Patriots Suffer First Loss to Maryville Rebels, 41-17
Dumplin Valley was buzzing Friday night as thousands from the community converged on Leroy Shannon Field to watch the Jefferson County Patriots take on the Maryville High School Rebels. In a game that the Patriots absolutely expected to be a hard battle, the young Jefferson County team sought to go head to head with a […]
ADDIE E. REECE SARTAIN
ADDIE E. REECE SARTAIN, age 90 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday morning, September 3, 2016 at her home. She was a longtime member of the Swanns Chapel Baptist Church where she had been active in church and community activities. Addie was an employee of the Jefferson Co. Nursing Home with over 23 years of […]
WILLIAM L. CHILDRESS
WILLIAM L. CHILDRESS, age 89, of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday evening, September 3, 2016 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and World War II. Preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Childress; and daughter, Donna Kirby. He is survived by his children, Tony (Diane) Childress, David […]
HELEN (BROOKS) COOK
HELEN (BROOKS) COOK, of Strawberry Plains, TN, born January 24, 1926, lived a good life and fought a long battle with cancer, but Jesus called her to her heavenly home on September 2, 2016. Preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Ellie Brooks; son, Dean Cook; husband, Albert Cook; sister, Mildred Morgan; brother, Bobby […]
VIRGINIA ELLEN DENTON
VIRGINIA ELLEN DENTON, age 83, of New Market, TN passed away on September 2, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Virginia was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed cooking, camping, fishing and Lady Vols basketball. She was a devout and active member of Dumplin Baptist Church, which included the Golden Gems. She also enjoyed food […]
EARL H. GENTRY
Earl H. Gentry, age 94 of Talbott, TN passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the Heritage Center, Morristown. He was a farmer for 65 years, retired from New Jersey Zinc Mines after 27 years of service and a WWII veteran. Member of Lebanon Baptist Church for 83 years. Preceded in death by first wife, […]
GLENDA TUCKER
GLENDA TUCKER, age 52 of Dandridge, TN passed away August 30, 2016. Glenda is preceded in death by her parents, J.R. and Mary Griffin; sister, Linda Faye Tucker; and niece, Linda Scarlett Tucker. She is survived by her husband, Bill Tucker; daughter, Diamond (Dustin) Carter; grandson, Gage Carter; sister, Brenda (Ronnie) Byrd; brother, John (Jill) […]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The 100th anniversary of “America’s Best Idea” took place on Thursday with a founder’s Day luncheon that honored Park Employees. Deputy Superintendent Clay Jordan believed that the event included one of the largest gatherings of Great Smoky Mountains National Park employees ever. Several dignitaries came out to commemorate the event. Included were Senator Lemar Alexander, Congressman Phil […]
Some Last Minute Tips to Squeeze In Summer Fun
The last precious moments of summer are coming to a close, and for many the reality of work and school is setting in. People are hoping to soak in those last few minutes of summer fun, and sometimes this can be a challenge with everyday responsibilities. Here are a few ideas to make the most […]
CARLOS J. LUTTRELL
CARLOS J. LUTTRELL, age 55, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away Monday, August 29, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Robert “Red” Luttrell. Survived by daughter, Christina Reed (Tim); granddaughter, Everly Reed; mother, Edna Luttrell; brothers, Ronnie Luttrell, Charlie Luttrell and Rocky Luttrell. Funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2016 […]
RICHARD HUGH HOWERTON
Richard Hugh Howerton, age 76, of Dandridge, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2016. After earning a B.S. in Agriculture and M.S. in Administration from the University of Tennessee, Richard served his community for 37 years. Most of his teaching career was spent at Maury High and Jefferson County High Schools; he retired as Agriculture […]
Hekko Hauls in Heroin for Dandridge Police Department
Sunday, August 21, 2016, the Dandridge Police seized a large amount of Heroin along with Cocaine, Marijuana, Methadone, and paraphernalia. The bust came as result of a routine stop by officers Hanshew and Schultz of the Danridge Police Department. According to Hanshew, the suspect was at the Pilot Gas Station at 417 Exit of I-40 […]
Fall is in the Air, and Apple Butter in the Pot!
Fall is in the air (even if the temperatures do not feel like it)! Stray leaves are beginning to fall, along with acorns that fall loudly from their perch high in the grand oak trees. The sun has shifted its position in the sky and it’s football time in Tennessee. It’s time for apples, pears, […]
School Transitions pt. 2
Starting back to school can bring social stress to your child. New class-mates mean new friends. Your child internalizes this and is anxious, no matter what age. We all, to some degree, like “the known” vs. “the unknown” in our lives. This is human nature. Some children have harder times with transitions to new situations […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “extra.” The DOE hive got a nice pollination present and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that the drones need to keep their eye on the prize. The low humm is that the back and forth has some in the swarm wondering if someone is waiting for time […]
Maury Homecoming Queen
I have a daughter that is attending Maury Middle School. I was surprised to learn that they do not crown a homecoming queen or allow traditional homecoming attire such as long dresses. Who made this decision and who do I need to speak with to get some action to get it reversed? The decision to […]