Hurd, Vols Rumble Past Mizzou, 19-8
Jalen Hurd runs for 151 yards and Aaron Medley makes four FGs in the win Jalen Hurd rumbled to a career-high 151 rushing yards and Aaron Medley made four field goals to lead Tennessee to a 19-8 win over Missouri on Saturday at Faurot Field. The Vols (7-4, 4-3 SEC) benefited from another outstanding performance by their defense. […]
USS Harry S. Truman Deploys
Sailors aboard aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) said their goodbyes to friends and family prior to getting underway on a normally scheduled deployment, Nov. 16. The current deployment is part of an on-going rotation of forward-deployed forces to support maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th and 5th Fleet areas of operation. […]
A Visit to a Christmas Tree Farm is Fun Naturally!
Are you looking for a way to generate some holiday spirit that doesn’t involve a mall? Between now and Christmas, there’s no better place for an outing than a nearby Christmas tree farm. Even if you already have your tree, tree farms offer all sorts of options from wagon rides and hot chocolate to wreath-making […]
Night Of Patriots 2015 and Voice Of Democracy
Jefferson County High School students recently honored local Veterans at their annual Night of the Patriots performance. The highly anticipated show had its debut in the newly minted James D. Swann Center for Performing Arts which is located on the main campus of Jefferson County High School. Student performers hosted three shows to accommodate parents, […]
UT Lady Vols Hosts Carson-Newman Lady Eagles With 101-59 Win
The University of Tennessee Lady Vols hosted the Carson Newman Lady Eagles in an exhibition game Monday, when C-N traveled to Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville. The Lady Eagles showed some true promise for the season pulling within 7 points in the second quarter. The Lady Volunteers for the first three quarters of the game were […]
Vols Grind Out 27-24 Win vs. South Carolina
Malik Foreman forced a fumble and Jalen Reeves-Maybin recovered it at the UT 13-yard line in the final minute to help Tennessee secure a 27-24 victory over South Carolina on Saturday before a crowd of 101,253 at Neyland Stadium. For the third-straight year, the Vols (5-4, 3-3 SEC) defeated the Gamecocks (3-6, 1-6 SEC) with a late field […]
Director Files Suit, Asks For Removal Of Some Commissioners
The final week in October brought the continuation of an on going battle, only this time the arena has moved from the Jefferson County Commission floor to the legal system. Jefferson County Department of Environmental Director Tom Carter filed suit against the entire Jefferson County Commission and individual Commissioners Beeler, Kesterson, Musick, Solomon, Scarlett, Seal, […]
Vols Ride Big Plays To 52-21 Win Over Kentucky
UT surged in 2nd & 3rd quarters; Evan Berry, Cameron Sutton add special teams TD returns in win Tennessee seized momentum in the second quarter and the Vols broke away with third-quarter touchdown returns by Evan Berry and Cameron Sutton to defeat SEC rival Kentucky, 52-21, on Saturday at The New Commonwealth Stadium. Tennessee’s (4-4, 2-3 SEC) 52 points […]
Hormel Foods Sales LLC Voluntarily Recalls a Limited Number of Jars of Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread Due to Possible Metal Pieces
Hormel Foods Sales LLC is voluntarily recalling 153 cases, or 1,871 total pounds, of a single code date of SKIPPY® Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread, due to the possibility that some jars may contain small pieces of metal shavings which were discovered on an in-line magnet check during routine cleaning. Foodborne objects that are […]
Jefferson County School On “Shelter In Place” – Local Businesses And Residents On Altert
Maury Middle School was placed on Shelter in Place alert on Friday morning, October 23, 2015. Dandridge Police Chief Carson Williams stated that the action was precautionary and that no threat had been made directly to the school, students or personnel. Thursday evening a domestic altercation occurred on Kerr Street, which is in the vicinity […]
Committee Approves $1 Million To WPS Renovation, 5% County Raises And Hybrid Benefit Plan
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, October 19, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Sitting in for Committee Member Kesterson was Commissioner Huffaker and for Committee Member Turner was Commissioner McGraw. All other Committee Members were present. Committee Member Solomon offered a Motion to accept the Minutes of the September 14, 2015 […]
AEC Explores Broadband Partnership
Appalachian Electric Cooperative (AEC) has partnered with Morristown Utilities (MUS) and FiberNet to explore the possibility of bringing high speed broadband service to members of AEC in parts of Hamblen and Jefferson Counties. We have engaged the services of a consultant to conduct a broadband assessment and feasibility study to determine the financial and business […]
JCHS & Patriot Academy Closed On Thursday
Jefferson County High School and the Patriot Academy will be closed on Thursday, October 15, 2015 due to communication lines that were downed during construction on the main campus. According to the Department of Education, the decision was made to close Jefferson County High School proper due to safety concerns regarding the lack of communication. […]
2 More Bomb Threats In Jefferson County Schools Today
Two Jefferson County Schools were the recipients of bomb threats today. According to information provided from the Jefferson County Department of Education, Jefferson Middle School received an automated bomb threat shortly after noon on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. School Administration evacuated the school and informed authorities. As a precaution due to close proximity, the Jefferson […]
Tragedy Strikes White Pine – 8 Year Old Murdered, 11 Year Old Charged With 1st Degree
Jefferson County Sheriff G.W. “Bud” McCoig and Attorney General for the 4th Judicial District Jimmy Dunn, held a press conference on Sunday afternoon, October 4, 2015, concerning the October 3rd murder of an eight year old White Pine girl. According to Sheriff McCoig, the incident occurred around 7:26 pm on Saturday evening, when authorities were […]
NASA Confirms Water On Mars
New findings from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) provide the strongest evidence yet that liquid water flows intermittently on present-day Mars. Using an imaging spectrometer on MRO, researchers detected signatures of hydrated minerals on slopes where mysterious streaks are seen on the Red Planet. These darkish streaks appear to ebb and flow over time. They […]
