Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR to Digitize 102 Years of Records
The Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR, in Morristown, Tennessee, has undertaken a project to digitize all 102 years of its records. This will include all applications, yearbooks, minutes, scrapbooks, and other items. The project is expected to take several years. To this end, the chapter formed a Heritage Committee consisting of Virginia Anderson, Gwen Blair, and […]
Carson-Newman Hunger Games surpasses goal, raises $12,500 for charity
With the second Hunger Games movie about to hit theaters, students from Carson-Newman University held their own competition this weekend with a twist that brought in over $12,500 for nine East Tennessee charities. “When we set the goal of $10,000, I thought that was such a lofty goal,” said Tommy Clapp, C-N director of First […]
Terry Goodkind’s: Stone of Tears
If you read my previous review of Terry Goodkind’s Wizard’s First Rule, then you probably know where I am going with this one. Book two of The Sword of Truth series, Stone of Tears, is exactly what you want in a sequel. Obviously, some spoilers are about to be discussed so if you plan on […]
SHARI L. BUKOWSKI
SHARI L. BUKOWSKI, age 68, of Dandridge, TN passed away suddenly on Sunday evening, November 24, 2013. She was a member of the Bags of Love Quilt Group of Newport and the Quilt Group at Rose Center in Morristown, and was also a member of the Family Community and Education Association of Jefferson Co. She […]
No. 16 C-N falters on the road at Coker
No. 16 Carson-Newman (3-1, 1-1 South Atlantic Conference) struggled from the field in its first road game of the year as conference newcomer Coker (3-1, 1-1 SAC) scored a 68-59 upset of the Eagles. The Eagles hit just 41 percent of their field goals and 27 percent of their threes. The Eagles’ four threes are […]
Eagles advance; C-N tops Newberry 37-27
No. 18 Carson-Newman (10-2) opened the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs against a familiar foe Saturday afternoon at Burke-Tarr Stadium. The Eagles jumped out to a 21-0 lead before stiff-arming No. 25 Newberry (9-3) for a 37-27 first round win. The matchup was second time the two teams had tangled in three […]
NANCY JEAN WALKER
NANCY JEAN WALKER, age 63, of Rutledge, TN passed away Friday, November 22, 2013 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Lee and Frances Lane Walker. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Lewis Walker; sister, Evelyn June Walker Car;r and infant sister, Gertrude Walker. Nancy was a graduate of […]
Carson-Newman opens playoffs with rematch against Newberry
No. 18 Carson-Newman (9-2) begins play in the NCAA playoffs by taking on a team that it knocked off two weeks ago en route to securing a spot in postseason play. No. 25 Newberry (9-2) makes the trek to Mossy Creek after falling to C-N 52-31 on Nov. 9. The matchup is the first between […]
Three Days that Shook the World
Retired Dallas Detective Jim Leavelle remembers vividly the last words he said to Lee Harvey Oswald, the man suspected of killing Officer J.D. Tippit and the President of the United States John F. Kennedy. On the morning of Nov. 24, 1963, Leavelle was preparing to escort Oswald through the basement of the Dallas Police Headquarters […]
HAZEL C. WOODS
HAZEL C. WOODS, age 87 of Dandridge, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, November 21, 2013. She was a charter member of the Agape Baptist Church and was a former employee of Gaby Hoisery Mill. She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Rosa Loveday, and was preceded in […]
An Evening Among Friends at All Saints’ Episcopal School
It was an evening among friends at All Saints’ Episcopal School (ASES). On Saturday, November 16, the school held its largest annual fundraiser in the DeanCoffmanActivityCenter. The fundraiser, an auction accompanied with dinner and dancing, is organized by the Institutional Advancement Committee (IAC) every year with proceeds directly benefiting the school’s students. The money raised […]
Landfill Deficit Leaves Audit Committee Looking At Options
The Jefferson County Audit Committee met on Monday, November 18, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Mills. All Members were present for Roll Call. Following a Motion from Committee Member Griffith and 2nd from Committee Member Jett, the Minutes from the October 21, 2013 were […]
Jefferson County Commission – Phagan Details School Energy Programs
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Session on November 18, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Patterson, Tabor, Barriero and Dockery. Commissioner Tucker and Commissioner Maples objected to items on the Agenda. Tucker stated that […]
JUANITA “BARNEY” SMITH CATE
JUANITA “BARNEY” SMITH CATE- age 88 of Kodak, TN passed away November 19, 2013, at the Tennova Residential Hospice in Halls. “Barney” was a life-long resident of Kodak in Sevier County, a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church, Kodak O.E.S. #460, and the Sevier County High School Class of 1945. She was retired from the […]
Gatlinburg Kicks Off Season with Winter Lights Festival
Winter lights are shining all around the Burg, illuminating the local streets. On Wednesday, Gatlinburg kicked off their Winter Lights Festival with a chili cook off. Some of Gatlinburg’s favorite restaurateurs added their own flair to the cool weather dish and the city was filled with folks looking for a sampling of the delicious fare. […]
It’s not too late-Sign up for the Zero Weight Gain Challenge!
The holidays are right around the corner and did you know people gain an average of 1 to 5 pounds over the six weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s? This year avoid your holiday weight gain and join the Zero Weight Gain Challenge! The goal of the Challenge is simply to maintain your weight over […]