Waffles
Waffles. This dish is everything I love about food – bready, crunchy, buttery, slightly sweet (made even sweeter by the addition of maple syrup) deliciousness. Enough said. Ingredients 1¾ cups flour 1 T baking powder 1 T sugar ½ t salt 3 eggs 12 T (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 1½ cups […]
UT animal scientist named top BQA educator
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) has selected a University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture animal scientist as the recipient of the 2014 BQA National Educator Award. Clyde Lane, UT Extension professor emeritus, was honored at a reception and ceremony at the 2014 Cattle Industry Annual Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville. BQA is a nationally […]
The Buzzz!!
The Buzz word this week is qualifying. With the date to turn in petitions looming, political bees are in a swarm about who is making the deadline. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that the King Bees position will be down to three and that one potential high flier is planning a no show. […]
Better Boys and Early Girls
All of this snow and cold weather has me ready for spring and I am starting to plan my very first garden. I love tomatoes and was wondering what the difference is between Better Boys and Early Girl tomatoes? Both Better Boys and Early Girls are considered slicing tomatoes and both are good for home […]
RUSSELL DEAN DRAWDY
RUSSELL DEAN DRAWDY, age 76, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Nances Grove Baptist Church and was retired from the U. S. Army with 22 years of service. He was a Christian with a heart for […]
MARY EVELYN DENTON
Mary Evelyn Denton, age 78 of Talbott, TN passed away at home Sunday, February 16, 2014 with her children by her side. Preceded in death by her husband, Jack Denton; daughter, Angela Denton; parents, Fate and Lucille Williford; sister, Lillian Walker. She is survived by her son, Jackie (Karen) Denton; daughters, Sue Denton and Martissa […]
REWARD! – TWO LOST DOGS – DANDRIDGE AREA
There are two dogs: Abby – Black 9 years old Cocker. Harry is about 2 years old – black and just went to the groomers with Bow on collar. We live about +/- 1 mile outside of Dandridge on Hwy 139 going toward Sevierville. Our contact number is: 865-201-4070 or 803-237-7357.
Rural Clinic Donated In Joint Meeting – The Rest To Auction
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners and the Jefferson City Council met Tuesday, February 11. 2014, in a special called joint meeting to discuss the disposition of surplus property owned by Jefferson County. Jefferson City Mayor Mark Potts called the joint meeting to order and recognized Jefferson County Mayor Alan Palmieri, who addressed the Board […]
Seniors Honored for Winter Sports at JCHS
Seniors for the winter sports at Jefferson County High School were honored Friday night. Sport’s that were included in the festivities were swimming, dance team, cheerleading, girls’ basketball, and boys’ basketball. Highlight of the evening was when senior girls’ basketball player and Brenau University signee, Autumn Dodson, was rewarded a basketball commemorating her 1,000+ point […]
PERFECTION!!!!
The Jefferson County Patriots basketball team completed a perfect regular season in district play Friday night(14-0). The Patriots won the opening tip and dominated the game throughout, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. Jefferson County came in to the contest boasting the district’s best scoring defense, holding opponents to just 43.4 points per […]
Martha Dandridge Garden Club Program, February 27, 2014
The Martha Dandridge Garden Club will begin our 2014 season on Thursday, February 27, at 2 pm at the Dandridge Senior Center with a program about making cards using photographs. The programs this year also include planting and caring for tomatoes, a tour of Rosewood Gardens, gardening projects done in one hour or one day, […]
Heavy Snow Blankets Area
The East Tennessee area has had a hit or miss relationship with accumulating snow during the last several years. Wednesday’s snow storm certainly fell into the hit category and answered snow lover’s desire for a deep, playable snow. Wet snowflakes began to fall around noon on Wednesday but quickly died down. According to meteorologists, the […]
DELORES A. HAYS
DELORES A. HAYS, age 81, of Dandridge, TN passed away February 13, 2014 after a long illness. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Jean Coulter and Corinne Kramer, and brother, Charles Hays. Delores is survived by several nieces and nephews, as well as special […]
New Market Fire & Rescue Valentine’s 50’s & 60’s Dance, Feb 15, 2014
New Market Fire & Rescue VALENTINE’S DANCE Saturday, Feb 15, 2014 at New Market Fire & Rescue Building 50’s & 60’s Dance Live Country Music Line Dance Lessons 6-8pm Live Music 8-11pm Admission $5.00 – Best 50’s & 60’s Dress Contest – Door Prizes – Dance Contest Photos made with Classic Cars Smoke Free Facility […]
Mossy Creek Network Annual Meeting, Feb 26, 2014
Mossy Creek Network will have its Annual Meeting at The Creek in Jefferson City on Wednesday, 26 February, at 12 noon. All interested parties are welcome to join us.
Mayor Alan Palmieri Seeking Re-election
It has been an honor to serve the people of Jefferson County, and I would like to have the privilege to continue to serve for a last term. I say last because I do believe in term limits and feel three terms should be the maximum number for the office of Mayor in Jefferson County. […]