Dandridge House Fire
The Dandridge Fire Department was called to a home fire last week and thanks to the quick response of Constable Large arrived in time to save the home. A call came in from neighbors that a home on Spring Creek Road had a fire in the chimney and Constable Large alerted the homeowners, who were […]
Somali Nationals Residing In U.S. Found Guilty of Supporting Terrorist Operations
Four Somali nationals residing in the United States have been found guilty of supporting terrorist operations in their home country of Somali. Basaaly Saeed Moalin, Mohamed Mohamed Mohamud, Ahmed Nasiri Taalil Mohamud, and Issa Doreh were found guilty of financing the Islamic terrorist organization, Al-Shabaab, on Friday, February 20, 2013. Al-Shabaab is an organization that […]
Girl Scout Troops Come Together for WORLD THINKING DAY
Area Girl Scout Troops came together on Friday February 22 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church to participate in World Thinking Day where over 120 girls attended the event! It was a HUGE success! Each of the troops involved chose a country to represent. China, England, Costa Rica, Fiji, Bahamas, Chile, Ireland, Germany, France, and […]
JAMES RAY HART
JAMES RAY HART, age 91, of Dandridge, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 23, 2013. He was the son of the late Hobart and Mae Hart, Sr. and was a life-long resident of Dandridge and Jefferson Co. He was a member and elder of the Hopewell Presbyterian Church, retired employee of […]
BRENT MICHAEL BENNETT
BRENT MICHAEL BENNETT, age 27, of Morristown, TN was called by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 22, 2013 to enter into his eternal home in Heaven. He is survived on earth by his wife, Megan, parents Judy and Denver; brother, Austin; mother and father-in-law, Phyllis and Curtis Baker, and a host […]
Governor Proclaims March 1 as Arbor Day in Tennessee
Gov. Bill Haslam has proclaimed March 1 as Arbor Day in Tennessee to recognize the importance of trees to our state. This year’s state celebration will be held in Knoxville, which has been designated a Tree City USA community for 22 years. “Arbor Day is important for reminding us how every community, regardless of size, […]
“The Great Smoky Mountains” Author Adam H. Alfrey Signing Latest Book
Regional author Adam H. Alfrey was on hand on Saturday afternoon to sign copies of his book The Great Smoky Mountains. A Knoxville native, Alfrey is the curator of exhibitions at the East Tennessee History Center. He was at Rachel’s Attic Antiques & Collectables and the Dandridge General Store this weekend to greet readers and […]
Trailblazers Fall To Patriots in Last Seconds of Regional 52-50
The Jefferson County Patriots came away with a, down to the wire, victory in the Regional playoff game against Daniel Boone on Saturday evening. The Patriots went into Saturday’s play looking to avenge a two point loss to number 9th ranked Sevierville last week. Dumplin Valley was alive with action, as the Patriots served as […]
Disaster Recovery Request Approved By Small Business Administration
Following up on an inquiry by Governor Bill Haslam for disaster assistance after severe storms passed through several Tennessee counties in late January, the Small Business Administration formally approved the request earlier this week. This disaster declaration by the SBA provides access to low-interest loans for homeowners, businesses, and non-profit organizations affected by the January […]
East TN HAMS Attend District 8 Leadership
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) leaders representing twelve east Tennessee counties gathered last Saturday to discuss emergency communications preparedness and how amateur radio operators (HAMS) can best serve their local communities.The following counties comprise District 8: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier and Union. and nearly all were represented at […]
Line Dance group performs for Jefferson City Rehab Center
Eleven members of the ‘Let’s Dance’ line dance group performed at Jefferson City Rehab Center on February 21, 2013. The group was a mixture of partners from the Partner Pattern class, and line dancers from the beginner and intermediate classes. They performed nine line dances, seven were beginner dances and two were intermediate dances. And […]
C-N tangles with Trojans Saturday
Three days after seeing its seven-game win streak snapped in a road game at LMU, Carson-Newman (18-5, 11-4 South Atlantic Conference) returns home to battle in another showdown with major implications on the SAC standings. Anderson (16-7, 12-3 SAC) is a game in front of the Eagles and tied with Wingate and LMU for first […]
Lady Eagles set for Saturday twin bill with WVIAC’s Concord Mountain Lions
Carson-Newman (10-2) concludes its twelve-game home stand with a Saturday doubleheader with the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s Concord Mountain Lions (5-6). First pitch for game one is slated for 1:30 p.m. Both teams are raking the ball through the first three weeks of the season. The Mountain Lions collectively hit .350 as a team […]
New Market Annual Easter Parade & Egg Hunt, Saturday March 30, 2013
The New Market Volunteer Fire Department will be sponsoring their annual Easter parade and egg hunt. The Easter Eggstravaganza will take place on Saturday, March 30. The parade will begin lining up at 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of Reed Bull Road and Old AJ Hwy. The parade will start at 11:30 a.m. and will […]
Weekly Livestock Comments Feb 22, 2013
FED CATTLE: Fed cattle sold mainly steady compared to last week with a few as much as $2 higher. Prices in the South were primarily $123 while prices in the North ranged from $195 to $196 with most trade occurring at $196. The 5-area weighted average prices thru Thursday were $122.76 live, down $0.05 from […]