Home » Entries posted by Editor (Page 154)

Billy C. Davis Jr.

Billy C. Davis Jr. (47) of Newport, Tn. passed away April 27, 2021 @ Turkey Creek Medical Center. Billy absolutely loved the outdoors and lived life to the very fullest. He is preceded in death by his Father; Billy C. Davis Sr.  He is survived by his Mother; Joyce Davis of the home. Sisters Jennifer […]

PHYLLIS SNYDER JONES

PHYLLIS SNYDER JONES, age 77, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away April 25, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of the Kodak Eastern Star and Holston Memorial Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Tennie Snyder; husband, Wayne Jones; daughter, Jama Hance; brother, Wayne Snyder; […]

DONNIE DAVID HOPKINS (HOPPY)

DONNIE DAVID HOPKINS (HOPPY), age 67 of White Pine, TN passed away March 19, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Donnie was preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo and Slatha Hopkins, and father-in-law, Donald Rector. Donnie is survived by his wife, Patricia; son, David (Kim) Hopkins; granddaughters, Breanna Hopkins, Keela […]

FRED ROWE

FRED ROWE, age 83, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on April 24, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center with his loving family by his side after a short illness. He was the owner and pharmacist of Long-Rowe Drug Store and later Rowe Drug Center. In later years he partnered with many younger […]

Lisa Di-Ann Balough

Lisa Di-Ann Balough of Dandridge, formerly of Ontario, Canada and Naples, Fl, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021. She was a graduate of Carson-Newman University in 1990 with a degree in Sociology/Phsycology, a member of Manley Baptist Church, serving in children’s church, women’s ministry, GriefShare, Mobile Care Ministries and helping wherever there was a […]

Steven Alan Bain

Steven Alan Bain age 72 of Dandridge, TN went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2021 at his residence. He was a member of Evergreen Church in Sevierville and was retired from G.E Information Services Company. He was a graduate of Georgia Tech. Steve loved the Lord and served as an elder in […]

Josephine Linda Burchfiel Ludlam

Josephine Linda Burchfiel Ludlam, proud mother and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at age 77. Linda was born September 4, 1943 to Joseph and Yvonne Massengill Burchfiel in Talbott, TN. Known for her generosity and quick wit, Linda had the effortless ability to make strangers and friends alike laugh aloud. She is […]

Wanted 2 Bedroom House, Apartment, Condo, Duplex or Mobile Home

In search of a 2 Bedroom house, Apartment, Condo, Duplex or Mobile Home.  Must have Washer & Dryer connections.  No Pets. Call 865-314-6966

Office Manager Stole from TennCare Supported Company in Jefferson City

Office Manager Stole from TennCare Supported Company in Jefferson City

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, working in conjunction with the Jefferson City Police Department, has resulted in the indictment of Tonya Lindsey, the former office manager for Priority Senior Care, LLC (Priority) in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Priority provides in-home care to qualified seniors and receives the majority of its funding through TennCare, the […]

Untold Tennessee: Gov. Lee Announces Year-Long 225 Celebration

Untold Tennessee: Gov. Lee Announces Year-Long 225 Celebration

Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced “Untold Tennessee” as the theme for a yearlong celebration commemorating 225 years of statehood. Tennesseans are invited to attend events and activities in all 95 counties and submit stories that showcase their area of the state. Gov. Lee will kick off a 95-county tour and year of celebration by […]

Christina N. Reedy-Paul

Christina N. Reedy-Paul, age 34 of Knoxville passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.Christina was a very bright spirit. She knew how to keep those around her laughing and entertained, and she certainly didn’t mind getting extra attention. She had a very loud and contagious laugh that could light up a room. Christina had […]

Brian Joseph Hartsell

Brian Joseph Hartsell (43) of Cosby, Tn. died on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his Father Henry Hartsell.  He is survived by his Mother Jeanette Hartsell, Brother Robert Hartsell, Sister Ginger Hartsell of Cosby, a very good friend who cared from him Brad Campbell, along with a lot of friends, […]

PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners Meeting April 29, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners Meeting April 29, 2021

NOTICE OF MEETING The Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners Thursday, April 29, 2021 Work Session 5:30 PM Special Called Meeting: For the purpose of construction projects, and associated funding for Jefferson Elementary and Piedmont Elementary schools. * PIEDMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL* Social distancing will be encouraged.   Dr. Shane Johnston, Director Jefferson County Schools

INVITATION TO BID – Cleaning Services for Jefferson County Schools Central Office and Auxiliary Buildings

INVITATION TO BID – Cleaning Services for Jefferson County Schools Central Office and Auxiliary Buildings

Invitation to bid The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for cleaning services for Jefferson County Schools Central Office and Auxiliary Buildings. All interested vendors should contact Kelley Coggins at 865-397-3436 or email kcoggins@jcboe.net for bid specifications and to schedule a mandatory site visit. Sealed bids must be marked “JCS Cleaning Services” […]

Vital Policy – Property Rights Protection Bills Delayed by Special Interest Groups in Tennessee General Assembly

Vital Policy – Property Rights Protection Bills Delayed by Special Interest Groups in Tennessee General Assembly

For the second legislative session in a row, housing authority and community development agency lobbyists have persuaded state legislators to place property rights protection bills on the back burner. A bill filled in 2020 to prevent eminent domain proceedings against non-blighted property in a redevelopment area was opposed by Knoxville Community Development Corporation (KCDC). Speaking […]

Vital Policy – Property Rights Protection Bills Delayed by Special Interest Groups in Tennessee General Assembly

Vital Policy – Property Rights Protection Bills Delayed by Special Interest Groups in Tennessee General Assembly

For the second legislative session in a row, housing authority and community development agency lobbyists have persuaded state legislators to place property rights protection bills on the back burner. A bill filled in 2020 to prevent eminent domain proceedings against non-blighted property in a redevelopment area was opposed by Knoxville Community Development Corporation (KCDC). Speaking […]