State Fire Marshal Reminds Tennesseeans to Heat Homes Safely
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding Tennesseans to keep safe and warm as colder weather becomes more common across the state. Residents are urged to use extra caution with the use of alternate heat sources. “The arrival of colder weather means many people will begin to heat their homes with fireplaces, woodstoves, and space […]
Haslam Announces Next Step in Drive to 55
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced the next step in the Drive to 55: ensuring that colleges and universities are organized, supported and empowered in efforts to increase the number of Tennesseans with a postsecondary credential to 55 percent by 2025. To enhance student success across higher education the plan includes key strategies to provide […]
ESTHER M. McBRIDE
ESTHER M. McBRIDE, age 80, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday evening, December 2, 2015 at her home. She was born, September 24, 1935 in Belfast, Ireland, the daughter of the late Albert and Lucinda Reed Lynas. Esther was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed knitting, sewing and music. She is survived by her husband of […]
Jefferson County FFA Blind Auction on December 4, 2015
Jefferson County FFA is holding a blind auction to benefit the family of a student at Jefferson County High school. This event will be held on December 4, 2015 at 6:30pm in the commons at Jefferson County High School. There will be an entry fee of a wrapped gift of at least a 10 dollar […]
Thanksgiving Memories
This time of year always brings back Thanksgiving memories. I can smell the turkey and pumpkin pies now. I can see a table flowing over with harvest food. I see corn, beans, potatoes, sweet potato casserole, cornbread stuffing, oyster souffle, broccoli casserole, baked acorn squash, pumpkin soup, cabbage casserole, cheese grit casserole, marinaded carrots, cauliflower […]
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
This dish is ideal for those busy Christmas shopping days. Put this on in the morning and come back to dinner! There are so many ways to serve this chicken. Try putting it in flour burritos, placing them in a pan, sprinkling with cheese and broiling until the cheese is melted. Then serve with shredded […]
Another Pricey Question
Now that everyone is full of turkey and stuffing, it is time to get back to work. Just before the holiday, the Jefferson County Facilities Committee met and looked at a Benefit Analysis for a County Complex that would house the Department of Education, the Jefferson County Finance Office, Agriculture Office, Mayor’s Office and offices […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is busted. The Doe hive is loving their new nest but the honey jar may bee in shock after the changing of the calender. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that a push for a mass exodus may not bee what the DOE has in mind. The low humm […]
Do They Stay or Do They Go?
The Jefferson County Commission will be faced with the question of where to house the Department of Education and other government offices. Before breaking for Thanksgiving holidays, the County Facilities Committee met to review a County Complex Benefit Analysis, prepared by Jefferson County Finance Director Potts at the request of the Committee. Potts estimated around […]
Giving Up the Keys Equals Increased Risk of Health Problems in Older Adults
Older adults who have stopped driving are almost two times more likely to suffer from depression and nearly five times as likely to enter a long-term care facility than those who remain behind the wheel, according to a new report released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and Columbia University. The study examined older […]
CDC Responds to Broad Challenges Facing US Cancer Survivors
The number of cancer survivors — people who live after a cancer diagnosis — is expected to grow substantially over the next few decades as the U.S. population ages and as early detection methods and treatments continue to improve. Updates on how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is helping Americans meet the challenges […]
After Losing Out to Disney’s Frozen Last Year, Barbie Back on Top of Girls’ Toy Lists
After losing her crown to Disney’s Frozen characters in 2014, Barbie is back on top of the National Retail Federation’s Top Toys list for the 2015 holiday season. The survey, which is conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, asks holiday shoppers what toys they plan to buy for the children in their life and among […]
JIMMIE DOUGLAS COLEMAN
Jimmie Douglas Coleman, 49 years of age, of Dandridge, TN, formerly of Raccoon Creek, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the Pikeville Medical Center. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware on September 5, 1966 to Carol Sue Coleman Thacker and the late Larry Douglas Coleman. He was a coal miner and a member of […]
Happy Thanksgiving 2015!
Thursday, November 26, 2015 is Thanksgiving, America’s beloved holiday of giving thanks for the blessings in one’s life. It is believed that the Wampanoag tribe, along with some of the Plymouth colonists, are the original participants in the first Thanksgiving. Unlike their European holiday co-hosts, the Wampanoag tribe has stayed in relatively the same location, […]
ARLENE BIBLE VAN DYKE
Arlene Bible Van Dyke, age 96 of Jefferson City, passed away at Jefferson County Nursing Home on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. She was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, James (Duck) Van Dyke, son, Jerry Van Dyke, daughter, Carolyn Leftwich and granddaughter, Missy Van Dyke, also several […]
Shop Small, Shop Local on Saturday
It is no secret that before the turkey begins to settle an estimated that more than 60 million holiday shoppers will be hitting the stores in search of a great deal and that elusive item. There is no denying that Black Friday or Post Turkey Thursday or even Cyber Monday is owned by Big Box […]