Shooting Victim Dies, Father Arrested for 1st Degree Murder, Bond Set at $1 Million
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department has issued an update on a Saturday morning shooting at 375 East Dumplin Valley Road. 69 year old Edward Bullard, of the address, was taken in to custody for the shooting of his son, 45 year old Edward Bullard, Jr., who was flown to the University of Tennessee Medical Center […]
Low Income Housing Projects Not To Be For 2014
Developers had applied for six section 42 housing developments in Jefferson County for the 2014 tax credit allocation year. Tennessee Housing Development Agency announced last week those counties that had developments on the grey list for allocations. THDA ranks development application requests and compiles a ranked list of successful applicants. All six of Jefferson County’s […]
Katy ‘Fox’ Huffaker Announces Run For District 1 County Commission Seat
Katy “Fox” Huffaker is announcing her candidacy for a seat representing District 1 on the Jefferson County Commission. Katy was raised in District 1 and returned home to raise her own children in the area that she loves. She is the wife of Keith Huffaker and the daughter of Buford and Nancy Fox. Katy is […]
Marge Stefaniak Announces Candidacy For District 5 County Commission
Marge Stefaniak has announced her candidacy for the position of County Commissioner for District 5. A long time resident of Jefferson County, Stefaniak’s career is in business management and, though she is semi retired, she remains a part of the local business community. A cancer survivor, Marge understands the importance of meeting challenges and working […]
Happy Father’s Day
Father’s Day is celebrated in the United States on the third Sunday in June. Though it has become a recognized holiday, it was an uphill battle for dads to get the recognition that they deserve. The quest for a national holiday to celebrate the American father began in 1910 but it was not well accepted. […]
Jefferson County Man Shoots Son
A Jefferson County man has been taken into custody for shooting his son in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 14, 2014. According to information released by the Jefferson County Sheriff G.W. “Bud” McCoig, officers were dispatched to 375 East Dumplin Valley Road in Jefferson City following a call from a man stating that […]
Town of Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meet
The Town of Dandridge held a meeting on June 10, 2014 at the Public Works Building. Mayor Gantte called to order a regular meeting of the Dandridge Beer Board. Following Roll Call with all members present, the Minutes from the May 13 meeting were approved. Mayor Gantte moved onto business, relaying a conversation with representatives […]
No Shake In The Lake This Year – Firework Show Cancelled
The Point Resort has cancelled their annual fireworks extravaganza known as Shakin’ the Lake. Highly anticipated and attended, the event has become one of the première holiday events in the region. Representatives from The Point had requested funding assistance in shouldering the cost of the event, which racks up ticket that runs into the tens […]
Commission Anticipates Missing Budget Deadline
The Jefferson County Commission held their Monthly Work Session on Monday, June 9, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Griffith and Blevins. One citizen, David Seal, addressed the Commission regarding funding for the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce […]
Budget Committee Surprised Again
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met preceding the County Commission Work Session on Monday, June 9, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order of Vice Chairman Dockery. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Griffith and Blevins. Commissioner Turner sat in for absentee Commissioner Cureton. With a Motion from Committee […]
Carson-Newman Offers New RN to BSN Online
Carson-Newman University announces new flexible option for nurses: RN to BSN online. Carson-Newman University is offering nurses with an associate-level nursing degree the opportunity to pursue their Bachelor of Science in nursing completely online, plus a site-based clinical experience. “The Institute of Medicine has recommended an increase in the proportion of nurses with a Bachelor […]
Miscalculation In Tax Rate Costs School System
The Jefferson County School Board met in a Called Meeting on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at the Patriot Academy. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Rogers. Upon a Motion from Board Member Vines and 2nd from Board Member Cavanah, the Board Approved […]
Carson-Newman University president to jump with the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights
Carson-Newman University President Randall O’Brien has been invited to parachute with the U.S. Army Golden Knights on Tuesday, June 13. The jump will take place at Fort Knox in Kentucky. The Carson-Newman president will jump with representatives from several other institutions including Vanderbilt University, Middle Tennessee State University, Indiana University and Ohio University. Scott Bryant, […]
SJ Little League Hot Topic Of Work Session
The Town of Dandridge’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Tuesday evening to discuss items that will be potentially included in their voting meeting later this month. Prior to taking up items for discussion, Dandridge Mayor Gantte opened the floor to concerns from citizens. Four parents associated with South Jefferson Little League expressed concerns […]
Reoccurring Finding In State Audit Topic Of Discussion
The Jefferson County Audit Committee’s June 3rd meeting became a question and answers session, due to the lack of a quorum needed to take any official action. With only two voting members of the committee present ( absent were Mills, Griffith and Jett) a meeting between State of Tennessee auditors and the Audit Committee failed […]
DeFoe Wins Bassmaster Northern Open On Douglas
What is the winning number to walk away with the top prize in the Bass Pro Shop’s Bassmaster Northern Open? For Ott DeFoe it is 62 pounds and 5 ounces that takes the victory and the prize for the hometown guy. Douglas Lake was alive with anglers all looking for the big one and to […]
