Tennessee Library Association Sponsors Tennessee Legislative Day
The Tennessee Library Association sponsored Tennessee Legislative Day in Nashville on March 5, 2014 for library advocates across the state to talk with elected officials. Secretary of State Tre Hargett was the keynote speaker at the opening event held at Nashville Public Library. Hargett encouraged library staff to tell their stories to their senators and […]
Owens Pitches Lady Pats past Cocke Co
The Jefferson County Patriots softball team got its first win of the season Wednesday night, but don’t let the record fool you, the Patriots still have high goals for this young season. “We want to win district, we want to win region, we want to go to state.” Head Coach Bekkah Massaro said. Jefferson County […]
Trojans Too Strong for Patriots
Jefferson County fell to Morristown West for the second time in three days on Wednesday afternoon. Morristown West pounded out 12 hits including four doubles en route to an 11-0 victory over conference foe Jefferson County. The Patriots could only muster two hits in the contest, with the first one coming in the fourth inning. […]
Patriots Fall To West, 5-0
Morristown West scored 2 runs in the top of the first inning, and on a night when the Patriots just couldn’t find their stroke at the plate, that would be enough. Will Heflin dominated on the mound for the Trojans, allowing only two hits while striking out nine in six innings of work. Jefferson County […]
Senate Passage of Ukraine Bill Sends Strong Message of Support to Ukrainian People, Condemns Russia for Actions in Crimea
U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said the Senate’s passage of Ukraine legislation sends a strong message of support to the Ukrainian people and a strong signal to Russia by imposing tough sanctions on the Putin regime for its illegal actions in Crimea. “This bill sends a strong […]
Beaver Creek Baptist Church welcomes Helton Springs Gospel Band, March 30, 2014
Please join us at Beaver Creek Baptist Church in Strawberry Plains on Sunday evening, March 30 at 7:00 PM as we welcome Helton Springs Gospel Band from Helton Springs Baptist Church in Grainger County. We look forward to worshiping with you as we enjoy some great gospel music!! Our address is 845 Beaver Creek Rd.
Jefferson County High School AP Economics Students Place 2nd in State
Four AP Economics students were invited to compete at the state level of the National Economics Challenge. This was a first time that any student from Jefferson County has been invited to compete at this level. The group traveled to Nashville on Friday, March 21st, to compete in the contest. Brandon Chambers, Christian (Stone) Payne, […]
JCHS OPEN HOUSE AND DUAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION SESSION, April 3, 2014
Jefferson County High School will host an open house on Thursday, April 3, 2014 from 5pm to 7pm. Faculty will be available for parents to visit and discuss student progress. After visiting with teachers, interested parents are encouraged to join Walters State Community College representatives in the JCHS Commons for a dual enrollment information session. […]
Jefferson County Future Farmers of America Annual Truck and Tractor Pull, April 5, 2014
The Jefferson County FFA (Future Farmers of America) Chapter will be holding it’s annual truck and tractor pull on Saturday April 5, 2014 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Jefferson City. The tractor pull will include both antique and modern farm tractors and will begin at 1pm. The Truck pull will include gas trucks, stock […]
STINER ANNOUNCES HE WILL SEEK RE-ELECTION AS JEFFERSON COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS
Ed Stiner is announcing he will seek re-election for the office of Register of Deeds for JeffersonCounty in the upcoming May 6th Republican Primary. Stiner, who is currently finishing his first term of office, stated, “I appreciate the vote and confidence the people of JeffersonCounty gave me in 2010 and I pledge to continue a […]
LISA I. McCOIG
Lisa I. McCoig, age 53, of Morristown, TN passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, March 24, 2014. She attended Fairview Baptist Church and was a former employee of International Paper with 32 years of service. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cotton and Irene McCoig. She is survived by her siblings; […]
LMU Wildlife Society Fun Shoot, Hog Heaven Gun Club, April 5, 2014
LMU Wildlife Society Fun Shoot at Hog Heaven Gun Club Shooting starts at 9:00 A.M. $30 for 100 Targets 5 Division trophys for High Male, High Female & Runner Up in each division Divisions: 4th Grade – 6th Grade 7th Grade – 9th Grade 10th Grade – 12th Grade Collegiate Open Call Chase Rich at […]
Local Vietnam Veterans To Be Honored
“No event in American history is more misunderstood than the Vietnam War. It was misreported then, and it is misremembered now. Rarely have so many people been so wrong about so much. Never have the consequences of their misunderstanding been so tragic.” President Richard Nixon Sunday, March 30, 2014, has been proclaimed by Congressional Resolution […]
‘Swinging Thru The Years’ First Peoples Bank 24th Annual Birthday Bash
First Peoples Bank Freedom Club Birthday Bash was held March 20, 2014 at Carson Newman University Cafeteria. The event is sponsored by the bank for their Freedom Club Members. The 350 plus in attendance enjoyed a buffet meal catered by Carson Newman University and an evening of entertainment. This year marked their 24th Annual Birthday […]
Jefferson County defeats Daniel Boone, 9-4
Jefferson County would jump out 3-0 Friday night and it looked like it was going to be the same ole Patriot baseball game. Daniel Boone would not let that be the case, coming back in the fifth inning with two runs and tying the game at 3-3 going to the bottom of the fifth. Earlier […]
Patriots Hold On To Big Lead, Win 8-6
The story continues for this Jefferson County Patriot baseball team. Get out to a big lead, and hold on. They have been very successful in doing so, so far this year. The Patriots scored five runs in the first inning and three runs in the fourth inning to open an 8-0 lead. The Green Devils […]