A Reflection on Fear
It’s September 11, 2017, the sixteenth anniversary of the 9/11 terror attack. Despite having a decade and a half between us and the attack, we still feel as if we are on the brink of war. The difference is, of course, that all eyes are on North Korea nowadays. Tensions seem higher than ever, especially […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz work this week is “returns.” The head governmental hive meet this week, and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that it could be a stinging reunion. The low humm is that number counters are close to even and it could bee a big change or no change giving even odds. The low, […]
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri Starts 12th Year in Office
September marks a month of change in weather, seasons, and government, as it is the month that local county elected officials are sworn into office. This month marks the twelfth year of service as the Mayor of Jefferson County for Mayor Alan Palmieri. A veteran of Jefferson County politics, Palmieri is entering his final year […]
Apple Fritters
With fall in full bloom in Tennessee, I am craving apples. Apple fritters are quite easy to make and fit my craving perfectly. Use your favorite variety of apple, fry to a golden brown and enjoy! Ingredients: 1 cup flour ¼ cup white sugar 1 t baking powder ½ t cinnamon ¾ t salt ⅛ […]
Spiderwebs, Frogs, and Raccoons
Well, fall is here, and much too soon might I say. It seems only yesterday we were experiencing spring. I’ll have to say, we certainly have had an unbelievably hot summer. But, what will our winter bring? I recently noticed spiders had built numerous webs at the highest peak of my cathedral windows, making it […]
Remembering Assignments During the Busy School Year
Remembering information for school can be improves by adapting a few simple strategies, which can be real game changers for your child’s school life. – Concentration is incredibly important for retaining memory. You need to keep things simple. When studying and trying to remember things for school, focus on only that. Don’t think about that […]
Jefferson County Archives Digital Image Project Begins October 2, 2017
Monday – October 2, 2017, 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Parrott-Wood Memorial Library Tuesday – October 10, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – 7 :00 p.m. @ Jefferson City Public Library Wednesday – October 18, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ White Pine Public Library Thursday – October 26, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Dandridge Memorial Library
Patriots Swat the Hornets, 35-7
The Jefferson County Patriots invaded Carter High School Friday night, in a big way. It wouldn’t take long for Jefferson County, still feeling the 23-0 loss against Bearden the week before, to take their frustration out against the Hornets. Topping off the first drive of the game, Clay Woods dove into the endzone after breaking […]
Brevard College Guest Recital: Ryan Fogg, September 18, 2017
The Brevard College Music Department will present a guest recital by pianist Ryan Fogg on Monday evening, September 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Porter Center for Performing Arts, at 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard, NC, 28712. The program will include Chopin’s Polonaise-Fantasy in A-flat and sonatas by Clementi and Prokofiev. Monday’s concert is free […]
Morristown Police Department Officer Helton Receives Life Saving Award
On May 16, 2017, Morristown Police Department (MPD) Officer Jonathan Helton responded to a pedestrian struck and ran over by a bus. Upon surveying the scene, the victim had life-threatening injuries to her lower extremities; including hemorrhaging. Officer Helton retrieved his hobble restraint, fashioning into a tourniquet to stop the bleeding on the victim’s lower […]
Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival to Celebrate 11th Year in East Tennessee
Outstanding Scottish & Irish Entertainers vie for attention with the Bagpipe & Drum Band Playoff Challenge at the 11th annual Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival, which will take place on Main Street in downtown Dandridge, Tennessee on Saturday the 30th of September. The Festival will begin at the Highland Stage (behind Town Hall) in Dandridge on Friday night, Sept. […]
Boutwell Tapped to Lead Tennessee Chamber’s Member Relations
Kelly Boutwell, IOM, has been named the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Vice President for Member Relations, according to Chamber President and CEO Bradley Jackson. She comes to the Tennessee Chamber from the Mississippi Economic Council (that state’s Chamber), where her team earned national awards for both membership growth and retention. Boutwell has more […]
TWRA Reports Four Boating-Related Fatalities over Labor Day Weekend
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports there were four boating-related fatalities over the 2017 Labor Day holiday period from Sept. 1-4. The fatal incidents occurred on Cherokee Lake, Chickamauga Reservoir, and Kentucky Lake. TWRA is continuing investigation of the incidents. TWRA boating officers made four boating under the influence (BUI) arrests. Officers investigated a pair […]
Simple Steps Protect You from Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
The Tennessee Department of Health has now confirmed 19 human cases of West Nile Virus infection and 11 cases of La Crosse Virus infection in the state so far in 2017. Mosquito-borne illness is more common during late summer and TDH recommends taking simple steps to avoid mosquito bites and help prevent mosquito-borne illnesses. ‘’We […]
More than Pumpkins to Pick on Local Farms This Fall
A trip to the pumpkin patch has become standard fare for autumn loving locals, and this year it’s worth looking around for more than great gourds. Many farmers are expanding options for consumers to learn how and where food and home goods are grown or made. Bountiful Acres Farm near Watertown produces a wide range […]
Count It! Lock It! Drop It! Joins Rescue 180 in Symposium
The Statewide initiative, Count It! Lock It! Drop It! (CLD), funded by Blue Cross Blue Shield, joined Jefferson County Substance Abuse Coalition, Rescue 180, in a symposium to address solutions to our opioid crisis. CLD is an evidence-based strategy that has proven results as an effective primary prevention tool. Kristina Clark, Project Coordinator of CLD, […]