Dandridge Police Department Increases DUI Enforcement
The Dandridge Police Department is continuing its efforts in impaired driving enforcement funded by the Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office. It is the goal of the Dandridge Police Department to provide the utmost security and safety for our community by utilizing the funds for extra police officers on the roads to detour and apprehend people […]
School Board Meets at DOE
The Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners were called to meeting Monday, March 9, at 4:00 pm at the Jefferson County Department of Education. First on the agenda were General Purpose Budget Amendment #9 and Federal Purpose Budget Amendment #9, both of which were accepted. These amendments cover the movement of funds, but do not […]
One Penny Worth $114,300
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, March 9, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Committee Chair Scarlett called the meeting to order. All members were present for roll call. With a Motion from Solomon and 2nd from Turner, the minutes from the January 12th meeting were Approved. Property Assessor Susan Gass informed […]
County Commission Work Session Brings As Many Questions As Answers
In a week of multiple County Commission and Committee meetings, the Jefferson County Commission held their second work session of 2015 on Monday, March 9th in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Following Roll Call that found all Commissioners present, Commission Chairman Carmichael excused the audience in attendance to have a closed session with the County […]
Interviews Are Done But No Consensus on Hire
Though it conducted a round of interviews on Monday, March 9, 2015, the Quality Control Oversight Committee, which is charged with hiring an Advisor for the Building 8 project, could not come to a consensus. Three candidates were interviewed for the position, which is anticipated to continue until the end of the year. Of those […]
MARY SUE LANE
Mary Sue Loveday Lane, age 84 of White Pine, passed away at Jefferson Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 after a brief illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of White Pine. She is preceded in death by her husband; Ray K. Lane, brothers; Amos J. Loveday, James D. Loveday, Everett […]
Patriots Fall to West
Opening day resulted in a tough loss for the Jefferson County Patriots as they began their season against Morristown West. A pitcher’s duel persisted through the first 6 innings as Jefferson County’s Matt Bradley went toe to toe with Will Heflin, a current junior who has committed to the University of Tennessee. The Patriots had […]
ELIZABETH TALLEY COCKRUM
ELIZABETH TALLEY COCKRUM, age 95, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center following an extended illness. She retired from Carson Newman College cafeteria. Preceded in death by husband, Jimmy Cockrum; parents, Bazil and Mae Talley; brothers, Bud and Roger Talley; sister, Jean Smith. Survived by […]
Trends for Young Girls
Darlings, while shopping for the new spring fashions do not forget the little girls that have captured your heart. Famous designers have added trends for infants, toddlers, and ”tween teens.” The Boho and Little House on the Prairie is the mini-fashiionista delight. Picture the adorable little angel in lace dresses, as Suri, the daughter of Katie […]
Creamy Orzo with Peas
I love pasta. Spaghetti, fettuccine, ravioli, tortellini, fusilli, lasagne, macaroni. Cover it in marinara, fill it with cheese, or bake it in the oven. You name it, I want to eat it. While looking for new varieties of pasta to try, which I am constantly doing, I came across orzo. Orzo looks like large grains […]
Do Out of State Children Need Fishing Licenses?
My grandsons are coming in to visit us for Spring Break and we are planning to take them fishing. I know that children that live in Tennessee are not required to have a fishing license but I was wondering if that extends to out of state children, as well? According to Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency, […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “buoyancy.” The head governmental hive will meet this week and some interesting things will bee on the table. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that deep cuts could bee on the agenda this season and that some departmental hives have already been told pollination will be at a […]
Wanting in One Hand
I am old enough to understand that you don’t always get what you want. And sometimes you really don’t need what you get. That seems to be the case in Jefferson County, as we move into budget season. It kind of seems odd to call it budget season but what else can we call it? […]
TOMMY R. HENRY
TOMMY R. HENRY, age 79, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday morning, March 8, 2015 following an extended illness. He was a retired long distance truck driver after 43 years of service. Preceded in death by his sons, Johnny Lynn Henry and Thomas Scott Henry; parents, Carl and Inez (Patterson) Henry; brothers, Kenneth and Donnie […]
ROSS “BUMPY” BROWN
ROSS “BUMPY” BROWN, age 68, of Dandridge, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday evening, March 8, 2015. He was the son of the late Melvin R. & Flossie Brown. Ross was presently an employee of Forenta with 25 years of service to the company. He was a […]
Epic ETSU Rally Against Chattanooga Falls Short in OT, 61-56
Facing a 24-point deficit with 17:23 left to play, the ETSU women’s basketball team staged a furious comeback to force overtime, but were outscored by the Chattanooga Mocs, 10-5, in the extra period as the Bucs fell, 61-56, in the 2015 Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Championship final inside the U.S. Cellular Center. With the loss, […]