CHARLES HOUSTON PRICE
CHARLES HOUSTON PRICE, age 79, of New Market, TN passed away Monday, December 29, 2014. Preceded in death by first wife, Betty Bruce Price; mother, Violet Tesseniar; father, Walter Houston Price; step-mother, Marie Price Collins; brother, Nick Price. He was a former Captain of Marine Corps, an author, publisher, musician, member of Cutlery Hall of […]
MARY RUTH “GLENN” RIDDLE
MARY RUTH “GLENN” RIDDLE, age 80, of New Market, TN passed away Monday, December 29, 2014. She was a member of the non-denominational church. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and the sweetest person you could meet. Preceded in death by parents, Carroll and Edna Glenn; brother, Lowell Glenn. She is […]
BRENDA WHITLOCK
Brenda Whitlock of Jefferson City, TN went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2014 after a courageous battle of cancer. She was retired from ASARCO Mines after 23 years of service. She is preceded in death by her mother, Marion Keopke and father, Floyd Dunn. She is survived by her daughter, Misty […]
LORRI A. HAMMER BAKER
LORRI A. HAMMER BAKER, age 47, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday morning, December 28, 2014 following an extended illness. She was a member of the Seahorns Chapel United Methodist Church, a graduate of Jefferson County High School, and presently was an employee of Douglas-Cherokee Authority. She is survived by her husband, Curtis Baker; children, […]
Got Something Clever to Say About Highway Safety?
“Eyes on the Road & Head out of Your Apps”, “Buckle Up Y’all, It’s the Law”, and “Ho Ho Hold Your Calls”. Those are just a few of the overhead sign messages that have caught the attention ofTennessee motorists recently. Think you can come up with one better? For the first time, TDOT will offer […]
2015 Farm Bill Meetings for Producers, Landowners, and Agri-Industry
Row crops producers and other interested parties are encouraged to attend any of 12 meetings in early 2015 regarding the Farm Bill. University of Tennessee Extension, USDA-Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Program are conducting these Farm Bill meetings across Tennessee. These meetings are free and open to the public. Topics […]
Preview: Vols – Hawkeyes
In the 50th Bowl game in Vols program history, the team will face an Iowa Hawkeye squad that has reached a bowl game in 12 of its last 14 seasons. However, for the Vols, it will be their first in 3 seasons. The Hawkeyes backed their way into bowl contention as losers of 3 of […]
Pros and Cons of Selling at Farmers Markets
As this year comes to a close, the state’s farmers are beginning to think about next year’s crops and how to market them. Many are considering selling at farmers markets. If you are among them, here is some information from the University of Tennessee Center for Profitable Agriculture that may help with your decision. Farmers […]
Bowl Week Finally Here for Vols
When Tennessee takes the field on Friday afternoon, it will have been 1,463 days since the last time Tennessee was able to play a game in the frantic NCAA bowl season. The Vols last played in a bowl game on December 30, 2010, against North Carolina in the Music City Bowl in Nashville. Coming into […]
Molly is a 2-Year-Old Spayed Female Cat
Molly is a 2-year-old spayed female. She has lived at the shelter since June and would love to spend the new year with a family of her own. Molly can be adopted for $35.
Shiloh is a 5-Year-Old Neutered Male Beagle Mix
Shiloh is a 5-year-old neutered male Beagle mix. He is an incredibly sweet dog and adores treats. He is available for adoption for $75
Appalachian Outreach Summer Home Repair Applications, January 1 – Febuary 1, 2015
Appalachian Outreach is now taking applications for their summer home repair program. Applications will be taken from January 1 through February 1, 2015. Home repairs will be done during June & July. You must own your home, or have a traditional mortgage for the home, and have lived in it at least 3 years. This program […]
Patriots Get Big Win in Arby’s Classic
Jefferson County rounded out day one of the 32nd Annual Arby’s Classic with a hard fought 60-50 win over Mariner High School (Cape Coral, FL). Jefferson County improved to 11-4 on the season with the win over the 3rd ranked team in class 5A in Florida. “They have some players, when they get out in […]
Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations”
It’s been quite some time since I’ve reviewed a classic, and there is one in particular I’ve been wanting to give a second read now that I’m doing so for pure enjoyment, rather than classwork. This week I’m tackling Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, the great 19th century coming-of-age novel. For those of you who are […]
What’s the Official Word on the Bridge in Dandridge?
I was wondering what the official word is on the green bridge in Dandridge? I know that there are rumors going around and am just looking for some real information. Officially, the Categorical Exclusion for the project, which is a part of the environmental compliance, was completed in June of 2014. The Tennessee Department of […]
New Resolutions with Your Children
With the New Year, comes new resolutions. This year it is my hope that you will resolve to spend quality time with your child or grandchild. With our busy lives, it is not always easy to spend as much time as we would want with our children and grandchildren. Because of this, we need to […]