C-N scatters 10 hits but falls to Belmont Abbey 5-2
Carson-Newman (13-10) rapped out 10 hits against Belmont Abbey (15-5-1), but also left 10 runners stranded in dropping a 5-2 decision to the Crusaders Tuesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. Belmont Abbey scored four runs before the Eagles would answer the bell in the fifth. The Crusaders got the day started in the […]
Hefner garners second SAC player of the week honor
Carson-Newman shortstop Brittany Hefner (Talbot, Tenn.) has won her second SAC player of the week award in three weeks following a turgid offensive performance away from the Lady Eagle Softball Complex, Hefner continued her solid year at the dish by hitting .571 with eight hits and eight RBI in four games for the Eagles last […]
Lady Eagles sweep King College
Carson-Newman (3-6) travelled to King College (0-9) and brought home a 9-0 victory on Tuesday afternoon. Stefy Stand (Ecuador) beat Naomi Reyes in a third-set tiebreaker 4-6, 6-2, 10-7 in the no. 1 singles spot. Haleigh Chastain (Knoxville, Tenn.) faced Mariana Hosomi at no. 2 singles and won 7-6 (5), 7-5. At no. 3 singles, […]
Eagles drop close match at King
Carson-Newman (2-6) fell at King College (6-3) in a closely contested battle 5-4 on Tuesday on the road. Carson-Newman started strong in doubles play with a pair of wins. Paul Birdsong (Woodstock, Ga.) and Derek Holdway (Woodstock, Ga.) paired up in doubles play to steal the victory from Leo Brigato and Patrick Jones with a […]
Carson-Newman Tree Planting Ceremony
Nine-year-old Ella Pulliam of Dandridge receives a northern red oak seedling from Melina Rogers, Carson-Newman administrative assistant, during C-N’s tree planting ceremony and festival. The Monday event helped celebrate Carson-Newman’s name change from “College” to “University.” Held at C-N’s Tarr Music Center, the festival featured the distribution of oak seedlings. The history of the University […]
Jefferson County Tomorrow JCT & Save Our Farms and Homes SOFAH Joint Public Meeting, March 16, 2013
Two local citizen groups, Jefferson County Tomorrow(JCT) and Save Our Farms and Homes(SOFAH) have recently joined forces. The groups share the common goal of focusing public attention on the value of American freedoms protected by the United States Constitution. The alliance will encourage individual community interest in protecting and maintaining those principles of freedom. The […]
Local Meats Processing: Successes and Innovations Webinar, April 18, 2013
“Local Meats Processing: Successes and Innovations” April 18, at 3:30 Eastern/12:30 Pacific, for 90 minutes What makes successful meat processors tick? On this webinar, we’ll profile processors around the U.S. and share lessons learned about their success, offering background on the challenges of small-scale meat and poultry processing – for both processors and producers. We’ll […]
Agbiosciences driving economic growth and job creation in the South
Amid news of a still sputtering U.S. economic recovery, a recently released report shows the nation’s agbioscience industries are growing, especially in the South. According to a Battelle study, “Impact and Innovation: Agbioscience in the Southern United States,” agriculture, forestry, and fisheries production generates $240 billion in regional economic activity within the Southern region and […]
Drive Thru Passion Play, March 28th, 29th & 30th, 2013
Drive Thru Passion Play New Market Baptist Church is having a live outdoor drive thru passion play. This is the 16th year we have presented “The Trail To The Empty Tomb”. Admission is free and it will be March 28,29,and 30th from 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. each night. New Market Baptist is located at the […]
TDOT HELP Trucks Heading to Bristol
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will be sending special “HELP” to the Tri-Cities this weekend to assist with the heavy traffic expected in conjunction with NASCAR events at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17. Three lime-yellow HELP trucks from Knoxville will patrol the area, assisting with incidents in an […]
SAMUEL DOAK CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Revolution located at the Woman’s Club House in Morristown was founded 102 years ago on the principes of : Preservation, Education, and Patriotism. The chapter would like to promote public awareness of One of the NSDAR Goals: Education by sponsoring a Samuel Doak Chapter Scholarship in the amount of $500.00 to each of the Four […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Industrial Development Board Meeting, March 22, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, March 22nd, 2013 at 8:30a.m. in the conference room of the Jefferson County Health Department. Larry Masters Secretary of the Board
Appalachian Electric Cooperative Announces Upcoming Rate Change
We’ll all soon be paying a bit more for the electricity we use. That’s according to Appalachian Electric Cooperative General Manager Greg Williams. “As of April 1st, rates are projected to increase by about 1.97 percent,” he announced. “This rate change is not just advisable but necessary in order to remain financially stable and secure.” […]
County Commission Working On Issues For Next Week’s Meeting
The Jefferson County Commission met for a regular Work Session on Monday evening. Attorney Scott Hurley addressed the Commission of behalf of his clients who are property holders in opposition of the proposed Megasite. Hurley stated that the Commission had been distributed a letter that includes signatures representing more than 1400 acres in the footprint […]
Monday Night Budget Committee
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, March 11, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Griffith. Upon a Motion from Committee Member Akard and 2nd from Committee Member Carmichael the Minutes were Approved. Jefferson County Director of Finance Helton presented the Committee with 4 Budget […]
JMH Foundation Board One Step Closer To Answer
The Jefferson County Commission met in Called Meeting on Monday, March 11, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Commission Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Patterson and Barreiro. Jefferson County Attorney Drinnon addressed the Commission regarding a request from the Jefferson Memorial Hospital […]