GAY (BIG MOM) C. WARREN
GAY C. WARREN (BIG MOM), age 83, of Knoxville, TN passed away on September 14, 2016 after a brief illness. Gay grew up in Jefferson City, TN and graduated from Carson Newman College and Duke University with a degree in Physical Therapy. Gay spent her entire career as a physical therapist in Knoxville, first at […]
Ways to Winterize Your Car for the Coming Cold
Preparing for winter can be hard, especially when our minds are still caught up in the last precious moments of summer. Although summer met its official end a few days ago, people should begin preparing for fall and, ultimately, winter now. Since we have already discussed how to winterize your home, it’s time to discuss […]
Vols Crush Hokies in Front of Record-Setting Crowd, 45-24
114,804. That’s the previous record for an American Football game. It was between Michigan and Notre Dame back in 2013. To find anything remotely larger, you have to believe a rumor, which claims back in 1927 there were 120,000 people in attendance to root on Notre Dame and USC at Soldier Field. Needless to say, […]
ROY “DOODLE” REED
Roy “Doodle” Reed, age 83, of White Pine, TN passed away on September 12, 2016 at Lakeway Regional Hospital. He was a member at Calvary Baptist Church in White Pine. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Youncie Reed; two brothers, Ed and Joe Reed; and his sister, Margaret Ballard. He is […]
Here We Go Again
If you thought that the Battle of Bristol was the biggest knock down that happened this week, think again. It couldn’t hold a candle to the Battle of Dumplin Valley, and I am not talking football here. Nope. I am talking School Board meeting. It has been years since I have witness such a sight […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “volatile.” The head governmental hive returns to the nest later this week and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that one out of two may not bee enough. The low humm is that a nest of nasty is brewing and the most coveted drones is number four. The […]
Differentiated Pay Changes Find Smooth Sailing but Capital Projects Plan Hits Rocky Waters
Thursday, September 8, 2016 marked the first meeting of the new composition of the Jefferson County School Board. Board Members met in a Called Meeting at the Patriot Academy to elect new officers and address concerns regarding the Differentiated Pay Plan and the Capital Projects Plan, as well as approve a field trip request. Three […]
Tennessee Needs at Least $41.5 Billion of Public Infrastructure Improvements
Tennessee needs at least $41.5 billion of public infrastructure improvements during the five-year period of 2014-2019 according to a new report by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR). The need for public infrastructure improvements as reported by state and local officials is down $299 million (0.7%) compared with the year before, mainly because […]
Developing Friendships
School would be a lonely place without friends and every child needs to cultivate friendships. Self-esteem is an important factor in establishing friendships. Children also gravitate toward peers who are self-sufficient (independent). Young children do not establish friendships, and until the age of three, play parallel to other children. At three, cooperatively play begins to […]
Where’s All the Water?
It’s no secret that area lakes are a source of life and recreation around East Tennessee. With summer ending, you might begin asking yourself where some of the lake water has gone? According to TWRA, water levels around the area tend to fluctuate a great deal, and the winter draw down can be relatively scarce. […]
Job Listing for Library Assistant at Dandridge Memorial Library
Dandridge Memorial Library is currently hiring for the position of Library Assistant. High school diploma and typing ability are required. Knowledge of automated office equipment with a willingness to be trained is desirable. Previous library experience is helpful but not required. This is a full time position (40 hours per week) with a starting pay […]
Patriots Fall to Morristown West Trojans, 21-10
The Jefferson County Patriots hosted the Morristown West Trojans in the final matchup of a three game home stretch Friday night. Looking to break an eight year loosing streak against the Trojans, the Patriots came in knowing they were the underdogs. The Trojans were the first to receive the ball, winning the coin toss and electing to […]
Matthew Reilly’s ‘Seven Deadly Wonders’
I have been asked multiple times over the past few weeks to recommend a book or series that teens could really sink their teeth into, since so many teen-oriented books are tragically shallow. I have mentioned this series before, but I thought I should do a review specifically for this instance. The book in question […]
When Did I Grow Up?
I don’t know when it happened, but at some point, I grew up. One minute, I’m worried about passing the driver’s test and picking the perfect date movie, the next my arms are too short to read my income tax statement and I’m buying reading glasses. In truth, it was a blur. Yes, it’s true […]
Pita Pizzas
Pizza is such a versatile food, especially if you make it at home. You can have any toppings you desire, but the crust can take time to make from scratch. Enter the pita pizza. These little guys take no time at all. Within 15 minutes, you can have a crispy crust pizza on the table. […]
Army ROTC Cadets to Run Game Day Ball to Battle at Bristol
“Carry the fight to our opponent and keep it there for sixty minutes” is one of General Robert Neyland’s famous game day maxims, one that fourteen Army ROTC cadets at UT are taking literally. At 7:00 a.m. Friday, September 9, the cadets will embark on a 148-mile journey across East Tennessee, taking turns to run the game […]