PHILLIP LEE BRANNER
PHILLIP LEE BRANNER, age 58, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 at the Newport Health Rehabilitation Center of Newport. He was the son of the late Buford and Betty Robinson Branner. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Branner; son, Clint Branner; sisters, Dianne Carr and Dennie Odom; brother, Tim Richardson; aunts, […]
Sunshine Review Grades for Department of Education and County
Transparency is an issue for Jefferson County, according to the 2013 County Sunshine Review, which issued the County a grade of D in government transparency. The Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations cited the Sunshine Review in a recently released report on transparency in government. Ease of access to information for the public is the […]
Lost But Not Forgotten – Public Records Commission
A recent State Attorney General’s Opinion has brought the issue of County Public Records Commissions and their responsibilities to the forefront. By Tennessee Code, counties are mandated to have a Public Records Commission to deal with the distribution, storage and destruction of public records. The creation of the County Public Records Commission was an effort […]
NASA’s Hubble Sees Cloudy Super-Worlds With Chance for More Clouds
Scientists using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have characterized the atmospheres of two of the most common type of planets in the Milky Way galaxy and found both may be blanketed with clouds. The planets are GJ 436b, located 36 light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo, and GJ 1214b, 40 light-years away in the constellation […]
Labor Figures Show Promise for High School & College Students
Good news may be on the horizon for high school and college students looking at potential future employment. According to figures released last month by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, baby boomers will be bailing out of the job market during the next eight years and that will leave openings in a variety of […]
Public Records Commission?
As we begin to gear up for another year of policy and politics, I wonder if there are not paths that we can take to answer the issues that seem to dog our County. Transparency in government is, and should be, a priority for all-both elected officials and the public at large. Without transparency there […]
It Does What She Says
Through some luck and a spoiling Mimi, I have found the perfect gift for a wife. It’s the new Xbox One. My daughter got one for Christmas, and Prozac filled chocolate caramels couldn’t have a more calming effect on my lovely wife. Oh, I didn’t notice at first, but the changes are now so very […]
Child Learners
With school back in session this week, it may be a good time to consider how your child learns. Knowing the answer to this question will help your child if he/she is struggling in school. As you may know, there are three major learning styles, visual, auditory and kinesthetic or tactile. While children usually use […]
Sharing A Few Snow Memories
Everyone is talking about snow… and the cold due to hit our area this week. Well, I love snow, but not cold! For some reason snow seems comforting. I love it’s silence, as it falls to the ground. I love the clean slate look, where everything is white. I wait for the first snow like […]
Maple Bacon Mustard Chicken
I know, the name of the recipe isn’t very clever, but it sums up exactly what this recipe is all about. Real maple syrup mixed with mustard, add a little crumbled bacon, pour it over chicken, and you’ll get mmmmmm from your family. Quick and easy to make. Pair it with my polenta recipe from […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is sunshine. Legal eagles and other high fliers may bee looking for an escape clause and the buzz is that they are hoping to shortcut to the finish. Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that the party line runs from the hive on the hill to the head governmental […]
FAFSA and Taxes
I have a son that will be attending college next year and I need to fill out the FAFSA so that he can get his scholarship money. The only problem is that I will not receive my information from my employer regarding taxes for another few weeks. I know that time is important and would […]
Stephen Hawking/Leonard Mlodinow’s: The Grand Design
As scientific advances continue at an incredibly rapid rate, it seems that the universe is getting harder and harder to understand. Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow have written The Grand Design, a book that is intended to present the latest and most influential theories of quantum physics to those who may be unfamiliar with the […]
State Officials Announce 2013 Tennessee Traffic Fatality Figures
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security today announced preliminary figures indicating the state has recorded 988 traffic fatalities in 2013. That’s a 2.7 percent decrease in vehicular deaths on Tennessee roadways last year compared to 2012, when there were 1,015 traffic fatalities. The 2013 traffic fatality numbers include vehicular deaths reported by all […]
Fashion Forward Pastels
Pastels are going to be major for Spring 2014. A pink and silver combination is my favorite. A pastel pink jacket worn with skinny denim jeans or a white skirt and silver shoes is stunning for spring, while peach and gray, a dynamic color duo, is also in the color forecast. The first thing I […]
JERRY ALLEN STUMP
JERRY ALLEN STUMP (Dad, Papaw, Bop, Pap), of New Market, TN went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Stump; son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Toni Stump of Parrottsville, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Gregg and Brooke Stump of New Market, TN; nephew, Jeff Enix; grandchildren, Adaira […]