State Senator Frank Niceley (R-Strawberry Plains) Named 2019 Senate Legislator of the Year
State Senator Frank Niceley (R-Strawberry Plains) was recently named the “2019 Senate Legislator of the Year” by the County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT). COAT is a is a non-profit association of county clerks, state court clerks, registers of deeds, and trustees which advocate for elected officials and their constituents from all Tennessee counties. “Senator […]
LARRY A. TAYLOR
LARRY A. TAYLOR, age 56, of New Market, TN passed away, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Life Care Center of Morristown. Preceded in death by parents, Bobby and Elizabeth Taylor, and grandparents. He was a long time employee of Home Depot, and a wonderful man that loved his family and God. Survived by brother, Robert […]
MEDIC Regional Blood Center December Promotions
MEDIC Regional Blood Center is offering a variety of incentives and opportunities to donate blood and blood-related products next week and through the holidays. For the month of December, while supplies last, each donor will receive a pair of holiday socks as well as a Texas Roadhouse appetizer coupon. The MEDIC Friends and Family promotion […]
INVITATION TO BID – Purchase and Installation of Two-Way Digital Radio Communications for School Bus Fleet
The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for the purchase and installation of two-way digital radio communications for the school bus fleet. For bid specifications, you may contact Langdon Potts at LPotts@JeffersonCountyTN.gov. Sealed bids must be marked “two-way digital radio communications” and either mailed to the Jefferson County Finance Department to the […]
Vols to Play Indiana in TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
Tennessee will be heading to Jacksonville, Florida for the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, which will be played at TIAA Bank Field on Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. ET. The Volunteers will take on Big Ten foe Indiana in the 75th edition of the Gator Bowl. “I want to thank TaxSlayer Gator Bowl President and CEO Rick Catlett […]
1 in 5 adolescents and 1 in 4 young adults now living with prediabetes
Nearly 1 in 5 adolescents aged 12-18 years, and 1 in 4 young adults aged 19-34 years, are living with prediabetes, according to a new CDC studyexternal icon published today in JAMAexternal icon Pediatrics. Prediabetes is a health condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 […]
6.2 Million middle and high school students used tobacco products in 2019
About 6.2 million U.S. middle and high school students were current (past 30-day) users of some type of tobacco product in 2019, according to new National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) data released in today’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The survey found that about 1 in 3 high school students (4.7 million) and about 1 in […]
Multiple companies’ employees eligible for job assistance
Goodman Company Employees Eligible for Job Assistance Terminix International Employees Eligible for Job Assistance Dunan Precision MFG. Employees Eligible for Job Assistance Falcon Transport Employees Eligible for Job Assistance TI Fluid Systems Employees Eligible for Job Assistance Trelleborg Employees Eligible for Job Assistance Bridgestone Americas Employees Eligible for Job Assistance Goodman Company Employees Eligible for […]
VERLIN “BUCK” CARPENTER
Verlin “Buck” Carpenter, 64, of White Pine, owner of Buck’s Heating and Air, went to be with Lord on Monday, December 9, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife Angela K. Wilson Carpenter; parents Reford and Evelyn Carpenter; brothers Sonny Carpenter, Ray Carpenter, and Ernie Carpenter. He is survived by two daughters, Jessica […]
The Cost of Impeachment
U.S. Representative, Phil Roe, M.D. – 1st District of Tennessee It’s been nearly three months since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats initiated their sham impeachment inquiry. The key fact remains that President Trump and President Zelensky agree there was no pressure to initiate investigations. The transcripts of their calls show no pressure and […]
MARIE THOMAS
MARIE THOMAS, age 82 of Dandridge, TN went to take her place among angels on Sunday, December 08, 2019 at her family home place. She was a child of God and member of the Swannsylvania Baptist Church where she was known as the “coffee lady” at the church food pantry. She is preceded in death […]
BILLIE JEAN CHAMBERS
Billie Jean Chambers, age 85, a lifelong resident of Dandridge, TN walked boldly into the arms of her Savior on December 1, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Pierce and Mollie Henry McCoig, and was also preceeded in death by her husband of 63 years, H.B. Chambers; brothers Daniel and Jack McCoig; sisters […]
EUGENE “GENE” KINDER
Eugene “Gene” Kinder, age 82 of Talbott, TN passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hollis and Hazel Kinder, brothers, Jerry and Harold Kinder. He was a member of Morristown Church of Christ, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and coach of […]
CHARLOTTE VERONICA O’DONOVAN (NEE GAIMO)
Charlotte Veronica O’Donovan (nee Gaimo), age 99 of Jefferson County, TN, formerly of Montvale, NJ and Brewster, MA passed away Friday, November 29, 2019. She was the wife of the late beloved John M. O’Donovan and was preceded in death by her brother, Frank Gaimo and sister, Marie Kavanaugh. Loving mother of Michael D.O’Donovan of […]
FOSTER THOMAS HAMPTON, III
FOSTER THOMAS HAMPTON, III age 77, of New Market, TN and formerly of Chattanooga, TN went home to be with Jesus on November 28, 2019 after an extended illness with renal disease and Parkinson’s. Foster was born on March 2, 1942 to Foster Hampton, Jr. and Evelyn Gage Hampton in Columbus, OH. He received his […]
CASWELL RODGER MOORE
Caswell Rodger Moore passed away peacefully in his sleep early Thursday morning, November 28, 2019. Born June 20th1931 in Powell Station TN to Parents Frank and Edna (Karnes) Moore, Rodger left this earthly realm to join his beloved wife of 61 years Doris. Together again they wander the Glorious beaches, mountain and nature trails of […]