Bye, Bye Nursery – American Academy of Pediatrics Issues New Guidelines for Infants
Infants should sleep in the same bedroom as their parents – but on a separate surface, such as a crib or bassinet, and never on a couch, armchair or soft surface — to decrease the risks of sleep-related deaths, according to a new policy statement released by the American Academy of Pediatrics. “SIDS and Other […]
Dry Fall Increases Wildfire Risk in Tennessee
It’s dry in Tennessee and with little or no rain in the state’s weather forecast for the next 10 days, state officials are asking everyone to take extra precaution to prevent outdoor fires from getting out of control. “Drought and dry conditions have contributed to 837 wildfires burning 20,000 acres in Tennessee so far this […]
Jefferson County Rescue Squad Trunk or Treat, October 29, 2016
The Jefferson County Rescue Squad will be having a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. @ Rescue Squad building. Squad members will also be handing out candy in Downtown Dandridge on Halloween night from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Come out and Trick or Treat with the Jefferson County Rescue […]
Tips for Safe Trick-or-Treating
Soon a gaggle of ghosts and goblins will be flooding the streets and knocking at our doors; Halloween is quickly approaching. The holiday can be filled with sweet fun, but the proper precautions need to be taken to make sure that everyone has a safe time while out trick-or-treating. Here are some suggestions to make […]
JCHS Students Participate in VFW “Our Voice of Democracy” Audio-Essay Program
Students at Jefferson County High School, along with others across the nation, are taking part in the 2016 VFW Our Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Program. Established in 1947, the Our Voice of Democracy program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic or patriotic-themed recorded essay. This […]
Creatures of the Night: Witches
Scattered throughout literature and local legends are figures of mystery and intrigue. There is one who tempts the fates and controls the heavens, but is often mistreated and misunderstood. The Witch has been a prominent figure in spooky tales and horror movies throughout the world for generations. Want to know more about the wicked witch? […]
Trick-or-Treat Destinations for Halloween
Halloween has undergone an evolution of candy collecting through the years. In years past, parents ushered kids from house to house either by walking or driving to familiar friends. Now, there is a plethora of events to help make the most of your trick-or-treating experience. Here are a list of events around the area to […]
Local Churches Start Coats for the Cold Drive
Groups of local churches around the community are banding together in the spirit of the upcoming holiday season to create a Coats for the Cold drive. The mission of the churches, ranging across multiple denominations, is to couple meeting the needs of the community with the love of Christ. The Coats for the Cold drive […]
Dandridge Trick or Treating
Do you know what time Halloween Trick or Treating starts in Dandridge? I know that the many merchants will be handing out treats in downtown Dandridge starting at 5pm on Halloween evening. Many churches are also handing out treats and most begin between 5-6pm.
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week was “astonishing.” The head governmental hive met this week and gave the pollination nod to projects. Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that the swarm could bee in for a shock. The low humm is that even scraping the honey jar may not bee enough if the pollination projection […]
A Four Year Three Hour Tour
This week as I watched yet another political debate, it occurred to me that the Presidential Candidates that many, including myself, find so distasteful are an accurate reflection of society. Having these two major candidates, and for that matter the off party candidates, did not happen by chance. Their representation is a direct response to […]
COY DOUGLAS ROACH
Coy Douglas Roach, age 72, of Talbott, TN passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 23, 2016 from complications of a stroke. He was a member of New Blackwell Baptist Church and was retired from Briggs Industries with 34 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Dessie Mae Roach. He is survived by wife […]
DANA ROBINSON
DANA ROBINSON, age 77, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Ridgeview Terrace Lifecare in Rutledge, TN. Dana was born in Middlesboro, KY. She retired from Carson Newman University in 2006 after 18 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, F. D. […]
‘That Pizza Was #delish!’ What Do Tweets Say About Our Health?
“Coffee” was the most tweeted food in the continental U.S. between mid-2014 to mid-2015 followed by “beer” then “pizza”. Besides hinting at which foods are popular, tweets may reveal something about our health. Communities that expressed positive sentiments about healthy foods were more likely to be healthier overall. Scientists at the University of Utah surveyed […]