Jefferson County Fair: Just Around the Corner
In just a few short weeks, the Jefferson County Fair grounds will be transformed into a runway of lights, as the thrills the carnival rides return to Jefferson County. While some come for the view from the ferris wheel or the twists and turns of some of the more breathtaking adventures, many come looking for […]
School Calendar-Supply List and Hints as New School Year Approaches
It is almost that time of year again! Though the weather screams the dog days of summer, the calendar reads that it is almost time for students to head back to school in Jefferson County. Principals and Supervisors have started the daily grind and in just a couple of short weeks, teachers and students will […]
Shrimp Po’ Boys
Recently, I was looking at a friend’s news feed on Facebook when she visited New Orleans. Oh, how I love the food of that city! The beignets, red beans and rice, and bread pudding with rum sauce are enough to keep me happy for a long time. Throw in some shrimp po’ boys and my […]
A Dorothy Experience
Have you ever had an experience that made you feel as though you were no longer on this planet, in an alternate world? As Dorothy said, “Toto we’re not in Kansas anymore”. It is such an eerie, unfamiliar, feeling that creeps up and consumes you in such a way, that you feel “out of body”. […]
Preparing for Your Child to Go Back to School
How can you prepare your child for going back to school? Children have different responses to returning to school. Emotions run the gambit from fear and dread to sheer uncontrollable excitement. Most children fall somewhere in between, and vacillate between two or three reoccurring emotions. Some children hide their feelings, while some children act them […]
Is it Safe to Eat Fish from Douglas Lake?
Is there any real information on if it is safe to eat the fish on Douglas or Cherokee Lakes? I have heard that it is not safe and then I heard that it is. I would just like to know for sure. The best suggestion for information on the independent lakes can be found on […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “ridiculous.” The swarm is in a swarm after the regular voting meeting turned out to be anything but regular. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that the drones are in rare form and mad as a hornet at some homespun signage. The low humm is that poking the […]
Motive
If you’ve ever questioned the relevance of motive, consider this interesting conundrum. My wife and dog both want a cat. If by chance you are a cuddly little feline, mens rea may seem pertinent to your prospects, given the disparity of greeting offered by each. I suppose the moral of this circumstance is not all […]
PATRICIA “PAT” ANN RELIFORD
PATRICIA ANN “PAT” RELIFORD, age 60, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly Sunday, July 26, 2015 at her residence. She was of the Baptist faith. She was retired from Douglas-Cherokee Head Start with 14 years of service as a family service worker. Preceded in death by her husband, Earl Reliford and son, Godot Reliford. […]
Gaines Cox Resigns as JCHS Head Baseball Coach
Gaines Cox held the head coaching position at JCHS the past 2 seasons, calling it his “dream job.” On Thursday, he was forced to resign the position, citing health issues. Here is his resignation later released by JCHS. “I would like to thank Dr. Walker and Mr. Rogers for the opportunity to fulfill a dream […]
New Safety Measures, Faster Handgun Permit Process for Military
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, along with Adjutant General Max Haston and Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons, announced today temporary security measures and an accelerated handgun carry permit process for members of the military. Following Haslam’s directive in the wake of the tragic shooting in Chattanooga last week, the Tennessee National Guard, starting on […]
ALFRED “AL” COX
Alfred “Al” Cox, age 73 of Dandridge, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at his residence following an extended illness. He was of the Methodist faith. He was a Veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He was a retired engineer with 30 years of service. He is preceded in death by his […]
TAYLOR J. WATKINS JR.
TAYLOR J. WATKINS, JR, age 92 of Baneberry, TN passed away Thursday morning, July 23, 2015 at Morristown –Hamblen Health Care Center following a brief illness. He was a retired Real Estate and Insurance sales agent and was an avid golfer. Taylor was a veteran of the Army Air Corp and World War II and […]
VIRGINIA VALENTINE
VIRGINIA VALENTINE, age 82 of Dandridge passed away Thursday afternoon, July 23, 2015 at her home following an extended illness. She was a member of the Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church and was retired employee of Bush Bros. & Co. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Valentine; son, Mitchell Valentine; granddaughter, Shelia […]
Patriots End 7v7 Summer; Looking to “Sharpen the Knife”
As many people are on vacation sightseeing and working on their tans, the Jefferson County High School skill position players have been competing against other area high schools in 7-on-7 competitions: the final one coming this past Thursday against Halls High School (Knoxville,TN). While JCHS looked sharp in their previous outings, Halls had the upper […]