seen the devastation of hurricanes in Florida, flooding in Illinois and countless tornadoes across the Southeast, but none of those disasters could prepare John Manners, a Tellico Village resident, for what he’d encounter in the aftermath of the West, Texas plant explosion. “It’s kind of like all the movies you ever saw as a […]
Titanic Violin unveiled at Titanic Museum
Dozens of students stood silently in a dimly lit room of the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge where they huddled quietly around a display case containing a rare, iconic artifact from the sinking of the luxury liner more than 100 years ago. The violin that belonged to Wallace Hartley went on display this week at […]
White Pine Night of Stars
Monday night White Pine Elementary and Middle School put on their annual Night of Stars, a show that provides a stage for the talents of many Cyclones. The show has run annually since 1997 and continues to be an eagerly awaited time of year by the students and community. Students gave the community a wonderful […]
New Life for a Condemned Theater
On the Parkway in Pigeon Forge sits a theater that barely escaped the wrecking ball. The theater, which was once home to Magic Beyond Belief, had been gutted and was in the process of being demolished. It had once been the scene of a popular magic show that had brought delight to legions of visitors. […]
