Environmental Director’s Salary Still a Sticking Point
The Jefferson County Commission met for their first regular voting meeting for the fiscal year 2015/2016 on Monday evening, July 20, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Nineteen Commissioners were in attendance for the July session ( Baxley, Tabor absent). Commission Chairman Carmichael called the meeting to order and with a motion from Commissioner […]
Williams Named Veteran Service Officer
The Jefferson County Commission hired a new Veterans Service Officer on Monday evening. Personnel Committee Chairman Turner brought the Committee’s recommendation of Timothy C. Williams before the full body for approval during the regular voting meeting. The recommendation came following narrowing of the applicant field on Friday and interviews of the Committee’s top three candidates […]
BRUCE HORNER
BRUCE HORNER, age 85, of Talbott, TN passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Preceded in death by wife, Willadean Horner. He attended Talbott Baptist Church. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Tammy Horner; daughter, Kathy Horner; several nieces and nephews. Graveside interment service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2015 at […]
CLAIRE S. SEIFERLING
CLAIRE S. SEIFERLING, age 75, of Dandridge, TN and formerly of New Jersey, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 22, 2015 at Le Conte Medical Center in Sevierville, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard R. Seiferling. She is survived by her children, Kurt Seiferling, Karla Steinbach and Karen Trentham; grandsons, Andrew and […]
MARY LOU SLOVER
MARY LOU SLOVER, age 75, of Fayetteville, GA and formerly of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday morning, July 22, 2015 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was born and raised in Dandridge, TN and was a graduate of Maury High School, Class of 1958. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and sister and will […]
RITCHIE ALLEN TURNER
Ritchie Allen Turner, age 49 of Morristown, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 22, 2015 after a battle with cancer. Ritchie was preceded in death by his mother Evelyn Turner, sister, Starla Otis both of White Pine TN and son Brandon Scott Turner. He is survived by his sons Randy A Turner of […]
Centuries-Old Shipwreck Discovered Off NC Coast
Scanning sonar from a scientific expedition has revealed the remains of a previously unknown shipwreck more than a mile deep off the North Carolina coast. Artifacts on the wreck indicate it might date to the American Revolution. Marine scientists from Duke University, North Carolina State University and the University of Oregon discovered the wreck on […]
PRISCILLA “JACKSON” CRAIG
Priscilla Jackson Craig, age 73, passed away July 21, 2015 at Ft Sanders Medical Center. She was a member of Mascot Baptist Church and the Willing Workers and Daughters of Ruth Sunday School Class. Preceded in death by parents John Otis Jackson Sr. and Nava Tauscher Jackson of Knoxville , brother Johnny Jackson Jr., and […]
Directive by Gov. Bill Haslam
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam today issued a directive to Adjutant General Max Haston to review security policies and procedures at National Guard armories, storefront recruiting facilities, and other installations and take appropriate steps to ensure the safety of Guardsmen, citizens, and property. He also instructed Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons to […]
RUSSELL D. SCHNELLE
RUSSELL D. SCHNELLE, age 56, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Monday, July 20, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Stamitia Schnelle; nephew, Alex Feeney. A member of True Life Church, he was very proud of being a Christian and proud of his church. Survived by wife, Sylvia Schnelle; daughters, Rusti Schnelle and […]
JAMES F. VICK
James Fredrick Vick, age 83 of White Pine, born Jan. 12, 1932 died July 20, 2015 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents; Scott and Sallie Vick of Parrottsville. Jim was a proud graduate of Parrottsville High School Class of 1950, after high school he joined the US […]
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas in July
With July more than halfway over, many people are looking forward to the remainder of the year, as we all feel that familiar longing for the Christmas holiday season. With attention turned towards the Wintry holidays, one can’t help but wonder how Saint Nick is handling his Summer. Today, July 20, 2015, the North Pole […]
Back to School Already?
Can you believe it is almost time to go back to school? “Back to school” has traditionally been a time filled with a sense of a new beginning. A new school year, new teachers, new classmates, new school, new friends, new books and new clothes. Getting a new wardrobe of clothing was always necessary for […]
Parents As Teachers
Parents are the most important teachers in their child’s life. Children are born eager to learn, but parents need to help them channel that learning. Talking with children before, during, and after any activity helps them acquire the steps involved in learning.The more you communicate, the more rewarding your conversations will be, and the better […]
Home Alone
My girls are going on a trip without me. Theoretically, this shouldn’t be an issue, but I’ve only been alone one night in the last twenty years, so theory may not hold up. My lovely daughter describes a rather grim expectation of what will occur while her mother and she are at volleyball camp. According […]
Where Do I Get School Information If The DOE Has Moved?
I heard recently that the Department of Education has moved out of their regular building. If I need to get information for the start of the school year where do I go? No official word has come down from the Department of Education. However, you can generally contact your child’s school for any information that […]