Spring has Sprung
What a dreadful winter! I had the highest electric bill ever seen on the planet, then my heat pump went the way of all flesh, and the local weather systems kept the experts guessing about school closures. Adios and good riddance! “Spring has sprung, the grass is riz. I wonder where the flowers is.” That […]
Jefferson County Nominating Committee
The Jefferson County Commission Nominating Committee met at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse on April 14th, 2014. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tucker, with Commissioners Kesterson, Estes, Musick, Turner, Solomon and Blevins present at the meeting. After an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, the Agenda was approved, as were the Minutes […]
Wedding Venues
My youngest daughter just told us that she is planning to get married and we are thrilled. We love the young man that she is marrying and are looking forward having him as a son in law. The only problem is that they want to have a late June wedding and I just do not […]
Local Lakes Near Full Pool As Boating Season Begins
Those traveling around the local lakes this weekend may have noticed a significant rise in water levels. Though still short of a full pool, Douglas and Cherokee Lakes are certainly deeper than just one week ago. Cherokee Lake was sitting at 1,052.40 ft, as of early Sunday morning, which is 20.60 ft shy of a […]
Think – Consider – Vote!
This was the week that candidates for opposed positions debated the issues. Turnout was high and the expectation was that there would be some tough questions and there were. Because the format included a blind draw for questions and time was limited, not every question made it to the candidates. I must admit that I […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week was confusing. Numbers were a problem for the head governmental hive last week, as some of the drones flew away at the break, and the rest deliberated on should they stay or should they go. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that the hive on the hill is in […]
Piedmont’s Annual Walk-A-Thon
A chill was in the air, but the students were warming up quickly as they walked their laps at the Piedmont Elementary Annual Walk-A-Thon. Students and Staff at Piedmont participated in the Walk-A-Thon which was held on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Students showed their Panther pride by walking as many laps as they could, with […]
NANCY JO (KOENIG) McGEHE
NANCY JO (KOENIG) McGEHE, 83, left this earthly home to be with our Lord, Sunday, April 20th. She was born August 4, 1930 in Dubuque, Iowa to Walter and Jessie Koenig. She attended Dubuque Senior High School and graduated in 1948. While in high school, she met her husband Delbert and was married for 65 […]
League of Women Voters’ Annual Legislative Briefing
The League of Women Voters’ Annual Legislative Briefing was held Saturday, April 12th at Perkins Restaurant in Dandridge. The guest speaker was Representative Andrew Farmer of the 17th district. He gave an ardent speech to the bipartisan group about this year’s balanced budget, on which he worked hard, and was very proud of. “We didn’t […]
Happy Easter
Easter is a highly anticipated religious holiday celebrated by Christians around the globe. In addition to being a revered and sacred day to acknowledge the death and rising of Christ, Easter, like Christmas, has become a favorite holiday among those young and young at heart. Around 60 million Chocolate Easter Bunnies will find their way […]
New Market 3rd Annual Easter Parade
The community came out in force on Saturday to welcome the 3rd annual New Market Easter Parade. Children lined the streets, many carrying baskets, awaiting the arrival of the parade line. Grand Marshal of the event was Courtney Elledge of WVLT in Knoxville. In conjunction with this year’s Parade was a community egg hunt, where […]
Lady Pats Get To .500 With 7-5 Win Over East
The Jefferson County Lady Patriots softball team started the season 1-8. With a win over Morristown East Wednesday evening the Lady Patriots are 8-1 in their last 9 games. Jefferson County is arguably one of the hottest teams in East Tennessee and has now moved in to second place in the IMAC. Jefferson County’s double […]
Sixth Inning Errors Down Patriots, 7-4
Former Jefferson County High School standout, Andy Chrisman, now the Head Coach at Cocke County High School, got his first win over his alma mater Wednesday evening. For the Fighting Cocks, it was their first win against Jefferson County on the diamond since 2007. The excitement was evident for Cocke County, as they gave Chrisman […]
CLARK R. LAYMAN
CLARK R. LAYMAN, age 66, of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday evening, April 18, 2014 following a brief illness. He was a retired employee of LeSportsac and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Betty Jean (Bolden) Layman; brother, David Layman. He is survived […]
Jefferson County Sheriff McCoig Calls Press Conference and Defends Hanging Suit
Jefferson County Sheriff McCoig held a Press Conference on Friday, April 18, 2014 at 4 pm in the Justice Center. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Captain Oaks entered the room prior to Sheriff McCoig and informed the Press that the Sheriff would make a statement and would take no questions. Sheriff McCoig stated that he was […]
TWRA Region 4 Fishing Report
CHEROKEE TAILWATER April 16, 2014 Tail water elevation was 921.01 feet as of April 16, 2014 at 6 PM. Next day release schedules and data on Cherokee Dam are available here: http://www.tva.gov/lakes/crh_r.htm Temperatures taken on the tailrace on 4-16-2014 were 46 degrees at the dam and 52 degrees at Nance Ferry. There is a six-degree […]