County and Schools Roll Over Funds
Despite concern during the recent budget season regarding the possible need to tap into dwindling fund balances on both the County and Schools side to met the financial obligations that were missed in previous budget projections, the financial picture is brighter than expected. The Jefferson County Finance Office informed County Commissioners, via email last week, […]
Fans Energize Open Practice
Head coach Butch Jones said that performing in front of the home crowd was a great experience for the team as it prepares for its 2015 season opener against Bowling Green on Sept. 5 in Nashville. “Tonight was absolutely invaluable,” Jones said . “Any time you can have a practice and be able to compete in front […]
DONALD RAY MAY
DONALD RAY MAY, age 75, of Rutledge, TN passed away at 5:15 p.m. August 16, 2015 at his residence following an extended illness. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired truck driver from Florida Steel with 35 years of service, and was a Marine veteran, having served in both the Korean and […]
LOUISE “KNIGHT” HOPKINS
Louise Knight Hopkins, age 72 of Talbott, TN passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 15, 2015 while being held in the arms of her beloved husband of 53 years, Coy Hopkins and surrounded by their children. Louise graduated from Morristown High School in 1961 where she was known for her beautiful smile and […]
JAMES M. BAILEY
JAMES M. BAILEY, age 54, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015 after a brief illness. Preceded in death by father, Bobby Bailey. Survived by wife, Sherrie Bailey; son, Matt Bailey; step-children, Mark and Julie and families; also, Angel (Mike) Johnson; special grandsons, Mason and Trever; mother, Norma Bailey; brother, Bobby Jack […]
LOYCE LOUISE TUCKER GARRISON
LOYCE LOUISE TUCKER GARRISON, age 77, of New Market, TN passed away at home on August 13, 2015. Loyce was born on September 30, 1937 in Charlotte, NC to Arey Ray and Helen Bailey Tucker. She graduated from East Mecklenburg High School in 1955 and married Paul K. Garrison on August 5, 1956. Paul’s career […]
DR. JAMES “JIM” LEWIS BAUMGARDNER
Dr. James “Jim” Lewis Baumgardner, age 77, of Talbott, TN passed away suddenly Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. The Carson-Newman family mourns the loss of Dr. Baumgardner in what would have been his fifty second teaching year at Carson-Newman. He was the longest tenured professor and was the recipient of […]
The Bare Look
Darlings, Selma Gomez is featured in a Vogue photo wearing a dress that I would get down on my knees and beg the designer to give me in the same design, add or take nothing away! The object of my madness is a latte-tone leather, lusciously colored and designed, featured with an oversized buckle and rushing […]
Tennesseans Invited to Comment on Charging to Inspect Public Records
The Office of Open Records Counsel (OORC) has been asked by the Tennessee General Assembly to review issues surrounding the inspection of public records, and the office is asking Tennesseans to weigh in. Legislation was introduced in the 2015 Session of the 109th General Assembly that would permit charges for inspecting public records. While a […]
GLADYS GLADSON WINSTEAD
GLADYS GLADSON WINSTEAD, age 88, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She volunteered many years at Hillhaven Healthcare and also New Market Volunteer Fire Department. She and her husband, Euel, were the owners and operators […]
WILMA L. ESLINGER JARNIGAN
WILMA L. ESLINGER JARNIGAN, age 81, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday evening, August 11, 2015 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was a member of the Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church and was a cherished child care provider who will be fondly remembered by the many children she dearly loved and cared for […]
Meteor Shower Perseid to Peak August 12-13, 2015
Be sure to keep an eye to the night sky this week, as the Perseid meteor shower makes its annual appearance. Perseid is a popular celestial event because of how bright the actual shower is, and this trait is going to be highlighted even more from August 12 – 13, when the shower is expected […]
Back to School Basketball Clinic with Brittany Jackson
Back to School Basketball Clinic with Brittany Jackson Former Lady Vols and WNBA Player Who: Boys and Girls 3rd – 8th Grade When: August 22, 2015 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $40 Day of Camp/$35 If Paid Before Day of Camp Your School will have an elementary school basketball team this year. Come […]
EDWARD (EDDIE) COOPER
EDWARD (EDDIE) COOPER, (also known as Daddy Rabbit or Sweet Eddie), age 77 of Halls Crossroads, TN passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He loved fishing, wildlife, and Tennessee football. He was a friend to all and loved everyone he met. He gave his life to the Lord […]
