USDA Announces Incentives to Establish Biomass Crops
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini announced that enrollment begins today for farmers and forest landowners seeking financial assistance for growing new sources of biomass for energy or biobased products within designated projects areas. The funds are available from the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP), which was reauthorized by […]
Tennessee State Guard Returns to Sycamore Shoals
On September 25, 2015, members of the Tennessee State Guard from across the state will return to the organization’s roots at Sycamore Shoals State Park in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Volunteers from all over the Appalachian region gathered at Sycamore Shoals on September 25, 1780 to join with Isaac Shelby and John Sevier in fighting the British and Loyalists during the […]
Racing Legend Rusty Wallace Breaks Ground on New 19-Thousand-Square-Foot Facility in Dandridge, TN, Home of the New Rusty Wallace Ford Dealership
Rusty Wallace Ford announced today that it will be breaking ground this Friday, August 22, 2015 at 4pm on a brand new state-‐of-‐the-‐art facility in Dandridge, Tennessee to begin construction on what will be the brand new home to the 15 year old Ford dealership. Currently, Rusty Wallace Ford is located in Newport, Tennessee. The […]
Clarence Brown Theatre Announces Canine Casting Call for “Of Mice and Men”
Do you have a pooch that is a natural performer? The Clarence Brown Theatre is currently casting for “Candy’s dog” to appear in the upcoming production of “Of Mice and Men” which runs September 30 – October 18, 2015. In the world “Of Mice and Men,” Candy’s dog represents the fate awaiting anyone who has outlived […]
Free Access-Life Expo for Individuals and Families Living with Disabilities
WHAT: Access-Life Expo WHEN: Saturday, August 22, 2015 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. WHERE: Cherokee Dam Park 2805 N. Highway 92 Jefferson City, TN 37760 For the sixth consecutive year in East Tennessee, individuals and families living with disabilities are invited to a free event that will feature kayaking, bank fishing, boat rides, arts, crafts, […]
ORIS R. BENNETT
ORIS R. BENNETT, age 90, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was born August 7, 1925 in Hinton, West Virginia. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U. S. Navy and was of the Christian faith. Preceded in death by wife, Christin […]
KATHLEEN SHORTER GRAHAM
KATHLEEN SHORTER GRAHAM passed into eternal salvation on August 18, 2015 in Dandridge, Tennessee at the age of 88. Kathleen is survived by her devoted husband of 70 years, Thomas W. Graham; children, Ronnie L. Graham and spouse Lynn Graham of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Ricky A. Graham and spouse Cathy Graham of Dandridge, Tennessee; granddaughter, Christy […]
MELINDA MAE LOVEDAY
MELINDA MAE LOVEDAY, age 54, of Dandridge, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 17, 2015. Throughout her three year bout with cancer her faith in God was unwavering and was an inspiration to many. Preceded in death by Mom (Agnes) and Dad (William) Lyon; brothers, Paul Lyon, […]
JODI LYNN HAWKINS
JODI LYNN HAWKINS, age 43, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday morning, August 17, 2015. She was born September 8, 1971 in Freeport, IL. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Doherty; sister, Kathy Marie Sellers; father-in-law, Charles Hawkins; brother-in-law, Brian Hawkins. A beloved wife, mother and homemaker, she is survived by her […]
WANDA CAGLE McAMIS
WANDA CAGLE McAMIS, age 65, of Dandridge, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday morning, August 17, 2015. She was born in Newport, TN and raised in the Indian Creek Community of Jefferson County, the daughter of the late Bill and Artie Cagle. She was preceded in death by her husband, […]
Chocolate Chip Muffins
My daughter has had several sleepovers lately, and I’m always trying to decide what to feed the girls in the morning. My go to recipe has become chocolate chip muffins. I know, I know, they’re more like dessert than breakfast, but we don’t have them very often so I consider it an okay splurge. And […]
What is Your Child’s Coach, Teacher, Support Staff Worth?
As the 2015-16 school year begins, it is an opportune time to assess just where Jefferson County teachers, coaches and support staff rank in compensation with other like professional across the state. The Tennessee Education Association compiled a ranking of salaries for various positions, using data collected from the local school systems. Jefferson County ranks […]
Sleep Deprivation
School has begun, soccer and volleyball are in full swing, the grass is still growing and time seems to be disappearing faster than dignity at a Miley Cyrus concert. These confluences have led to an epiphany on sleep deprivation. Lack of shut eye apparently leads to incoherent rambling. This is most evident in a cow […]
Patriots Show Signs in Jamboree
Depending on which part of the one quarter jamboree you were watching, you may have mixed feelings about the 2015 Patriots Football team. The first part of the quarter was all Jefferson County, and rightfully so. The 1st Team offense played one series and looked poise to be a “handful” for any team they face […]
Life’s Not Fair
Sometimes life isn’t fair. We all know it but there are days that it really comes home to roost. Maybe you find yourself doing more than your fair share at home or the office. Maybe someone else comes off smelling like a rose and you end up smelling like the mulch. It happens. And there […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “excess.” The head governmental hive has been flying by on a wing and a prayer but everything changed with the click of the keyboard. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that previous pollination pondering could bee more than a simple miss. The low humm is that dipping into […]