SANDRA CATE MASSENGILL
SANDRA CATE MASSENGILL, age 58, of New Market, TN (Dumplin Community) passed away Saturday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2014 at her home. She was proud of her 31 plus years of service to the State of Tennessee as a Highway Patrol State Trooper. Preceded in death by her parents, Burl and Agnes (Koontz) Cate; and sister, […]
School Board Holds Called Meeting
The Jefferson County School Board met for a Called Meeting on Tuesday morning, November 3, 2014 in the Department of Education. Chairman Jarnigan Called the Meeting to order. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Vines and Rogers. Jefferson County Finance Director Helton brought General Budget Amendment #5, Federal Budget Amendment #5 and Food Service […]
Finance Director Helton Resigns In Favor Of Chamber Director Position
Jefferson County Finance Director Helton announced on Thursday that he would be leaving his current position to assume the helm at that Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Earlier this fall information was released that Helton was on the short list of candidates. Though the fiscal year is only half over, the finance office is in […]
McGraw Chairs Finance Committee
The Jefferson County Finance Committee met for their organizational session on Thursday, November 6, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri Called the Meeting to Order. All Committee Members were present for Roll Call. At the request of the Mayor and with a Motion from Committee Member McGraw and 2nd from […]
HELLON MAE O’NEAL GRIGGS
Hellon Mae O’Neal Griggs, age 82, of White Pine, TN, yielded her spirit to its benevolent Author on November 7, 2014, at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born May 26, 1932 in Rockingham, NC to the late Jack Amos and Mamie Inez O’Neal. She dedicated her life to God and […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Urban Growth Committee Meeting, November 19, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE What: Jefferson County Urban Growth Committee When: Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 4:30 P.M. Where: Historic Courthouse Dandridge, Tennessee Purpose: Discussion and action related to County Commission’s failure to approve the recommended expansion of the Jefferson County Urban Growth Boundary 11/06/2014 – 11/19/2014
RUTH WEST HUTCHISON
RUTH WEST HUTCHISON, age 84, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at Jefferson Memorial Hospital on November 6, 2014. She was a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, James and Lois West; two infant sisters, Elsie and Hazel; brothers, Earl West and Ray West; sister, Dixie Popkave. She is survived […]
PAULINE HOLMES VAUGHN
PAULINE HOLMES VAUGHN, age 91, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City. Preceded in death by husband, John D. Vaughn. She is survived by son, Eddie Vaughn; grandchildren, Jonathan Vaughn (Lynnie), and Travis Vaughn; great-grandchildren, Kelbin and Chota Vaughn; sisters, Pearl Mangrum and Shirley Ramsey; […]
Pain and the Nightshade Family
As the temperature starts to drop, aches and pains become more prevalent. But did you know that eliminating certain foods could reduce joint and muscle pain and inflammation. Solanaceae species or more commonly called the “deadly nightshade family include tomatoes, potatoes, (except yams and sweet potatoes), all types of peppers,(except peppercorns like black pepper), eggplant, […]
LOST FISHING RODS & REELS AT INSPIRATION POINT
Left 12 Rods & Reels laying at Inspiration Point on Douglas Lake on October 17th, 2014. If found please call 423-639-2076
Governor Haslam, Commissioner Hagerty Announce Original Footwear to Begin New Manufacturing Operations in Morristown
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with Original Footwear officials announced today the company will begin new manufacturing operations at 5968 Commerce Blvd. in the Morristown Airport Industrial District. Specializing in creating tactical footwear for law enforcement, military and emergency medical technicians, Original Footwear will invest $10 million […]
Walter State Students Selected for Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students, has welcomed almost 100 Walters State students this semester. In order to join this prestigious group, students are required to have at least a 3.5 GPA after completing at least 15 hours of college credit. Students must almost be enrolled in a degree program. […]
Results Are In
Jefferson County municipalities of Dandridge, White Pine and Jefferson City got the voter nod for liquor by the drink in the General Election on November 4, 2014. The Town of Dandridge returned strongly in favor of the referendum on consumption with 70 % of the voters in favor. Jefferson City also had a mandate on […]
Rush Strong Celebrates Red Ribbon Week
Students at Rush Strong School celebrated Red Ribbon Week last week. The week long focus on anti drug use and anti bullying included daily dress up days where students came to school as their favorite superhero and book character, in their pajamas and dressed like a word. On Friday, students enjoyed viewing emergency equipment used […]
School Back On For Wednesday
School for Jefferson County High School as well as the Patriot Academy will resume tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5, 2014. Earlier this week a water break which could have effected the fire suppression system caused officials to close the schools for precautionary reasons. Shady Grove Utility District was instrumental in locating the leak which was on […]
BETTY ANN PARKER SLIGER
BETTY ANN PARKER SLIGER, of White Pine, TN walked through the pearly gates of Heaven on November 4, 2014. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Steven Henry Barnette; her parents, Briscoe and Eula Parker; brothers, Henry, Donal and Howard Parker; sisters-in-law, Darlene Brockwell Parker and Viva Reneau Parker. Betty is survived by […]