Interview with Spencer Riley, Head Football Coach for the Jefferson County Patriots
August 19 is a date that many citizens in Jefferson County are patiently waiting for. It has been 9 months since fans have been able to see the Patriots on the football field take on an opponent, and there is much for the fans to be excited about. Coach Spencer Riley has only been at […]
JCHS Band Hard at Work for the New Year
There may be a few days before the school year kicks off, but there are already several groups of students hard at work. One of these groups includes the Jefferson County High School Marching Band, who had their band camp this week. Working diligently from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., in the sweltering heat of […]
America Has to “Catch ‘Em All,” Again!
A Clinton is in the running for the White House. A new Harry Potter book is being awaited with baited breath, and people around the world are obsessed with catching Pokémon. No, you’ve not traveled magically back in time to 2000. However, history seems to be repeating itself a lot lately. Call it nostalgia if […]
FRANK D. (SAM) ELMORE, JR.
Frank D. (Sam) Elmore, Jr., age 70, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away 1:15 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center following a short illness. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was retired from American Enka / Liberty Fibers with 39 years of service. He is preceded in death by […]
VERNON M. WIGLE
Vernon M. Wigle, 81, of Talbott, TN passed away peacefully on July 30, 2016. He graduated from Carson Newman College with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Latin. He enjoyed studying languages, history and the Bible. He loved to collect books and enjoyed giving them to others. A lay speaker, he […]
How Hot is it, Really?
Blistering hot temperatures, and sweltering afternoons usually ending in a swift and torrential downpour: just another typical afternoon to be found in East Tennessee during the summer months. This week had the added incentive of a heat wave. Needless to say, many people are more than a little miserable. You might even find yourself wondering […]
DAVID ALLEN SWANN
DAVID ALLEN SWANN, of Newport, TN passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Beloved friend, kind soul, and all around fabulous human, he will be missed beyond words. His heart of gold, loving spirit, and easy joy touched everyone that knew him. He was preceded in death by friends, David Farmer and Stewart Moss. He […]
Background Noise May Hinder Toddlers’ Ability to Learn Words
The environments children are in, including how much and what kinds of stimulation they are exposed to, influence what and how they learn. One important task for children is zeroing in on the information that’s relevant to what they’re learning and ignoring what isn’t. A new study has found that the presence of background noise […]
Parmesan Crusted Potatoes
Potatoes are a go-to side dish for many families, and there are tons of ways to prepare them. I’m always on the lookout for new and easy to make potato recipes. This one fits the bill! It is so simple to prepare and comes out tasting fantastic. Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs small potatoes ¾ cup […]
Florida
I just got back from vacation, and I can categorically state that if Satan’s hot tub caught fire, ate ghost peppers, and erupted a pyroclastic lava flow, it would still be cooler than Florida. I have also determined Florida is entirely populated by a few very distinct demographic groups. First, you have the tourists. They […]
Tennessee Joins U.S. Department of Justice in Lawsuit to Block Anthem’s Acquisition of Cigna
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III today announced that Tennessee has joined the U.S. Department of Justice and attorneys general from 11 states and the District of Columbia in litigation to block the merger between health insurance companies Anthem and Cigna, alleging that the transaction would increase concentration and harm competition in Tennessee and across […]
New Bag Policy for Athletic Venues Starts this Fall
To enhance safety and expedite fan entry to athletic events, UT is implementing new safety policies for fans bringing bags into all athletic venues, including Neyland Stadium, beginning in August. Only one clear plastic bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches or a one-gallon clear resealable plastic storage bag per […]
Stop Stroke at Any Age
You may think you’re too young to have a stroke—but stroke can strike at any age. In fact, about 1 in 7 strokes occur in adolescents and young adults, ages 15 to 49.1 Stroke is preventable and treatable. Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke, and call 9-1-1 right away if you think someone […]
Excessive Daily TV Watching May Increase Risk of Death
Watching a lot of television every day may increase your risk of dying from a blood clot in the lung, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. A lung blood clot, known medically as a pulmonary embolism, usually begins as a clot in the leg or pelvis as a result of inactivity […]
ADRIA (FAYE) KELLY DERRICK
ADRIA (FAYE) KELLY DERRICK, of Dandridge, TN passed away on July 26, 2016. She was born on September 19, 1938. Preceded in death by her first husband, James Kelly; parents, Arthur and Maymie Foland; and sister, Louise Henessey. She is survived by her husband, Charlie Derrick; daughter, Linda (Steve) Ingram; sons, Larry (Tempe) and David […]
All Saints’ Episcopal School Hosting Open House for New Families for 2016-17 School Year
All Saints’ Episcopal School invites all families considering an independent education for their children to attend their Open House on Thursday, July 28th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and again from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Families take a personal tour of the campus, meet the instructors, and learn more about the exception education provided […]