Statement from SCORE on 2012-13 Tennessee TCAP Results
The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) released the following statement today from Jamie Woodson, President and CEO, on statewide results for the 2012-13 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP): “Tennessee has made an important commitment over the last few years – we have set a goal that every student graduates from high school prepared for […]
New Look For A Familiar Face
First Peoples Bank celebrated their new look last week, as they gathered in front of their sign at the Jefferson City Branch. The local banking chain originated in Jefferson City in 1975 and has since expanded to seven locations across the region. The new, cosmetic lift was designed to mesh with the up to date […]
Shower for Miss Mary Catherine Goddard
Mary Catherine Goddard, Bride Elect of Robert Dziewulski, was honored with a Breakfast in Bed themed bridal shower on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Hostesses Linda Swann and Caroline Swann, as well as friends and family, celebrated the upcoming nuptials with the bride, her mother, Caroline Goddard, and future mother in law, Heather Dziewulski. The early […]
Sinking Fund Kept Afloat By Robert’s Rules
The Jefferson County Commission met for a Called Meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Kesterson, Maples, Tabor, Musick, Patterson, Blevins, Barriero, Cureton and Turner. The Commission expressed condolences to Commissioner Patterson on the […]
4-H Quilting Workshop for 6th-12th Graders, July 10 & 11, 2013
If you are in 6th-12th grade and would love to piece a quilt this workshop is for you. The workshop will be July 10-11 from 9:30-3:00 at the University of Tennessee Extension office in Dandridge. This class is for beginners. You are welcome to bring your own machine or one will be provided for you. […]
SHAKIN’ THE LAKE – ALL DAY CELEBRATION, July 3rd, 2013
Everyone is invited to historic downtown to celebrate Dandridge as the #1 Best Small Town on the Water. From Noon – 9 p.m. enjoy inflatibles for the kids, food vendors, and extended evening shopping hours. The Point Marina will also be hosting live music and inflatible waterslide. At 7:30 p.m., on the dike, the editor […]
Corker: Nominee for State Department Inspector General Long Overdue
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee, said the nomination today of a full-time Inspector General at the U.S. State Department is long overdue. President Barack Obama nominated Steve A. Linick as State Department Inspector General, filling a 5-year vacancy. “A full time, independent watchdog at the State Department is […]
Eagles unveil challenging men’s soccer slate for 2013
Carson-Newman director of soccer Richard Moodie has unleashed a 2013 men’s soccer schedule, which he believes sets up the Eagles for success both in and out of the South Atlantic Conference. “We’ve made a few changes from last year,” Moodie said. “We’ll get to see the arrival of Coker and Queens in the conference to […]
C-N women’s soccer touts eight home games in 2013 campaign
Carson-Newman’s director of soccer Richard Moodie has the Eagles’ women’s soccer program playing a schedule frontloaded with home games. The Eagles will take to the friendly confines of McCown Field for their first three matches of 2013. “It’s very advantageous to have those first games at home,” Moodie said. “It’s so important to get confidence […]
Eagles up ante with 2013-2014 schedule
After facing off against a nonconference schedule with NAIA and NCCAA schools in 2012-13, Carson-Newman’s men’s basketball program will duke it out with a regionally challenging schedule in 2013-14. Instead of playing Hiwassee and Milligan, C-N will face off against Elite Eight participant Barton and NCAA tournament qualifier Limestone. Trevecca Nazarene and Lees-McRae round out […]
Men’s basketball sets “Drill Factory” camps for July
Carson-Newman’s men’s basketball program will play host to a camp from July 8-12. Assistant coach Shane Williams runs the “Drill Factory” for boys and girls in grades three-12. All camps run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the Friday of instruction finishing at 2 p.m. Full payment is due with the application, which can be […]
Armstrong continues career with Schaumburg Boomers
Former Carson-Newman starting pitcher and second team All-SAC selection Chris Armstrong has signed a contract with the Frontier League’s Schaumburg Boomers. Armstrong, also a member of the SAC All-Tournament team, had a solid debut on June 22, throwing 1.1 innings of shutout, one-hit ball against the Traverse City Beach Bums. “It’s great and shows the […]
State Treasurer Lillard Hosts Financial Literacy Summit for Teachers in Johnson City
Teachers who attend a July 8 financial literacy summit at East Tennessee State University will each receive a $50 gift card from Amazon. However, summit participants will also be getting something far more valuable: Financial literacy lessons that they can teach to their students and apply to their own lives. The free summit is being […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Foreign Buyers Notification
James Giffin, USDA Farm Service Agency Jefferson/Sevier/Cocke/TN Executive Director reminds Jefferson County producers that the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) requires all foreign owners of U.S. agricultural land to report their holdings to the Secretary of Agriculture. The Farm Service Agency administers this program for USDA. All individuals who are not U.S. citizens, and […]
Carson-Newman to offer first doctoral degree
Carson-Newman University to offer first doctoral degree this fall This fall Carson-Newman University will offer its first doctoral degree along with a new graduate degree option for those in the field of education. The announcement comes after the University received word from the Southern Association of College and Schools (SACS) that it has earned accreditation […]
EVELYN FOX COLEMAN SNAPP, (BILLIE)
EVELYN FOX COLEMAN SNAPP, (BILLIE) age 81, of White Pine, TN, born July 6, 1931 in Point Pleasant, Cocke County, Tennessee died on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, William Everett Snapp; her parents, William Earl Fox and Emma Phillips; step-father, Fred R. Luster; brother James […]