Farmers Market Gears Up For 2014 Season
The Dandridge Farmers Market Meeting was hosted on Thursday, February 20 2014, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the UT Extension office in Dandridge. Guest speaker Anthony Carver, a representative from the Grainger Co. Extension office, spoke of the importance of Food Safety. The food safety standards for small farmers are currently being revised by […]
Community Blood Drive Announced
Medic Regional Blood Center hopes with spring being on the horizon that’s good news for the community’s blood supply. The community blood provider has seen supplies lower than usual, even for this time of year. “We have struggled to keep up with the demand from our area hospitals. Inclement weather made us cancel many of […]
Cardin, Rubio, Menendez and Corker Urge Greater Freedom of the Press in China
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs, also Subcommittee Ranking Member Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Menendez (D-NJ), and Ranking Member Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) have introduced a Senate Resolution (S. Res. 361) that urges the People’s Republic of China to take […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – CHANGES IN CHEROKEE LAKE PADDLEFISH SEASON
The TWRA is notifying the public that changes have been made to the paddlefish harvest season on Cherokee Lake from the former season of March 1 – 15, to the new season of April 1 – 15. The creel limit is one fish per angler per day and culling is prohibited. According to Region 4 […]
Celebrated author Wayne Caldwell to give reading at Carson-Newman University, March 6, 2014
On Thursday, March 6, Carson-Newman University’s Appalachian Center will host award-winning author Wayne Caldwell. Open to the public, the 7:30 p.m. event will be held in Thomas Recital Hall. A native of Asheville, N.C., Caldwell will read from his various works that include novels “Cataloochee” and “Requiem by Fire.” He is also the author of […]
Board Puts Teacher Insurance Concerns To Rest
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at the Patriot Academy. Chairman of the Board Potts Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Rogers. Following the Approval of the Agenda, Board Member Bradley made a Motion to accept the Consent Agenda and […]
Moodie releases men’s soccer signing class for fall 2014
Carson-Newman head soccer coach Richard Moodie announced the eight men’s soccer signees for the upcoming fall season. “We obviously want to do better,” Coach Moodie said, “than what we did last year. Bringing in these kids, it’s important we brought in the right ones.” Tanner Heath, the son of Michael and Kristi Heath, is a […]
‘America Saves Week’ Emphasizes the Value of Putting Money Aside
Did you know that nearly half of Americans don’t have a savings plan with specific goals? Or that about one-third of Americans don’t have enough emergency funds on hand to cover unexpected expenses like car repairs or visits to the doctor? In our modern world, computers and personal electronic devices make it easier all the […]
Free Genealogy Classes Offered – Mondays In March,2014
Can you name all 8 of your great-grandparents? Do you have a Civil War ancestor? Was your family in the colonies before the American Revolution? What migration path did your ancestors travel? Find the answers to these questions and more in a free Beginning Genealogy class which will take place on four Mondays in March. […]
Eagles pound Panthers with 30 hits in doubleheader sweep
Carson-Newman (13-1) belted 30 base knocks en route to an 11-5, 10-2 doubleheader sweep of Kentucky Wesleyan (4-6) Tuesday afternoon at the Vickee Kazee-Hollifield Softball Complex. Kelli Hensley (Knoxville, Tenn.) accounted for six of those hits. The sophomore extended a hitting streak to 17 consecutive games, the longest of any Eagle on the roster. “I […]
Kelley gets SAC Player of the Week honor
Carson-Newman third baseman Sara Kelley has been named the South Atlantic Conference Player of the week, the league office announced Tuesday afternoon. Kelley becomes the second Eagle in as many weeks to haul in the honor after Kelli Hensley won it a week ago. Kelley earns the honor following a 5-1 week for the Carson-Newman […]
Eagles, Railsplitters renew rivalry Wednesday
Lincoln Memorial (22-2, 18-2 South Atlantic Conference) has already wrapped up a South Atlantic Conference regular season championship, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t intrigue when Carson-Newman (18-6, 15-5 SAC) invades Tex Turner Arena Wednesday night. Carson-Newman is ranked ninth in the Southeast Region and trying to extend its region best seven-game win streak. The […]
JUDITH A. MCHENRY
JUDITH A. MCHENRY, age 73, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Survived by husband, Fred McHenry; children, Allen McHenry (Jennifer), Joyce Travis (Mark), and Carmen Parks (Bryan); seven grandchildren; sister, Norma Mitchell (Donnie); sister-in-law, Betty Moseley; several nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2014 […]
Jefferson County High School Honors Day 2014
Senior Honors night will be May 1, 2014 @ 6:30 at Carson-Newman University. A reception for all honorees and guests will begin at 5:30, in the Grand Hall. This will be an evening to recognize the outstanding achievements of the class of 2014. Anyone wishing to attend the reception should contact Nancy France at francen@k12tn.net […]
JAMES A. NEWCOMB
JAMES A. NEWCOMB, age 73, of the Chestnut Hill Community of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was a retired employee of Bush Bros. & Co. and was preceded in death by wife of 44 years, Josie Newcomb; son, Mark Newcomb; parents, […]
DAVID BUTTERWORTH
DAVID BUTTERWORTH, age 60, of Talbott, TN passed away suddenly, Monday, February 24, 2014. He was a long time employee of Wal Mart of Jefferson City. Preceded in death by mother, Lena Brooks; step father, Bill Brooks; companion, Beverly Tolle. He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Tolle; brothers, Raymond Butterworth, Ronald Brooks, Danny Brooks, […]