Stephen King’s: Joyland
It’s an exciting time for fans of horror novels: there’s a new Stephen King book that just hit the shelves this month! Joyland is a classic King novel, taking place in a North Carolina amusement part in 1973. Devon Jones, a 21-year-old college student, is introduced to the life of carnival workers after taking a […]
Flourless Oatmeal Blueberry Muffin – in the Microwave!
One of my favorite kinds of food is bread. Anything bready, and I’m there! That’s why I love this recipe. It’s super quick and very moist. It’s not exactly a pick-up-and-eat-with-your-hands kind of muffin, but it is wonderful with a pairing of Greek yogurt and a spoon. I appreciate the flourless aspect of this muffin […]
Farmer’s Market is Strong and Growing in White Pine
The White Pine Farmer’s Market took place this past Friday evening. Vendors could be found selling a variety of wares including an assortment of fresh vegetables, plants, baked goods, and a selection of specialty items. This is the second year for the White Pine Farmer’s Market and it has grown from three vendors in its […]
Locals Line Up for the New Market Lodge #246 F. & A.M. BBQ
Folks looking for some great Tennessee Barbeque were not disappointed on Friday evening. New Market Masonic Lodge No. 246 F. & A.M. hosted a Barbeque dinner and locals lined up to dine in or take out the delicious fare. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lodge’s scholarship fund. The Lodge’s Barbeque Dinners are highly […]
Maury & Jefferson County High School Reunion Classes 70-80, August 16, 2013
The reunion will take place at The Point pavilion at Angelos for Friday evening, August 16, 2013 for our 3rd annual reunion -Maury and Jefferson County High grads from 70-80 (anyone who wants to join the fun will be welcome). We will gather at the pavilion around 7:00 and have the same set-up as last year- a […]
Dining With Democrats Friday, July 5, 2013
Won’t be long and it will be time for our July First Friday Dining With Democrats dutch treat lunch and we hope you will plan on being a part of the gathering. The lunch will be Friday, July 5, at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant in Dandridge. The large room has been reserved for […]
Nighthawks End Season 2-10
The Knoxville Nighthawks went to battle with the first place Alabama Hammers Saturday night at the Knoxville Civic Center Coliseum. The two teams did battle in a close game through three quarters of play but in the end, the Alabama Hammers won 55-32. Alabama Hammers quarterback Russell Hill was 26-36 passing for 294 yards and […]
Eagles land 80 on SAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll
Carson-Newman University has placed 80 students on the South Atlantic Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll, an increase of 12 percent from last year’s total of 71. To be eligible for inclusion on the honor roll, student-athletes must have lettered in a varsity SAC-sponsored sport and maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.30 or higher throughout […]
Carson-Newman art prof to be included in inaugural Knoxville photo exhibit
Art work by Carson-Newman University’s Julie Rabun will be included in the first annual Knoxville Photo 2013, which will open July 5 at Knoxville’s Emporium Center. The announcement was made by The Arts and Culture Alliance, sponsor of the event. Rabun, an associate professor of art and Knoxville resident, had her work “More Blue” chosen […]
PILT payments go out from Interior to 49 states
PILT payments go out from Interior to 49 states, three territories, and the District of Columbia; a proposal to list all chimpanzees as endangered; a surprising community of sea life is discovered just off the Mid-Atlantic Coast; and new imagery from the Washington Monument earthquake repair project.
A Galactic Invasion At The Knoxville Zoo
The Knoxville Zoo managed to bring the fun of a “Galaxy Far, Far Away” to a local audience this past Saturday, June 15, 2013, with their Star Wars day. Zoo-goers both young and old were encouraged to throw on their Star Wars regalia and enjoy a day at the Knoxville Zoo, where conversation ranged from […]
Fighting For Jordan
A Sevier County woman is actively working to help raise funds to help her grandson, Jordan Burnette, 8, who is fighting a painful disease. Jordan was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis throughout much of his young life. The disease is a condition in which a child’s pancreas has been progressively irritated and becomes irreversibly damaged. The […]
We Mustn’t Sacrifice Personal Liberty Under the Guise of National Security
Last Wednesday, the Guardian, a British newspaper, released a leaked copy of a court order from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court from April 25, 2013. This order requires Verizon Wireless, one of the United States’ largest cell phone providers, to release the call history, location and duration of their users’ calls to the National Security […]
Mt. Horeb School 12th Annual Reunion
The original Mt. Horeb School classmates held their 12th Annual Reunion this morning at the Mt. Castle Church picnic pavilion. The students and their families from varying classes reunite every year to share food, fellowship and fond memories. This year’s event, as usual, was well attended with a large turnout. The site of the original […]
Renovations Officially Under Way With Groundbreaking Ceremony At JCHS
Jefferson County Director of Schools, Dr. Charles Edmonds, members of the Jefferson County School Board, County Commissioners, local dignitaries and members of the public attended a ground breaking ceremony at Jefferson County High School Friday morning. The ceremony was the official start of extensive renovations to the Jefferson County High School Main Campus. Jefferson County’s […]
Budget Committee – SROs Are In – DOE Health Benefits & Personnel Possibly On The Line
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Thursday, June 13, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Baxley, Cureton and Blevins. Sitting in for Committee Member Maples was Commissioner Kesterson. Meeting Minutes, as amended, were Approved following a […]