State Library and Archives Commemorates Black History Month with Updated Online Exhibit
In celebration of Black History Month, the Tennessee State Library and Archives is introducing a greatly expanded version of one of its most popular online exhibits: “This Honorable Body: African American Legislators in 19th Century Tennessee.” Available at http://tn.gov/tsla/exhibits/blackhistory/index.htm, the revised exhibit offers many intriguing new features. The original site was created in 2006 at […]
Dandridge Senior Center Pancake Breakfast, March 9th, 2013
March 9th Pancake Breakfast We will be serving pancakes, sausage, coffee, tea and juice. The cost is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children ages 5-10 Children 4 & under are free.
Department of Economic & Community Development Gives Positive State Outlook
During House budget hearings this week, Commissioner of Economic and Community Development Bill Hagerty presented lawmakers with a positive overview of the success Tennessee has had over the last several months in creating an environment statewide where businesses have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Since the election of Governor Haslam, Hagerty announced, nearly 80,000 […]
Panetta Condemns North Korean Test, Calls Regime Danger to U.S.
North Korea is a threat to U.S. interests in Northeast Asia, U.S. allies in the region and to the American homeland, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said here today. Panetta condemned the “apparent” nuke test the North Koreans conducted Feb. 11 U.S. time. American experts still are collecting data to determine whether it was a […]
Letters To The Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Megasite Editorial Submitted By David Seal Jefferson County has once again squandered any hope of having a respectful, peaceful, business-like outcome in accomplishing a goal. We now have Megasite madness. Our congressman Phil Roe, County Mayor, and members of the EDOC Committee stood proudly at a press conference announcing that a […]
Special Called School Board Meeting
The Jefferson County School Board met in a Called Meeting and Workshop on Thursday evening, February 14, 2013. After a Call to Order from Chairman of the Board Potts, Mt. Horeb Principal Sandra Austin presented a list of requested items for purchase from the remaining funds from the QCSB account (building bonds). Money from the […]
TRULA R. CARMAN
TRULA R. CARMAN, age 88, of New Market, TN passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013. She was a member of the McCampbell’s Chapel United Methodist Church and was a retired employee of Tennessee Handbags. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Alger Carman. Survived by her sons, Harold Carman and wife Mary Lou, […]
J. C. CORNWELL
J. C. CORNWELL, age 86, of Talbott, TN passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Cloyd and Ferne Cornwell; brothers, Wayland Cornwell, Ross Cornwell and Hugh Cornwell; sister, Jean Williams. He was a longtime deacon of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Jefferson City, and a World War II Navy Veteran. […]
MADD Partners with Lawmakers to Advocate for Ignition Interlock Legislation
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) joined with legislators this week to call for the advancement of House Bill 353, a piece of legislation which would update state law to require the installation of ignition interlock devices for all future convicted drunk drivers in Tennessee. Interlock devices are small pieces of equipment attached to the steering […]
Governor Haslam Requests Disaster Recovery Assistance
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam formally requested assistance from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help individuals and businesses in Henderson, Carroll, Chester, Decatur, Hardin and Madison Counties recover from wind, tornado and flooding damages that occurred on January 29, 2013. The assistance, if approved by the SBA, will come in the form of low-interest disaster […]
Crime Prevention Bills Score First Legislative Victory
Republican lawmakers on the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee this week passed a series of bills which continue the push for crime prevention in Tennessee. Building on the success Republicans had during the 2011-2012 legislative session to cut down on crime across the state, this new crime prevention package addresses issues related to crimes against children, […]
Corker Comments on Hagel Nomination Debate
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., made the following statement after voting against ending debate on Chuck Hagel’s nomination to serve as Secretary of Defense. “Generally, I believe a president’s cabinet nominee deserves an up-or-down vote in the Senate, but in this case, I believe a number of my colleagues have raised legitimate concerns about information […]
Sanders sets season high for points, Davis career high in rebounds as Eagles soar over Mars Hill
Carson-Newman (17-4, 10-3 South Atlantic Conference) used a 36-13 run to break open a one-point first half lead and never look back in a 91-59 win over Mars Hill (3-18, 0-13 SAC) Wednesday night at Holt Fieldhouse. The win is C-N’s sixth consecutive, giving C-N its longest win streak since capturing eight in a row […]
The Sweetest Teacher
Students have all put away the books for a few days to enjoy winter break, leaving classrooms empty for Valentine’s Day. Before Dandridge Elementary School students checked out for some time off, they declared third grade teacher Ann Fox to be the Sweetest Teacher. The friendly competition was a fundraiser for Relay for Life and […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson Memorial Foundation Board, Feb 25, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE The Jefferson Memorial Foundation Board will meet Monday, February 25, 2013 at 5:00 P. M. in the Jefferson City Council Chambers. 02/14/2013 – 02/25/2013
Vehicle Owner Still Being Sought After Wednesday Night Fire
New Market Volunteer Fire Department responded to an automobile fire call on Wednesday night on John Barber Road in Strawberry Plains. The vehicle was totally lost to flames. According to Captain Sammy Solomon, early determination of ownership was impossible due to the vin number and plates being totally destroyed at the time of this article. […]