PAUL DEE HAMMOND, “JUNIOR”
PAUL DEE HAMMOND, “JUNIOR”, age 83, of White Pine, TN passed away at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems on Thursday, January 24, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Junior was retired from Martin-Marietta Energy Systems in Oak Ridge with 20 years of service, and was veteran of the Tennessee Army National Guard. He was a […]
Early Tennessee Legislative Records
Tennesseans who want to get a glimpse at the foundations of our state’s political and social history can do so with the help of a new resource from the Tennessee State Library and Archives. The Early Tennessee Legislative Records database is now online, providing an index to records from as early as 1793 through the […]
Last Chance to Register for Graceland Visit
Medic Regional Blood Center is offering one lucky donor a trip for two to Graceland—the home of Elvis Presley. Donors who give blood during the month of January are automatically entered to win the prize package that includes two tickets to Graceland, overnight hotel stay and a gas card. All donors will receive a limited […]
School Board Meets
The Jefferson County School Board held their Regular Monthly Voting Meeting on Thursday, January 24, 2013 in the Media Center of Jefferson County High School. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. All members of the Board were present. Director of Jefferson County School Edmonds recognized Supervisor Mandy Schneitman for […]
Dandridge Planning & Zoning
Town of Dandridge Regional Planning Commission Regular Meeting January 24, 2013 New Business WODA/Mark Jackson, Shrader Road, Map 67, Parcel 87, Concept Plan for Apartments. Concept plan for Community Revitalization Plan on Shrader Road property adjoining the Field of Dreams property, involving THDA Tax Credit Program. Commission was presented information on a 50 apartment unit […]
Tennessee School Districts Part of Wave of New Teacher Pay Plans
Four Tennessee school districts have joined a small but growing group of districts nationwide that are experimenting with alternative ways to pay teachers, a new report released today by the Comptroller’s Offices of Research and Education Accountability (OREA) highlights. Alternative salary plans base teacher pay increases on positive performance ratings rather than on years of […]
Farm Service Agency Announces Important Program Updates
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2013—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers that the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extended the authorization of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill) for many Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) commodity, disaster, and conservation programs through 2013. FSA administers these programs. […]
Treasury Targets Leading Figures of Transnational Criminal Organizations
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury today took action against three transnational criminal organizations (TCO), the Camorra, the Yakuza, and the Brothers’ Circle. Today’s designations include four members of the Camorra, one of Europe’s largest criminal organizations; the Inagawa-kai, the third-largest clan within the Japanese Yakuza criminal network; and an individual providing support […]
Feb 22, League of Women Voters Meeting
The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will hold its monthly program on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 7:00 p.m., at the Jefferson City Community Center conference room. This month’s program will feature Charles Gibson, Jefferson County’s Administrator of Elections. In keeping with the League’s theme of addressing campaign finance matters, Mr. Gibson will discuss […]
SHEILA HARRIS
SHEILA HARRIS, age 61, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013. She was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. Survived by son, James Harris; daughter, Melissa Johnson; grandchildren, Princeton Wells, Preston Wells and Ciera Wells; three great grandchildren. Memorial service will be held at a later date. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL […]
PETE MONROE SCARLETT
PETE MONROE SCARLETT, age 66, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, and a retired truck driver from Loven Concrete with 20 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Jay […]
UT offers two sets of workshops for farmers marketing to local consumers
Consumer demand for locally produced foods and products continues to grow, creating opportunities for farmers who market directly to the public as well as to chefs and grocery stores. To help farmers prepare to meet the demand for local products, the University of Tennessee Center for Profitable Agriculture is offering two sets of workshops in […]
Flu Risks for Seniors
As you age, your immune system weakens. This weakening makes seniors—adults 65 years and older— more susceptible to the flu. For seniors, the seasonal flu can be very serious, even deadly. Ninety percent of flu-related deaths and more than half of flu-related hospitalizations occur in people age 65 and older. It is important all seniors […]
No. 12 LMU hands Carson-Newman first home loss of season
For the first time, in the 2012-13 season, Carson-Newman (11-4, 4-3 SAC) dropped a game at Holt Fieldhouse. The Eagles fell to rival Lincoln Memorial (13-2, 6-1 SAC) – the 12th-ranked team in the nation 80-63 Wednesday night. The loss give the Eagles back-to-back defeats for the first time this season, while snapping a two-game […]
Late filing and FASFA
January is the month that most college bound or enrolled students typically prepare their Free Application for Student Federal Aid (FASFA). This year, however, a delayed date for filing income tax returns, announced by the Internal Revenue Service has some students and parents in limbo regarding the filing of the FASFA, which requires the most […]
ISAF Training Mission Bolsters Afghan Gains, Commander Says
As Afghan forces assume full security responsibility in their country, a “fundamental shift” in operations will occur, a senior NATO International Security Assistance Force commander said here today. Army Lt. Gen. James L. Terry, commander of ISAF Joint Command, briefed Pentagon reporters on what the shift will look like and what role NATO forces will […]