Samuel Doak Chapter National Society DAR Scholarship Awarded
The Samuel Doak Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship was awarded by Mary Jane Coleman, Samuel Doak Chapter’s Scholarship Chairman on April 24, 2014. This Scholarship is offered to a senior student at Morristown Hamblen High School-East, Morristown Hamblen High School-West, Jefferson County High School, and Grainger County High School. The winner […]
Tusculum women’s lacrosse inks Deryn Candelaria
Deryn Candelaria has signed a national letter of intent to attend Tusculum College and play women’s lacrosse for the Pioneers announced TC head coach Jenna Handshoe. Candelaria, a 5-6 defender, is wrapping up her prep career at Duragno High School in Durango, Colorado. She is anchoring a defense that is allowing a conference-low 7.3 goals […]
May Blood Drives
Medic Regional Blood Center is the sole provider of blood for 22 counties and 28 area hospitals. The large geographic area means a constant need for all blood types and yet the area blood center struggles daily to meet the demands of our local hospitals. ‘It’s the blood on the shelf that saves a life […]
Tusculum baseball sweeps Bluefield State to secure 30-win campaign
Junior Vinny Ferrara went 5-for-8 on the day with five runs scored and four RBI as the Tusculum College baseball team swept a doubleheader with visiting Bluefield State College Sunday afternoon at Pioneer Park. The Pioneers won by scores of 14-2 and 13-2 to sweep the three-game weekend series. Tusculum (31-21) also clinched its 12th […]
No. 39 Tusculum ends season with 5-0 loss at No. 2 Armstrong in NCAA opener
Top-seed Armstrong Atlantic State University recorded a 5-0 victory over No. 8 seed Tusculum College in the opening round of the 2014 NCAA Division II Women’s Tennis Southeast Regional, hosted by AASU at the Bacon Center. Armstrong (24-1), the No. 2 ranked team in the nation, advances to Monday’s regional semifinal to face the No. […]
Softball seniors leave lasting legacy for emerging ETSU program
The playing careers of three ETSU softball student-athletes came to an end Sunday as the Bucs were beaten by league-leading No. 23 USC Upstate; however, the foundation put in place by the outgoing Class of 2014 leaves the ETSU softball program with a bright future as it rejoins the Southern Conference next season. Seniors Jackie Baird […]
2014 Dumplin Valley Farm Series 5th Anniversary Kicks Off May 10th, 2014
The Dumplin Valley Farm Summer Concert Series kicks off the 5th season Saturday May 10th. This unique outdoor venue offers locals and visitors high quality live music concerts under the stars in a very relaxed setting. The 2014 season will run from May thru August, on the 2nd Saturday of each month: May 10, June […]
Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen Work Session
The Town of Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen met in a regular work session on May 6, 2014 at the Dandridge Public Works Facility. The meeting was called to order by Mayor George Gantte. The board had several items to discuss on the agenda, beginning with three items concerning the Beer Board. The board […]
REV. KYLE W. CATE
REV. KYLE W. CATE, age 76, of New Market, TN went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday evening, May 7, 2014 at his home following a brief illness. Kyle was a life-long resident of the Dumplin Community and was a beloved pastor in Jefferson County and surrounding communities for over 43 years, having […]
Fire Chiefs Meet To Discuss Needs
The Jefferson County Fire Chief’s Association hosted an informational meeting on Saturday to address the importance of keeping updated equipment and other issues integral to First Responders. Congressman Jimmy Duncan, State Representative Jeremy Faison and Jefferson County Mayor Alan Palmieri were in attendance, as well as local First Responders. The meeting was held at the […]
McCue Receives Proclamation for Teacher of the Year
State Representative Andrew Farmer visited Dandridge Elementary Friday, May 2. to recognize Sarah McCue for being awarded Teacher of the Year in grades 5-8. Representative Farmer presented Miss. McCue with a proclamation signed by himself and the Governor recognizing her achievement.
Victories over Division I teams highlight volleyball’s spring
In a spring season where the Carson-Newman Eagles volleyball team defeated a couple Division I teams, a new coach has brought a new attitude to Mossy Creek. “I thought it was going to be a lot tougher,” Carson-Newman volleyball head coach Dan Ahiers said of his transition. “The girls have been really hungry to learn, […]
Freeman makes history as Bucs complete sweep of USC Upstate ETSU secures spot in Atlantic Sun Championship
Senior left-hander Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) recorded his ETSU record-setting 20th career save and freshman Chris Cook (Kingsport, Tenn.) scored the eventual game-winning run on a passed ball in the eighth inning as the Bucs completed a sweep of USC Upstate with a 5-2 win on Sunday afternoon at Thomas Stadium. Freeman, the winning pitcher […]
Eagles wrap up the 2014 Season at the Tennessee Challenge
The Carson-Newman men and women’s track and field teams traveled to Knoxville to compete in the University of Tennessee’s Tennessee Challenge Meet among numerous Division 1 schools. The Eagles shined from both the men and women’s sides, beating athletes from ranked universities throughout DI. In women’s sprinting events, the women’s 4×100 Meter Relay finished with […]
Jefferson County Voters Give Nod To Incumbents
Jefferson County gave the nod to incumbents yesterday, when citizens went to the polls to cast their ballots in the Primary Election. Sheriff G.W. (Bud) McCoig received 53.54% of the vote, besting his opponent, David Davenport, with a 4338 to 3753 spread. McCoig will be unopposed in the General Election, therefore he will serve a […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Special Called Session of County Commission
PUBLIC NOTICE At the request of Commission Chair Marty Mills, Jefferson County Mayor Alan Palmieri is calling a Special Session of County Commission. Special Session of County Commission Date: May 19, 2014 Time: 5:30 pm Location: Courthouse, Dandridge, TN AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Prayer 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Commission […]