Eagles Dance, men’s soccer moves on to NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Championships
Carson-Newman men’s soccer has been selected to advance to the NCAA DII National Tournament and look to face fellow SAC member Anderson, the no. 5 seed. The fourth-seeded Eagles will take on the Trojans Thursday afternoon at 1 in Gaffney, S.C. at Saints Field. “Anything less than a bid to the national tournament would be […]
Carson-Newman University welcomes Serbian guest artist
Carson-Newman welcomes Serbian artist Dejan Mraović for an exhibition in the University’s Omega Gallery located in the Warren Art Building. The exhibit, featuring three video programs, opens Monday, Nov. 18, with a gallery talk featuring the artist at 2:30 p.m. An opening reception will begin at 3:30 p.m. “Graphic Ambassadors of a Country – Redesign […]
Carson-Newman University celebrates Missions Emphasis Week
Carson-Newman University celebrated its annual Missions Emphasis Week, Nov. 4 – 9. This year’s theme focused one of life’s basic necessities: water. The week featured campus events that brought awareness to the many families in third world countries that do not have access to clean drinking water. Some Carson-Newman students experienced this first-hand earlier this […]
Legacy Theatre presents SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN
Legacy Theatre, in Jefferson City, announces their upcoming production of Smoke On the Mountain, written by Alan Bailey, Mark Hardwick, Mike Craver, Connie Ray. This delightful musical comedy is one of the most popular theatrical productions in the country and is sure to give audiences an evening of fun and laughter. Smoke On the Mountain tells the story […]
Community Volunteers Helping Keep Families Warm
Appalachian Outreach hosted a Coats for the Cold drive this past Saturday, November 9. Needy families from Jefferson County came to Jefferson Elementary School and were assisted by volunteers in picking out coats and other winter items. Coats for the Cold was developed out of a basic necessity for survival: warmth. For thirteen years Appalachian […]
Jefferson Elementary School Students Thank Local Veterans
“Now, Therefore, I, Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954, as Veteran’s Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign […]
Fishing 4 Reel Outdoors Meet Local Youth to Promote Love of Fishing as Passtime or Profession
On Friday, November 8, Jefferson County’s Ruritan Park was home to a gathering of several local children, all of whom came out to learn about one of the most popular sports and pastimes in the world: fishing. Fishing 4 Reel, a for-profit organization comprised of professional anglers founded by Maliek Carrington, hosted the gathering, giving […]
Jefferson County High School’s Billie Yardley Crowned Today Show’s Teacher of the Year
Jefferson County High School Drama Teacher Billie Yardley has been named the Today Show’s Teacher of the Year. Earlier in the month, Yardley had been identified as one of three finalists on Hoda and Katie Lee hour of the morning show. The winner was determined by viewer votes. The JCHS teacher took an early lead […]
INVITATION TO BID – School Buses
The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for one new 84-passenger Front Engine Transit Type D school bus, one used 2012 Type C special needs 18 passenger school bus with three (3) wheelchair lift stations, and one used 2012 mini special needs 29 passenger school bus for the Jefferson County School System. […]
“Because It Had To Be Done”
As the sun sets on Veteran’s Day 2013, it affords the opportunity to offer one more thank you to those who have so valiantly served our Nation. It is those men and women that offer a part of themselves to protect and preserve our homeland. Many have traveled to lands far away and viewed things […]
NIGHT OF THE PATRIOTS 2013
Jefferson County High School welcomed the community to pay tribute to local veterans on Thursday evening, as students presented the 21st annual Night of the Patriots. The show has a long standing reputation as being one of outstanding music, drama and dance, combined with somber and thankful reminders of the sacrifice of our Nation’s veterans. […]
When The Race Begins, Who Will Have The Right Stuff?
2014 will, once again, be an election year in Jefferson County. Local offices that will be placed in one of the three elections that take place in May, August and November of next year include the office of the Jefferson County Mayor, the Jefferson County Sheriff, as well as several other elected offices. In addition, […]
Do You Know WHAT This Is?
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send your guess to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are announced each week. Congratulations to Betty Lou Bogar Betty Lou was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: A Turkey Beard
Ranch Cracker Snacks
This is one of those versatile snacks – you can really substitute any kind of small cracker, pretzel, or nut you would like. In fact, a combination of these would be excellent. Try mini pretzels, oyster crackers, and almonds as a pre-dinner snack for your next family get together. Ingredients 18 oz (2 – […]
The Loathsome Ladybug
They’re ferocious. They sneak up on you, crawling forward in relentless pursuit, and then they pounce, their mouths sinking into your flesh. You know the menace I’m talking about. Yes, the scourge of mankind. The evil that must not be spoken. The creepy in creepy crawly. The loathsome ladybug. Say what? You heard me. Ladybugs […]
Body Image
Hello darlings, most women do not like their bodies. They are always finding fault with their self image and wishing to be like the models and female stars in movies and television. Believe me when I share with you, these women do not look like beauties when they get out bed in the morning. It […]