Sophie’s Cheesy Pasta
My husband and I have given our daughter the task of helping out more in the kitchen and learning how to cook a few meals. One day after grocery shopping, I came home to a fantastic pasta meal that she had created and cooked by herself. She has since cooked this dish again for our […]
Erik Larson’s “Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania”
This week I am reviewing a new book by Erik Larson: Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania. For those who may not recognize the name, the RMS Lusitania was a British ocean liner that was not dissimilar to the Titanic, in that it was once the largest passenger ship in the world and […]
Why Did the County Commission Meet Twice?
I was curious as to why the County Commission met twice this week. I was planning to attend their meeting and ask a couple of questions about some things going on in the County but I missed the meeting because I though it was this upcoming week. Why the change? Generally, the Jefferson County Commission […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “divisive.” The head governmental hive met twice this week to make decisions about who would bee pollination and how much honey would go into the jar. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that the lines that divide could bee more telling than the actual count. The low humm […]
What’s Best for Them
As parents, we are always trying to do what is best for our kids, whether it be a little or a lot. From which school to attend, to bedtime routines, we are always conscious of what is best for our children. Heck, there are even some who are worried about their kids while they are […]
WSCC Sevier County Campus Hosts “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
You might have some bad memories of spelling bees from your elementary school days – sweaty palms, a nervous stomach and all those spelling rules circling in your mind. Walters State’s Sevier County Campus will help you shake off those memories and replace them with the fun and quirky contestants featured in “The 25th Annual […]
NELLIE V. MILLS
NELLIE V. MILLS, age 84, of White Pine, TN passed away at Jefferson Memorial Hospital on Thursday, March 12, 2015. Graveside memorial services will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. in Coleman Cemetery. Family will receive friends Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Farrar Funeral Home in White Pine.
Addyson’s 5th Annual Autism Awareness Event and Fun Walk, March 28, 2015
Addyson’s 5th Annual Autism Awareness Event and Fun Walk will take place at Cherokee Park in Morristown on Saturday March 28 at 11 a.m. This event is FREE and open to the public to kick off Autism Awareness Month (April) with information tables, a performance by Sunshine Ambassadors, musical guest, balloon release, art station for kids, free face painting, […]
Jefferson County Democratic Pary Meeting March 21, 2015
The Jefferson County Democratic Party will meet Saturday, March 21 in the courtroom in the Jefferson County courthouse in Dandridge at noon to elect officers and Board members for a two-year term. Officers to be elected include Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. Board members are elected at large and serve on the Executive Board along […]
Mayor Calls Financial Round Table
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri held a public meeting with Jefferson County Finance Director Potts, Budget Committee Chairman Scarlett and Finance Committee Chairman McGraw to discuss Jefferson County’s current financial situation going into budget season and alternatives that could be viable to quell the financial crunch. Potts stated that debt payments represent around 8% of the […]
SARA L. PERKINS
Sara L. Perkins, age 94 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday, March 13, 2015 at the Chandler House. She was of the Methodist Faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Perkins, daughter, Patricia Gibson, and 9 brothers and sisters. She is survived by sons, James E. (Leslie) Perkins, Jr. of […]
Looking at Hay Needs for 2015 and 2016
Most producers this time of year are not thinking about hay needs for next winter, but rather they wonder whether they will have enough hay to finish out this winter. However, March is a good time to evaluate what will be needed in terms of feed resources for the following winter. “March is an ideal […]
USDA Reminds Jefferson/Sevier/Cocke County Producers of March 15 Sales Closing Date for Noninsurable Crops
The Executive Director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Jefferson/Sevier/CockeCounty, CED James L. Giffin, urges producers who want to purchase coverage through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) to do so before the sales closing date of March15, 2015. NAP provides financial assistance to producers of noninsurable crops […]
New Market Fire Department and Rescue Team 4th Annual Easter Extravaganza, April 4, 2015
The New Market Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Team are in the planning stages of their 4th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza! On Saturday April 4th there will be an Easter Parade line up is at 10:30 a.m. On Old A.J. Highway in front of the Lost Creek Golf Course and will kick off at 11 a.m., […]
JOANN SAWYER
JOANN SAWYER, age 81, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday morning, March 12, 2015 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was a retired employee of the Jefferson County Nursing Home after many years of service. She is survived by her children, Shelia, Kathy, John, Steve, Tony and Tina; a host of grandchildren and other […]
CURTIS HENRY AUSTIN JR.
Curtis H. Austin, age 83, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was retired from Lear Corporation in Morristown with over 20 years of service. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having actively served in Korea during the Korean conflict. He is […]