ORNL Achieves Milestone with Plutonium-238 Sample
With the production of 50 grams of plutonium-238, researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have restored a U.S. capability dormant for nearly 30 years and set the course to provide power for NASA and other missions. Plutonium-238 produces heat as it decays and can be used in systems that power spacecraft […]
ANNA MAE AILEY MESSER
Anna Mae (Ailey) Messer, age 86, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday morning January 03, 2016. She was born on November 5, 1929 and had lived in the Dandridge area all her life. Anna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She joins in heaven her parents, George and Ollie Ailey; her husband, […]
CORA BIDDLE HORNER
CORA BIDDLE HORNER, age 94, of New Market, TN passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City. She was a life time member of Talbott Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher until her health declined. She was an avid reader, gardener and cook, and she […]
DEBBIE L. “BIGGIN” MAXEY
Debbie L. “Biggin” Maxey, went to her heavenly home on New Year’s Day 2016, having fought a long battle with illness. She was born the 10th day of December 1960 in Anderson, IN. Debbie spent most of her adult life employed as a manager in retail sales. Of the Methodist faith, she was a long […]
PAMELA L. BIBBINS
PAMELA L. BIBBINS, age 51, of Jefferson City, TN passed away January 1, 2016. Survived by daughters, April Rogers (Roy), and Leslie Harding; mother, Ora Sue Massey; grandchildren, Madison Harding and Tanner Reagan; brothers and sisters, Mike Tafoloa, Robert and Deidra Massey, Bobbie Sue Massey and Eddie Massey; several nieces and nephews. A private memorial […]
EDITH D. McBEE
EDITH D. MCBEE, age 90, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on December 31, 2015 after a brief illness. She was born August 7, 1925 to the union of Ralph and Nellie (Tate) Donaldson. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John W. McBee; brothers, Ralph, Kenneth, Lonas (Pete), Joe and John Donaldson; […]
GARY CATE
GARY CATE, age 74, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015. He was the son of the late Clyde and Evaudna (Mason) Cate, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge. Gary is survived by his wife, Dorothy Cate; sisters, Betty (Alfred) Ballard, Celeste (Condon) Batson, Wanda (Jim) Smith and […]
Childhood Asthma May Increase Risks of Shingles
Nearly 1 million incidences of herpes zoster, which is also known as shingles, occur every year in the U.S., with an estimated one-third of all adults affected by age 80. Despite its prevalence, particularly between ages 50 and 59, it is still unclear why some individuals will develop shingles, and others will not. In a […]
State Fire Marshal Urges Tennesseans to Ring in the New Year Safely
Whether your New Year’s plans involve a cozy night at home or a big night out on the town, the State Fire Marshal’s Office wants Tennesseans to add fire safety to the celebration agenda. “No matter where you choose to celebrate the new year, be sure to do it safely,” says Tennessee Commerce & Insurance […]
Tenn. Parents and Guardians Can “Freeze Out” Thieves with Credit Freeze
A new Tennessee law can help parents “freeze out” out ID thieves and scammers aiming to pilfer the private information of teens or the information of a person to whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed. Passed by the General Assembly earlier this year, Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-2111 gives parents or legal guardians […]
Christmas Pajamas
Did anyone get pajamas for Christmas this year? Pajamas are a common Christmas gift, and my children always got a new set of sleep ware for Christmas. I opened many gifts, to find beautiful negligees or peignoirs sets, and loved every one of them. And, I like to give gifts that comfort those I love, […]
Christmas is Over
Christmas is over. Now, new toys are consuming your world, and you are about over it. Before you reach the next level and become truly frustrated, there is something you can do, that not only answers your immediate need, but also becomes a tool that will boost your parenting. It’s time to teach your child […]
Dollywood Entertainment Auditions Set for 2016 Season
With entertainment icon Dolly Parton at the helm, it’s no wonder why Dollywood has earned so many awards for the park’s world-class shows and productions. Fresh off collecting its seventh consecutive honor for Best Shows, Dollywood plans upcoming auditions in the Southeast for performers ready to share their passion with park guests. Auditions take place […]
Family Friendly Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
I am looking for a family friendly place to ring in the new year but I can’t really find anything that I think is appropriate for my younger children. Do you know of anything that is relatively cheap to do for the new year that kids can also participate in? If you have never done […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word for this week is “May.” The head governmental hive will fly free when the legal eagles convene as the dogwoods bloom. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that while some didn’t make the short list, one was left standing alone. The low humm is that while it was less that shocking, […]
Hits and Misses of 2015
It is almost time for the ball to drop and the year to change, again. Wow. Where did the year go? It seems that every year speeds by a little faster than the one before. This year there were some real hits and misses, on a state, local and national level. Budget season was particularly […]