Maury Middle School Ceremony for National Junior Honor Society
Maury Middle School Students who met the requirements of the National Junior Honor Society were inducted in a Monday evening ceremony. Eligibility for NJHS requires a high academic achievement, as well as demonstrated excellence in the areas of Leadership, Service, Character and Citizenship. More than one million students participate in the organization across the Nation […]
It’s Time to Bring Our Troops Home
In President Obama’s fifth State of the Union address, he highlighted his plan to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2014. While I disagree with much of the president’s agenda, I do agree it is time to bring our troops home. I am also pleased with the president’s decision to give military […]
BURSTROM POWERS C-N TO 60-59 WIN AT CATAWBA
The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles basketball team (14-10, 8-9 South Atlantic Conference) collected a 60-59 victory over the Catawba Lady Indians (15-10, 11-6 South Atlantic Conference) at Goodman Gymnasium on Wednesday evening. Freshman Tatum Burstrom (Maryville, Tenn.) scored a career-high 24 points in the victory, knocking down a season-best six three-pointers as the Lady Eagles earned […]
BOBBY JOE FORGETY
BOBBY JOE FORGETY, age 76, resident of Talbott, TN went to his home with the Heavenly Father, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. He was born on December 14, 1936 in Jefferson City, TN to Richard and Ola (Hickey) Forgety. Bobby graduated from Jefferson City High School and Carson Newman College. He served […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Body Farm Committee meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all residents of Jefferson County, TN, and to all other persons who might be interested, that the Body Farm Committee of the Jefferson County Planning Commission will meet Thursday, Mar 7, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. in the Main Courtroom of the Jefferson County Courthouse, 202 W. Main St, Dandridge, TN. 02/27/2013 – 03/07/2013
PUBLIC NOTICE – Special Called County Commission Meeting, March 11, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE On behalf of the Jefferson Memorial Hospital Foundation Board and as requested by Commission Chair Mills, Mayor Palmieri is calling a Special Session of County Commission for Monday, March 11, 2013 at 5:30 PM for the purpose of discussion and action related to the Jefferson Memorial Hospital Foundation Board Funding Issues. Special Called […]
SAMUEL PAUL MOYERS, SR.
SAMUEL PAUL MOYERS, SR., took his last earthly breath peacefully at home on Sunday night, February 24, 2013. He was born on January 17, 1933 in Jefferson City, TN. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the U. S. Navy. He was retired from the New Jersey Zinc Company, where he […]
New Market Lodge #246 F&AM Hosts All-You-Can-Eat Chili Supper, March 16th, 11am to 5pm
New Market Lodge will be hosting an all-you-can-eat chili supper on March 16th from 11am to 5pm. There will be several different varieties of chili. We will also have the common sides, such as: crackers, cheese, sour cream, various desserts, and drinks. The price is $5 / person, children 7 and under eat free. To-go […]
Planning Commission Considers Guidelines for Cadaver Research Centers
The Jefferson County Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals met on Tuesday evening in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting preceded the County Planning Commission and only one item was on the agenda. The Board Approved a request for a 15 foot variance for a home to be placed […]
Dandridge Low Income Housing Development To Be Revisited This Thursday
A tax credit housing development that was slotted for the Shrader Road area in Dandridge, adjacent to the Field of Dreams and the new multi million dollar Activity Center investment, hit a bump in the road at last week’s Dandridge Planning Commission Meeting. WODA, an Ohio based Development Company, had appeared before the Planning Commission […]
History Award Nominations Sought
The East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) is seeking nominations from across East Tennessee for Awards of Excellence in the field of history. Each year, the society recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation, promotion, and interpretation of the region’s history. Awards are in four categories: The Award of Distinction recognizes […]
Senate Resolution Condemns North Korea Nuclear Test, Calls for Additional Sanctions
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today made the following statement after unanimous Senate passage of a resolution condemning North Korea’s recent nuclear test, which violated numerous international agreements and poses real dangers to regional and global security. “North Korea’s recent nuclear and missile tests pose real dangers […]
Corker Says BPC Housing Reform Proposal Headed in Right Direction, Credits Report’s Focus on Restoring Private Mortgage Capital and Resolving Legal Limbo of Fannie & Freddie
Responding to a housing reform report from the Bipartisan Policy Center, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R- Tenn., a member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, credited the proposal for focusing on putting “substantial private capital in front of the government” and “resolving the legal limbo” of government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie […]
Carson-Newman invites community to March 11 tree planting event
Carson-Newman University invites the community to join in a celebration of the institution’s official transition from College to University with a ceremonial tree planting 4 p.m. Monday, March 11. The event is sponsored by C-N’s Staff Council. In keeping with its rich heritage, including its symbolic relationship to oak trees, Carson-Newman staff will plant an […]
Carson-Newman Presents third annual Mossy Creek Documentary Arts Festival
The third annual Mossy Creek Documentary Arts Festival will be held Monday, March 4 in Carson-Newman University’s Phoenix Theatre. The Mossy Creek Documentary Arts Film Festival is a presentation of the University’s Communication Department. The festival will include screenings of films, photography exhibits and Q&A with the storytellers who will be participating in the event. […]
Learn about College Savings and Enter to Win Tickets
TNStars™ program offers Tennesseans a chance to win Today the TNStars College Savings 529 Program is announcing the “What’s Your Game Plan?” promotion to give away tickets to the semifinal games and final game of the 2013 Southeastern Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament. The tournament is being played at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Anyone who visits www.tnstars.com/sec-tickets […]