Patriots Fall After Valiant Effort To South Doyle 14-28
Leroy Shannon Field in Dandridge, Tennessee, saw opening night action as the Jefferson County Patriots squared off against the South Doyle Cherokees. First quarter of Season 2013 in Dumplin Valley started out good for the Patriots, as South Doyle Kicked off to Jefferson County and Jefferson County answered with an eighty-five yard touchdown carry by […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz this week is all about boundaries. The historic hive may bee in a sticky situation with the state governmental hive. Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that a little nip here and there did not sit well with the lettered nest and questions were buzzing about the decision to increase sales with […]
Looking To The Future
A recent report was released to the State that indicates that Jefferson County is not ready to move into the future. While we are doing fine presently, largely due to the growth boom of the last couple of decades, we simply are not preparing for the future. I suppose that most of us knew that […]
Carson-Newman University’s 11th Biennial Art Faculty Exhibition
On Friday, Carson-Newman University held the grand opening of the Omega Gallery to the pubic for an art exhibition. The exhibition of choice was one that is only offered every two years, the faculty exhibition, and all professors are required to keep working in their field and present their work. The faculty exhibition is one […]
Cognitive Growth Continued
Exploring the environment is the beginning of cognitive growth with your child. At this stage, the types of toys that involve movement and sound are important. The “little gym sets” are great. These fit over the child on the floor. You can change toys that hang from the gym using “baby links”. Toys should be […]
Reserve A Pumpkin
I have read recently that there may be a shortage of pumpkins this fall and a wondering if I should go ahead and pick one out for carving at Halloween. My kids would be very disappointed if we don’t have a jack o lantern but I am afraid that it might be too early? Actually, […]
Lady Patriots Pull Off Hat Trick Against Lady Chiefs
Thursday, September 5th, the Lady Patriots faced off against Cherokee, looking for a victory against Cherokee’s Lady Chiefs. In the sixth set of games, the Lady Patriots served up the first win with a score of twenty-five to eleven. Senior Rachel Leuch showed what experience can do, as she delivered on the court and produced […]
Five Charged With Illegal Baiting And Killing Of A Black Bear In Blount County
At the culmination of extended surveillance of an illegal bait site on Chilhowee Mtn., TWRA Officers apprehended and charged five individuals with violations associated with the illegal hunting and killing of a black bear last night. Working on information received, officers began watching several bait sites with suspicions of illegal bear hunting before the season’s […]
“Smoky Mountain Tales: Feuds, Murder, and Mayhem”
PROGRAM: Smoky Mountain Tales: Feuds, Murder, and Mayhem, A Brown Bag Lecture by Dr. Gail Palmer DATE: Noon, Thursday, September 19, 2013 LOCATION: East Tennessee History Center 601 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902 ADMISSION: FREE | Attendees are encouraged to bring a “brown bag” lunch Smokies lore is rife with stories of characters and unusual […]
Managing for the marketing of fall-born calves
Most folks in the beef cattle industry are currently focused on marketing spring-born calves and what those calves are worth. While recognizing the importance of fall marketing, University of Tennessee Extension cattle marketing specialist Andrew Griffith reminds producers that now is the time to focus on management practices that can increase calf value when fall-born […]
Corker Statement on Foreign Relations Committee Passage of Limited Use of Force in Syria
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee, Wednesday made the following statement regarding committee passage of a limited authorization for the use of military force in Syria. “None of us want the U.S. mired down in another conflict, so the committee has significantly limited the president’s original authorization, while still […]
Clarence Brown Theatre Season Opener “Noises Off”
Lacy lingerie and lots and lots of sardines abound in the Clarence Brown Theatre season opener “Noises Off” playing on the mainstage September 5-22, 2014. The two-time Tony nominated farce written by Michael Frayn looks at the follies of theatre people, whose susceptibility to out-of-control egos, memory loss and passionate affairs turns every performance into […]
UT vs UF Blood Drive Competition
The week of September 16 marks a busy week for Volunteer fans and Gator fans—alike! It’s the 8th Annual U.T. vs U.F. blood drive competition where fans of the University of Tennessee take on fans of the University of Florida. Medic Regional Blood Center encourages all eligible donors and Vol fans to roll up their […]
U.S. Economic Development Administration and Appalachian Regional Commission Announce $3.4 Million in Investments to Build Critical Business Infrastructure and Foster Entrepreneurship in Tennessee
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Matt Erskine and Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Earl Gohl Wednesday traveled to Maryville, Loudon, and Knoxville, Tennessee, to announce $3.4 million in federal investments to provide critical new infrastructure and entrepreneurial training that will spur business development and job growth in Tennessee. […]
Balanced attack propels C-N past Wayne State 55-28
No. 17 Carson-Newman (1-0) scored on its first six possessions to cruise to an impressive 55-28 victory over Wayne State (0-1) in the first game of the season for both teams Thursday night at Burke-Tarr Stadium. One of the biggest questions coming into the season for C-N (1-0) was at the quarterback position but sophomore […]
Eagles fall to No. 25 Palm Beach Atlantic in tough match
Carson-Newman (2-1) dropped a hard fought match to nationally ranked Palm Beach Atlantic (2-1) in straight sets Saturday afternoon at Holt Fieldhouse. The Sailfish hit .213 overall en route to a 25-13, 25-17, 30-28 victory. “I don’t even think it looked as if we were down 2-0,” head coach Shannon Mincey said of the team’s […]