SUE HARDIN ARWOOD
Sue Hardin Arwood, age 86 of White Pine, passed away at her home on Friday, July 21, 2017. She was a resident of White Pine since she was a teenager. She graduated from high school and had a long career at American Enka. She is preceded in death by her husband James “Bunt” Arwood and […]
RYAN PHILLIP HURST CARTER
Ryan Phillip Hurst Carter of Dandridge, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 20, 2017. He was 27 years old. He is survived by his wife, Megan Hurst Carter; parents, Eddie and Vicki Carter; brothers, Tommy Carter and his wife, Noelle, and Bryce J Carter and his wife, Bailee; nephew, […]
Community Invited to Prepare for Total Eclipse at UT’s Solar Sun Day July 23
Next month, one of the most amazing celestial sights will pass through East Tennessee. The community is invited to attend UT’s Solar Sun Day to prepare for viewing the total eclipse. The event will be held 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 23, on the roof of the Nielsen Physics Building, 1408 Circle Drive. Related: […]
Shark Scavenging Helps Reveal Clues about Human Remains
Shark feeding habits are helping scientists identify marks on human bones found in the ocean. By analyzing shark scavenging behavior, the University of Florida’s C.A. Pound Human Identification Laboratory identified which marks were left behind by sharks, what species of sharks made the marks and where the feedings might have occurred. Most research focuses on […]
JUDY ANN RHODES
Judy Warrick Rhodes went to see her Lord and savior on July 18, 2017 she is survived by her husband Billy E Rhodes and son Brad Rhodes of White Pine TN and son Christopher Rhodes of Pikeville TN. Judy was preceded in death by her son Brandon Rhodes of the home and father Jobie Warrick, […]
HERBERT L. BLOMSTROM
HERBERT L. BLOMSTROM, age 88, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 at Dewitt Health Care Center in Morristown, TN. He was born August 26, 1928 in Burlington, NJ, the son of the late Adolph and Margaret (Wood) Blomstrom. Herbert was a veteran of the U.S. Army and World War II. He was […]
Hot Gifts to Grab Early for Christmas
Christmas in July is finally here, and now it is time to start gathering your list and sitting down to make this holiday season less stressful for yourself. Want to know what the kids will be begging for come early November? What follows is a list of the projected hottest toys this holiday season. So […]
Roseanne Montillo’s “The Lady and Her Monsters”
For this review, I am stepping away from fiction and taking a look at Roseanne Montillo’s The Lady and Her Monsters: A Tale of Dissections, Real-Life Dr. Frankensteins, and the Creation of Mary Shelley’s Masterpiece. In this book, Montillo examines various cases of human experimentation and corpse mutilation throughout the 1800s, as well as the effect these […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week was “ruckus.” The head governmental hive will swarm back to the nest this week, and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that it could bee an interesting gathering. The low humm is that one pollination request that was put on ice doesn’t have the wings to fly. The low, […]
Is There Life Out There?
So, with the recent drive and fumble to push economic development in Jefferson County, I have begun to wonder just how far the responsibility of the County extends in regard to providing jobs. For those of us who are native Jefferson County residents, it is no surprise that there is not an abundance of jobs […]
Is Teacher Burnout Contagious?
Burnout among young teachers appears to be contagious, indicates a new study led by Michigan State University education scholars. The study found a significant link between burnout among early-career teachers and exposure to both a school-wide culture of burnout and burnout among the young teachers’ closest circle of colleagues. Surprisingly, the link was stronger to […]
Two Large Studies Link Higher Coffee Consumption to Reduced Risk for Death
1. Two large studies link higher coffee consumption to reduced risk for death* For the first time, researchers also studied coffee’s effect on white and non-white populations. *Video available for download: HD video soundbites of experts discussing their findings available at http://www.dssimon.com/MM/ACP-coffee. Abstract: http://annals.org/aim/article/doi/10.7326/M16-2945 Abstract: http://annals.org/aim/article/doi/10.7326/M16-2472 Editorial: http://annals.org/aim/article/doi/10.7326/M17-1503 Free summary for patients: http://annals.org/aim/article/doi/10.7326/P17-9041 Study URLs go live when the embargo […]
State Fire Marshal: As Summer Temps Rise, Chances for Fire Increase
With summer in full swing, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) offers important fire safety tips to help Tennesseans protect themselves, their loved ones, and their property during the hottest months of the year. “While the summertime ushers in lots of opportunities for fun, the season also brings increased safety risks due to the elevated […]
She Said, He Said: Satirical News
The following is the ninth entry in “She Said, He Said,” a new series of articles seeking to compare and contrast the various views, political, social or otherwise, of Millennials in today’s world. Elizabeth Lane is a 2016 Carson-Newman University graduate with a BA in Creative Writing, and has worked at the Jefferson County Post […]
