Lady Patriots Dominate Eagles In Final Scrimmage 14-1, Next Stop Gatlinburg-Pittman
Last Thursday was the final scrimmage of the season, and the Lady Patriots played against the Berean Christian Eagles. With the final score of 14-1, the Lady Patriots dominated the field. Lady Patriots were hot off the mark and quickly put two points on the board. The rest of the first half was a domination […]
Colt Ford Wows Jefferson County Fair Crowds
Colt Ford played to a packed crowd at the Jefferson County Fair on Friday night. Country music fans were not disappointed in his rock solid show and even some hard core metal music fans were impressed by the energy and diversity that Ford displayed on stage. Ford is a self proclaimed country boy but that […]
Replacement of SR 92 Bridge over the French Broad River
The Tennessee Department of Transportation held a public information meeting on Thursday, August 15, 2013, at the Field of Dreams Activity Center. The purpose of the meeting was to provide information and an outlet for citizen input on the replacement of SR 92 Bridge over the French Broad River. Thursday’s meeting was the fourth public […]
Dandridge Elementary Opens In Claudia’s Corner
Dandridge Elementary School held their open house night on Thursday, August 15, and was kicked off with a short announcement in the Claudia Sisk memorial reading room, known as Claudia’s Corner. Principle Tommy Arnold spoke to parents and children about the room, mentioning the financial contributions to the room’s overhaul, as well as all of […]
Urban Growth Committee to Extend Boundaries: Public Hearings to Follow
The Jefferson County Urban Growth Committee met last week to discuss the previously proposed adjustments to the local municipalities (excepting Baneberry) growth boundaries. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri presided over the meeting and the entire body, minus Committee Member Jay Mosier, was present. Jefferson City Mayor Potts stated that the City is requesting areas that will […]
It’s Football Time In Tennessee Early This Year
The 117th version of Big Orange football will hold an open practice Saturday, August 17th. Fans are encouraged to come to Neyland stadium and enjoy an evening watching the Volunteers prepare for the upcoming season. Admission and parking are both free, and concessions as well as souvenir areas will be open. UT head football coach […]
Mandy Barnett to perform in Pigeon Forge
When the Grand Ole Opry began auditioning for someone to play Patsy Cline in the play “Always…Patsy Cline,” more than 400 performers auditioned. At the end of the day, only one woman was standing. That woman was Mandy Barnett. Barnett was just 18-years-old. Winning the coveted role was one of many milestones in the life […]
Heading to the Smoky Mountains this weekend? Know the constructions areas.
Travelers looking to access the Gatlinburg Bypass will notice single lanes during the daylight hours and complete closure from 8 pm to 7 am Sunday night through Friday morning, beginning August 19th. Charles Blalock and Sons will be resurfacing the bypass and parking areas from August 19th until September 27th. Construction will break for October, […]
SARA VIRGINIA RANCK WERNTZ
SARA VIRGINIA RANCK WERNTZ, age 94, of Dandridge, TN died at home on August 12, 2013. She was the wife of the late Claude Hershey Werntz, to whom she was married for 66 years before he died in 2004. Born in Valley Township, PA on July 13, 1919, she was the daughter of the late […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Professional Educators Collaborative Conferencing Act of 2011 (PECCA) Meeting, August 19, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE The Professional Educators Collaborative Conferencing Act of 2011 (PECCA) requires a meeting of management personnel including members of the board of education and representatives of professional employees’ organizations. The purpose of the meeting is to provide collaboration between teachers and management. There will be a meeting on Monday, August 19, 2013 from 4:00-6:30 […]
Emergency Need For Blood Continues
Summer months are difficult for blood centers across the U.S. and it is no exception for our local provide, Medic Regional Blood Center. “We are currently on emergency appeal for all blood types, especially the negative types,” says Christi Fightmaster, Medic’s spokesperson. This is a time when being negative can be a good thing. Negative […]
Carson-Newman University to exhibit rare illuminated Bible First institution in Tennessee to host exhibit
This fall, Carson-Newman University will join a limited number of institutions world-wide to house a rare, full-size artistic reproduction of The Saint John’s Bible, the first handwritten and illuminated Bible in 500 years. Smithsonian Magazine has called the work “One of the extraordinary undertakings of our time.” The public is invited to an opening celebration […]
Moodie announces 2013 recruits for men’s soccer program
Carson-Newman head soccer coach Richard Moodie announced the signing of nine athletes for the 2013 season. Franco Araujo: A 5-9 striker and winger from Miami, Fla., Araujo played for Oscar Pisano at IMG Academy and graduated in 2013. Araujo led his league in goals both his freshman and sophomore years of high school. His freshman […]
Regional Colleges Sign Transfer Agreement
East Tennessee State University, Northeast State Community College and Walters State Community College announced the signing of a reverse transfer agreement between the institutions during a news conference on Tuesday. The announcement was made at ETSU. The ETSU reverse transfer program is available to students who have transferred to ETSU from NSCC or WSCC prior […]
The Point Marina presents “Shakin The Lake” Fireworks Show & Live Music This Friday & Saturday
Douglas Lake appears tranquil and calm, largely due to the start of school and end of weekday lake fun, as vacations come to an end. That will not be the case this week end, however, as The Point Marina presents Shakin’ the Lake. The weekend event will kick off Friday night with a special music […]