Epic Fall
This could shape up to be an interesting week in Jefferson County. Last week some members of the Nominating Committee made the push for a Called Meeting for action and discussion regarding the Chairman of the Committee and for scheduling of meeting times. Add in the fact that the Legal Counsel for Open Meetings in […]
UT Gardens April 2013 Plant of the Month: Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Little Honey’
Few plants brighten up a shady spot in the garden like oakleaf hydrangea ‘Little Honey’. In April, its new foliage emerges a luminescent yellow and ages to chartreuse by midsummer. Its small 5- to 6-inch white, cone-shaped panicles are at their best in mid-June and are nondescript compared to other oakleaf hydrangeas, but the foliage […]
Men’s tennis brings home big win
Carson-Newman (4-8) picked up a second straight victory by sweeping Covenant (0-12) 9-0 on the road on Friday. In singles play, Derek Holdway (Woodstock, Ga.) defeated Jeffrey Cox in the no. 3 spot 6-0, 6-0. In the no. 1 position, Juan Perez (Ecuador) swept Roy Anderson 6-0, 6-0. Dalton Moore (Gate City, Va.) went 6-0, […]
More Open Meeting Act Violation Complaints
The Jefferson County Commission may have cause for concern regarding an alleged Open Meeting Act violation following their March 18, 2013 meeting. In a letter addressed to Jefferson County Commission Chairman Mills and Nominating Committee Chairman Tucker, Open Records Counsel for the State of Tennessee, Elisha Hodge, addressed a complaint that had been filed regarding […]
Eagles sweep Covenant on the road
Carson-Newman (6-7) ran through Covenant College (1-8) 9-0 in Chattanooga on Friday afternoon. In singles play, Patricia Guerreiro (Portugal) kicked off the wins for the Eagles at no. 2 beating Sarah Carter 6-0, 6-1. Haleigh Chastain (Knoxville, Tenn.) followed suit triumphing over Kelsey Whitted 6-1, 6-1 in the no. 3 spot. At no. 1 singles, […]
Lady Eagles clinch win on the road
Carson-Newman (5-7) brought home a 5-4 win after travelling to North Greenville University (2-8) Wednesday afternoon. The Eagles clinched the match at no. 4 singles when Jennifer Ott (Knoxville, Tenn.) came out on top with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Haley Hardwick. At no. 2 singles, Patricia Guerriero (Portugal) handily defeated Maggie Elliott 6-1, 6-3. […]
Spring Breaks Past
This week I have been thinking of Spring breaks past and longing for a return to warm weather (which I understand is coming later this week). When I was young, kids just didn’t take off on trips for Spring Break. Oh, sure, some lucky college students might take a quick trip to the beach on […]
“’Fare well to all Radicals’: The Downfall of William Brownlow’s Radical Regime”
Noon, Wednesday, April 10, 2013 LOCATION: East Tennessee History Center 601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 ADMISSION: FREE | Attendees are encouraged to bring a “brown bag” lunch On February 10, 1869, William “Parson” Brownlow tendered his resignation as governor of Tennessee to take his seat in the United States Senate. On resigning, Brownlow […]
Town of Dandridge Regional Planning Commission Regular Meeting, March 28, 2013
New Business 1. Stuart Anderson of George Ewart Architects, West Price Road, Medical Facility – 17445 square foot building, on 4 acres with 115 parking spaces to house 12 professionals (doctors). (Approved) 2. The Point Resort, 1376 Penninsula Lane, Site Plan Review – RV hookup sites, 30 sites this summer and 30 sites next year, […]
Is Your Child A Picky Eater?
Is your child a picky eater? Does your child refuse to eat anything other than chicken nuggets? Would your toddler rather play than eat anything at all? The staff at Mayo Clinic advises you not to prepare a separate meal when he/she refuses to eat the meal on the table, and not to excuse him/her […]
Stranger Than Fiction: A Sign of Things to Come
It seemed like a harmless college frat boy prank at first. Three Duke University Law School students who were all near the top of their class, wanted to find out what their final exam grades were. The three young men put together a clandestine plan to break into the dean’s office and take a look […]
Fire Fighters Recognized at Great Smoky Mountain Lumberjack Feud
Firefighters and first responders who took part in battling a massive blaze that swept across more than 400 acres of land last week were recognized at the Great Smoky Mountain Lumberjack Feud Friday night for their efforts. “We wanted to show our support and appreciation for what they did,” said Rob Scheer, president and CEO […]
Unemployment Insurance Program Plagued by Overpayments and Delayed Benefits
The $1.2 billion unemployment insurance program administered by the state’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development has made overpayments exceeding $73 million due to fraud and errors over the last six years. State auditors found that the department’s internal controls for the program were ineffective or non-existent, resulting in overpayments of claims due to fraud […]
Cool Disregard Over Recent North Korean Threats
The most recent volley of threats issued by North Korea against South Korea and the United States has been met with cool disregard. The dictator-led North Korea has frequently been assuring allied nations that any war that erupts in the area will not be confined to the local area, but will be escalated to an […]
Happy Easter Jefferson County
The New Market community gathered on Saturday morning to celebrate the coming of Easter with their annual Easter Parade. Children lined the streets, Easter baskets in hand, to see the line of fire engines, tiny cars, floats and horses and riders make the trek down Old Andrew Johnson Highway. Some of the young residents of […]
Spring Spectacular Plant Sale to benefit UT Gardens
With spring in the air, now is the time to shop for unique and cutting-edge plants for your garden. The University of Tennessee Gardens is holding its spring plant sale on Saturday, April 6, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A preview sale will be held on Friday, April 5, from 2 p.m. until […]