Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner Fashion
Women at the Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner were so beautiful in an array of spring color and fashion. Immediately upon walking into the Stokely Memorial Cafeteria at Carson-Newman University Saturday night a blaze of colorful suits, dresses, jackets, sweaters, shoes, bags and dazzling elephant jewelry was on festive display. Linda Larson was truly a shining example […]
Taco Casserole
This is the ultimate quick weeknight meal. There are so many different ways to serve this dish (see serving options at the end of the cooking instructions) that everyone in your family will find a way that suits them. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 15 […]
Learn Facts about the Women’s Suffrage Movement in Tennessee Online
On this date 94 years ago, Mary Cordelia Beasley Hudson etched her place in history by becoming the first woman to legally vote in Tennessee. Hudson cast her vote – for the winning candidate, she proudly noted – in a Camden mayoral election just five days after a law giving women the right to vote […]
IDB Meets – County Historian Jarnagin Uncovers County Ownership Of Pauper’s Cemetery
The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board met on Friday, April 26, 2013 in the lowest floor of the Jefferson County Health Department. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Duignan. Absent from Roll Call was Garrett Wagley. Upon a Motion from Board Member Keck and 2nd from Board Member Huff, the Minutes were Approved. […]
Tennessee History Day Winners Qualify for National Competition
Sixty-five students from the Volunteer State have qualified for a trip to Maryland this summer after their projects were judged the best of the best at Tennessee History Day over the weekend. History Day is an event in which students in grades six through 12 present history-themed projects in a variety of formats – including […]
C-N Forensics Team, Coach, earn national titles at Christian College Nationals
Callie Booher and Chance Lewis became national forensic champions in their respective categories at the Christian College Nationals held March 9-11 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. “They amaze me constantly,” said C-N Forensics Coach, Chip Hall, who was named Forensics Coach of the Year at the event. “They represent this school in such a positive way […]
Carson-Newman to hold used book sale May 2-3, 2013
Carson-Newman University will hold its annual library book sale from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, and 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 3. “Our book sale is overflowing this year because of withdrawals and a large number of gift collections,” said C-N technical services librarian Lori Thornton. Most books and other […]
Morristown West High School Class of ‘88 – 25th Reunion, June 8, 2013
The Class of ’88 from Morristown West will celebrate their 25th Reunion at the Country Club on June 8, 2013 at 7PM. If you are part of the class and wish to join the event, please register at http://classof88morristownwest.myevent.com or contact us at classof88mwest@gmail.com. Look for our reunion page on Facebook as well. Over 80 […]
Jefferson Elementary School Spring Carnival, May 10, 2013
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL will be sponsoring a SPRING CARNIVAL at the school. Come and enjoy the activities on Friday Night, May 10th from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. There will be carnival games for children, a car smash and “pie in the eye.” Try your aim at the dunking booth. Enjoy food from local venders. This […]
UT Gardens named as Tennessee’s botanical garden
Governor Bill Haslam has signed a bill designating the University of Tennessee Gardens as the official botanical garden for the Volunteer State. The UT Gardens are operated by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and can be found in three locations: the UTIA campus in Knoxville, the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in […]
Weekly Livestock Comments, April 26, 2013
FED CATTLE: Fed cattle on a live basis sold mainly $2 higher compared to last week. Prices on a live basis were primarily $127 to $129 while dressed prices were $202 to $203. The 5-area weighted average prices thru Thursday were $127.43 live, up $2.20 from last week and $202.60 dressed, up $2.60 from a […]
Weekly Crop Comments, April 26, 2013
Price Change US Dollar 82.58 -0.27 Crude 92.88 -0.06 Dow 14,741 +198 Soybean prices are mixed while corn, cotton, and wheat prices are down for the week. The U.S. 1st quarter Gross Domestic Products (GDP) released today was 2.5%, less than the 3.2% that economist expected. On the supply side, weather forecasts and weekly crop […]
VOLA IRENE CATE MILLS
VOLA IRENE CATE MILLS, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2013 at her home after a brief illness. She was a dedicated employee of Oak Hills Apartments for 31 years. She was a member of Friendsview Baptist Church of Jefferson City. Preceded in death by parents, Perry J. […]
LINDA J. KERR ROACH
LINDA J. KERR ROACH, age 67, of New Market, TN passed away on April 24, 2013. She was an employee of Magnavox and Phillips Electronics for 25 years, and a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church in New Market, where she was the pianist for many years. Linda always had recipes to share and […]
AARP Driver Safety Course rescheduled for Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The AARP Driver Safety Course originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, at the Dandridge Senior Center has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 1. Location and hours are unchanged: 917 Elliott Ferry Road, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. To register, contact the Center at 865 397-7605. Course fee is $12.00 for AARP members and $14 for […]
Patriots Pump Iron For Cash
The Jefferson County Patriots Football Team put their brawn to good use on Thursday evening, as they participated in a Lift-A-Thon to raise funds for their upcoming season. Top sponsorship winner Jacob Manning received $100 for bringing in $595-second place went to Hunter Donahoo who won $75 for bringing in $530 and third place was […]