Alexander, Corker Urge Congress to Focus on Making Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security Solvent
U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker, both Tennessee Republicans, today voted against H.R. 325, the House-passed debt limit bill, and urged Congress to focus on reforming Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. “I voted against this bill because it raises the debt ceiling without taking steps to reduce the debt. Senator Corker and I have […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz this week is about megamistakes. The head governmental hive may bee in a waspish situation due to a little miscalculation and the issue may prove to be exceptionally sticky. Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that the megapollination honey pot is not as full as originally thought and the information in causing […]
February Plant of the Month: Hellebore
Don’t let this plant’s name intimidate you. Hellebore is often called by several other less aggressive common names like Lenten Rose (Helleborous orientalis) and Christmas Rose (Helleborous niger). Despite having ‘rose’ in their name, they are not related to roses at all. Recent trends in hybridizing hellebores have brought gardeners more than 18 different varieties […]
When Can I Plant?
Asked and Answered I am so over the cold weather and am ready for spring. Last year I started my first garden with plants that I bought at the nursery. This year I would like to grow my own from seed. When should I start planting seeds so that they are ready for the garden […]
FEBRUARY 6 IS DEADLINE FOR 2013 SPRING TURKEY
QUOTA HUNTS APPLICATION PERIOD The application period deadline of Feb. 6 is nearing for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency 2013 Spring Turkey Quota Hunts. Applications are available and will be accepted at any TWRA license agent, TWRA regional office, or online at the TWRA website at www.tnwildlife.org. Applications will not be accepted after 11:59 p.m. […]
Lost Creek Rising Author Melissa Peagler
Local author Melissa Drinnon Peagler was on site at Rachel’s Attic Antiques and Collectables and Dandridge General Store on Saturday to pen her name to copies of her newest installment in her Lost Creek Saga book series. Lost Creek Rising is Peagler’s sophomore literary offering and has been highly anticipated by fans of the debut […]
Airman Plans Journey to Top of World
The Tibetans call it “Chomolungma,” meaning “Mother Goddess of the World.” GPS equipment measures its peak at 29,035 feet. If all goes well for Air Force Capt. Colin Merrin, Mount Everest soon will be a line on his mountaineering resume that can’t be topped. Merrin, a GPS operator from the 2nd Space Operations Squadron here, […]
State gets Federal Grant to help Expand Juvenile Court Screening Project
The state was recently awarded a federal Transformation Transfer Initiative (TTI) grant of $221,000 that will be used by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) to expand the juvenile court screening project, which will be led by Dr. Jeff Feix, Director of the Office of Forensic and Juvenile Court Services […]
Tennessee Business Spotlight Promotes Businesses in Counties Named for U.S. Presidents
In February, we celebrate President’s Day. So this month’s Tennessee Business Spotlight highlights businesses in each of the seven Tennessee counties named after United States presidents. Tennessee Business Spotlight is a feature on the Secretary of State’s web site that showcases some of the state’s businesses that create jobs, produce quality products and give back […]
Middle School Baseball Tryouts Held
The boys of summer were battling freezing temperatures on Friday evening, as the newly formed Jefferson County Middle School Baseball Team held make up day try outs. Jefferson County High School Baseball Coach Warner said that around 90 athletes are looking for a position on the Middle School Team and around 30 will actually make […]
Dandridge Limits and Decisions
The Town of Dandridge may soon have to make a decision regarding the Town’s limits and the proposed Megasite. Town of Dandridge Administrator McCarter and Water Management Facility Superintendent Mike Norton stated recently that it will be necessary for the Town to make adjustment to either the boundaries of the Town or lift the current […]
Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk This Super Bowl Sunday
The Tennessee Department of Transportation, Governor’s Highway Safety Office, Tennessee Titans and Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security are once again teaming up to remind Tennessee football fans that real Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk this Super Bowl weekend. “We want everyone to enjoy Super Bowl weekend, but more importantly, we want everyone […]
Weekly Livestock Comments, Feb 1, 2013
FED CATTLE: Fed cattle sold mainly $3 higher on a live basis compared to last week. Live prices were primarily $125 while limited dressed trade occurred between $199 and $200. The 5-area weighted average prices thru Thursday were $124.96 live up $2.43 from last week and $197.63 dressed down $0.30 from a week ago. A […]
Weekly Crop Comments, Feb 1, 2013
Price Change US Dollar 79.18 -0.64 Crude 97.64 +1.76 Dow 14,010 +114 Corn, cotton and soybean prices are up while wheat prices are down for the week. Weather and how it will affect South American grain production has been supportive of the corn and soybean markets this week. There has been some concern whether the […]
Growing Beautiful Roses Made Easy Rose Seminar, Sat. March 2, 2013
Growing Beautiful Roses Made Easy Rose Seminar Sponsored by Holston Rose Society and Tennessee Rose Society Saturday, March 2, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. University of Tennessee, Knoxville – Ag Campus Plant Biotech Building Fee: Pre-registration $15.00 Day of Seminar $20.00 Make checks payable to Holston Rose Society Mail to: Donna Bacon 217 Gallagher […]
VERA ELI MITCHELL
VERA ELI MITCHELL, age 100, passed away on January 31, 2013 in Dandridge, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Walter Jewell Mitchell; and her sister, Mary Rose Ford. She is survived by her niece, Sue Ford Harris and her husband, Charles M. Harris of Alexandria, VA; and brother-in-law, Richard […]