Jefferson County Elementary School Basketball League Championship Results
Saturday’s Championship Games were fantastic. White Pine upset the #1 Mt. Horeb Hawks while the Dandridge Lady Cubs came up a little short in their bid to upset the #1 Mt. Horeb Lady Hawks. Our league MVP’s were: Kynley Parker – Mt. Horeb Lady Hawks Bricyn Gudger – White Pine Cyclones
Patriots Dominate Dobyns-Bennett Indians, 65-55; Girls 48-38
The Jefferson County High School Patriots Basketball Teams hosted the Dobyns-Bennett Indians Saturday afternoon. Even though the air was chilly outside, things heated up quickly on the court. Both the Boys and the Lady Patriots dominated and sent the Indians back to Kingsport defeated. After defeating Morristown East Friday night 66-49, the Lady Patriots tipped […]
Favorite Things of Christmas
As the song says: Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, Bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens, Brown paper packages tied up with strings, These are a few of my favorite things… things of Christmas: “White Christmas” is a 1954 musical starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye and co-starring Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen. It […]
Santa
Should you teach your child to believe in Santa? Nickelodeon Parents Connect asked in a poll, “Do you let your kids believe in Santa Claus?” 65% answered, “Of course! It’s a magical part of childhood. What’s the harm?” 13% answered, “No. I think Christmas should be about Jesus, not Santa.” 10% answered, “Yes, although I’m […]
Symbols of the Season: the Candy Cane
There are several symbols and iconic images that make up the Christmas season for many of us. The importance of the Christmas tree might seem the most dominant, but let’s not forget the humble and festive candy cane. The red and white striped wonder has been a part of Christmas traditions for centuries. Have you […]
Dandridge Snowflakes
I have noticed that the new snowflakes in Dandridge do not match the older ones. Why do they not match? The older snowflakes were purchased several years ago. The ones that have been added this year are slightly different but are complementary to the old ones. The Town of Dandridge is working on replacing some […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is informed. The DOE hive and the budgeting hive will fly together this week and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that pollination is at a premium. The low humm is that outside forces could bee weighing in with a nay. The low, low humm is that assistance from […]
Haslam Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Five Counties
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today sent a request to President Barack Obama to expedite a major disaster declaration for five Tennessee counties in order to get needed federal assistance to aid in recovery from wildfires and severe storms. The counties included in Haslam’s declaration request are Coffee, McMinn, Polk, Sequatchie and Sevier. “My goal is […]
CMS Approves Tennessee Request to Extend Open Enrollment for Fire and Tornado Victims
The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability announced today that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted the Commission’s request to have a Special Enrollment Period to assist those Medicare beneficiaries affected by the recent wildfires and tornadoes in East Tennessee. The regular Open Enrollment Period for Medicare enrollees to select their […]
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
It is the most wonderful time of the year. Well, unless you are trying to get any real business done and then it is the most frustrating time of the year. That is the position that the Department of Education finds itself in, as they struggle to fund the White Pine School renovation project. Now, […]
Christmas Trees Suffering in Wake of Drought
Christmas trees are a magical part of any family’s holiday traditions. However, with the recent drought some families may be crying “bah, hum bug,” at their chance for a real Christmas tree. It is no secret that the lack of rain late last month put the pressure on local farmers, but the drought is also […]
White Pine Holds Annual Christmas Parade
The residents of White Pine came out on Saturday evening to welcome in the Christmas Season with their annual Christmas Parade. As has become tradition, the White Pine Parade began near dusk. Folks lined the streets of the City awaiting the arrival numerous floats and parade participants. Kids were rewarded for their patience with hand […]
Jefferson County Lady Patriots Too Much for Seymour, 71-25; Patriots 63-35
The Jefferson County Boys and Girls’ basketball teams welcomed fans back to the home court in a big way. Tuesday night, both the Patriots and the Lady Patriots hosted the Seymour Eagles. The Lady Patriots, coming off a big 70-35 win against South Doyle, quickly pulled ahead early in the first quarter. Riley Fritz, Makaila […]
TBI Arrests, Charges 2 Juveniles in Ongoing Investigation of Sevier County Wildfires
An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, National Park Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in charges being placed against two people in connection with the deadly wildfires in Sevier County. Last week, at the request of 4th District Attorney General […]
Glenmore Mansion Offering Christmas Season Tours
Glenmore Mansion invites you and your family to kick off your celebrations of the Christmas season with a house tour. The tours are only available to the public for a limited time. Tours will be running through this weekend, Saturday, December 10th and Sunday, December 11th. Glenmore daytime Christmas tours are from 1:00 to 5:00 […]
Habitat for Humanity Holds “Forming the Future” Fundraising Gala
Habitat for Humanity, along with The Holy Trinity Catholic Church and friends of the community, came together Thursday night for the Forming the Future Gala. The gala was a fundraising event to help raise money for Racine Ridge, the first Habitat for Humanity neighborhood of its kind in Jefferson County. The Racine Ridge neighborhood is […]