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 […]
Official: Pentagon to Lift Rule Excluding Women From Combat
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are expected to announce the lifting of the direct combat exclusion rule for women in the military, a senior defense official said today. The policy change will begin a process in which the services will develop plans […]
Corker Cosponsors Senate “No Budget, No Pay” Bill
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., announced he is an original cosponsor of “No Budget, No Pay,” bipartisan Senate legislation introduced Wednesday by U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., that would suspend pay for members of Congress if they fail to pass a budget and all appropriations bills by the beginning of the fiscal year on October […]
Early Wednesday Fire in New Market
Fire fighters responded early Wednesday morning to a barn fire on Nances Ferry Road. New Market Fire Rescue received the call around 5:22 am and the first engine arrived on the scene by 5:29 am. The barn, owned by Alan and Jean Willard, contained several bales of hay and lumber. A total of 18 men, […]
Looking Ahead To The Next NORAD
More than a half century since it was established to confront the Cold War threat, North American Aerospace Defense Command is at a new crossroads as officials in the United States and Canada determine the capabilities it will need to confront emerging challenges and threats in the decades ahead. Members of the Permanent Joint Board […]
DONALD FORREST CARBAUGH
DONALD FORREST CARBAUGH, age 82, of White Pine, TN passed away peacefully on January 22, 2013 at home with family by his side. Born in Punxsutawney, PA, he was a long time past resident of Bradford, PA, where he lived with his wife, Betty Jo Carbaugh, with whom he spent an amazing 58 years. He […]
Winter Wonderland Story Hour
Jefferson City Public Library, 1427 Russell Avenue, Jefferson City, TN is inviting all children to their Winter Wonderland Story Hour, starting on Friday, February 1 2013 at 11:00 to 12:00. Come early to register and pick out your books. We will be reading, singing, crafting, and just having a ball. So kids bring your parents […]
Mincey hires Papala as volleyball graduate assistant coach
Carson-Newman volleyball coach Shannon Mincey has announced the hiring of former Eagle middle hitter Sabina Papala as a graduate assistant coach. “I look forward to working alongside Sabina,” Mincey said. “Her personality is enjoyable to work with and she is a hard worker. Her life experience will be an asset to us coming from Poland […]
Eagles, 12th-ranked Railsplitters collide at Holt Fieldhouse
The last two times Carson-Newman (11-3, 4-2 SAC) and no. 12 Lincoln Memorial (12-2, 5-1 SAC) have squared off, the Railsplitters have been ranked in the NABC Coaches Poll. The last two times C-N has come away with a win over those nationally ranked Railsplitter clubs. Carson-Newman and LMU resume their rivalry Wednesday at Holt […]
Walker joins C-N athletics administration as Academic Success Coach
A school with a long line of coaches who have guided students to success on the field of competition is adding a coach to guide students and student athletes to success in the classroom. Carson-Newman has announced the hiring of Gloria Walker as an academic success coach. Walker will work closely with provost Kina Mallard, […]