Strawberry Plains Guardsman follows in families’ footsteps
Spc. Charles Schaad, a Strawberry Plains native and small arms artillery repairer with the Tennessee National Guard’s Troop D, Detachment 1, 278th Armored Calvary Regiment, promoted to sergeant on May 21. As a small arms artillery repairer, Schaad is responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on small arms, infantry weapons, and towed artillery. “I joined […]
Diondre Jackson has been named Interim President and CEO of Jefferson County Chamber
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce – On behalf of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, we are proud to announce that Diondre Jackson has been named Interim President and CEO Diondre is the founder and CEO of Penultimate Development, a 10-month residency leadership program targeting at risk young men between the ages […]
Registered Dental Assistant Needed
Position Available – Busy dental practice seeking experienced Registered Dental Assistant, average 36 hours per week. Resume may be faxed to 865-397-3037 or emailed to bryantdalemdds@bellsouth.net.
H.O.W. July Dinner, July 8, 2021
H.O.W. (Helping One Woman) July Dinner, July 8, 2021 at The Point Resort Marina and Campground.
Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Accused of Official Misconduct
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Cocke County corrections officer accused of conspiring to harm an inmate. On December 9th, at the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI special agents began investigating allegations involving Joseph Tyree (DOB 6/13/97). During […]
District Attorney General James “Jimmy” B. Dunn Announces Candidacy For Re-election as District Attorney General
District Attorney General James “Jimmy” B. Dunn announced Wednesday, June 23rd, outside the Jefferson County Courthouse that he will be running for another term to serve the Fourth Judicial District that includes Jefferson, Cocke, Grainger, and Sevier Counties. Dunn is focused on victims’ rights. He received a victim witness coordinator for Jefferson County through a federal grant […]
Tennessee National Guard aircrew rescue bear attack victim
A Tennessee Army National Guard medical flight crew responded to an emergency air evacuation mission after a camper was attacked and injured by a bear while sleeping in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park area, June 18. Shortly before 7 a.m., the Tennessee Military Department and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency were notified of a camper […]
Unemployment Steady as the Economy Continues Rebounding
Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate held steady at 5% between April and May 2021, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). While Tennessee’s unemployment rate did not change in the month-to-month comparison, it was 4.6 percentage points lower than the May 2020 rate. At that time, many of the […]
New position statement declares that sleep is essential to health
A new position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine emphasizes that sleep is a biological necessity, and insufficient sleep and untreated sleep disorders are detrimental for health, well-being, and public safety. Published online in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the statement notes that sleep is vital for health and well-being in children, adolescents, and […]
Blaming the pandemic for stress leaves couples happier
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit during the winter of 2020, locking down entire countries and leaving people isolated in their homes without outside contact for weeks at a time, many relationship experts wondered what that kind of stress would do to romantic couples. What they found was that when couples blamed the pandemic for their […]
NASA helps map impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on harmful air pollution
Early in the pandemic, it was expected that satellite imagery around the world would show cleaner air as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns. But not all pollutants were taken out of circulation. For tiny airborne-particle pollution, known as PM 2.5, researchers using NASA data found that variability from meteorology obscured the lockdown signals when observed […]
Mossy Creek Cruzers Car Show, July 10, 2021
Mossy Creek Cruzers Car Show Saturday, July 10, 2021 American Book Company 403 E. Old Andrew Johnson Hwy Jefferson City 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Tractor Show Trophies Professional Judges 200 Dash Plaques www.mossycreekcruzers.org
White Pine Independence Day Parade, Saturday, July 3, 2021
White Pine Independence Day Parade Saturday, July 3 Line up – 9 AM Parade- 10 AM
Jefferson County Historical Society Annual Picnic, July 15, 2021
The Jefferson County Historical Society will hold their annual picnic on Thursday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the outdoor pavilion at the Field of Dreams, Highway 25/70, just west of Dandridge. Bring a covered dish to share. Meat and beverage will be provided. Guest speaker will be Dale Snapp, giving the history of Friendship […]
James “Jimmy” Evans
Mr. James “Jimmy” Evans, age 65, a resident of Crossville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at the Cumberland Medical Center, Crossville, Tennessee. He was born January 30, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan. Jimmy was a retired Realtor with Caldwell Banker in Gatlinburg, Tennessee and was formerly a Printer. He also enjoyed coin collecting. He […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners Meeting and Special Called Meeting, June 28, 2021
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING The Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners Monday, June 28, 2021 Work Session 5:45 PM Special Called Meeting to follow. Purpose of meeting: Budget Amendments, Federal Stimulus Expenditures, Virtual School and Policy Committee Recommendations Historic Courthouse Social distancing will be encouraged. Dr. Shane Johnston, Director Jefferson County Schools