State budget passes after attempts to preserve cost-of-living increases
Governor Bill Haslam announced several days ago that he would be eliminating teacher and state employee pay increases from his proposed budget that had been promised in his State of the State address in February. As a result, several members of the Tennessee General Assembly began pouring over the new budget. “Several representatives in the […]
Briggs, Bradley Lead Patriots Past Cocke Co
Kyle Briggs was one hit shy of the cycle and had 5 RBI’s to lead the Jefferson County Patriots to big conference win over Cocke County , 9-3. Briggs went 3-3 from the dish recording a double, triple, and an absolute bomb over the right field wall. Head Coach Gaines Cox was pleased with his […]
Lady Patriots Stay Hot, Pound Cherokee 10-0
Three weeks after losing to Cherokee, 4-2, Jefferson County got revenge in a big way run-ruling the Lady Chiefs 10-0. It is fair to say that while the players are the same, this is not the same Lady Patriot team that took the field just 3 weeks ago. During the Lady Patriots 1-8 start they […]
Lady Pats Down Sevier Co, 3-0
The Lady Patriots got their third win in as many tries Thursday evening defeating the Sevier County Smoky Bears 3-0. Leslie Odom led the charge from the mound striking out 8 Smoky Bearettes while only allowing 3 hits throughout the entire contest. “It’s not what we wanted, but a 3-0 win is as good as […]
Forgety Announces Candidacy for Re-election as Chancellor April 1, 2014
Chancellor Telford Forgety of Dandridge has announced that he will be a candidate in the Republican Primary on May 6, 2014, for re-election as Chancellor of the Fourth and Fifth Judicial Districts. These districts are composed of Blount, Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson and Sevier Counties. In making his announcement, Forgety said: “It has been the greatest […]
New Market FCE Meeting, April 17, 2014
Jefferson City Public Library will be hosting New Market FCE which is The Family Community Education (UT Extension) every third Thursday of the month at 10:00 am. FCE is actively seeking new members. Men and Women are encouraged to join. Membership is only $6.00 per year. If you are interested in joining this group, you […]
Briggs’ Walk Off Single Ends Streak For Patriots
Jefferson County’s seven game losing streak came to an end Thursday night, in dramatic fashion. It took extra innings, and with bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth Kyle Briggs blooped a single to left field. A diving attempt was made by the Greeneville outfielder, but to no avail as it fell to the […]
Pats Fall Despite Gem From Bradley,1-0
The Jefferson County Patriots gave the #2 ranked Sevier County Smoky Bears all they wanted Wednesday night in a game held at Smokies Park in Sevierville. Freshman Matt Bradley got the start on the mound for the Patriots and according to Head Coach Gaines Cox did exactly what the team needed, “Matt Bradley gave us […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – TO ALL DEVELOPERS, UTILITY, PAVING & TRUCKING COMPANIES WORKING IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
PUBLIC NOTICE This notice is to advise all developers, paving/trucking and utility companies using roads in Jefferson County that we are concerned about the safety and condition of our roads. When hauling trucks use our county roads causing damage, repair costs can create a huge expense. It is not our intent to interfere with your […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – DRIVEWAY PERMIT IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE
NOTICE If you are planning to/or in the process of construction a new driveway or road that connects to any county road, you are required to have a permit and may need to install a tile. This tile will prevent water damage to your driveway/road and to the county road system. There is no charge […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Highway Department
NOTICE The Jefferson County Highway Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for damage to any object placed on county right-of-ways that are not clearly visible to our mowing crews. Permanent and temporary signs, phone pedestals, gas markers, cable lines, fences, flower beds & bushes etc., that have been posted on county right-of-ways REQUIRE THE OWNER TO KEEP IT […]
Appalachian Outreach 4 Day Yard Sale, April 28 – May 1, 2014
Appalachian Outreach is having a 4 day yard sale Monday, April 28-Thursday, May 1, 2014 from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the ministry center. There will be a variety of items to shop from including home repair items.
Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meet
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen for the Town of Dandridge met on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 in the Public Works Building. Three proposed Ordinances or Resolutions represented a large portion of the business for the evening. Ordinance 13/14-23 amending the Dandridge Municipal Code to address inconsistencies in the beer code for those establishments that […]
Patriot Academy Gets International Flair
Jefferson County High School Patriot Academy played host to two dozen international students last week. University of Tennessee’s Center for Sport, Peace and Society was the organizer of the visit to the school. The Center is a part of University of Tennessee’s Department of Education, Health and Human Sciences and is dedicated to the belief […]
Walters State Community Band Spring Concert, April 13, 2014
The Walters State Community Band will present a spring concert at 3 p.m. April 13 in the “Z” Buda Assembly Hall and Gymnasium on the Morristown campus. Admission is free. The band is comprised of both Walters State students and area musicians who love music. The band also includes a few outstanding high school students […]
SHIRLEY BAILEY GRAHAM
SHIRLEY BAILEY GRAHAM, age 74, of New Market, TN passed away on April 9, 2014. She was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Preceded in death by parents, Hugh and Eva Bailey; sister, Willie Roderick; brothers, Paul and Mack Bailey. She is survived by […]