Four More Years?
This week the Department of Education met for the first voting meeting in the New Year. On the agenda was the extension of the contract for Director of Schools in Jefferson County. On a 6-1 vote, the School Board approved a four year contract for current Director of Schools, Charles Edmonds. I expect that their […]
Extreme Cold & School Days
I have been seriously concerned about the students that are waiting on the bus on these cold mornings. I know that many parents are worried that the kids will have to go to school on Saturdays or miss out on Spring Break if we miss too many days. Is there any way to get the […]
The Buzzz!!
The Buzz this week is about control. Did one in the head governmental hive get the stinging look of reproach? Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that the majority vote of the swarm had one in the hive as mad as a hornet and one look of the evil eye can change the tally […]
Bryant leads Patriots to Victory over Cocke County
The Patriots won the opening tip, and did not trail in a game that was never close. John Bryant poured in 34 points as the Patriots defeated Cocke County 65-50. Jefferson County opened the game on a 10-2 run , which led to a 20-6 lead after one quarter of play. The Fighting Cocks would […]
School Board Votes To Extend Director’s Contract
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at the Patriot Academy. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. All members were present for Roll Call. Chairman Potts acknowledged the Jefferson County High School Youth Leadership members present at the meeting. School […]
EDITH EDNA MATTHEWS
EDITH EDNA MATTHEWS, age 86, of Greeneville, TN passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at the Greene Valley Development Center where she had been a longtime resident. Preceded in death by her parents, Henry Lloyd Matthews and Trula Ridings Matthews; sisters, Etta Dodgen, Nellie Sims, Ina Smith and Tina Perdue; brothers, George, Hubert, Howard and […]
INVITATION TO BID – Jefferson County, TN. EMA
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County EMA will be accepting bids for 1 New Ambulance. The Unit shall meet Jefferson County bid specifications. Complete specifications may be obtained in person from the Jefferson County Emergency Management Office during regular business hours at 531 West Old AJ Hwy, Jefferson City, TN 37760 or by calling 865-471-9001. […]
Commission Approves Jefferson Memorial Foundation Board’s Recommendation
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Dockery and Patterson ( Commissioners Turner and Griffith arrived late). Following a Motion from Commissioner Tucker and 2nd […]
Audit Committee Looking For Solution In The Books
The Jefferson County Audit Committee met on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Griffith. Minutes from the November meeting were Approved following a Motion from Committee Member Estes and 2nd from Committee Member Jett. […]
“The Whipping Man” to Play in the Carousel Theatre
The Clarence Brown Theatre opens the second half of its season with Matthew Lopez’ highly acclaimed “The Whipping Man” running January 30 to February 16 in the Carousel Theatre and directed by John Sipes. The production is sponsored by BB&T, Knoxville Area Urban League, Knox County Tourism Consortia, Tennessee Arts Commission, and the City of […]
QUEENA RAE WIGINGTON
Queena Rae Wigington, age 93, of White Pine, TN and presently a resident of Jefferson County Nursing Home in Dandridge, went home to be with her Savior on Monday, January 20, 2014. She was born October 23, 1920 in Lee Co. VA. She was a retired elementary school teacher and was a member of the […]
ELLA RUTH WILSON
ELLA RUTH WILSON, age 96, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Monday, January 20, 2014. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and an outstanding Christian example. Preceded in death by husband, J. Curtis Wilson. Survived by daughter, Coral Hodge (James); son, Fred Wilson (Cathy); grandchildren, Tim Hodge (Christy), Emily Clark (Ryan Pankotai), Rachel […]
WILLIAM F. (BLACK) TIPTON
WILLIAM F. (BLACK) TIPTON, age 83, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday evening, January 19, 2014 following an extended illness. He was born in Sevier County, TN, the son of the late Hobart and Nora Lee Tipton. A lifelong resident of Jefferson County, he was a retired truck driver. Preceded in death by his brothers, […]
BARBARA “GRAMMY” BRYAN
Barbara “Grammy” Bryan, age 75 of Knoxville, TN passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at her home. Barbara enjoyed her hostess job at Cracker Barrel in Strawberry Plains and the part ownership of AA&D Cleaning and Landscaping. Her favorite job was mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is now reunited with love of her life, Loyd […]
Melissa Moore Appointed District Child Support Magistrate
Melissa Moore has been appointed by Duane Slone, Presiding Judge of the Fourth Judicial District, serving Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, and Sevier Counties, as the District’s Child Support Magistrate. Ms. Moore shall be administered her oath of office on January 22nd, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. at the Sevier County Courthouse, Circuit Court, in Sevierville, Tennessee. Melissa […]
Tennessee Student to Participate in International Academic Program Studying World War II’s Normandy Invasion
Until recently, Caley Williamson didn’t know much about World War II or the Normandy Invasion (also known as D-Day) that was one of the turning points in the war. That changed after Caley, who attends Cosby High School in Cocke County, had a talk with her family. “I learned I had numerous relatives who had participated […]