IRENE WILLIFORD
Irene (Haggard) Compton-Williford, age 99 of Dandridge and Strawberry Plains, TN passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015 at the Jefferson Co. Nursing Home. Irene was a kind, loving and devoted person with a beautiful smile. She had a strong Christian faith and is greatly loved by her family and friends. Irene was an avid quilter […]
Hermes Birkin Bag Exceptional Collection
Well, darlings, not much in the fashion world surprises me, but the Hermes Birkin Bag Exceptional Collection that sold for $203,150 did my make my jaw drop. In fact I had to sit down and catch my breath as my head was swirling with disbelief. I knew the prized Hermes bags sold for an average price of $36,000, but […]
JANELLA K. GUINN
JANELLA K. GUINN, age 73, of Knoxville, TN passed away Tuesday evening, June 16, 2015. She was born March 16, 1942 in Dandridge, TN, the daughter of the late Jack and Sallie Brown Morgan. She was a member of the United Missionary Baptist Church of Knoxville. Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence M. Guinn […]
Kim Williams Clabo Benefit Spaghetti Supper: July 11, 2015
BENEFIT SPAGHETTI SUPPER for KIM WILLIAMS CLABO Come, fellowship with us and enjoy salad, spaghetti, bread, beverage and dessert! MEAL COST: Donation July 11, 2015 5:00pm – 7:00pm At Hill’s Union United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall 2383 Hills Chapel Rd, Dandridge, TN 37725 GOSPEL SINGING BY: The Coffey Family Kim has already undergone 2 […]
Jefferson County Mayor Alan Palmieri Calls Press Conference
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri held a press conference on Monday morning, June 15, 2015 to address the budget crisis facing Jefferson County. Palmieri stated that though he has historically been included on the agenda for comments, he discovered that he has been left off the agenda for the voting meeting that is to take place […]
New Market Fire Rescue 11th Annual Summerfest
New Market Fire Rescue 11th Annual Summerfest Entertainment Lineup Friday Gospel Night June 19th, 5 PM 5 PM – Soul Winners 6 PM – In His Service (Featuring Jack Moore, Ken & Anna Summers) 7 PM – Dave Seratt 8 PM – The Cokers 9 PM – Crimson Ridge 10 PM – Bloodline of Grace […]
Edgar Rice Burroughs’ “John Carter of Mars Book One: A Princess of Mars”
This week I got my hands on a collection of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ John Carter of Mars, a series I have wanted to read for years. We’ll start at the beginning, with a review of book one: A Princess of Mars. The story follows the titular John Carter, a Civil War soldier looking to make […]
Loaded Mashed Cauliflower
For a while now, my family has been trying to reduce the amount of carbohydrates we eat. One of our favorite low carb veggies is cauliflower. We eat it raw, in salads, roasted, riced and mashed. This recipe for mashed cauliflower is made even more delicious by adding cheddar cheese and bacon. Ingredients: 1 head […]
It’s Been A Tad Warm Lately
I’m not saying it’s been hot lately, but three of my ribs actually melted. The other day I was sweating so much, TVA tried to build a dam next to my shirt. I don’t really have a point to this, mostly due to heat induced delirium. Turns out, I ramble during heat stroke. I’d just […]
UT: Kids U
If you are looking for opportunities to enlighten your child’s knowledge, UT has a program called “Kids U” exclusive summer camps for area youth in grades 3-12. Children work with college faculty, staff, and graduate students on the UT campus in fields such as art, chemistry, cooking, anthropology, photography, microbiology, computers and veterinary medicine. Camps […]
Slipping Into the Rabbit Hole
Sometimes it takes looking at where you have been to really appreciate where you are. In 1978, we were paying $3.99 in property tax, largely because we wanted new schools. In 2014 we have new schools and we are paying $2.35 in property taxes. Even in the skewed world of politics and finances, something just […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “outrageous.” The head governmental hive went to work last week on pollination problems and will bee at it again this week. Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that the path to 11 could be sticky and ten seems to be the sticking number. The low humm is that […]
2015-2016 School Calendar
I am trying to locate a school calendar for next year to make vacation plans. Do you have one? I think that I saw one on the Post earlier this year. Sure. You can just click on the news button and it will take you back through all news stories. You can also use the […]
A Flash From the Past – 1978 Property Tax $3.99
Jefferson County is facing the question of answering a multi million dollar deficit and will address the issue this week, as the Jefferson County Commission meets for their regular voting session. At the center of debate is the property tax rate in Jefferson County. Currently, the property tax rate sits at $2.35 and is near […]
Tennessee Heat Wave Is More Severe Weather of 2015
A heat wave continues to batter East Tennessee moving into the week of June 14th, with projected highs ranging from 88-95 degrees Fahrenheit, accompanied by thunderstorms scattered throughout the week. This heat wave is another example of extreme or unusual weather that has taken place around the globe in recent months. California is well into […]
JOYCE KNOWLES LARGE
Joyce Large, age 77, of White Pine, TN passed away at UT Medical Center on Friday, June 12, 2015. She was a member of Nina Baptist Church for almost 50 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Large; brothers, J.T., Lovell, Herbert and Aaron Knowles; sister, Ruby Knowles Adcock; and her parents, […]