JACKIE DARRELL WOODS
Jackie “Darrell” Woods, a devoted father and lifelong farmer, horse trader and friend in the White Pine Community has passed away at his home on Saturday, May 10, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents; Jack and Anna B. Woods, brothers: Ray, Larry and Jeffrey Woods. Survivors include his two sons; D.J. and […]
DOROTHY “DOT” GREEN
Dorothy Louise Green, 89, of White Pine, TN passed away peacefully in her home on May 9, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, J.W. Green; four children, Shannon Norris of Morristown, Stuart and Vicky Green of Morristown, Jamie Green of Dandridge and Tina Henderson of White Pine. She also left five […]
DOE Looking at Big Deficit
Budget concerns were the talking point of the Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners’ Work Session on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. The Work Session followed a Called Meeting to address additional funds that are needed to cover the cost of additional roof decking for the Jefferson County High School Building 8 project. Tony Petitt of […]
Committee Discusses Increased Roof Cost
The Jefferson County Quality Control Oversight Committee met on Thursday, May 7, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Chairman David Seal. Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Vines. Quality Control Adviser Mike Dockery addressed the Committee regarding an update on progress on Building 8. Dockery stated […]
BARBARA JEAN “MAMAW DOODLE” HAZELWOOD MOORE
Barbara Jean “Mamaw Doodle” Hazelwood Moore, age 76, of Talbott, TN passed away Friday, May 8, 2015 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was saved at an early age at her home place. She was a charter member at Sartain Springs Missionary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Moore; […]
Senate, House Committee Leaders Urge Passage of Legislation to End NLRB’s Ambush Elections
After Senate Democrats yesterday blocked a simple up or down vote to override President Obama’s veto of a Congressional Review Act resolution that would stop the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) ambush election rule, Senate labor committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-Minn.), Senate Employment and Workplace […]
SIDNEY BUFORD BISHOP
Sidney Buford Bishop, age 93, of Jefferson City, TN died Wednesday May 6, 2015. He was an active member of First Baptist Church Jefferson City; former agriculture teacher in LaFollette and Rutledge for 13 years; retired agency manager with Tennessee Farmers Insurance Companies after 40 years of service; earned BS and MS degrees from the […]
L. C. “SHORTY” NANCE
L. C. “SHORTY” NANCE, age 71, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 12:26 a.m. at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith and was retired from Asarco Mines with 35 years of service. He was owner/operator of Nances Ditch Digging and a veteran of the U. S. […]
MICHAEL PERKINS
MICHAEL PERKINS, age 65, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at UT Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James Earl and Sara Perkins; and sister, Patty Gibson. He is survived by his wife, Doris Perkins; special nephews, Timothy Gibson (Melissa), and Michael Gibson; brother, […]
FREDDIE L. SHARP
FREDDIE L. SHARP, age 67, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday afternoon May 6, 2015 following an extended illness. He was the retired owner and operator of Twin Lakes Trucking after many years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division and the Vietnam Conflict. He will be remembered for his joy […]
Happy Cinco de Mayo from the Jefferson County Post!
May 5 is Cinco de Mayo, a day often considered to be Mexico’s Independence Day. This is a misconception, however. Cinco de Mayo is the remembrance and celebration of Mexico’s victory at the Batalla de Puebla (Battle of Puebla) over the oppressive French forces, while El Grito de la Indepedencia (The Cry of Independence) is […]
The Dallas Mad Hatters’ Event
Darlings, each year my readers ask when an article for the Mad Hatters’ Event for the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will be in my column. Well, it is that time again! This year more of the event is presented, the table settings, the menu, winner of the BEST of SHOW […]
Nicole Burney Named Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year
Nicole Burney, a local young lady has been named the Dumplin Valley Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year. Every month the club selects a youth of the month from K-2nd, 3rd-5th, and 6th and higher grades based on the totality of a youth’s character. Grades are a factor, but improvement, willingness to help […]
Glenmore Mansion Holds Spring Garden Market
Glenmore Mansion held its Spring Garden Market May 2, 2015, as booths lined the estate, showing off the seasons beautiful bounties. While flowers and plants were the main draw of the day, there was something for everyone present, with several booths showing off garden artwork and even crafts like birdhouses. Food and tea tents were […]
Double Trouble
Sometimes, the rightness or wrongness of an issue is not nearly as important as the process. Many times, because we are human and come at issues from different perspectives, we have different opinions. And that doesn’t necessarily mean that one is right and the other is wrong. But everyone, regardless of what side of the […]
Crescent Roll Veggie Squares
With warmer weather finally here, I begin to think of eating outside. Whether it’s a picnic in the backyard or a church potluck, this recipe fits the bill. It’s a great way to get your veggies, dip, and roll in an easy to eat package. Plus it’s versatile – you can change up the veggies […]