East Tennessee Plays Catch-Up
Current weather predictions aside, East Tennessee is in the midst of the historically dry months. September, October and November are typically the driest months in the Tennessee Valley. During this time, the annual average runoff, which is the amount of water that washes into the local rivers following a rain event, is only around one […]
JAMES R. BRITT
JAMES R. BRITT, age 77, of White Pine, TN passed away Friday morning, October 10, 2014 at his home. He was a veteran of the U.S.Air Force, worked most of his life as a carpenter and still enjoyed farming. Preceded in death by his parents, William Clyde and Janie Pearl Britt; brothers, Frank and Roy […]
MAURY MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY TO HOST SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR EVENT OCTOBER 20-24, 2014
MAURY MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY TO HOST SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR EVENT OCTOBER 20-24 What: Maury Middle School Library will host a Fall Harvest of Books at the Scholastic Book Fair. Funds raised will help purchase books for the library-media center. Families, faculty, and the community are invited to support this Fall Harvest of Books at the […]
Jerry D. Arwood
Mr. Jerry Arwood, life long resident of White Pine, TN passed away suddenly the morning of Oct. 9. Jerry is survived by his mother, Sue Hardin Arwood; sister, Judy Arwood; aunt, Laura Hardin Kryder and many cousins. He was predeceased by his father, James (Bunt) Arwood. Mr. Arwood attended UT, and graduated from Carson Newman […]
RON LEE HASENBUHLER
RON LEE HASENBUHLER, age 66, of Dandridge, TN and formerly of Akron, OH passed away in the loving arms of his wife Margie on October 9th, 2014 at his home. He is survived by his wife; children, Denise and Jason; and his grandchildren, Caitlin, Nicole, and Markus. Ron was an avid automotive and firearm enthusiast […]
Jefferson City Chief of Police Resigns
City Manager John B. Johnson today announced the resignation of Chief of Police Kenneth W. Davis. Davis has accepted an appointment with the State of Tennessee in an emergency management capacity. Since joining the Jefferson City Police Department in November of 2012, Davis worked to bring additional grant funding to the agency in the area […]
Mistakes Do In Patriots vs Cocke Co, 38-33
Despite dominating Cocke County in every aspect of the game, Jefferson County brought home a loss Friday night. “You cannot win football games making that many mental mistakes” Head Coach Kenny Cobble said of his team’s performance. While Cobble did not like the way his team played, he shouldered the blame, “I put that on […]
TDH Reports First Confirmed Cases of Enterovirus D68 in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health has received confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of two cases of enterovirus D68 in Tennessee. One patient resides in West Tennessee and the other in East Tennessee. Both were young children who were hospitalized for their illnesses, but are now home and doing well. “As expected, […]
Water Front Topic Of Discussion This Week
The Town of Dandridge spent Tuesday seeking input from residents concerning a proposed water front plan that the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, as well as the Town Administration, see as a possible future project for Dandridge. In an effort to tie the Town more closely to the lake, Dandridge has partnered with EDOC to […]
INVITATION TO BID – 45 x 65 Metal Pre-fab Building
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for the Sanitation Department for material and labor costs for a 45 x 65 metal pre-fab building to be installed on an existing concrete pad. For more information vendors should contact David Longmire, Director of Facilities and Safety, at 865-397-3800. Sealed bids […]
New Market Elementary Fall Festival Friday, October, 24
The New Market Elementary Fall Festival will be on Friday October 24th from 6:00 pm till 9:00 pm. Crafters open at 5:45. Admission is $3.00. There will be concessions, a haunted house, games a costume contest, hayrides,and a silent auction for story book pumpkins, and a baskets. Come on out and join to fall fun! […]
Dandridge Senior Center Hosting a Chili Supper, Friday, October 24
The Dandridge Senior Center will be hosting a Chili Supper, Friday, October 24, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The cost is $7.00 for adults, $3.50 for children 4-12 years old, and free for children under 3. Advance tickets are available at the Center or may be purchased from members of the Center. Or they may […]
WSCC Professor Honored By Tennessee Communications Association
A Walters State Community College faculty member has been honored by a state organization for his contributions to the field of speech communications. Malcolm McAvoy, head of the speech communication department, was honored with the Dorotha Nortan Spirit of Service Award during the Tennessee Communication Association’s annual conference. “Malcolm is a very dedicated faculty member […]
Representative Jeremy Faison Releases Easy To Understand Guide To November Constitutional Amendments
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R–Cosby) released an easy-to-understand guide this week to help clarify the four constitutional amendments that will appear on this year’s ballot in November. “When you go to vote this year, there will be four constitutional amendments on the ballot for Tennessee,” said Faison. “The below guide will briefly tell you what […]
Keck Out – Strand In, For Now
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce announced that interim Director Daryle Keck has accepted a position in banking in Knoxville and will be exiting the Chamber. Retired Judge Ben Strand will hold the position of Chamber Director until a permanent replacement is announced. The Search Committee has narrowed the pool of potential candidates down to […]
200 + Employers Stand Ready to Hire Veterans at Paychecks For Patriots this Thursday
Tennessee employers statewide are gearing up for the third annual Paychecks for Patriots hiring event to link Tennessee military veterans seeking jobs to employers who need them. More than 200 employers are expected to be part of the veterans’ career fairs to take place Thursday, October 9, at 10 sites across the state. Again this […]