Stranger Than Fiction: When George Washington gave new meaning to the term “Political Party”
George Washington, the father of our country, could arguably be regarded as the first action hero. While he garners much respect and reverence, his humble beginnings were, at times, somewhat comical. Early politics in America was vastly different by today’s standards. There were things politicians could do then that they are absolutely forbidden to do […]
Forward Fashion for Jewelry
Hello Darlings! Have you ever been in a situation of not knowing if it is correct to mix gold and silver jewelry together? I have for sure. There is great news from Europe, Italy to be exact has proclaimed mixing gold, silver and bronze is the new trend in jewelry fashion! So dress with assurance […]
Voice of the Eagles brings home national championship, wins Stretch Internet Call of the Year
Carson-Newman play-by-play voice Adam Cavalier (Montgomery, W.Va.) has brought in a national championship by winning Stretch Internet’s Call of the Year contest. Stretch Internet- the streaming company Carson-Newman and many other entities partner with to webstream live sporting events – announced that Cavalier had won Thursday evening at Stretch Internet’s VIP Reception at the CoSIDA […]
We Still Have The Cilantro
The puppy wars have escalated, and Lily is a bad girl. Now, before you get all sensitive and chastise me for negative speech that could affect my dog’s self-esteem, let me point out Lily already knows she is a bad girl. Apparently, she doesn’t care, at least enough to not be a bad girl. For […]
The Buzzz!!
The Buzzz this week is all about pollination. The head budgeting hive may be in a quandary as voting time approaches. Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that the King bee is none too happy with the process and it may bee that time is running out for the drones to cast their pollination […]
Spiders Must Go
First, I would like to go on record and say that I have a fairly clean house. Unfortunately, it appears that spiders love my home. I really don’t want to share a house with the nasty little buggers and was wondering if you have any suggestions? Many people believe that the spider population increases in […]
Father’s Day
Yesterday, the social networks were filled with tributes to fathers. It was mind blowing to see the sentiments of multitudes of social networking friends, posting thanks to their fathers, both living and dead. It was heartwarming, to see posts from wives, thanking their husbands for their excellent skills in parenting. During this age of broken […]
Key To Success Is Memory
One of the key tools your child needs to succeed in school and life, is a good memory. Children fortunate enough to have good memories are ahead of the academic game. Memory is necessary for learning. Without a good memory, learning is a moot point. Many of us think memory is simply recall of specific […]
A State Of Denial
We have been in a state of denial in Jefferson County for quite awhile and, now that we are being forced to pull our head out of the sand, the time has come for a realistic look at where we stand. The Department of Education presented a budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year that has […]
Commission Chairman Marty Mills Addresses County Financial Issues & Future Political Aspirations
Chairman of the Jefferson County Commission, Marty Mills, addressed some of the issues that are facing the Commission during the next several weeks, as they seek to establish a budget for fiscal year 2013-2014. With the deadline for budget approval looming, Chairman Mills and the Commission are readying for some long evenings crunching numbers to […]
Stephen King’s: Joyland
It’s an exciting time for fans of horror novels: there’s a new Stephen King book that just hit the shelves this month! Joyland is a classic King novel, taking place in a North Carolina amusement part in 1973. Devon Jones, a 21-year-old college student, is introduced to the life of carnival workers after taking a […]
Flourless Oatmeal Blueberry Muffin – in the Microwave!
One of my favorite kinds of food is bread. Anything bready, and I’m there! That’s why I love this recipe. It’s super quick and very moist. It’s not exactly a pick-up-and-eat-with-your-hands kind of muffin, but it is wonderful with a pairing of Greek yogurt and a spoon. I appreciate the flourless aspect of this muffin […]
Farmer’s Market is Strong and Growing in White Pine
The White Pine Farmer’s Market took place this past Friday evening. Vendors could be found selling a variety of wares including an assortment of fresh vegetables, plants, baked goods, and a selection of specialty items. This is the second year for the White Pine Farmer’s Market and it has grown from three vendors in its […]
Locals Line Up for the New Market Lodge #246 F. & A.M. BBQ
Folks looking for some great Tennessee Barbeque were not disappointed on Friday evening. New Market Masonic Lodge No. 246 F. & A.M. hosted a Barbeque dinner and locals lined up to dine in or take out the delicious fare. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lodge’s scholarship fund. The Lodge’s Barbeque Dinners are highly […]
Maury & Jefferson County High School Reunion Classes 70-80, August 16, 2013
The reunion will take place at The Point pavilion at Angelos for Friday evening, August 16, 2013 for our 3rd annual reunion -Maury and Jefferson County High grads from 70-80 (anyone who wants to join the fun will be welcome). We will gather at the pavilion around 7:00 and have the same set-up as last year- a […]
Dining With Democrats Friday, July 5, 2013
Won’t be long and it will be time for our July First Friday Dining With Democrats dutch treat lunch and we hope you will plan on being a part of the gathering. The lunch will be Friday, July 5, at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant in Dandridge. The large room has been reserved for […]