Jefferson County School Board Meeting Feb 28, 2013
The Jefferson County School Board met in a Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, February 28, 2013 in the Media Center of Jefferson County High School. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Vines. Special Recognition was given to Director’s Gallery K-2 winner, Jasmine […]
Republican Lawmakers Continue Push To Improve Tennessee Education
A proposal presented by Governor Bill Haslam and Republican lawmakers to improve education in Tennessee easily cleared the House Education Subcommittee this week. House Bill 190, referred to as the ‘Tennessee Choice & Opportunity Scholarship Act’, would give low-income families with students stuck in the lowest performing schools the opportunity to seek educational options outside […]
State Treasurer David Lillard Proposes Fiscally Responsible Pension Reform
State Treasurer David Lillard this week outlined his proposal to reform the state’s pension plan, the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS), to ensure future generations will receive the benefits promised to them during their time as state employees. The proposed changes, which would only affect new employees hired on or after July 1 of 2014, […]
Rosa Parks has a Permanent Place in the U.S. Capitol
National Statuary Hall inside the U.S. Capitol was once the meeting place of the House of Representatives. Now it’s home to a collection of statues and monuments — two from each state — representing some of the defining figures in our nation’s history. Today those sculptures were joined by that of a civil rights icon. […]
League Of Women Voters Meeting, March 12, 2013, 7pm
The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will hold its monthly program on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 7:00 p.m., at the Appalachian Electric Cooperative, 1109 Hill Street, New Market. In keeping with the League’s theme of addressing campaign finance matters, Dr.Kara Stooksbury from Carson Newman’s Political Science Department will be speaking on the impact […]
Tennessee Roads & Bridges Rank High in 20 Year Report
A new study by the Reason Foundation examining 20 years of highway data finds Tennessee has improved in all seven key areas studied, one of only 11 states to do so. The report, “Are Highways Crumbling? State Performance Summaries”, looked at state highway data from 1989 through 2008. The report measures road performance in several […]
Eagles face tough tests at Mid-South Classic
Carson-Newman (14-2) ratchets up the difficulty this weekend when it travels to play four games in the Mid-South Classic in Duncan, S.C. against no. 10 Armstrong Atlantic (11-2-1), no. 16 Flagler (12-5), Columbus State (8-9) and Erskine (2-5-1). Carson-Newman head softball coach Vickee Kazee-Hollifield said the Eagles schedule to this point should help out against […]
Eagles find victory on the road at Converse College
Haleigh Chastain (Knoxville, Tenn.) clinched a big win against Desiree Kittel and assisted Carson-Newman (2-3) in taking a 7-2 victory over Converse College (0-7) Wednesday. In singles competition, Tiffany Delias (Morristown, Tenn.) triumphed over Samantha Sheffield with a 6-1, 6-2 conclusion in the no. 5 spot. Brooke Sanderson (Evans, Ga.) also performed well at no. […]
UT Extension Hosts ‘Homefront to Heartland’ Conferences Statewide this spring
When it comes to agriculture and agri-business, women can be just as successful as men – and can be valuable partners in farming operations. Women are a growing demographic in agriculture and small business, and need the resources, tools and education to help them be successful. Women in agriculture and the vital roles they play […]
Maury Middle School Ceremony for National Junior Honor Society
Maury Middle School Students who met the requirements of the National Junior Honor Society were inducted in a Monday evening ceremony. Eligibility for NJHS requires a high academic achievement, as well as demonstrated excellence in the areas of Leadership, Service, Character and Citizenship. More than one million students participate in the organization across the Nation […]
It’s Time to Bring Our Troops Home
In President Obama’s fifth State of the Union address, he highlighted his plan to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2014. While I disagree with much of the president’s agenda, I do agree it is time to bring our troops home. I am also pleased with the president’s decision to give military […]
BURSTROM POWERS C-N TO 60-59 WIN AT CATAWBA
The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles basketball team (14-10, 8-9 South Atlantic Conference) collected a 60-59 victory over the Catawba Lady Indians (15-10, 11-6 South Atlantic Conference) at Goodman Gymnasium on Wednesday evening. Freshman Tatum Burstrom (Maryville, Tenn.) scored a career-high 24 points in the victory, knocking down a season-best six three-pointers as the Lady Eagles earned […]
BOBBY JOE FORGETY
BOBBY JOE FORGETY, age 76, resident of Talbott, TN went to his home with the Heavenly Father, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. He was born on December 14, 1936 in Jefferson City, TN to Richard and Ola (Hickey) Forgety. Bobby graduated from Jefferson City High School and Carson Newman College. He served […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Body Farm Committee meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all residents of Jefferson County, TN, and to all other persons who might be interested, that the Body Farm Committee of the Jefferson County Planning Commission will meet Thursday, Mar 7, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. in the Main Courtroom of the Jefferson County Courthouse, 202 W. Main St, Dandridge, TN. 02/27/2013 – 03/07/2013
PUBLIC NOTICE – Special Called County Commission Meeting, March 11, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE On behalf of the Jefferson Memorial Hospital Foundation Board and as requested by Commission Chair Mills, Mayor Palmieri is calling a Special Session of County Commission for Monday, March 11, 2013 at 5:30 PM for the purpose of discussion and action related to the Jefferson Memorial Hospital Foundation Board Funding Issues. Special Called […]
SAMUEL PAUL MOYERS, SR.
SAMUEL PAUL MOYERS, SR., took his last earthly breath peacefully at home on Sunday night, February 24, 2013. He was born on January 17, 1933 in Jefferson City, TN. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the U. S. Navy. He was retired from the New Jersey Zinc Company, where he […]