Music on the Town
Why is Music on the Town not on September 1st, which is the first Thursday in September? The first Tennessee Football game in on September 1st and so they moved the Music on the Town to Saturday to avoid conflict. The event will return to Thursdays for the remainder of the event date.
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “familiar.” A new drone is flying around one initialed hive and it appears that he may bee a flash from the not so distance past. Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that the new addition could bee just what the swarm is expecting but sometimes location is everything. […]
A Wicked Future
Isn’t the definition of insanity doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results? Folks, we are some kind of crazy in Jefferson County. Imagine this. We have just completed a building and renovation plan that cost us more than $50 million dollars. Actually, it comes in closer to $60 million when […]
Jefferson County Schools Still Battling Overcrowding
With the end of summer comes the reality of back to school, and for some across the county it brings back the headaches and stresses of real life. Jefferson County has experienced an influx of students that most schools simply cannot hold, particularly in recent years. As most of the schools have been around for […]
Tennessee Teams Heading to Louisiana to Help in Devastating Flood Disaster
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance today announced that an 11-member team from Tennessee is being deployed to Baton Rouge, La. to assist survivors of an historic flood event that has caused 13 fatalities and damaged an estimated 40,000 homes. The Department of Commerce and Insurance is […]
Coach Spencer Riley Gives Key Note Address at United Way Parade of Tables Event
The United Way of Jefferson County kicked off their fund raising season on Thursday evening, August 18,2016 with their annual Parade of Tables and Silent Auction. Tables were sponsored by local businesses and organizations and were decorated in their theme of choice. The People’s Choice winner for the evening, which was the table that garnered […]
Twinkling Night Fiends
Parental pride is powerful, but it is undeniable that it sometimes takes unusual forms. I’ve seen parents proud of what’s in a diaper, how vigorously their child assaulted a fellow Cub Scout, and clothing the child did not buy, pick out, or look particularly good wearing. I’m certainly not passing judgment. Okay, well, yeah, I […]
Lima Beans with Bacon
Bacon! Isn’t everything better with bacon? This lima bean dish takes advantage of that thought, adding crispy bacon pieces at the end of cooking. I adore this mixture of textures – the soft, creamy beans and the crispy bacon pieces pair so well together. Your mouth and taste buds will thank you. Ingredients: 1 lb […]
CARL E. WOODS, JR.
Carl E. Woods, Jr. age 83 of Jefferson City, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at his residence. He is preceded in death by Wife: Louise Woods and a Member of Mansfield Gap Baptist Church. He is survived by Sons: Stephen and Mark Woods. Granddaughter: Victoria Rose Woods, Sister: Hattie Smith and several nieces and […]
BRIAN MCCOY
BRIAN MCCOY, age 56, of Strawberry Plains, TN went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2016. He was a retired employee of Johnson and Galyon. Brian served many years as a deacon and was a member of Rutledge Pike Baptist Church. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 36 years, Carla; son, Brian […]
ROSE M. WESP
ROSE M. WESP, age 87, of Shawnee, KS passed away Sunday morning August 21, 2016 at her home. She was born in St. Cloud, MN on June 26, 1929. She was retired from the Omaha Public School District after 16 years of service, following her husband’s 24-year military career and retirement. After spending 10 years […]
BERNICE STRANGE HALL
BERNICE STRANGE HALL, age 84, of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016. Bernice was a member of Swanns Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and will be remembered as a precious mother who had a never ending love for her children, grandchildren, family, and church. She is not gone from us, but has just gone […]
Patriots Take Down Grace Christian in Opener, 31-14
Coach Riley’s official Jefferson County Football Head Coach regular season debut had the team traveling to Knoxville to face off against Grace Christian Academy. In front of a huge crowd, including many who made the trip from Jefferson County to support their team, it was now time for the Jefferson County High School Patriots to […]
Summer Heat Affects Crops on Local and National Level
It would be an understatement to say that this summer has been hot. Many find themselves miserable in the summer heat, and work out ways to avoid it. However, the effects of the heat may stay with us longer than expected, especially when you buy groceries this fall. Across the nation, agriculture and livestock have […]
BETTY JEAN BROOKS FRENCH
BETTY JEAN BROOKS FRENCH, age 87, of Chestnut Hill, TN passed away at her home on August 17, 2016. She is survived by her children Mike (Ruby) French, Deb (Darrell) Newman, Pat Ford, Barry (Lori) French, Shirley (Larry) Vaughn, and Tim (Lisa) French; twelve grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters. She is welcomed home by her Heavenly […]
JOSEPH MARIO DeCARMINE
JOSEPH MARIO DeCARMINE, age 55 of Dandridge, TN passed away, Wednesday evening, August 17, 2016. Joseph DeCarmine was born April,3rd,1961, in Long Island,N.Y. and settled in South Florida in the 70’s. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend Judi DeCarmine and two children Joseph M. DeCarmine Jr. and Krista DeCarmine and first […]