TDOT Announces Projects for May Bid Letting
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has released the list of projects open for bidding May 24, 2013. TDOT will open bids on a total of 97 contracts, including 182 projects in 77 counties. TDOT will initiate a number of resurfacing projects and other maintenance projects such as attenuator repair, pavement joint stabilization, and pavement […]
Corker to President Obama: Secret U.S. Cash Payments to Karzai Lack Accountability, Promote Corruption, and Break Trust with Taxpayers
In a letter to President Obama today, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, requested an explanation regarding recent reports alleging the U.S. has made millions of dollars in secret cash payments to Afghan President Hamid Karzai over the past decade. “Our support for the Karzai administration should have […]
Day, Hefner named athletes of the year at athletic banquet
Carson-Newman football player Kevin Day (Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.) and softball player Brittany Hefner (Talbot, Tenn.) have been named the university’s male and female athlete of the year, respectively. The honors were determined by a vote among Carson-Newman coaches, administrators, team officials and Eagle Club members. Cross country’s Hannah Reese (Brandon, Miss.) and football’s Zach Witherspoon (Oak […]
Dungy honors Sparks with Uncommon Award
Former NFL coach Tony Dungy has presented Carson-Newman head football coach Ken Sparks with the inaugural Uncommon Award, which is meant to recognize an individual for their “uncommon leadership through character and faith.” Sparks received the award last week at a banquet in Minneapolis, Minn., in which Minnesota Viking head coach Leslie Frazier was also […]
INVITATION TO BID – Rubber Tire Wheel Loader
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for a Rubber Tire Wheel Loader that meets the below specifications: 145-170 HP Tier 4 Interim Engine Piston Displacement Minimum 400 Operating Weight above 28,000 lbs Hydraulics: Variable Displacement (Gear Pump Not Acceptable) Minimum Hydraulic Tilting Relief: 4,000 PSI Bucket Breakout Force […]
REV. THOMAS (TOM) JARNIGAN
REV. THOMAS (TOM) JARNIGAN, age 65, of Rutledge, TN went to his heavenly home on April 28, 2013 after a brief illness. Tom was of the Baptist faith, and was a Baptist minister for over 40 years, and also worked as a funeral director for many years. Tom is preceded in death by his father, […]
ANNITTA “MISHELLE” SMITH
The world was blessed with Annitta “Mishelle” Smith on October 18, 1983. The Lord called her home on April 28, 2013. She was blessed with her daughter, Erika Mullins, whom is the pride and joy of her life. She is also survived by her mother, Denise Sellers, and father, Larry Smith of Morristown; brothers, Jessie […]
Carson-Newman Honors Program celebrates 50 years
Fifty years ago, Dr. Paul Brewer began a tradition of excellence and academic achievement at Carson-Newman University for the University’s brightest and most engaged students. “I started the honors program a long time ago when I was carrying a 15-hour teaching load. I was assistant football coach and had a wife and three little boys,” […]
Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR Scholarships Awarded
The Samuel Doak Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship was awarded by Mary Jane Coleman, Samuel Doak Chapter’s Scholarship Chairman on April 25, 2013. This Scholarship is offered to a senior student at Morristown Hamblen High School-East, Morristown Hamblen High School-West, Jefferson County High School, and Grainger County High School. The winner […]
Legislation to Curb Rx Abuse & Pill Mills Passes
Major legislation sponsored by State Representative Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) designed to curb the abuse of prescription drugs in Tennessee is on its way to Governor Bill Haslam for his signature. Faison said the bill is a result of “comprehensive and collaborative effort by citizens, legislators, law enforcement and medical professionals to enhance and tighten the […]
Dandridge Library Welcomes Author Ginger Burchett
Local Author, Ginger Burchett at the Dandridge Library signing her book: History Tidbits of Jefferson County Tennessee 1940 thru 1975
League of Women Voters Potluck & Meeting, May 14, 2013
The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will hold its annual potluck and meeting on Tuesday May 14, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City, 2011 Branner Avenue. This annual event will begin with a brief business meeting at 5:30 PM, followed by a potluck dinner at 6:00 PM. Only members […]
A Conversation with Rick Atkinson, Historic Bijou Theatre, May 19, 2013
2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the Historic Bijou Theatre No cost to attend, but reservations are required The East Tennessee Historical Society and the Knox County Public Library will host a lecture and book-signing with Rick Atkinson, three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author and World War II historian, at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 19 at […]
Jefferson County 4-H Shooters Host Annual Banquet & Auction
The Jefferson County 4-H Patriot Shooters held their much anticipated annual auction and banquet Saturday evening. The shooters were busy as hosts to over 200 in attendance who came out to eat and bid. Coach and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Officer Wayne Rich saw his team win a National Team Championship last year as well as […]
Jefferson County Tomorrow Updates Members On Recent County Developments
Article Submitted by Annette Loy Jefferson County Tomorrow members met Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at New Market School. The purpose of the meeting was to provide citizens with an update on recent county developments of interest to the group. Several members of the Save Our Farms and Homes group(SOFAH) were also in attendance. […]
School Board Gives $12 Million Go-Ahead For JCHS Renovations
The Jefferson County School Board met on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 and Approved a request from their Construction Manager to release specific scopes of work to begin the renovation to Jefferson County High School. Their approval will allow time critical materials and equipment to be purchased, as well as drawings and other work to ensure […]