Modern Woodmen Members Honor Local Hometown Hero
On November 12 ,2013 Mr. Jim Wilson, was honored with a special luncheon at the Creek Cafe for countless hours of service to the community by local Modern Woodmen of America members. Mr. Wilson was honored for his dedicated service through Appalachian Outreach to help the needy people in the Appalachian region. In recognition of […]
KENDA LEANN TALLEY
KENDA LEANN TALLEY, age 18, of White Pine, TN was called home to be a special Angel at the right hand of God on November 10, 2013. She left behind a loving family who will forever be heartbroken by her absence. Kenda is survived by her loving parents, Timmy and Melissa Talley; brothers, Austin, Jordan […]
VERGIE ELORIE LANE STEWART
VERGIE ELORIE LANE STEWART, age 78, of Talbott, TN passed away Sat. Nov. 9, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital following an extended illness. She was born Dec. 27, 1934 at Tazewell, TN in Claiborne County. She graduated from Morristown High School in 1952 and in October of the same year she married Joe H. Stewart […]
Competitive match sees volleyball fall in fifth sets
It took five sets to decide a midweek battle between the Carson-Newman Eagles (11-16, 6-14 South Atlantic Conference) and the Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters (17-11, 13-6 SAC). There was just one lead change in the final three sets as Lincoln Memorial came away with a 25-23, 24-26, 25-20, 19-25 and 15-6 victory. “I am elated with […]
LADY EAGLES FACE No. 24 LIMESTONE WEDNESDAY
The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles (1-1) women’s basketball team will welcome the no. 24 Limestone Saints (1-0) at Holt Fieldhouse on Wednesday night at 6 p.m. Carson-Newman is finishing a three-game homestand after going 1-1 this past weekend with a 95-72 victory over Lees-McRae on Saturday before falling to Barton 70-66 on Sunday evening. Wednesday’s game […]
LADY EAGLES BEGIN SEASON WITH 95-72 VICTORY
The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles women’s basketball team began its regular season with a bang, defeating the Lees-McRae Bobcats 95-72 in the South Atlantic Conference-Conference Carolinas Challenge at Holt Fieldhouse on Saturday night. Sophomore Tatum Burstrom (Maryville, Tenn.), built upon her All-SAC Freshman Team season by beginning her sophomore year with a 23-point performance by knocking […]
Assistance For Healthcare Enrollment At Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Residents who need health care coverage will be able to find answers to their questions about the Affordable Care Act and other assistance at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. The Jefferson County League of Women Voters in cooperation with Jefferson Memorial Hospital and the Tennessee Health Care Campaign (THCC) will be at the Hospital on Thursday, November […]
Eagles Dance, men’s soccer moves on to NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Championships
Carson-Newman men’s soccer has been selected to advance to the NCAA DII National Tournament and look to face fellow SAC member Anderson, the no. 5 seed. The fourth-seeded Eagles will take on the Trojans Thursday afternoon at 1 in Gaffney, S.C. at Saints Field. “Anything less than a bid to the national tournament would be […]
Carson-Newman University welcomes Serbian guest artist
Carson-Newman welcomes Serbian artist Dejan Mraović for an exhibition in the University’s Omega Gallery located in the Warren Art Building. The exhibit, featuring three video programs, opens Monday, Nov. 18, with a gallery talk featuring the artist at 2:30 p.m. An opening reception will begin at 3:30 p.m. “Graphic Ambassadors of a Country – Redesign […]
Carson-Newman University celebrates Missions Emphasis Week
Carson-Newman University celebrated its annual Missions Emphasis Week, Nov. 4 – 9. This year’s theme focused one of life’s basic necessities: water. The week featured campus events that brought awareness to the many families in third world countries that do not have access to clean drinking water. Some Carson-Newman students experienced this first-hand earlier this […]
Legacy Theatre presents SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN
Legacy Theatre, in Jefferson City, announces their upcoming production of Smoke On the Mountain, written by Alan Bailey, Mark Hardwick, Mike Craver, Connie Ray. This delightful musical comedy is one of the most popular theatrical productions in the country and is sure to give audiences an evening of fun and laughter. Smoke On the Mountain tells the story […]
Community Volunteers Helping Keep Families Warm
Appalachian Outreach hosted a Coats for the Cold drive this past Saturday, November 9. Needy families from Jefferson County came to Jefferson Elementary School and were assisted by volunteers in picking out coats and other winter items. Coats for the Cold was developed out of a basic necessity for survival: warmth. For thirteen years Appalachian […]
Jefferson Elementary School Students Thank Local Veterans
“Now, Therefore, I, Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954, as Veteran’s Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign […]
Fishing 4 Reel Outdoors Meet Local Youth to Promote Love of Fishing as Passtime or Profession
On Friday, November 8, Jefferson County’s Ruritan Park was home to a gathering of several local children, all of whom came out to learn about one of the most popular sports and pastimes in the world: fishing. Fishing 4 Reel, a for-profit organization comprised of professional anglers founded by Maliek Carrington, hosted the gathering, giving […]
Jefferson County High School’s Billie Yardley Crowned Today Show’s Teacher of the Year
Jefferson County High School Drama Teacher Billie Yardley has been named the Today Show’s Teacher of the Year. Earlier in the month, Yardley had been identified as one of three finalists on Hoda and Katie Lee hour of the morning show. The winner was determined by viewer votes. The JCHS teacher took an early lead […]
INVITATION TO BID – School Buses
The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for one new 84-passenger Front Engine Transit Type D school bus, one used 2012 Type C special needs 18 passenger school bus with three (3) wheelchair lift stations, and one used 2012 mini special needs 29 passenger school bus for the Jefferson County School System. […]