Go Vols thirty times – Vols 88, Wildcats 58
I’d like to thank the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team for making my Saturday a bit brighter. I sat down prepared to watch the Kentucky Wildcats invade our arena seats, get every call, and eventually outdistance my beloved Vols. Wow! Was I ever surprised. The Vol faithful did their job, keeping blue out of […]
Senate Bills Could Have Wide Impact on Tennessee Elections and Directors of Schools
The 108th Tennessee General Assembly is in Session and there have been a significant number of Bills introduced for consideration. Two Bills that will have widespread impact on voters in Tennessee came from District 8 Senator Frank Niceley. Senator Niceley has sponsored a total of 47 Bills since January 30, 2013, including SB0471 and SB0916. […]
Win or Draw?
Last week the Jefferson County Commission voted 14-4-1 to approve the initial funding for the Megasite project. The vote came as no surprise to those that keep track of the actions of the County Commission. Attached to the motion to approve, was a motion that would eliminate the use of County funds for the Megasite […]
Old Man Winter’s Chilly Reminder
After days of above average temperatures, Old Man Winter gave a chilly reminder that Winter isn’t over yet. Scattered snow showers in the early hours of Saturday morning turned into flurries that were off and on throughout the day. Sunday, temperatures had a hard time rebounding, barely breaking the 40 degree mark. This week looks […]
Lance goes yard twice, but C-N splits twin bill with Queens
Caitlyn Lance (East Ridge, Tenn.) thumped two home runs as she celebrated her 21st birthday, but Carson-Newman (8-2) split a Sunday afternoon home doubleheader with Queens (5-6). Queens took the first game 9-4 before C-N won game two 7-6. “Lance is going after good pitches,” Carson-Newman head softball coach Vickee Kazee-Hollifield said. “But we’ve got […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz this week is all about associations. The head governmental hive gave a nod to some mini megapollination but the surprise was in what wasn’t asked and which buzzy bees gave a pass to the meeting. The buzz is that close association with the megaproject may bee making a few buzzy bees feel like […]
Changes
A young Richard Dreyfuss, driving a 1962 Corvair in the opening scene, begins his career as a music teacher in the 1995 movie “Mr. Holland’s Opus.” Each successive chapter of this wonderful film effectively reflects changes in dress, attitudes, and even speech as the years progress. Crew cuts and long skirts give way to long […]
Carson-Newman pulls off comeback versus Wolves, Sanders enters top 10 on all-time scoring list
After trailing by as many as 12 in the second half, Carson-Newman (18-4, 11-3 South Atlantic Conference) rallied to tie the game with 13 seconds in regulation before winning at Newberry (10-12, 6-8 SAC) in overtime 89-83. The win is C-N’s seventh consecutive – the longest winning streak in the southeast region. With 27 points, […]
Eagles open spring practice under drizzly skies at Mossy Creek
Carson-Newman football is 76 removed from its last game – a quarterfinal loss to eventual Division II national champion Valdosta State. Friday afternoon, the Eagles began their quest for a sixth national championship for head coach Ken Sparks, who enters his 34th season at the helm of the C-N football program. The Eagles return eight […]
U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, MD. Comments on State of the Union
In his fifth State of the Union address, President Obama underscored the importance of creating jobs and promoting economic growth, addressing the upcoming sequester, making investments in education and infrastructure, and passing comprehensive immigration reform. While most can agree these things are important, unfortunately, the president’s speech focused on what divides us as a nation, […]
Meteorite Explodes Over Russia
On Friday, February 15th, 2013, at approximately 9:20 a.m., a meteorite exploded over Russia, causing excessive damages to citizens and buildings. The meteorite was approximately 10 tons and 49 feet wide, according to NASA, and released as much energy as an atomic bomb upon detonation. The detonation is believed to have occurred 18-32 miles above […]
What’s with all the Skunks?
I have noticed a lot of skunks killed on the side of the road already this year and the other night I saw one across the yard. I have also smelled the lovely aroma of skunk several times lately. Are they not out earlier than usual and are they greater in numbers? Skunks generally come […]
Severe Weather Awareness Week inTennessee
February 18-22 is designated Severe Weather Awareness Week in the State of Tennessee. Jefferson County, in cooperation with the National Weather Service and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, invites you to participate in events scheduled during the week. The first and most important activity will be a tornado drill. Tuesday, February 19th is designated “Drill […]
HHS announces 27 Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns awards
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced 27 recipients of new Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns awards, made possible by the Affordable Care Act. Up to $41.4 million can be used by states, caregivers and others to find new ways to prevent significant, long-term health problems for high-risk pregnant […]
Jefferson City Fire Recruit Academy Prepares for Live Burn
Trainers and Fire Recruits participating in the Jefferson City Fire Recruit Academy were hard at work on Saturday putting in the long hours required to prepare for the State test later this year. Instructors and recruits will put in training hours three days per week, until the final live burn test in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. […]