Lake Levels
I have heard that the lake levels will not be up to par this boating season. Is this true and will it impact the summer fun on the lakes? Actually, Douglas Lake was just above full pool during mid week so there are no worries on that front. Cherokee Lake is still running just under […]
What Is It?
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send your guess to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are revealed 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 Key
Measles Cases in Tennessee Now Being Investigated
The Tennessee Department of Health is now investigating five cases of measles in Madison, Shelby, Gibson, Hamilton and Hardeman counties. People in additional counties may have been exposed to measles due to some patients travelling while unknowingly being contagious. The measles cases in Tennessee appear to have started with one traveler who was exposed to […]
School Budget To Go To County Commission
The Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners met Thursday, May 15, 2014 in the library at the Patriot Academy. Absent from Roll Call were Board members Vines and Rogers. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Potts and, following the Pledge of Allegiance, the night’s agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting were […]
CN – Eagles debut 2014 football schedule
In Ken Sparks’ 35th year at the helm of the Carson-Newman football program, the Eagles will play a schedule featuring five home games, including a Thursday night contest to open the season against a PSAC school. For the third consecutive year, the Eagles will open under the lights at Burke-Tarr Stadium on a Thursday night. […]
Never Give Up!
May always bring to mind two things for me-graduation and my father. I suppose the former is because it seems to be the crowing event in a month filled with accolades and the latter because, not only does it mark the second passing of my father but, because he spent years at the helm of […]
The Buzzz!!
The Buzz word this week is absentee. The budgeting hive meant to meet last week but too few drones buzzing the hive kept the gavel on the table. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that absenteeism could bee more deliberate than symptomatic. The low humm is that the head governmental hive is looking at […]
WSCC To Offer Clean Energy Technology in College Express Format
Walters State’s unique Clean Energy Technology Program will be offered this fall under the popular College Express format. With College Express, the associate’s of applied science degree can be completed in two years attending classes only one or two nights a year. “This format is ideal for adults already working in manufacturing, facilities management, contracting […]
MRS. JOAN BARBER COYLE
Mrs. Joan Barber Coyle, age 83, of Jefferson City, TN died after a brief illness on Sunday, May. 18, 2014 at Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Jackson, TN on September 9, 1930, Joan was the daughter of the late Rufus Aaron Barber and Exie Kazell Higgins Barber. Joan grew up in […]
Drinnon Begins Internship at Emeril’s of New Orleans
Ridge Drinnon, a May 10th, 2014 graduate of the Culinary Arts Program at Walter’s State’s Sevierville campus, is set to begin a promising culinary career with flair and a little name dropping. He will soon begin an internship in New Orleans with Emeril Lagasse, at his flagship restaurant Emeril’s of New Orleans. “I’m ready for […]
Congratulations! Class of 2014
The Jefferson County High School Class of 2014 came together for one final time as a class on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Graduation for the Class of 2014 was a morning affair, hosted in the Expo Center. Seniors filed into the facility, as family and friends watched the procession. The Class of 2014 witnessed many […]
Cruisin’ & Groovin’ Saturday in Historic Town Square
The Historic Town Square was rockin’ in Dandridge on Saturday, as Cruisin’ and Groovin’ came to town. Antique cars lined the streets and antique car lovers strolled the sidewalks perusing the beauties. Music of the era added to the feel and the almost postcard atmosphere that gave a nod to an era when timed moved […]
MARY EVELYN VEST HARRILL
MARY EVELYN VEST HARRILL, age 67, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014 at Serenity House in Morristown. Preceded in death by parents, Edgar and Elizabeth Vest. She is survived by her son to whom she was a loving mother, William (Bill) Harrill; and brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Janet Vest. […]
PAUL R. OLLIS, MSGT RETIRED
PAUL R. OLLIS, MSGT RETIRED, age 82, of White Pine, TN passed away, Friday, May 16, 2014 at his home. He was born September 3, 1931, the son of the late Alvin and Mayme (Woods) Ollis, and was preceded in death by his infant brother, Alvin Jr. Paul was a retired veteran of the U.S. […]
Historic Tennessee Crop To Thrive Again – Governor Haslam Signs HEMP Bill
The State of Tennessee has opened the doors for the Department of Agriculture to issue license for industrial hemp farming in the Volunteer State. Long considered an viable alternative to other sources of fiber and cellulose, HB 2445 introduced by District 11 Representative Faison and Companion SB 2495 introduced by Senator Niceley effectively divorced industrial […]
Domestic Call Turns Meth Bust for Dandridge Police Department
According to Dandridge Chief of Police Carson Williams, at approximately 2:35 pm on May 14, 2014, Sgt. Donald Fair and Officer Shane Hanshew, of the Dandridge Police Department, responded to a 911 call of domestic disturbance at 591 Joshua Dr. in Dandridge. Upon arriving at the scene the officers noticed two individuals running from the […]