First Full Pads Practice of the Josh Heupel Era Complete
The first full pads practice of the Josh Heupel era is complete. Tennessee football went through its third practice of the spring and its first outdoor workout for over two hours on Tuesday afternoon at Haslam Field. Sunny skies finally greeted the Volunteers after the first two practices of week one were forced indoors due to inclement weather. […]
Gov. Lee & TDOE Announced Applications Open for $500,000 in Governor’s Civic Seal Grants
Gov. Lee and the Tennessee Department of Education announced applications are open for the 2021-22 Governor’s Civic Seal Grants, totaling $500,000, to support Tennessee public schools, districts, and charter schools in implementing high-quality civic education programs to prepare students for college, career, and civic life. Applications for the 2021-22 Governor’s Civic Seal Grants are open to all Tennessee public schools, districts, and charter schools and awards range from $5,000 […]
TDOE Opens Request for Applications for $10M Competitive Grant to Establish “AP Access for All” Program
Tennessee Department of Education announced a request for applications from vendors to develop and support a new Advanced Placement (AP) Access for All program designed to help more students have the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. The AP Access for All program will help open access to students across the state by providing AP courses virtually, allowing them to enroll in AP courses not currently offered at their home high school, and reducing […]
Interstate Construction Halted for Easter Holiday
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all interstate construction work this Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, April 1 at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 5 at 6:00 a.m. This will provide maximum roadway capacity to […]
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library Revisiting the Founding Era Program
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library (3133 W. Old. A.J. Hwy., Strawberry Plains, TN) is proud to announce another Revisiting the Founding Era Grant of $800.00. This grant is an extension to the $1,000.00 grant they received previously. This grant was presented to the library through Mossy Creek Network Inc. The programs will be offered in person and […]
TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE – Class A or B driver
TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE Looking for a Class A or B driver to make local deliveries and help with Shipping & Receiving. Forklift experience a plus. General warehouse, must drive forklift, supports Shipping & Receiving. Computers and bilingual a plus. Both positions are full-time and pay based on experience. Please apply in person at Peirce’s Produce Inc., […]
Evelyn Rines
Evelyn Rines age 67 of White Pine, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 after a brief illness. She attended Freedom Fellowship when she was able. Evelyn would be best remembered for her love and care for her family. She lived to love and care for her kids and grandkids, she would […]
Shelia Dianne Morris
Shelia Dianne Morris, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. She was born on February 7, 1958 to Natalie Leeper and Leonard Neal Morris in White Pine, TN. Shelia graduated from White Pine High School where she was a member of FHA and the Glee Club. She later earned an A.S. Degree from Walter State […]
WILLIAM ED TATE
WILLIAM ED TATE, age 66, of Rutledge, TN went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Ed retired as a Lieutenant from Tennessee State Highway Patrol after 30 years of service, always loving his job and wanting to take care of others. Ed had so much respect from others. We will always […]
Joy M. Darby
Joy M. Darby, age 78 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Pulaski, TN. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur T. Darby, brothers and sisters, Louise Ogle, Charlie, Junior, J.C., and Stanley McCarter. She was a person that was full of life […]
Paul McCampbell
Paul McCampbell age 73 of Dandridge, passed away on March 25, 2021. He was a member of Deep Springs Baptist Church, a 50 year member of the French Broad Masonic Lodge 588 of Kodak, and a retiree of BASF. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wallace McCampbell and Julie Underwood McCampbell, brothers, […]
Catherine Mantooth
Catherine Mantooth, age 65 of White Pine, TN went home to be with the lord on March 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah Brady and Lloyd Mantooth; brothers, Terry, Lloyd Jr., Ricky, Leonard, Doug; and stepbrother, Clifford Brady. Catherine is survived by her stepfather Carl (Pete) Brady; daughters, Candy Blank […]
RINGO FARRAR
RINGO FARRAR Our extraordinary and beloved companion dog passed away from this world this week. Ringo Farrar was born on November 30, 2007. He was adopted by happenstance while Kelly and Laura were on their way to lunch one winter day in January 2008. On a whim, they turned into the animal shelter and the […]
Larry L. Linn, Jr
Larry L. Linn, Jr passed away at his home on March 20, 2021 due to complications from pneumonia. He was 54 years old. Larry was the son of Larry and Mary Linn, Sr. of Grand Ridge IL. He is survived by one brother, Robert L. Linn of Marseilles, IL. Four children, Larry L. Linn, III, […]