Patriots vs. Red Devils in Season Opener
The Jefferson County Patriots hosted Knoxville Halls High School for the opening home game of the season. The Patriots and the Red Devils went head to head on the court in a high pressure and high scoring game. The final buzzer found the Patriots one point behind on the score board, as they lost a […]
Jobe Leonard’s Study Abroad: The Book of Jobe
This week, I am reviewing a local author’s book: Jobe Leonard’s Study Abroad: The Book of Jobe. Study Abroad is the true story of Jobe’s time spent in Europe, beginning with his studying abroad in the Netherlands. Truth be told, it is difficult to describe just what the book is. The story is told through […]
JEFFERSON COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call was Commissioner Blevins. Upon a Motion from Committee Member Carmichael and 2nd from Committee Member Akard, the Committee Approved the Minutes of the September […]
Dining With Democrats – Dec 7, 2012
The Jefferson County Democratic Party invites county Democrats to gather for our December First Friday Dining With Democrats dutch treat lunch. The lunch will be Friday, December 7, at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant in Dandridge. The large center room has been reserved. Reservations are needed and can be made by e-mailing Edna Langley […]
K-9s & Officers Showing Off At Wags & Waddles Duck Hunt
Fred Miller Park was the site for the Wags & Waddles Duck Hunt fundraiser this past weekend. The beneficiary of the effort, was the Morristown Dog Park. It was a fun filled event for the entire family including K-9 Officer demonstrations, vendors, fire trucks, miniature train rides, and lots of great food provided by Crazy […]
State of Tennessee Bonds Sell at Historic Low Interest Rates
The State of Tennessee sold more than $170 million worth of general obligation bonds this week at the lowest overall interest rates in more than 40 years. The debt offering was sold in two parts, consisting of $140,000,000 in tax-exempt bonds and $30,525,000 of federally taxable bonds. The combined true interest cost of the bonds […]
Audit Finds Serious and Pervasive Problems with the Department of Economic and Community Development’s TNInvestco Program
Tennessee’s TNInvestco Program, which is administered by the state Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD), has serious and pervasive problems, according to report released today by the Comptroller’s Division of State Audit. TNInvestco was launched in 2009 as a program that provides tax credits to businesses which invest in certain types of start-up companies. […]
Tennessee State Parks Announce Special Winter Rates
Tennessee State Parks will offer special winter rates for 360 villas and cabins, along with six state park inns from Nov. 15, 2012, through March 15, 2013. With a state park within an hour’s drive of just about anywhere in Tennessee, families and groups seeking unique recreation opportunities and high-quality accommodations can find the perfect […]
Collectors Showcase, Comic & Toy Convention
Collectors Showcase, Comic & Toy Convention was held at the Best Western Plus this past weekend. There were over fifteen vendors ranging from comic book style artist, comic books sellers, collectable figurine vendors and Jim O’Rear. This is the second time that Purgatory has hosted this event in Morristown. A different celebrity is at each […]
Will Shehata Negotiate a Cease-Fire?
Violence has flared between Gaza and Israel, as Israel seeks to end the daily rocket strikes that have been assailing Israeli cities. Israel has led three days of air strikes against Gaza, who is now calling for Israel to end its assault and “all acts of aggression and assassination,” as well as ending its blockade […]
SHERRY LeDUC
SHERRY LeDUC, age 65, of Dandridge, TN, formerly of Taylor, MI passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC following a brief illness while on vacation. Survived by husband, Ronald “Duke” LeDuc; daughter, Kimberly Herald of Georgia; son, Thomas LeDuc of Flordia; 4 grandchildren; brother, Rev. Don Hurst of Flordia. In […]
CELEBRATING THANKSGIVING
It may seem like only yesterday that Jefferson County residents were shooting off fireworks and celebrating the birth of the Nation and it certainly doesn’t feel like much time has passed since trick or treaters were knocking on the door. Believe it or not, it is time for Thanksgiving and all the accompaniments that traditionally […]
KEVIN “BEAR” RAMEY
KEVIN “BEAR” RAMEY, of Jefferson City, TN and formerly of Cincinnati, OH passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2012. Preceded in death by father, Lester Ramey and mother, Dane (Ketterer) Ramey. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Ramey; children, Brian Ramey and wife, Sharon, Lisa Ramey and Julia Ramey; grandchildren, Tenecia, Elija, Justice, Trevon […]
NADINE (COX) ROMINES
NADINE (COX) ROMINES, age 88, of New Market, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was a member of French Broad Baptist Church and Ladies Auxiliary at the VFW. Preceded in death by husband, Harold (Woody) Romines. Survived by son, Gary Romines (Carol); […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Public Service Meeting 11/29/12 Cancelled
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all County Commissioners and residents of Jefferson County, TN, and to all other persons who might be interested, that the meeting of the Public Service Committee of the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners announced for November 29, 2012 is cancelled. THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN pursuant to the provisions […]