Looking Ahead To The Next NORAD
More than a half century since it was established to confront the Cold War threat, North American Aerospace Defense Command is at a new crossroads as officials in the United States and Canada determine the capabilities it will need to confront emerging challenges and threats in the decades ahead. Members of the Permanent Joint Board […]
DONALD FORREST CARBAUGH
DONALD FORREST CARBAUGH, age 82, of White Pine, TN passed away peacefully on January 22, 2013 at home with family by his side. Born in Punxsutawney, PA, he was a long time past resident of Bradford, PA, where he lived with his wife, Betty Jo Carbaugh, with whom he spent an amazing 58 years. He […]
Winter Wonderland Story Hour
Jefferson City Public Library, 1427 Russell Avenue, Jefferson City, TN is inviting all children to their Winter Wonderland Story Hour, starting on Friday, February 1 2013 at 11:00 to 12:00. Come early to register and pick out your books. We will be reading, singing, crafting, and just having a ball. So kids bring your parents […]
Mincey hires Papala as volleyball graduate assistant coach
Carson-Newman volleyball coach Shannon Mincey has announced the hiring of former Eagle middle hitter Sabina Papala as a graduate assistant coach. “I look forward to working alongside Sabina,” Mincey said. “Her personality is enjoyable to work with and she is a hard worker. Her life experience will be an asset to us coming from Poland […]
Eagles, 12th-ranked Railsplitters collide at Holt Fieldhouse
The last two times Carson-Newman (11-3, 4-2 SAC) and no. 12 Lincoln Memorial (12-2, 5-1 SAC) have squared off, the Railsplitters have been ranked in the NABC Coaches Poll. The last two times C-N has come away with a win over those nationally ranked Railsplitter clubs. Carson-Newman and LMU resume their rivalry Wednesday at Holt […]
Walker joins C-N athletics administration as Academic Success Coach
A school with a long line of coaches who have guided students to success on the field of competition is adding a coach to guide students and student athletes to success in the classroom. Carson-Newman has announced the hiring of Gloria Walker as an academic success coach. Walker will work closely with provost Kina Mallard, […]
Commission Votes On County Issues
The Jefferson County Commission met in their Regular Monthly Voting Session on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Maples, Patterson, Baxley and Barreiro. The Chairman recognized the Jefferson County High School Youth Leadership Class, who […]
Lending A Helping Hand
The Dandridge Fire Department offered their services to residents on Dumplin Valley Road whose property has been under 30 inches of water for several days, Anthony Well’s home has been sitting in a small pond of water after last week’s heavy rains. The Fire Department offered assistance in pumping vast amounts of water and spraying […]
Lions District 12-N Convention February 22-23, 2013
Lions District 12-N Convention February 22-23, 2013 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Knoxville, TN Pre-Registration Deadline – February 1, 2013 Our speaker will be our own International Director Chancellor Bob Corlew, from Milton, TN Download Convention Information and Registration Form Keynote Speaker – We are honored to have International Director Chancellor Bob Corlew from Milton, TN […]
Passion. Rage. Blood. What do you see?
John Logan’s acclaimed Tony Award-winning drama “Red” will paint the Carousel Theatre stage January 31 to February 17, 2013. The production is sponsored by the Clayton Foundation with additional support from the Mildred Haines and William Elijah Morris Lecture Endowment Fund. It contains mature language, herbal cigarette smoking and will run approximately 1 ½ hour […]
IN HIS STEPS Auditions
Legacy Theatre in Jefferson City announces open auditions for the production, “IN HIS STEPS”, written by Philip Grecian and adapted from the book of the same name by Charles Sheldon. The play tells the story of lives interrupted by a harsh reality and challenged to live out what they profess to believe. There are many […]
MAXINE DONAHOO
MAXINE DONAHOO, age 100, of Dandridge, TN and formerly of Gatlinburg, TN passed away Monday morning, January 21, 2013 at the Jefferson Co. Nursing Home. She was born August 7, 1912, the daughter of the late John William and Kathleen (Tipton) Donahoo. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Aleen Donahoo, Geraldine Donahoo Sims; […]
Winter Heritage Festival Set for Townsend Jan. 31-Feb. 3
The seventh annual Winter Heritage Festival in Townsend, Tenn., is set for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1-2 with a kickoff reception at the Townsend Artisan Gallery (7843 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway) on Thursday, Jan. 31 from 5-7 p.m. The two-day event, complete with hiking, photography workshop, live music, dowsing class, book signings and special presentations […]
Citizens March To Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jefferson County residents came together on Monday to celebrate the life and contributions of Martin Luther King, Jr. King has long been identified as the driving force behind the civil rights movement of the late 1950s and 1960s. A highly educated man, King is considered a visionary and his speech “I Have a Dream” became […]
Obama Takes Oath of Office
President Barack Obama took the ceremonial oath of office for his second term as the 44th U.S. president and commander in chief on the steps of the U.S. Capitol today, honoring the men and women in uniform who have preserved America’s freedoms throughout its history. More than 5,000 military members – some participating in the […]
Corker Marks Presidential Inauguration, Honors Martin Luther King, Jr.
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., made the following statement today regarding President Obama’s second inauguration, which falls on the same day the nation honors the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “As we mark the beginning of President Obama’s second term and the start of the 113th Congress, my hope is that Dr. King’s […]