C-N department chairs give presentation at San Antonio conference
Four Carson-Newman University department chairs traveled to the Academic Chairperson’s Conference in San Antonio, Texas, on Thursday, Feb. 7, to present their paper: “Navigating Waves of Change: A Peer-Led Chair Development Series.” Drs. Jeremy Buckner, Christine Dalton, Kara Stooksbury, and Laura Wadlington presented their research before department chairs from across the country. “This came about […]
Norris “LEAP” Law to Educate and Employ Tennesseans
Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville) has filed legislation creating an innovative statewide initiative merging traditional college coursework with technical training to address the skilled labor shortage faced by Tennessee employers. Senate Bill 1330 creates the Labor Education Alignment Program (LEAP) allowing students at Tennessee’s technology centers and community colleges the opportunity to combine occupational […]
HOMECOMING COURT RAISES FUNDS FOR ANIMAL SHELTER
Ladies of the 2012 Jefferson County Homecoming Courts recently hosted a Royal Luncheon to benefit the Humane Society of Jefferson County. The luncheon was held at the Baneberry Community Center on Dec 1, 2012. The ladies sold tickets to the luncheon and collected canned food for the shelter. Attendees enjoyed a catered lunch, petite auction […]
Suicide Prevention Program named to Best Practice Registry
The Shield of Care –– a juvenile-justice suicide-prevention gatekeeper program that was developed and copyrighted by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) –– was recently accepted to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center’s (SPRC’s) Best Practice Registry (BPR), which is a collaborative effort with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and […]
C-N honor society project to help promote literacy at Mt. Horeb Elementary
Carson-Newman University’s English honor society recently was awarded a $500 grant to supplement literature at Jefferson City’s newest elementary school. Mt. Horeb Elementary opened its doors in August 2012 to help alleviate overcrowding in the Jefferson County school system. The young school caught the attention of the nearby university. Carson-Newman students with the Xi Lota […]
LUCY T. BRABSON
LUCY T. BRABSON, age 86, of Jefferson City, TN, passed away 12:00 noon Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 at her residence. Lucy was a true servant at heart. She loved helping others and she was a faithful member of Martha Davis Baptist Church, serving also at Boyd’s Chapel United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death […]
MARTHA RUTH BROOKS
MARTHA RUTH BROOKS, age 80, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 following an extended illness. She was a member of Wesley’s Chapel United Methodist Church and attended Grant’s Chapel UMC. She was a long-time employee of the Tennessee Handbags Co. and Gaby Hosiery Mill of Dandridge. Preceded in death by her husband, […]
Do You Know WHAT This Is?
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send us an email to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are announced each week. Congratulations to Blair Claiborne! Blair was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: A Strawberry
TVA and State Statements Regarding Megasite Funding Participaton
Jefferson County Commission recently appropriated $442,311 in initial funding for the certification phase of the proposed East Tennessee Regional Megasite. There has been question of the level of involvement, particularly concerning financing of the project, from the State of Tennessee and Tennessee Valley Authority. Though a TVA spokesman recently stated during an interview that the […]
Easter Dinner, Part 1: Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Ham
Over the next six weeks, I will be embarking on an Easter journey. Through food, of course. I invite you to join me on this culinary adventure that will lead us to Easter dinner. Each week, the recipe will focus on one part of the meal. Put them all together for a complete holiday meal, […]
DINING WITH DEMOCRATS
The Jefferson County Democratic Party invites county Democrats to gather for our March First Friday Dining With Democrats dutch treat lunch. The lunch will be Friday, March 1, at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant in Dandridge. The large room has been reserved for our use. Reservations are needed and can be made by e-mailing […]
Shoes, Red Hot News Flash !
Hello, my darlings, such a fashion change this coming spring and summer!!! Our shoes are to be out of fashion, you know the platform heels that took so much practice just to walk a short distance, desperately trying not to wobble or fall. . Remember the cat walk models even falling down in front of […]
Late Winter Sort
I don’t know about you, but I have been looking forward to spring ever since Groundhog Day. Punxsutawny Phil did not see his shadow, which means that spring should arrive about a month or so from now . . . if only Phil’s prediction was a sure thing. Spring weather means an uptick in outdoor […]
Watching My Grandpuppy
As I was sitting here today, watching my grand pup play, I was reminded of dogs that have been a part of my life. Those that are animal lovers will understand when I say that I was remembering all the dogs that I have loved before. And love them I did. From my first, who […]
Stupid Quote Man
Have you ever run across something so absolutely stupid it takes you a moment to process someone actually said it? Well, it happened to me recently while surfing the internet, a place known for its stunning intellect, and I was going to just let it go, that is until someone agreed with the stupidity, and […]
