Farmland Legacy and Estate Planning Workshop Scheduled, March 9, 2013
Planning for the disposition of the family farm or business can be an emotional task, but experts say planning is key to ensuring the future of the family’s land or business. A workshop is planned to ease the burden of farmland estate planning hosted by UT Extension – Jefferson County. The date for the event […]
Norfolk Southern Intermodal Still Question Mark
In the wake of proposed development in Jefferson County, questions have arisen concerning Norfolk Southern’s intent regarding the proposed Intermodal site slotted to be located in the New Market area. Susan Terpay, Director of Public Relations for Norfolk Southern, would neither confirm nor deny reports that Norfolk Southern is nearing completion of the necessary property […]
LAWN MOWER SAFETY DAY TO TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2013
Every year, more than 200,000 people are treated for lawn mower-related injuries, and thousands of them are children and teenagers. Knowing basic skills regarding mowing, appropriate attire to wear and guidelines on lawn mower safety can make a difference for adults and children before using a lawn mower. That’s why East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Newport […]
C-N hits road for first time in three games with trip to Newberry
Carson-Newman (17-4, 10-3 SAC) will try to sweep Newberry (10-11, 6-7 SAC) for the first time since 2009-10 when it travels to Eleazer Arena for a Saturday afternoon tip with the Wolves. Newberry still boasts the highest octane offense in the league, averaging 89.5 points per game. That’s 10 points higher than the next closest […]
State Library and Archives Commemorates Black History Month with Updated Online Exhibit
In celebration of Black History Month, the Tennessee State Library and Archives is introducing a greatly expanded version of one of its most popular online exhibits: “This Honorable Body: African American Legislators in 19th Century Tennessee.” Available at http://tn.gov/tsla/exhibits/blackhistory/index.htm, the revised exhibit offers many intriguing new features. The original site was created in 2006 at […]
Dandridge Senior Center Pancake Breakfast, March 9th, 2013
March 9th Pancake Breakfast We will be serving pancakes, sausage, coffee, tea and juice. The cost is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children ages 5-10 Children 4 & under are free.
Department of Economic & Community Development Gives Positive State Outlook
During House budget hearings this week, Commissioner of Economic and Community Development Bill Hagerty presented lawmakers with a positive overview of the success Tennessee has had over the last several months in creating an environment statewide where businesses have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Since the election of Governor Haslam, Hagerty announced, nearly 80,000 […]
Panetta Condemns North Korean Test, Calls Regime Danger to U.S.
North Korea is a threat to U.S. interests in Northeast Asia, U.S. allies in the region and to the American homeland, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said here today. Panetta condemned the “apparent” nuke test the North Koreans conducted Feb. 11 U.S. time. American experts still are collecting data to determine whether it was a […]
Letters To The Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Megasite Editorial Submitted By David Seal Jefferson County has once again squandered any hope of having a respectful, peaceful, business-like outcome in accomplishing a goal. We now have Megasite madness. Our congressman Phil Roe, County Mayor, and members of the EDOC Committee stood proudly at a press conference announcing that a […]
Special Called School Board Meeting
The Jefferson County School Board met in a Called Meeting and Workshop on Thursday evening, February 14, 2013. After a Call to Order from Chairman of the Board Potts, Mt. Horeb Principal Sandra Austin presented a list of requested items for purchase from the remaining funds from the QCSB account (building bonds). Money from the […]
TRULA R. CARMAN
TRULA R. CARMAN, age 88, of New Market, TN passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013. She was a member of the McCampbell’s Chapel United Methodist Church and was a retired employee of Tennessee Handbags. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Alger Carman. Survived by her sons, Harold Carman and wife Mary Lou, […]
J. C. CORNWELL
J. C. CORNWELL, age 86, of Talbott, TN passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Cloyd and Ferne Cornwell; brothers, Wayland Cornwell, Ross Cornwell and Hugh Cornwell; sister, Jean Williams. He was a longtime deacon of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Jefferson City, and a World War II Navy Veteran. […]
MADD Partners with Lawmakers to Advocate for Ignition Interlock Legislation
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) joined with legislators this week to call for the advancement of House Bill 353, a piece of legislation which would update state law to require the installation of ignition interlock devices for all future convicted drunk drivers in Tennessee. Interlock devices are small pieces of equipment attached to the steering […]
Governor Haslam Requests Disaster Recovery Assistance
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam formally requested assistance from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help individuals and businesses in Henderson, Carroll, Chester, Decatur, Hardin and Madison Counties recover from wind, tornado and flooding damages that occurred on January 29, 2013. The assistance, if approved by the SBA, will come in the form of low-interest disaster […]
Crime Prevention Bills Score First Legislative Victory
Republican lawmakers on the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee this week passed a series of bills which continue the push for crime prevention in Tennessee. Building on the success Republicans had during the 2011-2012 legislative session to cut down on crime across the state, this new crime prevention package addresses issues related to crimes against children, […]
Corker Comments on Hagel Nomination Debate
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., made the following statement after voting against ending debate on Chuck Hagel’s nomination to serve as Secretary of Defense. “Generally, I believe a president’s cabinet nominee deserves an up-or-down vote in the Senate, but in this case, I believe a number of my colleagues have raised legitimate concerns about information […]