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 […]
Dandridge Gets Ready For Christmas Kickoff
It takes a lot of time and preparation to dress a Town for the holidays and volunteers were hard at work last week preparing for the decoration of the Town of Dandridge. A group of dedicated individuals met throughout last week to begin the removal of Fall decorations and start the process of Christmas decorating. […]
The New Hot Toys
If you are actively still trying to decide what to give to a child on your gift list, here is a helping hand from the retailers, and if these do become “hot items”, you may want to pick one up soon before “sold out” becomes posted beside the name. Toy retailers have picked the toys […]
Video Game Purchases
With the Christmas season fast approaching (and Black Friday just around the corner), I have heard several concerns by parents and grandparents as to what video games might be appropriate for children. Now many people know that games have a rating system, but a shocking number of buyers don’t actually know what the ratings are. […]
No Lane Closures on Tennessee Highways During the Thanksgiving Holiday
Thanksgiving travelers will enjoy a smooth drive through Tennessee again this year during this busy travel holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction related lane closures will be stopped beginning at noon on […]
Facilities Committee Elect New Officers
The Jefferson County Facilities Committee held the regular scheduled meeting prior to the County Commission work session on Friday, November 13, 2012 at 6:00pm in the Jefferson County Historic Courthouse in Dandridge. Present were commissioners Dockery, Carmichael, Griffith and Turner. Tabor was not present at the meeting. The agenda consisted of one main item of […]